LEXINGTON, Ky. — Researchers at the University of Kentucky’s College of Public Health have created a seamless connection point for Kentuckians who need social and health services.

When the temperature drops and the holidays set in, vulnerable communities often face tougher social and mental health realities.

“When an individual is looking for substance use disorder treatment or mental health treatment, it can often take days, if not weeks, to find a treatment facility that will accept their method of payment and has the additional wraparound services and is in the geographic location that they’re searching,” said Catherine Hines, project manager with the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center at UK.

The center is reminding communities across the state about its quick and accessi

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