Unique Programs

Bullitt County Detention Center Substance Abuse Program (SAP)

REACH has been invited to partner with the new Jailer Mr.Bryan Whittaker, Major Ms. Crystal Holder, jail staff and DOC to launch a 40 bed Women's SAP Program at the detention center. This program is a six (6) month residential program designed to provide women a unique, empowering and life sustaining approach to recovery and healing.

Launch date was May 1 2023 and we welcome this new experience.

Families Moving Beyond Abuse (FMBA)

FMBA is a collaborative marriage between the Bullitt County Family Court team, the Cabinet for Permanency and Protection (CPS) and treatment providers for both mental health and substance abuse. Our mission is to offer holistic services to parents that have lost their children or are in danger of losing their children to the child welfare system due to substance abuse. We are not only focused on healing for the individual but restoring their family systems. FMBA is an intensive program, combining substance abuse treatment, community support collaborations, mental health services, parenting and sober social events with the structure of family court expectations and case management. Graduates of FMBA not only get the opportunity to raise their children in sober and health homes, but also benefit from an alumni association for continuous support and a review of their plea for reduction of charge intensity to name a few. FMBA originated in 2010 as a grant funded program and has sustained program status following the closing of said grant in 2016.

Teen Drug Court

The Bullitt County Teen Drug Court is the first of its kind in our community. The mission of our Drug Court Program is to meet the needs of the youth enmeshed within the court system. Several of our youth enter the court system as a direct result of decisions stemming from their relationship with substances. Our goal is to empower our participants as they work to rebuild sober and healthy lives within the structured format of a court monitored program. Participants journey through a phase system where they are required to attend school, increase their grades, decrease truancy and/or acting out behaviors, pass drug screens, attend scheduled therapy sessions as well as routine court appearances. Participants are required to provide written explanations of how they are implementing changes as they progress within the program. Our program works as a collaborative unit to include families, the school system, court systems, cabinet workers and treatment providers. Our primary focus is to address as many barriers to progress as we can and to celebrate their successes. The Bullitt County Teen Drug Court originated in January of 2018 and our program has proven to have a successful impact on those whom have completed the program.

Partnerships

Working in the School Systems

REACH Program staff & Alum are always excited to participate in anti drug campaigns and activities to support our youth.

REACH has been a part of the team for A Day of Shattered Dreams, several Truth & Consequences, health classes and open forum discussions with students, parents and other professions.

REACH has been a proud partner with the Bardstown Alternative School (2021) while facilitating classes and working with the students to empower them to make different choices and create new paths for themselves.

Color Your City

Color Your City is a 501c3 most known for written work within the jail systems locally in Bullitt county. CYC has utilized the arts to bring much needed attention and light to life behind bars. CYC has been an avenue for those incarcerated to share their struggles and their stories.

Ky Youth Advocates & The Face It Movement

In 2020, REACH joined in partnership with KY Youth Advocates and The Face It Movement. We want to do our part as there is a growing need for prevention skills, effective treatments and an increased desire to protect families in Kentucky! Untreated substance abuse and mental health are often contributing factors in the crash of family systems and a barrier to long term successes. Together, we are joining forces and resources to strengthen, nurture and cultivate new beginnings for our families.