Barren River Initiative to
Get Healthy Together
1109 State Street
Bowling Green, KY 42102
270-781-8039
Substance Use
Click here for our strategies to reduce substance use among BRADD residents.
Social & Economic Context
Physical Environment
Behavior
Health Outcomes Related to Substance Use
Our
Strategies
The Barren River District Health Department, through collaboration provided by the BRIGHT Coalition, has set goals, objectives, and strategies to improve the health of our community. Below you'll find information on the strategies we are using or plan to use this CHIP cycle (2022-2024) to reduce substance use in our community and support our residents with addiction and substance use disorders (SUD).
Strategy #1
We will find suitable locations to run the mobile unit to increase SSP’s reach in the community.
Strategy #2
We will get approval for SSP in 2 more cities/towns.
Strategy #3
We will advocate for a Nalox-Box in the community.
Strategy #4
We will distribute Naloxone in new SSP locations.
Strategy #5
We will provide education on how and when to use Naloxone.