GRAYSON, KY (April 24, 2026) — The FIVCO Area Development District (ADD) is pleased to announce it has been awarded $434,596 to establish a Recovery Community Center (RCC) in Boyd County. This two-year initiative will expand access to peer-based recovery support services and strengthen the region’s coordinated response to substance use disorder.
A RCC is a nonprofit, peer-led model that supports individuals in recovery through advocacy, education, and service. RCCs are designed to empower individuals with lived experience by providing recovery coaching, support groups, resource navigation, and opportunities for community engagement. In addition to these services, workforce readiness will serve as a key pillar of the RCC, equipping participants with job readiness skills, employment connections, and support necessary to successfully re-enter and sustain participation in the workforce. These organizations play a critical role in reducing stigma, promoting long-term recovery, and connecting individuals to essential health, employment, and social services.
FIVCO ADD will lead the project in collaboration with key regional partners, including Hillcrest-Bruce Mission, UK King’s Daughters, Pathways, Inc., Ramey-Estep/Re-group, and Tri-State Primary Care.
A significant contribution to the project has been made by Hillcrest-Bruce Mission, which has generously donated space for the center. The facility—previously used as a preschool—will be repurposed to serve as a welcoming, recovery-focused environment where individuals can access services, build connections, and pursue sustained recovery.
“This investment represents a meaningful step forward in addressing substance use challenges in our region,” said Luke Stapleton, FIVCO ADD Community and Economic Development Director. “By establishing a Recovery Community Center, we are creating a centralized, supportive space where individuals and families can find hope, resources, and a path forward.”
The project is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2026, with services expected to expand throughout the two-year grant period. FIVCO ADD will serve as the lead agency, coordinating implementation, ensuring compliance, and supporting long-term sustainability of the center.
For more information about this initiative, please contact FIVCO Area Development District at 606-929-1366 or luke@fivco.org.