Barren River Area Development District

Tis the season for RFPs … BRADD is seeking proposals for provider services for the 60+ population in our Aging Services division. See info below or request your packet here: https://www.bradd.org/rfp-request/

BRADD is seeking proposals for services related to the Anchor Project. Qualifications will be taken for design & engineering services. Submissions are due 11.22.2024 @ 2PM CT. Contact BRADD for more info.

Some feel good news on this Halloween! Thanks to our Deputy Director, Michelle Hines and team for playing a small role in an activity that teaches our youth kindness and honors our aging population.

High school seniors fill carts for a cause in 2nd annual Supermarket Sweep Organized by Price Less IGA and Independence Bank, the “Seniors Feeding Seniors” event saw students from Logan County High School and Russellville High School teaming up to support their community.

BRADDs board met today and PINKED out for Breast Cancer Awareness. Among routine business was the approval of quarterly financials, presentation from KACo’s Shellie Hampton and recognition of Melissa Dorsey, 1 Year Service as Case Manager.

The BRADD Board will meet tomorrow, October 30, 2024 at 1pm for our monthly meeting. We encourage all to wear pink as we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness month!

The Anchor Project is a regional response to the opioid crisis, proposing to bring three unique, evidence-based components to our area. Public input is needed. Please consider completing this short survey and share with others. The link will remain active until 11.01.2024. Click here: https://tinyurl.com/ANCHORSURVEY2024

BRADDs CED Director had the opportunity to co-present at the NADO conference this week with AT&T and Argonne National Laboratory showcasing how south central Kentucky is utilizing the Climate Risk and Resilience (ClimRR) Portal for resiliency planning. For more information about BRADDs mitigation plan go to https://hazards.bradd.org

Need assistance with legal and financial planning for someone you know with Alzheimer’s or dementia? Check out this workshop on November 4th from 11-1 at the BRADD conference center.

BRADD is hosting our final public meeting for the Anchor Project: a regional response to the opioid crisis. The public response to this pilot concept has been tremendously positive. If you have not been able to join us, please consider attending this last meeting on 10.17.2024 from 4pm - 6pm at the Knicely Conference Center in Bowling Green. If you can't attend, please consider taking our survey on our landing page or follow this link: https://tinyurl.com/ANCHORSURVEY2024

Reminder of next weeks Resident Forum on 10.16.2024 @ 11am at the BRADD Conference Center, brought to you by the Barren River Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. The forum will be a great opportunity to listen as residents come together using, The Power of My Voice. For more info call Lynda at 270-780-8835.

The Anchor Project is a regional response to the opioid crisis, proposing three unique, evidence-based components. Public input is needed. Please consider completing this survey online and share with others as well. The link will
remain active until November 1, 2024.

The Barren River Long-Term Care Ombudsman will be hosting a Resident Forum at the BRADD Conference Center on 10.16.2024 @ 11am. The forum, The Power of My Voice, runs concurrently with Resident Rights Month. Please join us for this one hour event. For more info, contact Lynda at 270-780-8835.

October brings a busy month across the District, including five local steering committee meetings. Check out our calendar here or go to www.bradd.org for more info.

BRADD is hosting public meetings for the Anchor Project: a regional response to the opioid crisis. Please consider giving your input to discussions on prevention, treatment, recovery and continuum of care during one of our four public meetings. Public Meeting #3 will take place October 3, 2024 in Hart County! Can't come to a meeting? No worries, a virtual survey can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/ANCHORSURVEY2024 or on our landing page! For more info go to: https://tinyurl.com/BRADDANCHOR

Earlier this month BRADD hosted our 56th Annual Meeting in Allen County. Here's a short photo slideshow for your enjoyment: https://youtu.be/1M7k7lQaT1g For more information about the release of our Annual Report, you can go to: https://planning.bradd.org/fy24-ceds-annual-update/

The ADD network & BRADD was well represented this week at the KY League of Cities Annual Training Conference. Five BRADD area legislators were recognized as Friend of KY Cities and the City of Bowling Green was named 2024 City Government of the Year! City of Bowling Green, KY - Municipal Government Kentucky League of Cities

BRADD staff have been attending the Aging and SHIP Conference in Lexington this week, engaging in key issues affecting older adults. Topics include financial literacy, family caregiver support, elder fraud prevention, veteran services, and helping seniors age in place.

BRADD's Aging Services Division will be hosting a Presubmittal Conference to provide general information regarding contracting for services provided through BRADD. The meeting will take place 10.9.2024 @ 10am.

Last call to register for the Mental Health & Aging Conference. Registration closes on Friday, 9.27.2024. For more info contact Hollie Smith at BRADD.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-mental-health-and-aging-conference-tickets-906784836857?aff=oddtdtcreator

BRADD has an immediate opening for a Case Manager in our Aging Services Division. Interested candidates can find more info at www.bradd.org/careers/ or email us at [email protected]. This position is cross-posted on Indeed. Come join a fantastic work family!

BRADD is seeking Request for Qualifications for the planning, design & construction oversight of a regional mental health crisis intake center. Proposals due 10.11.2024 @ 2PM CT. More information can be found here:https://planning.bradd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/RFQ-for-Design-for-Anchor-Project-MHCIC.pdf

BRADD celebrates 56 years, honors former Allen County Judge-Executive Johnny Hobdy and releases the FY 2024 Annual Report, Where The Sidewalk Begins. https://conta.cc/3XMmokB