Community Assistance Resources 

 The Nest 

529 N. Martin Luther King Blvd

Phone:(859)259-1974

(Call ahead)

Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

We provide individual counseling, educational support groups, and legal advocacy for English and Spanish-speaking survivors of violence. Provide diapers and car seats to food and toiletries, we connect people with the items they need and the resources they deserve. Whether they are in crisis, facing adversity, or just have unexpected needs arise, we are here to assist with basic human necessities for families and individuals, at no cost to them. We are proud to provide in-person services in English and Spanish as well as phone interpretation for other languages. We offer referral assistance for the following services: financial assistance with rent/mortgage or utilities; employment assistance; and eyeglasses and eye exams. From birth to age five, our state-licensed early learning center provides caregivers with flexible child care options, including short-term, long-term, and free drop-in care.

Ky Realtors Rental Assistance 

Fayette County

2708 Old Rosebud Rd Ste 200,

Mon-Sat 9 AM-5 PM

Provides help with I.D, Mortgage Statement, or Payment Coupon, Rental or Lease Agreement, Copy of PAID Hotel balances, Proof of Damage Photos, Insurance or Repair Estimates, limited to a max of $3,000.

Maxwell St. Presbyterian Church Outreach 

180 E.Maxwell Street 

(859) 255-1074

Call the requirements for different services.

 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 12:00 pm-3:00 pm. Phone office hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 12:00 pm-3:00 pm. 

Our Social Worker welcomes you to leave a message on the phone number listed below, and she will return your call during office hours.

Lexington Rescue Mission 

535 W 2nd St., Lexington, KY 40508

(Meals served inside the Outreach Center)

Monday - 9-3, Tuesday & Thursday 9-5, Wednesday 9-6, Friday 9-4,

Helps prepare job-seekers to find lasting employment through Jobs for Life, which teaches skills to succeed in any workplace. Our Re-Entry program provides training and support to assist incarcerated men and women in making a smooth transition back into the community. We provide breakfast & nutritious lunches. All meals are served at our Outreach Center at 444 Glen Arvin Avenue, Lexington, KY 40508. The Mission helps individuals and families who are homeless move into their own home by providing financial assistance for the first month's rent as well as individual budget counseling, resource referral, and case management.

Salvation Army

Fayette County

736 W. Main Street,

(859)252-7706

Monday - Friday 8:00-430

 Utility and Rental Assistance seekers MUST call on the first day of the month for funding. Individuals seeking utility or rental assistance must call on the first business day of each month to inquire about available funding. Funding is limited and is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Calling on the first business day of the month provides the best opportunity to receive assistance.

WayPoint Center 

Fayette 651 Perimeter Drive

(859) 233-4460

Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM

Anyone who needs assistance.  Applicant Reside in Fayette County

Catholic Charities Diocese of Lexington 

Fayette County

1310 West Main Street,

Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Persons or families in need of Financial assistance for utilities and rent, Toiletries, Emergency food, Clothing (when available) Referrals for additional support. Bridging the Gap provides rent and utility assistance to low-income individuals and families. Bridging the Gap also offers assistance with toiletry items and God's Pantry referrals.

One member of the household must be steadily employed and currently working. Client's rent/mortgage cannot exceed 75% of the total monthly income of the household. Clients who qualify for financial assistance are eligible to apply once every 12 months.

Bridging the Gap provides rent and utility assistance to low-income individuals and families. Bridging the Gap also offers assistance with toiletry items and God's Pantry referrals. Main Services: help pay for housing, help pay for utilities, emergency food, clothing, personal care items, and financial assistance. Serving employed individuals, families, home owners, home renters, low-income, limited English, adults, young adults, teens, and more.

Community Action  Council

520-Toner Street

(859)554-4430

Lexington Ky 40508

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM -5:00 PM

Bill payment,  emergency housing assistance.

Community and Resident Services 

498 Georgetown Street 

(859) 300-5300

Lexington Ky 40508

Monday-Friday- 8:00-5:00

 The agency ONLY takes call-in referrals on Mondays. All applicants must call the intake number above by 8:59 am to obtain services within that week. A case worker will call the applicant within the week. Applicants MUST have a disconnect notice or a 7 or 30-day eviction notice, and must not have sought assistance from CRS within the last 3years.

Please note: Some resources listed may have eligibility requirements, limited funding, waitlists, or changes in availability. We encourage you to contact the agency directly to verify current services and qualifications. 

God's Food Pantry

Winchester Rd

 Call the Fayette County Food Bank before visiting a pantry site. Bring photo identification with you to your appointment.

 Moveable Feast Lexington

474 Silver Maple Way, Lexington, KY 40588-0367

Only for eligible clients, contact for more info

Hours:

Mon. 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Tue. 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Wed. 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Thu. 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Fri. 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

(859) 252-2867office

Meals on Wheels 2nd Presby

460 East Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507

Hours:

Mon. 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Tue. 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Wed. 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Thu. 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Fri. 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

859-252-5355

Redeemed Christian Church of God

2130 Trade Center Drive, Lexington, KY 40509

Weekly

Hours:

Mon. 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Sun. 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

859-475-4093

Grace Baptist Church

811 Bryan Avenue, Lexington, KY 40505

Hours:

Mon. 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Thu. 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Food Chain

501 W. Sixth Street Suite 105, Lexington, KY 40508-0031

859-428-8380

Free Meal Distribution Mondays,  Wednesdays, & Fridays 

Hours:

Mon. 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tue. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wed. 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Thu. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Fri. 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Food Chain Limits meals each person can receive to 3 per person. There are no requirements to receive a meal.  Food  Chain asks that people seeking meals line up outside the facility by 3:30.

Under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, we in FCPS address the problems that homeless students face in enrolling, attending, and succeeding in school, and we aim to ensure that each one has equal access to the same free, appropriate public education, including preschool, as other children and youth. Homeless students should receive the educational and other services they need to meet the same challenging academic standards to which all students are held. In addition, homeless students may not be separated from the mainstream school environment. Our objectives include:

Identifying and enrolling homeless students;

Encouraging regular attendance and continuity in school;

Promoting academic achievement;

Providing transportation to school

Keeping open the lines of communication.

*If you are experiencing housing insecurity, please contact the Family Resource Center Coordinator at your child’s school. The Coordinator can provide information and assistance with enrolling in the McKinney-Vento Program, which offers support for students and families experiencing temporary housing challenges. 

Click here to register your child to recieve a weekend food bag for the 26-27 school  year.

Fayette County Student Support Services Resources for Families 

Neighborhood Healers Project Mental Health Resources

(Note: Resource list also includes mental health services designed for African American people)

The Ridge Behavioral Health Systems 

Inpatient & Outpatient Services 

Children & Adults

3050 Rio Dosa Drive
Lexington, KY 40509

Local:859-269-2325 

Toll-Free:800-753-4673

Peace Assessment and Referral Center 

 CHI Saint Joseph Health - Office Park

1401 Harrodsburg Rd, Suite A-400, Lexington, KY 40504

Phone: (859) 313-3515

Hours 8:00 am- 9:00 PM

Sun Behavioral Health 

24 hours 

(859)-681-7987

Children, Adolescents & Adults 

Provides:

Individual, Group Therapy & Family Therapies 

Outpatient Treatment  & Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

 Organizations treat a wide variety of mental health concerns. 

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky

8:00-4:30 pm

Anyone in need of basic needs, education, and employment. Goodwill offers pathways out of poverty for people who want a better life. We provide resources to address the barriers that hold people back, then help them find a career track leading to family-sustaining wages. Most of the people we assist are either in recovery from addiction, reentering society from incarceration, have a disability, or are experiencing chronic poverty. We form close partnerships with other organizations to make it easier for our clients to access all the services they need. Works with FCPS Family  Resource Centers to coordinate McKinney Vento Services when appropriate.

Community Action Council Programs:

To provide emergency assistance for individuals and families who are without shelter or are in immediate danger of losing shelter. To provide supportive services that help remove barriers to obtaining and maintaining housing. To help maintain and increase the community’s stock of safe, affordable, and accessible housing

Emergency Family Housing (EFH)

The EFH program provides short-term emergency shelter and supportive services for two-parent and group families in Lexington-Fayette County who are experiencing homelessness.

The Permanent Housing Bonus Initiative Program

The Permanent Housing Bonus Initiative Program is a cooperative partnership between the Council and Kentucky River Foothills Development Council (KRFDC). This program provides subsidized housing and supportive services for disabled individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

Project Independence-

Project Independence provides housing assistance for families experiencing homelessness. Participating families are given access to shelter and provided with assistance to meet their basic needs. Program staff then work individually with families to set and achieve specific goals that will enable them to transition into stable, permanent housing and prevent future homelessness.

Salvation Army Emergency Shelter for Women & Children 

9:00-4:30

(859)252-7706

It is recommended that you contact the shelter several times throughout the day to check for available openings, as bed availability can change frequently. 

Contact the Family Resource Center at your child's school for more resources.