Kentucky REC is excited to announce expert presenters for our FREE DINNER WORKSHOP in Pikeville on May 13th!

Dr. Devin Oller – Presentation Title: Evidence-Based Interventions for Opioid Use Disorder Dr. Oller is an assistant professor in the UK Department of Medicine and staff physician at the UK Addiction Consultation and Education Service (ACES), the UK First Bridge Clinic, and practices primary care at the Internal Medicine Group. He has presented at national conferences on substance use disorder education and the integration of peer support specialists into addiction care.

Tyler Jennings – Presentation Title: FindHelpNowKY.org: A Valuable Tool in the Fight Against Addiction Mr. Jennings is a data management specialist at the UK Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC). The Center hosts FindHelpNowKY.org, a tool for real time crisis intervention. Tyler and his team have worked together to create this innovative project to have a positive impact on the health of Kentucky by increasing research knowledge and understanding, along with saving lives.

Patricia Tucci, RN – Presentation Title: GIVE HOPE: Providing Optimal Care for Individuals with OUD. Pat is the Director of Specialty Substance Use Programs at Bluegrass.org, and has implemented MAT with an emphasis on behavioral health centric models at the longest running substance use program in Kentucky. Bluegrass.org brings together all the treatment options into one program (which is accredited by the Joint Commission), including: individual and group therapy, psychiatric care, case management, drug testing and treatment with MAT.

ALIGNING CARE AND COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS: CARING FOR PATIENTS WITH OPIOID USE DISORDER May 13 5:00 – 8:00 PM in Pikeville at The Hilton Garden Inn

Questions? Email KY***@uk*.edu“>Kentucky REC or call 859-323-3090. We’re here to help!