KASAP invites you to the Access Healing Summit, a free, one-day event bringing together advocates, service providers, and community members to explore the intersections of sexual violence, trauma, and substance use. This event is designed to promote healing-centered, inclusive, and empowering approaches to survivor support.
Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
Location: Knicely Conference Center, 2355 Nashville Rd, Bowling Green, KY
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT
Cost: Free (includes breakfast and lunch)
CEUs: Available at no cost
Register now: https://accesshealing.eventbrite.com
Presenters include:
- Dr. Alex Elswick – Assistant Extension Professor, University of Kentucky; advocate and researcher in substance use recovery
- Londa Stockton, LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma and addiction
- Ashley Schell, LCSW – Clinical expert in trauma-informed approaches and substance use disorders
- Shreeta Waldon – Executive Director of Kentucky Harm Reduction Coalition
- Traci L. Simmons – Advocate and educator on cultural competency and equity in survivor services
- Jennifer Francis-Gehring, LCSW – Therapist specializing in Polyvagal Theory and nervous system regulation
- Rachel Jackson – Survivor leader and advocate
- Dr. Trinidad Jackson – Public health strategist and sociopolitical educator
- michael munson – Co-founder of FORGE; national expert on trans survivor advocacy
- Dr. Lacretia “Cre” Dye – Licensed counselor, professor, and wellness coach
Whether you’re a service provider, advocate, student, or someone invested in building a better response for survivors, this summit offers practical tools, powerful conversations, and space for connection.
We can’t wait to see you there.