Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Funding and Resources

Resources

Providing Employment Services to Individuals in Recovery

Describes the Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) program, which combines residential treatment of substance use disorders with employment services for individuals in Kentucky, with a focus on rural, Appalachian communities with high rates of opioid use. Discusses the program structure, implementation, target populations, and services provided, including medications for opioid use disorder, recovery services, and employment and job training programs. Offers lessons learned and recommendations for implementing similar programs.

Resource Type: Document / Report
Date: 05/2024
Sponsor: ACF Office of Planning, Research & Evaluation
StrongHearts Native Helpline

Offers free, confidential, and anonymous support to Native American individuals who are victims of domestic and sexual violence and their family members. Provides immediate support, crisis intervention, and other culturally appropriate information and services. Call or text 1-844-762-8483 to get help. An online chat option is also available on the program website. Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 a week.

Resource Type: Hotline
Sponsor: Administration of Children, Youth and Families (ACYF)