2023 ThriveKY Roadshow: Advocacy for Thriving Communities - BOWLING GREEN

5162 Russellville Road,Bowling Green KY 42101

18 April, 2023

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Join us for updates on state and federal policies that impact the health & wellbeing of Kentuckians. Speakers will discuss how to advocate for a stronger safety net through public assistance programs designed to support thriving communities. THIS SESSION WILL COVER:Important updates on the economy, Medicaid, KCHIP, SNAP, housing, transportation, child care, public health, behavioral health, and suicide prevention.New tools available to assist community members with meeting basic needs.Tips on being a more effective advocate in your community.WHERE WILL WE BE THIS YEAR?April 18th, Bowling GreenMay 23rd, CovingtonJune 20th, OwensboroJuly 18th, HazardAugust 15th, MoreheadSeptember 19th, LouisvilleOctober 17th, LexingtonNovember 28th, PaducahEach event will begin 10AM Local Time. We recommend arriving 10 minutes early if you are able! WHO SHOULD ATTEND?Community leadersPublic employeesNonprofit organizationsFrontline service providersOutreach workersEducatorsFaith leadersCounselorsLibrariansThose who serve their communitySTAY TUNED! This will be a continuing education and/or professional development credit opportunity! During this community education series, we plan to become continuing education providers for Certified Community Health Workers and social workers, and will be coordinating for self-reporting needs to support FRYSCKYs, lawyers/attorneys, Alcohol & Drug Counselors, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, Pastoral Counselors, psychologists, art therapists and MORE in securing continuing education credits as well. AGENDA 10:00 AM Local Time - Welcome and Introductions10:05 AM Local TimeEconomic LandscapeDustin Pugel, KyPolicy: Jobs, Inflation, Impact of HB1Strengthening Kentucky’s Community Safety NetMarcie Timmerman, Mental Health America of Kentucky: Behavioral Health Adrienne Bush, Homeless & Housing Coalition of Kentucky: HousingTyler Offerman, Kentucky Equal Justice Center: FoodCara Stewart, Kentucky Voices for Health: Child careAdrienne Bush, Homeless & Housing Coalition of Kentucky: TransportationPriscilla Easterling, Kentucky Voices for Health: HealthcareEmily Beauregard, Kentucky Voices for Health: Public Health11:45 AM Local TimeTools and ResourcesPriscilla Easterling, Kentucky Voices for HealthIn the Loop forum to stay up-to-date on changes to the safety-net, connect with peers, troubleshoot issues, and participate in the comment on kynect survey 12:00 PM Local Time - Break to Grab Lunch (provided)12:15 PM Local Time - Continue Program During LunchHealthy DemocracyDr. Sheila Schuster, Executive Director, Advocacy Action NetworkTopics covered include: Legislative Update; Voter Registration Guidelines & Resources; The Importance and Reasons of Advocating; and Education, Advocacy, and Lobbying 12:45 PM Local Time - Q&A