Kentucky River Regional Prevention Center

Kentucky River Regional Prevention Center The RPC assists individuals and groups in developing prevention programs that will encourage healthy choices about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

We provide education, training programs, information, and consultation services. The Kentucky River RPC plans and promotes comprehensive substance use/abuse, suicide, violence, bullying, and homelessness prevention services in its eight-county region, and promotes mental health.

September 9 is International FASD Awareness Day.Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, or FASD, are a group of lifelong condi...
09/09/2026

September 9 is International FASD Awareness Day.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, or FASD, are a group of lifelong conditions that can occur when a developing baby is exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. FASD can affect learning, behavior, memory, attention, communication, and daily functioning, and the effects can look different from person to person.

International FASD Awareness Day is an opportunity to increase understanding, reduce stigma, support individuals and families impacted by FASD, and share an important prevention message: there is no known safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy.

Awareness creates understanding, and understanding helps build stronger, more supportive communities.

This September 9, help us spread the word, support families, and promote healthy pregnancies.

September 8 is 988 Day.988 Day is a national day of action dedicated to raising awareness about the 988 Su***de & Crisis...
09/08/2026

September 8 is 988 Day.

988 Day is a national day of action dedicated to raising awareness about the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline and reminding people that mental health support is available when they need it.

You don’t have to wait until a situation feels unbearable to reach out. The 988 Lifeline provides free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for people experiencing emotional distress, mental health concerns, substance use concerns, or suicidal thoughts.

On 9/8, help us spread the word. Save the number. Share the number. Start conversations about mental health. You never know when knowing 988 could help you, a friend, a family member, or someone in your community.

If you or someone you know needs support, call or text 988 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.

There is hope. There is help. You are not alone.

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**Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s essential.**Taking care of yourself can look different from day to day. Sometimes it mean...
09/07/2026

**Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s essential.**

Taking care of yourself can look different from day to day. Sometimes it means getting enough sleep, drinking water, moving your body, or eating a nourishing meal. Other times, it might mean setting a boundary, taking a break from social media, spending time with people you care about, or simply giving yourself permission to rest.

Self-care doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. Small, intentional choices can help reduce stress, support your mental and emotional well-being, and give you the energy you need to handle life’s challenges.

Take a moment today to check in with yourself: **What do I need right now?**

You deserve to be included in the care you give to others.

September is **National Recovery Month**, a time to celebrate the strength of people in recovery, recognize the dedicati...
09/06/2026

September is **National Recovery Month**, a time to celebrate the strength of people in recovery, recognize the dedication of those who support them, and remind our communities that **recovery is possible**.

Recovery looks different for everyone, and every step forward deserves to be recognized. By reducing stigma, offering support, and creating communities where people feel safe asking for help, we can make a difference for individuals and families affected by substance use and mental health challenges.

This month—and every month—let’s celebrate recovery, support those on their journey, and remember that **hope, healing, and new beginnings are possible.**

Today, we recognize International Day of Charity, a reminder that even small acts of kindness can make a meaningful diff...
09/05/2026

Today, we recognize International Day of Charity, a reminder that even small acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Charity can take many forms—donating to a cause, volunteering your time, helping a neighbor, supporting a local organization, or simply showing compassion to someone who needs it. When communities come together to care for one another, we create stronger connections and healthier, more hopeful places to live.

On International Day of Charity, consider one way you can give back and make a positive impact in your community.

Today is National Food Bank Day—a time to recognize the vital work food banks, volunteers and community partners do to h...
09/04/2026

Today is National Food Bank Day—a time to recognize the vital work food banks, volunteers and community partners do to help individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.

Food banks provide more than meals. They offer hope, dignity and support during difficult times. You can make a difference by donating nonperishable food, giving funds, volunteering or sharing information about local resources.

Together, we can help ensure everyone in our community has access to the nutritious food they need.

Today is Body Dysmorphic Disorder Awareness Day—a time to increase understanding, reduce stigma and remind those struggl...
09/03/2026

Today is Body Dysmorphic Disorder Awareness Day—a time to increase understanding, reduce stigma and remind those struggling that they aren’t alone.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder, or BDD, is a mental health condition that causes a person to become intensely focused on perceived flaws in their appearance. These concerns can lead to significant emotional distress, repeated checking or avoidance behaviors and challenges in everyday life.

BDD isn’t vanity or simply feeling insecure. It’s a serious condition deserving compassion, understanding and appropriate support. Recovery is possible, and reaching out to a qualified mental health professional can be an important first step.

Let’s be mindful of how we speak about bodies—our own and others’—and help create a culture where people feel valued for who they are, not how they look.

This National Childhood Injury Prevention Week, let’s take simple steps to help keep children safe at home, on the road ...
09/02/2026

This National Childhood Injury Prevention Week, let’s take simple steps to help keep children safe at home, on the road and at play.

Many childhood injuries can be prevented by using properly fitted car seats and seat belts, encouraging helmets during wheeled activities, supervising children around water, storing medications and household chemicals securely, and checking play areas for potential hazards.

Prevention begins with awareness. Taking a few extra moments to create a safer environment can protect children and give them more opportunities to learn, grow and thrive.

You don’t have to look like everyone else, live like everyone else, or heal like everyone else to be enough.It’s easy to...
09/01/2026

You don’t have to look like everyone else, live like everyone else, or heal like everyone else to be enough.

It’s easy to look around and believe someone else is prettier, more confident, more successful, or further ahead, especially when social media constantly gives us something to compare ourselves to. But your worth was never meant to be measured against someone else’s body, appearance, accomplishments, or journey.

Your body doesn’t need to fit someone else’s definition of beauty, and you don’t need to change the things that make you different just to feel like you belong.

The same is true for your mental health. What healing looks like for someone else may not be what it looks like for you. Maybe you need therapy, medication, rest, stronger boundaries, more support, or simply more patience with yourself, and there is nothing wrong with that.

There is no prize for looking a certain way, having everything figured out, struggling quietly, or healing the fastest.

Give yourself permission to be exactly who you are and to take care of yourself in the way that you need.

You were never supposed to look like everyone else.

You were supposed to look like you.

September is National Su***de Prevention Month—a time to raise awareness, share hope and remind those who may be struggl...
09/01/2026

September is National Su***de Prevention Month—a time to raise awareness, share hope and remind those who may be struggling that they don’t have to face difficult moments alone.

Su***de prevention begins with compassion, connection and honest conversations about mental health. Check in with the people around you, listen without judgment and take concerns seriously. A simple question such as “Are you okay?” can open the door for someone to ask for help.

Seeking support is a sign of strength. If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis, call or text 988 to connect with the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

Your life matters. Your story matters. Help is available, and hope is possible.

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3834 Highway 15 South
Jackson, KY
41339

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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