Perry County Quick Response Team

02/23/2026

A powerful synthetic opioid called cyclophine has now been detected in Kentucky, including central parts of the state. State officials are warning that it may be significantly more potent than fentanyl. That means even extremely small amounts can cause respiratory failure and death.

This isn’t something people can see or recognize easily. Like many synthetic opioids, it may be mixed into other substances without someone knowing it’s there. That’s what makes it especially dangerous.

If you or someone you love struggles with substance use, please understand the risk right now is higher than ever. The drug supply is unpredictable and increasingly lethal.

Naloxone (Narcan) can still reverse many opioid overdoses and should always be administered if an overdose is suspected. Call 911 immediately if someone is not breathing, is unresponsive, or has slowed breathing. Quick action saves lives.

We share this to inform, not to alarm. Awareness gives people a fighting chance.

(Source: Lex 18 and WKYT.)

02/22/2026

If you need Narcan let us know!

02/18/2026

PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT: Fentanyl-Laced Tablets Shaped as Cartoon Characters

The Huntington Police Department would like to alert the community that yesterday, the Huntington Violent Crime Drug Task Force seized more than 900 multi-colored tablets pressed into the shape of a popular cartoon character. The tablets were molded to resemble an emblem from the "Transformers" series. They were brightly colored and approximately the size of a child’s vitamin, increasing the likelihood that they could be mistaken for candy.

Preliminary field testing conducted by investigators indicates the tablets tested positive for M**A (commonly known as “ecstasy” or “molly”) as well as fentanyl, a highly potent and potentially lethal synthetic opioid that has been linked to hundreds of thousands of overdose deaths nationwide.

While M**A itself presents significant health risks, the presence of fentanyl dramatically increases the likelihood of overdose and death. These tablets are commonly distributed and sold as ecstasy in street-level transactions and in club environments. With the addition of fentanyl, even a single tablet may prove fatal.

The Huntington Police Department strongly urges parents and guardians to speak with their children and teenagers about the serious dangers of consuming unknown substances. These tablets are intentionally designed to appeal to younger individuals, and their candy-like appearance poses a particular risk to small children who may unknowingly ingest them.

We strongly urge anyone with information regarding the distribution of illegal substances, drug activity, or other criminal behavior to contact us:

Emergencies / Crimes in Progress: Call 911
​Non-Emergencies (CC911): 304-526-8585
Anonymous Tip Line: 304-696-4444

*A photograph of several of the seized tablets is attached for public awareness and identification purposes."

02/17/2026

Delivering Narcan to the Hazard Fire Department this morning. David Wiseman and Zachary Cornett

02/11/2026

02/10/2026

QRT set up at HOTRODS in Hindman now!!

02/10/2026

‼️🚐 Transportation Update 🚐‼️

We’re excited to announce that PCCEK Transportation is now serving Leslie County!
Free, non-emergent transportation is available to PCCEK locations in Leslie, Perry, and Knott counties.

📞 Call 606-439-1300 (Option 7) to schedule your ride.

02/06/2026

Apply for Scholarship now using link below:
https://voicesofhopelex.org/what-we-do/afbscholarship/
Must be willing to attend our 2026 Peer Conference. Registration for peer conference opens on Feb. 11th!

11/12/2025

🌟 Welcome Home, Leandra! 🌟

We’re so excited to share that Leandra Smith, APRN, has come back home to our PCCEK family and to Hyden! 💙

Leandra is now seeing patients at PCCEK of Hyden and is accepting new patients. Whether you’re looking for a trusted healthcare provider or need care today, walk-ins are always welcome!

Help us give Leandra a big, warm welcome back home! 🏡

📍 PCCEK of Hyden, KY
21992 Main St.
Hyden, KY 41749

📞 Phone: (606) 672-5200

11/06/2025

In the hustle everyday and being so busy juggling 10 things at once I forget to thank all of my team for the hard work they do daily. Today i want to recognize Zachary Cornett. Zach goes above and beyond for the Quick Response Team. He shows up no matter what is asked of him, not because he has to but because he has a heart of gold and wants to. Most people don’t realize the good gestures because he doesn’t talk about it. Our QRT would not have grown as far as it has without him. So today I say thank you and I am more than grateful to have you!

10/19/2025

Thursday, Voices of Hope released the findings from the first large batch of syringes tested by UK’s team.

10/17/2025

📣 Now Hiring: Part-Time LPCA Clinician (Nursing Home Services)
Servicing nursing homes in the Corbin, Barbourville, and Williamsburg, KY area.

The LPCA Clinician at Primary Care Centers of Eastern Kentucky plays a vital role in delivering compassionate, evidence-based mental health services to individuals and families.

This is an evolving part-time position, currently estimated at 25–30 hours per week. The successful candidate will travel to and service nursing home facilities in the Corbin, Barbourville, and Williamsburg, KY area.

To Apply:
Visit https://www.pccek.com and click on the “Employment” section to submit your resume and complete the application process.