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KNRA launches to strengthen addiction recovery ecosystem Louisville, KY - As National Recovery Month comes to a close, a new statewide initiative is marking the moment with its official launch. The Kentucky Nonprofit Recovery Alliance (KNRA) brings together nonprofit treatment providers, recovery organizations, and community allies to strengthen and connect Kentucky's recovery ecosystem. With the momentum of 10 member organizations from across all corners of the Commonwealth, KNRA is launching with a clear mandate to create a real result, achieve transformative outcomes and advance sustainable solutions. Guided by the belief that recovery is not the end of the story but just the beginning, KNRA emphasizes that investing in recovery yields lasting returns, building a stronger, more resilient Commonwealth. While cutting-edge work is happening across the state, it is not reaching everyone who needs it as Kentucky remains ranked among the top four states for opioid use disorder. Recovery is a public health issue that also affects family stability, workforce participation, and local economies. The Alliance's launch at the close of National Recovery Month carries symbolic meaning. Just as Recovery Month shines a light on the progress of individuals and communities, KNRA's creation ensures that the momentum continues long after the calendar turns. It signals that recovery is not confined to a single month of awareness; it is a year-round movement that requires sustained commitment. A central focus of the Alliance is payment innovation as current funding models often reward volume over outcomes and fail to support the full continuum of care. KNRA will advocate for smarter, more flexible approaches and for funding that rewards results while supporting long-term recovery through access to housing, job training, and wraparound services. "Kentucky stands at a pivotal crossroads in our collective response to substance use disorder," said Abbie Gilbert, KNRA Chief Policy & External Affairs Officer. "For too long, recovery has been viewed in fragments: clinical treatment in one place, housing support in another, wrap around services somewhere else. Recovery is not a single event or an isolated service. It is a dynamic, interconnected ecosystem, and KNRA aims to ensure that every link in this ecosystem is strong, coordinated, and resilient." Beyond policy, KNRA will work to shift the recovery narrative. Through storytelling and lived experience, the coalition will combat stigma and promote healing, dignity, and hope. "KNRA would not exist without the dedication and vision of our members," said Gene Detherage Jr., Chief Membership & Operations Officer of the Kentucky Nonprofit Recovery Alliance. "We are deeply grateful for every organization, advocate, and ally contributing to a stronger, more connected recovery community across Kentucky, and we are proud to stand alongside them as we work together to improve outcomes, expand access, and deliver opportunities for Kentuckians to live fully restored lives." Current Members
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