Bellarmine University, Campbellsville University, Morehead State University, University of Kentucky, and Western Kentucky University each received $78,000 to aid in this effort.
CRRCs support students in recovery from substance use disorders and those managing co-occurring mental health challenges. Each center will offer trauma-informed peer recovery services, academic support, and workforce readiness programming in collaboration with community recovery and behavioral health providers.
“This initiative is about building recovery-ready campuses and communities,” said Dr. Leslie Sizemore, Vice President of Workforce and Economic Development at CPE. “We are proud to support these institutions as they lead with compassion, evidence-based practices, and a commitment to student well-being and success.”
The project began July 1, 2025, and runs through June 30, 2026. All institutions will participate in quarterly reporting, a statewide convening, and ongoing evaluation to demonstrate the impact of CRRC programs across Kentucky.