Quick Links
- National Safety Council-Opioids at Work Employer Toolkit
- SAMSHA-Drug Free Workplace Toolkit
- Kentuckiana Health Collaborative-Opioids and the Workplace Toolkit
- Boston Medical Center-Employer Resource Library
- Local Workforce Development Areas Map
- Transformational Employment Flyer FAHE
- Find Help Now KY
- Kentucky Reentry Resource Guide
- FAHE Tax Credit
- Kentuckiana Health Collaborative Resources
- Federal Bonding
- Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
- Kentucky Unemployment Tax Credit (KUTC)
- National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) – The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Kentucky (NAMI KY)
- Drug Rehab Services
FAHE Tax Credit
The Federation of Appalachian Housing Enterprises, or Fahe, works directly with members of its network and other partners across Appalachia to help leaders achieve their visions for building opportunity and creating change in their communities. One of those opportunities is our Transformational Employment Program, which connects individuals in recovery with meaningful employment. With the help of our partners at DV8 Kitchen and Addiction Recovery Care, we have created a program that provides mentorship and incentives to employers willing to hire people in recovery, initially as interns and then as full-time employees upon successful completion of their recovery program. Fahe offers eight months of paid salary for the interns, paid training, employer stipends and more.
The Transformational Recovery Program is eliminating the stigma around recovery while helping employers provide opportunities for people to change their lives and make a difference in the community.
The Fahe Transformational Employment Program is an 8-month internship that connects people in recovery with meaningful employment in the region. For potential employers this program mitigates some of the risks associated with hiring people in drug recovery. Fahe pays for the internship and training of the employee and provides paid training and a stipend for the employer, with the understanding the employer will hire the participant on successful completion of the program. The employers participating in this program not only gain access to workers and training but also help support their local community by providing opportunities for employment, a proven component in the long-term recovery process.
Fahe is partnering with DV8 Kitchen and Addiction Recovery Care for their expertise and mentorship in recovery employment.
Kentuckiana Health Collaborative Resources
Opioids and the Workplace: An Employer Toolkit for Supporting Prevention, Treatment and Recovery
As part of the Kentucky Opioid Response Effort (KORE), the Kentucky Health Collaborative (KHC) has developed this toolkit to support employers in understanding and addressing opioid misuse, opioid use disorders and pain management. The toolkit is divided into five sections, including opioids and the workplace, data analytics, benefit design, workplace policies and legal considerations. In each section, employers will find recommendations and tools to support their employees and their families in prevention, treatment and recovery from opioid misuse, opioid use disorder (OUD) and the management of acute and chronic pain.
National and Kentucky Benchmarking Data Analytics Worksheet
Just as companies use health plan claims data to manage health benefit and service investments to support a healthy, productive workforce, employers can use data to understand the status of their employees’ substance and opioid use disorder (OUD) risks and trends. In partnership with IBM® Watson Health, the Kentuckiana Health Collaborative has identified state and national benchmarks as key measures related to OUD. These benchmarks have been incorporated into a worksheet alongside interactive data visualization tools. By using this worksheet, employers can compare their health plan data to the benchmarks to ultimately assess how their population and health plan are performing when it comes to OUD.
Federal Bonding
The Federal Bonding Program lessens the risk for employers to hire hard-to-place job seekers by providing a fidelity bond, a limited-liability insurance policy at no cost to the employer, issued for $5,000 coverage for a six-month period. The bond insures employers against theft, forgery, larceny and embezzlement by the bonded employee. The bond does not cover liability due to poor workmanship, job injuries or work accidents, and does not provide bail, contract or performance bonds, or license bonds for self-employment. Bonds can be issued as soon as the applicant has started working. Part-time and temporary workers are eligible.
Here are links to program resources:
Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal program, administered by each state, awarded to companies that hire individuals who have consistently faced significant barriers to employment (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit recipients, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients, veterans, ex-felons, long-term unemployed, etc.). Employers may receive WOTC certification of between $1,200 and $9,600, depending on the target groups.
Here are links to program resources:
Kentucky Unemployment Tax Credit (KUTC)
The KUTC program provides employers a credit of $100 per eligible hire against Kentucky income taxes owed when they hire residents who have been unemployed for at least 60 days and remain employed full-time for 180 consecutive calendar days in the tax year in which the credit is claimed.
Here is link to a program resource:
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) - The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Kentucky (NAMI KY)
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) – The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Kentucky (NAMI KY) is a statewide grassroots member organization working to provide education, support, and advocacy for the well being of all individuals affected by mental illness.
Drug Rehab Services
Finding a drug rehab can be arduous when it is time to find the right one. Most people will look for drug rehab services when there is an emergency situation such as overdose, legal trouble, or physical problem, which stems from the lifestyle of the addict. Families are often pressured to make a decision when the addict finally voices the decision of changing his life, for the better. Addicts have a tendency to change their minds so being able to talk to a counselor right away and getting the proper information is crucial. Addicted.org has developed a database of more than 4000 different drug rehab centers for alcohol and drug dependencies such as outpatient clinics, withdrawal management facilities, residential programs, and no-cost treatments in the U.S. We can suggest a treatment center that is appropriate for you. Drug and alcohol addiction are progressing habits that go through predictable steps. It takes a certified counselor to make the proper assessment so they may refer you appropriate treatment option. A lot of factors have to be taken into consideration to have the best chance of success.
See Residential and Long-Term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Programs in Kentucky here:
