Mental Health Awareness Month

The Kentucky River Health Consortium invites you to learn more about the impact of trauma on youth, adults, and our communities. Partnering with several of our local agencies, we created a series of trauma-informed videos. Professionals from our communities discuss what trauma looks like in our youth and the lasting impact of trauma in adulthood. Our partners also share tips for creating trauma-informed communities to help those experiencing trauma.

Thank you to Save the Children for the funding to produce these videos and Stephen Bell for making them.

Scott Lockard, director of the Kentucky River District Health Department.

Dr. Robyn Napier, a Clinical Behavioral Health Therapist with UK North Fork Valley Community Health Center.

Superintendent of Perry County Schools, Mr. Jonathan Jett. Jonathan shares about an innovative program between law enforcement and schools.

Candace Hughes is an Early Steps Coordinator with Save-the-Children and Debbie Hensley is a Service Coordinator with First Steps.

Renee Sexton is the LKLP Head Start Director. She shares the importance of working with families to address barriers.

Kristie Gorman, Assistant Superintendent of Perry County Schools shares what trauma looks like in their schools and how the schools try to create an environment to support all students.

JoAnn Vanzant, Harm Reduction Coordinator, Kentucky River District Health Department.

Terrah Combs. Terrah is the Victims of Crime Assistance (VOCA) director and a clinician at LKLP Community Action Council.