Federal grant for first-responder addiction recovery (Lexington CARES)
Lexington
Summary
Nearly $500,000 in state funding expands the community paramedicine program, and a $70,000 extension continues UK's evaluation of the overdose outreach project.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
$462,523 in new grant funding plus a $70,000 evaluation extension.
Residents with health and substance use needs who get in-home paramedic-level care and outreach.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Urban County Council Work Session Packet — October 27, 2026
Nearly $500,000 in state funding expands the community paramedicine program, and a $70,000 extension continues UK's evaluation of the overdose outreach project.
Urban County Council Work Session Packet — October 20, 2026
The city accepted a nearly $800,000 federal SAMHSA grant to launch the Lexington CARES project supporting addiction recovery for people encountered by first responders.
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