06/08/2026
Friday was a wonderful day at Freeman Lake Park!
This year’s annual fishing trip brought together approximately 35 ACT clients for a day filled with fishing, fellowship, fun, and community connection. Events like this provide more than recreation—they create valuable social opportunities and help strengthen relationships among the people we serve.
A special highlight of the day was hearing from a family member of one of our ACT clients. He shared how the ACT program has positively impacted his sister’s life, helping her achieve stability, improve family relationships, and successfully obtain employment. His heartfelt words of appreciation reminded us why this work is so important.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the City of Elizabethtown leadership for generously donating the pavilion at Freeman Lake Park and waiving fishing permit requirements for the event. We are also grateful to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife for waiving state fishing license requirements, helping make this day accessible for everyone.
We were honored to have Jason Bagley, Program Manager with the Adult Mental Health & Recovery Services Branch of the Division of Mental Health at DBHDID
join us for the event and support our participants.
A very special thank you goes to J.J. Akins, owner of Sportsman’s Rod & Gun. Pictured with ACT staff in our first photo, J.J. has generously donated items and supported our annual fishing trip for the past three years. His continued commitment and contributions have played a significant role in making this event a success, and we are incredibly grateful for his partnership.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this day possible. Seeing our clients enjoying themselves, building connections, and creating positive memories made the event a tremendous success.
