ABOUT KY ASAP and the Region 6 Local Board
The Statewide Agency for Substance Abuse Policy (ASAP) was created during the 2000 regular session of the Kentucky General Assembly. KY-ASAP is responsible for developing a statewide strategic plan to reduce the prevalence of alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse among youth and adult populations across Kentucky.
KY-ASAP is also charged with finding ways to ensure the most effective coordination and the best use of funding for all prevention and treatment programs statewide.
To accomplish these goals and effectively assess Kentucky’s diverse needs, local ASAP boards have been established. In the Louisville area, the Region 6 Local Board including Bullitt, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties was created to help ensure a comprehensive range of services.
The Primary objectives of KY-ASAP Region 6 are to:
- Work to reduce substance abuse among youth.
- Engage local community members in KY-ASAP
- Encourage collaboration and coordination among prevention, intervention and treatment organizations across the region
- Develop long-term strategies to reduce youth and adult drug use and promote effective treatment
Mission: The Local Board shall develop a long-term community strategy that is designed to reduce the incidence of youth and young adult smoking and tobacco addiction, promote resistance to smoking, reduce the incidence of substance abuse, and promote effective treatment of substance abuse.
Vision: A region of healthy communities free of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use and related consequences.
Website address is www.kentuckyasap6.org
Contact person: Jackie McComb, Board Coordinator jmccomb@sevencounties.org