FRANKFORT, Ky. (WMDJ) – Floyd County has earned the distinction of being certified as Recovery Ready Community for having established services for residents who are seeking help for drug or alcohol addiction in three different categories – prevention, treatment and recovery support.
Floyd County is providing treatment through Mountain Comprehensive Care, which operates a Quick Response Team focused on immediate treatment for overdose victims, a youth drop-in addiction center for ages 16 to 25 as well as the community’s only youth emergency homeless shelter.
Additionally, the Floyd County Court system has expanded to include District and Circuit Drug Treatment Court, Veterans’ Drug Treatment Court and Mental Health Court, as well as access to the Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program, which helps individuals in recovery obtain meaningful employment.
“The recognition of Floyd County as a Recovery Ready Community is a testament to the cooperation and commitment of criminal justice officials and community partners to make Floyd County a better place to live and work,” said District Court Judge Tyler Green.
“By achieving a Recovery Ready Community certification, Floyd County signals its commitment to support those with substance use disorders holistically, improving lives and fostering a healthier, more supportive environment,” said Floyd County Public Health Director Martha Ellis. “Recovery Ready Certification ensures that systems are in place in Floyd County to reduce relapse rates, reduce overdose rates and promote mental health support all while promoting improved public health outcomes, community awareness and enhancing economic benefits.”
Kentucky saw a 9.8% decrease in drug overdose deaths in 2023, the commonwealth’s second consecutive annual decrease.
