Kentucky Partnership for Families
and Children, Inc.
Kentucky Family Peer Excellence Award

On May 6th 2021, Gayla Lockhart was awarded with the KYSTARS for Mental Health "Family Peer Support Peer Excellence Award." Ms. Lockhart is a coordinator at KPFC's Two Rivers Region Peer Support Center in western Kentucky. She is a co-founder of KPFC and has been a champion for families and youth across our state for over twenty years. Ms. Lockhart says "I am so humbled to receive this distinguished award as Family Peer Support Specialist of the year! I dedicate this award to the pioneers and current leaders of KPFC statewide family network!"
KPFC would like to congratulate all of the KYSTARS for Mental Health Peer Award of Excellence recipients! Thank you for going above and beyond for your customers!
KPFC is Hosting Smart Recovery Meetings
Smart Recovery


Smart Recovery
Family & Friends

Open to anyone; all are welcome!

Open to family members, friends, and loved ones of a person experiencing addiction; we look forward to seeing you!
Please share this opportunity!
We are not alone, we are in this together!
TAYLRD- Communication Specialist: For more info contact Jesse Dillow at Jesse@kypartnership.org
KPFC- Peer Support Center Coordinators for Eastern Mountain, Salt River Trail, North Eastern, & The Lakes DCBS Regions: For more info contact Barbara Greene at Barbara@kypartnership.org
In The Rooms is a free online recovery tool that offers 130 weekly online meetings for those recovering from alcoholism or drug addiction. The meetings require only an internet connection and a device, and provide support from those in recovery from around the world.
Tips for Teens: The Truth About Alcohol
This fact sheet for teens provides facts about alcohol. It describes short- and long-term effects and helps dispel common myths. It also can be used by prevention professionals, educators, health care providers, and others who come in contact with teens on a regular basis.
Find Treatment Resources
Substance Use Treatment Locator
Millions of Americans have a substance use disorder. Help is available. FindTreatment.gov.

Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
Find alcohol, drug, or mental health treatment facilities and programs around the country at findtreatment.samhsa.gov.
Disaster Distress Helpline
1-800-985-5990
Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after any natural or human-caused disaster. Call this toll-free number to be connected to the nearest crisis center for information, support, and counseling.
Veteran's Crisis Line
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
TTY: 1-800-799-4889
Connects veterans in crisis (and their families and friends) with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential, toll-free hotline, online chat, or text.
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime, about any type of crisis.
A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds.
Free and confidential
Disaster Distress Helpline
1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746).