2024 ThriveKY Roadshow: Advocacy for Thriving Communities - LOUISVILLE

Join us for updates on state and federal policies that impact the health & wellbeing of Kentuckians. Speakers will discuss how to advocate for a stronger safety net through public assistance programs designed to support thriving communities.

• Important updates on the economy, Medicaid, KCHIP, SNAP, housing, transportation, child care, public health, behavioral health, and suicide prevention.
• New tools available to assist community members with meeting basic needs.
• Tips on being a more effective advocate in your community.

• May 14th: Frankfort
• June 18th: Pikeville
• July 16th: Corbin
• August 13th: Murray
• September 10th: Glasgow
• October 8th: Covington
• November 19th: Louisville

Each event will begin 1PM Local Time. We recommend arriving 10 minutes early if you are able!

• Community leaders
• Public employees
• Nonprofit organizations
• Frontline service providers
• Outreach workers
• Educators
• Faith leaders
• Counselors
• Librarians
• Those who serve their community

CEUs AVAILABLE! This will be a continuing education and/or professional development credit opportunity! During this community education series, we can provide CEU certificates for Certified Community Health Workers and social workers, and will be coordinating for self-reporting needs to support FRYSCKYs, lawyers/attorneys, Alcohol & Drug Counselors, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, Pastoral Counselors, psychologists, art therapists and others.

Topics covered include: Legislative Update; Voter Registration Guidelines & Resources; The Importance and Reasons of Advocating; and Education, Advocacy, and Lobbying

• Behavioral Health
• Housing
• Food Access
• Child Care
• Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
• Healthcare
• Public Health

In the Loop forum to stay up-to-date on changes to the safety-net, connect with peers, troubleshoot issues, and participate in the comment on kynect survey

Host or Publisher Kentucky Voices for Health