McConnell Secures $100,000 to Fight Drug Abuse in Campbell and Allen Counties

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) will provide $50,000 through the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) program to both the Campbell County Drug Free Alliance and the Scottsville Allen County Faith Coalition.

As part of a comprehensive approach to combatting the drug abuse epidemic through prevention, treatment, and interdiction, the DFC program awards grants to organizations that fight substance abuse among young people.

Senator McConnell supports the DFC program as a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and secured $106 million for the initiative in this year's government funding bill, which the Senate passed and the President signed into law this March. Senator McConnell has helped direct more than $350 million in federal funding to Kentucky to help combat drug abuse.

"Tragically, substance abuse and overdose deaths are on the rise in Kentucky and around the nation. As Kentucky's senior Senator, I've helped direct hundreds of millions of dollars to combat this crisis in the Commonwealth and consistently advocate for initiatives that fight drug abuse at its source. That includes the Drug-Free Communities program, which funds peer support networks for young people to ensure they don't get swept up in the tide of addiction. I'm proud Campbell and Allen counties are taking advantage of this program and mobilizing to defeat substance abuse," said Senator McConnell.

"The substance abuse epidemic is growing in Kentucky, leaving no community untouched. With Senator McConnell's help, Campbell County is coming together to fight back against this crisis and create a safer, healthier environment for our youth. We appreciate the Senator's work to direct federal funding to address this issue and combat drug abuse at its source," said Campbell County Judge-Executive Steve Pendery.

"On behalf of the Campbell County Drug Free Alliance I am excited for this continued funding opportunity. The CARA funding allows the Coalition to continue providing prescription drug lock boxes and disposal pouches throughout the Campbell County community as a way to combat the opioid crisis," said Sarah Olliges, Director of the Campbell County Drug Free Alliance.

"I would like to thank Senator McConnell for advocating for The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) Drug-Free Communities Support Program, which assists the Scottsville Allen County Faith Coalition's work in Scottsville and Allen County. This funding comes at a critical time as our nation and many of our communities experienced unacceptable drug overdoses in 2021. This continuation grant will allow our organization to continue implementing the strategies that are proven to save lives and reduce substance use in our community," said Shane Britt, Executive Director of the Scottsville Allen County Faith Coalition, Inc.

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