Mental Health Resources
Substance Use Resources
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Resources
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Find a Rehab Center
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Resources For Youth
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Resources For Schools
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National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Purple Star Schools
Kentucky Purple Star Award
The Kentucky Purple Star Award honors schools that actively support military-connected students and their families. It highlights a school’s commitment to understanding the unique challenges these students may face—such as frequent moves or deployment-related stress.
What Schools Do
To earn the designation, schools must:
Appoint a Purple Star Liaison
Complete military youth training
Host a military recognition event
Provide a military family resource webpage
Application
Schools apply in spring (Feb 15) or fall (Sept 15), with awards announced in April and November.
Why It Matters
Families gain a welcoming, knowledgeable school environment; schools strengthen their ability to support students who serve alongside our service members.
Military Interstate Compact Commission
Military Child Well Being Toolkit
Month of the Military Child Toolkit
Supporting Military Families in Kentucky’s Schools
Resources For Military Families
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Family Connection & Communication
- Dinner Table Project
Promotes stronger family relationships through shared meals and intentional communication. - Talk They Hear You (SAMHSA)
Provides parents with tools and resources to talk with children about underage drinking and substance use.
Military Family Support – General
- Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC)
Programs and resources that support the academic, social, and emotional needs of military-connected children. - Sesame Street for Military Families
Kid-friendly emotional wellness and coping resources addressing deployment, relocation, and more.
Military Youth Programs & Activities
- Kentucky Army National Guard – Child & Youth Services
Events and programming for National Guard–connected youth ages 6–18 (camps, appreciation events, Yellow Ribbon support). - Operation Purple® Camp
Free summer camps for military kids to connect with peers who share similar experiences. - Our Military Kids
Activity grants for children/teens experiencing a parent’s Guard/Reserve deployment or recovery.
Youth Development & Community Programs
- YMCA of Central Kentucky
Programs that support youth development, healthy living, and community well-being.
