The Kentucky Overdose Response Effort (KORE) aims to reduce overdose deaths by expanding and sustaining a comprehensive, equitable, recovery-oriented system of care.
What We Do
KORE's mission is to mitigate the state's opioid and stimulant crisis by expanding access to the full continuum of evidence-based prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery support services. KORE strives to ensure services are (1) available statewide, (2) accessible and equitable, (3) culturally-appropriate and person-centered, and (4) high-quality and evidence-based. For more information about KORE-funded programs, checkout our overview. 
Where We're Located
KORE contracts with more than 70 entities operating numerous programs across the state. KORE-funded programs implement policies and practices that are grounded in trauma-informed and resilience-based care. To learn more about where KORE's partners and programs are located across the state, click here.
Who We Are
| KORE Leadership | |
Caitlyn Hood, Ph.D.
Project Director
| Adam Trosper
State Overdose Coordinator
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| KORE Implementation Specialists | |
Shelly Steiner
Prevention
| Margaret Corneilson
Treatment
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Lucy Letton
Treatment
| David Brumett
Recovery
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Lesa Vanderpool, JD
Re-Entry Care Services
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| KORE Data Coordinator | |
Laura Middleton
Data Coordinator
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How We Reduce Stigma
KORE's statewide initiative, known as UNSHAME Kentucky, aims to reduce stigma associated with opioid and stimulant use. UNSHAME Kentucky features stories of recovery, hope, and connection among individuals and families all across the commonwealth.
Community-based organizations (CBOs) are central to the success of UNSHAME Kentucky and play a key role throughout the campaign. These organizations will help educate the public and shine a light on Kentuckians impacted by addiction. If you or your organization is interested in being a part of UNSHAME Kentucky, or you would like to recommend a potential CBO partner, please fill out an assessment form.
To learn more, visit the UNSHAME Kentucky website, UNSHAME on Facebook, UNSHAME on Twitter or UNSHAME on Instagram.
Funding Opportunities Through KORE:
Notice of Funding Opportunity for Quick Response Teams (QRTs)
As part of the Kentucky Overdose Response Effort (KORE), the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (DBHDID) will award up to eight grants to support eligible agencies to establish or expand the Quick Response Team (QRT) model in Kentucky. KORE is soliciting applications from not-for-profit agencies with experience in serving individuals and families experiencing OUD and StimUD to 1) coordinate with local leadership to develop, implement, expand, and sustain QRT partnerships, 2) establish or expand a QRT with access to essential resources and training, and 3) facilitate access to intensive harm reduction, treatment, and recovery services. The application must address how the program will support multiple pathways to recovery, including the use of FDA-approved medications for OUD (MOUD). Applications must be submitted by 5pm ET on November 6th, 2024. See below application materials for more information.
Application Materials: