Explore our content library with the many resources developed throughout our work on the HEALing Communities Study in Kentucky (HCS-KY). Clicking on links will open new tabs or downloads for each resource. To find out additional details about each resource, please visit our "I want to..." pages emphasizing actionable steps and resources to address opioid use disorder (OUD). Also note that HCS-KY has created numerous educational videos that are not individually listed here. To access these resources, please see our educational videos page.
Additionally, we wish to acknowledge the participation of the HCS communities, community coalitions, Community Advisory Boards, and state government officials who partnered with us on this study.
RESOURCES
Benzodiazepines and sedatives flyer
Chronic pain interventions pocket guide for providers
Detention center sample request for proposal (RFP) language for MOUD treatment integration
Detention center sample buprenorphine workflow using contracted medical provider
Dental pain management pocket card
Digital health tools for OUD flyer
Emergency department sample buprenorphine initiation protocol
Expansion of medication for OUD in the criminal legal system toolkit
Fentanyl myths and facts flyer
Fentanyl myths and facts video
How to submit public comments on Kentucky administrative regulations
Ibogaine myths and facts flyer
Initiating buprenorphine in the emergency department FAQ
Kentucky opioid overdose prevention and education network (KY-OPEN) videos access
Managing pain in primary care guide
Medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) educational flyer
Medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in pregnancy myths and facts flyer
Medication for opioid use disorder linkage and retention: Care navigator training manual
Medications for opioid use disorder linkage and retention: Recovery coach training manual
Methadone myths and facts flyer for clients
Methadone myths and facts flyer for professionals
Methadone myths and facts video
Naloxone prescribing patient education pocket card for providers
Naloxone vending machines overview
Navigating buprenorphine in the pharmacy flyer
Opioid safety patient flyer (English)
Opioid safety patient flyer (Spanish)
Opioid safety: Pharmacy at the forefront - a guide for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
Opioid taper monitoring pocket guide for providers
Overdose education and naloxone distribution outreach manual
Overdose education and naloxone distribution outreach manual - Spanish Version
Pharmacy "did you know" postcards regarding opioid related prescriptions
Re-thinking opioids: Best practices for dental pain management guide for dentists & oral surgeons
Scaling up OEND in Kentucky: A hub with many spokes model
Sprains and strains instructions for providers to prescribe to patients
Stimulants myths and facts flyer
Tips for talking about naloxone pocket card
Unbranded resource guide template
Xylazine myths and facts flyer