Community Resources and Support Information

Your family’s well-being and stability are essential. Start with the quick list of community and support resources if you’re going through a difficult time. Please do not hesitate to contact the Youth Service Center for further assistance.

Basic Needs Resources

Health Resources

Additional Resources

WJMS Monthly Food Nutrition Program

JCS EL Learner Resource

Local Resource Numbers

Jessamine Co. Central Office 859-885-4179
Jessamine Co. Adult Education 859-887-9052
Bluegrass Community Action 859-885-3512
Cabinet for Health & Family Services 859-885-3361
Child Care Council 859-254-9176
Jessamine Counseling Center 859-253-2737
Jessamine Co. Health Department 859-885-4149
Jessamine Co. Public Library 859-885-3523
Jessamine Co. Salvation Army 859-881-4241
Jessamine Co. YMCA 859-885-5013

Basic Needs Resources

Bluegrass Community Action: Offers a variety of programs that benefit the residents of Jessamine County including Goodwill Voucher Program, low-income heating assistance and medication assistance.
Located at 302 Southview Drive in Nicholasville. 859-885-3512. Link: Bluegrass Community Action

Housing Authority of Nicholasville: Manages 54 units where rent is based on income. Currently there is a waiting list of up to a year. They do not have emergency housing. Call 859-885-4324 for more information. Link: Jessamine Housing Authority

Jessamine County Salvation Army: Helps residents of Jessamine County with basic needs including food, rent, utility bill, water bill, and the cost of non-narcotic medication. Free clothing also available. Monday by appointment only, Tuesday 10am to 2pm, Wednesday 10am to 2pm, and Thursday by appointment only, and Friday 10am to 2pm. Best to apply in person. Located at 212 Edgewood Drive in Nicholasville. 859-881-4241.

Link: Jessamine County Service Center

Jessamine County Food Pantry: Wilmore residents need to use Wilmore/High Bridge Food Pantry for food. The Jessamine County Food Pantry helps provide supplemental food to income challenged families. In order to receive food from the pantry you must live in Jessamine County, only participate in the program once a month, and have a monthly income that does not exceed the limits for your household size. The food pantry is open every Tuesday from noon to 4 PM and every Thursday from 2 PM to 6 PM.. Weekly fresh produce/baked goods available Monday, 10 AM to 11:30 AM. Have a picture ID and proof of residence (water bill, gas bill, lease, etc.). They will try to assist in emergencies if people cannot make those times, but cannot guarantee availability.
Link: Jessamine County Food Pantry

Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8): The Kentucky Housing Corporation website gives current information on the status of the Housing Choice Voucher Program and possible website scams being run on the internet. For more information click on the link below. Link: KY Housing

Kynect Benefits: (online portal for Public Assistance) Allows Kentucky’s families to easily access public assistance benefits and information 24/7 through an online application and account located at kynect.ky.gov/benefits. Including SNAP, KTAP, and Medicaid assistance programs. The Kynector for Jessamine county and offers FREE local help with Medicaid/KCHIP enrollment, SNAP enrollment, Child Care Assistance Program benefits and more. Call 502-382-0060. Link: Kynect Benefits

K-TAP: Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program. For assistance with K-TAP call 502-564-3440, go online at kynect.ky.gov/benefits or go to the local office of Community Based Services in Nicholasville located at 111 Edgewood Plaza. Link: Kynect Benefits

SNAP Benefits: (Formerly Food Stamps) For benefit information call 855-306-8959, go online at kynect.ky.gov/benefits, or go to the local office of Community Based Services in Nicholasville located at 111 Edgewood Plaza. Link: Kynect Benefits

Wilmore/High Bridge Community Service Center: A “needs assistance” program for residents of Wilmore and High Bridge struggling with basic needs. It also houses “The Thrift Shop” which has clothes, household items, and toys. Located in the basement of the Wilmore United Methodist Church. 209 East Main Street. Open Monday 9 AM to 3 PM, Wednesday and Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM, and Saturday, 9 AM to 3 PM. Food Distribution Ministry is on Friday 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM. Need picture ID and proof of income. For more information, call 858-2819.

Link: Community Service Center

Jessamine County Homeless Shelter: Located at 218 East Maple Street in Nicholasville. Call 859-813-0233 for more information.

Jessamine County School District Homeless Liaison: Contact Shainey Marcus at 859-490-0817 or email shainey.marcus@jessamine.kyschools.us for more information.

Jessamine County Food Service: Jessamine County Food Service provides food resources all year long for families. During the summer, meals are available at different county locations, free to all children 18 years and younger. During the school year, JC Food Service provides breakfast and lunch free to all students who attend school in the district and keeps families informed about free meals during school breaks. Jessamine County Food Service has a Facebook page and a web page to help keep families informed of all their services. Link: Jessamine County Food Service

Health Resources

Bluegrass Community Health Center: Services include sick visits for adults and children, baby health, school physicals and immunizations, counseling for individuals and families, and more. They have medical and clerical staff that speak Spanish. Accept Medicare, Medicaid, and several other private insurances. Uninsured patients may be eligible to receive a discount based on household income. Located in Lexington at 1306 Versailles Road, Suite 120 and 151 N. Eagle Creek Drive, Suite 220. Call 859-259-2635 to schedule an appointment.
Link: Bluegrass Community Health Center

Jessamine County Health Department: Provides childhood and adult immunizations, prenatal services, physical exams for public schools, well child exams, nutritional services and more. Located at 210 East Walnut in Nicholasville. Call 859-885-4149 for more information. Link: Jessamine County Health Department

The Refuge Medical Clinic: A clinic that offers free medical and dental care (not taking new dental patients at this time) to the uninsured and underinsured of Jessamine County. Clinic patients must be a resident of Jessamine County, uninsured or underinsured, and meet federal poverty guidelines. Located after hours at the Health Department on 210 East Walnut. Call 859-225-4325 for an appointment. No walk in patients. Link: The Refuge Clinic

Health Point: School based health clinics. Uninsured patients billed $23 per a visit. Located at JELV, RED, NES, BES, EJMS and WJMS. Call school for days and times clinic is open. Link: School Based Health Clinics

Mental Resources

New Vista: Offers counseling in the following areas: general mental health, alcohol and drug, and crisis intervention. Call 885-6315 for more information. Crisis line is also available at 1-800-928-8000. Link: Mental Health & Substance Use Services - New Vista

United Way 2-1-1: Call 2-1-1 and speak to a trained employee regarding available community resources. This service is available 24 hours a day. Link: United Way

Nicholasville Police Department Social Worker: Jackie Hisel, call 859-885-9467 ext. 0607.

Nicholasville Police Department Victims Advocate: Samantha Potter, call 859-885-9467.

Jessamine County Extension Office: Provides programs and services in the area of 4H and Youth Development, Ag and Natural Resources, and Family Consumer Sciences. For more information, call 885-4811 Link: jessamine.ca.uky.edu.

Jessamine County Fire Department: To have a free car seat inspections go to any local fire department in Jessamine County. Call 885-5505 for more information.

Legal Aid of the Bluegrass: Low-income legal assistance. Phone Number: 859-431-8200. Link: Legal Aid of the Bluegrass

Green House 17: Domestic Violence Program for men and women.
Confidential Crisis Line available 24 Hours a day at 1-800-544-2022. Link: GreenHouse17

Jessamine County Attorney’s Office Division of Child Support: Child support enforcement. Call 859-881-5584 for more information.

Bluegrass Care Navigators: (Formerly known as Hospice of the Bluegrass) Support groups, grief education, counseling, bereavement camps for children and more. Call 855-492-0812 for more information.
Link: Bluegrass Care Navigators

Kentucky Kinship Support Hotline: The hotline was established to assist relative caregivers in accessing services and problem solving issues and concerns. Call 877-565-5608. For resources available click on link below. Link: KY Kindship Care Coalition.

Additional Resources

Clothing Resources

Blue Grass Community Action
302 Southview Drive, Nicholasville: 859-885-3512. BGCA collaborates with Goodwill to provide vouchers to families in need.
Contact BGCA for more information.
Link: Blue Grass Community Action

Salvation Army
212 Edgewood Drive, Nicholasville: 881-4241. Free clothing is available. Tuesday through Thursday, 10 am to 2 pm.
Link: Jessamine County Service Center - Salvation Army Central Kentucky Area

Southland Christian Church
Clothing bank is open the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. Closed on 5th Wednesdays, the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas and the week between Christmas and New Years. Clothing requests are available on our website Sunday mornings beginning at 6 am. However, because it is a Google form, Southland does not control the time it opens and it may open as early as 5:30 am. The application is found on our main web page in the top right hand corner under Next Steps or the bottom right hand corner under Need Help? They take the first 15 shoppers and spots close after all the spots have been filled. Each family is allowed to come twice a year. Please refer to the church for more information.

Link: Southland Christian Church

Educational Resources

Adult Education: Offering free GED preparation with instruction in areas of needed improvement such as math and reading. Jessamine County Adult Education also offers English as a Second Language and career counseling with connections to job training and employment opportunities. Call 859-887-9052 for more information. Link: Jessamine County Adult Education

Early Childhood Resources

Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP): Provide access to quality child care that allows parents to work, attend education and training programs and /or participate in the Kentucky Temporary Assistance Program. Call 1-855-306-8959 for more information or click on link. Link: Kynect Benefits

Child Care Resources and Referral: Provides a child care search program to parents looking for a child care facility in their community.
Call 1-855-306-8959 for more information.

First Steps: An early intervention that serves children from birth to age 3 who have a developmental delay or a particular medical condition. If you have concerns about your baby. Call 859-271-9448 for more information.

Health Access Nurturing Development Services (Hands): Home visitation program to assist parents at critical development points during their child’s first years of life. Program through the Jessamine County Health Department, located at 210 East Walnut in Nicholasville. Call 859-885-4149, ext. 1031 for more information.Link: Jessamine County HANDS Program

Women Infants and Children (WIC): Provides nutrition education and food vouchers to women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have given birth in the last six months and to children ages’ birth to 5. Program through the Jessamine County Health Department, located at 210 East Walnut in Nicholasville. Call 859-885-4149 for more information.
Link: Jessamine County WIC Program

Summer Activities Resources

Jessamine County Public Library: The library leads weekly story times and many other activities for the whole family all year long. Call 885-3523 for more information or click on link below. Link: JCPL

Wilmore Parks and Recreation: Camps offered June and July for ages 5 to 13. Call 859-338-2208 for more information or email Director Amy Fitch at wilmoreparks@gmail.com

Monthly Food Nutrition Program

Your WJMS student may benefit from the program if your family struggles with having enough food and current assistance is not enough.

This is offered at no cost to you or your child and contains easy to prepare non perishable foods. A food box is available for pick up at WJMS around the 15th of each month.

Program begins in September and runs throughout the school year.

If you have any questions or would like to sign up please reach out to Mrs. David in the Youth Service Center.

Resources for English Language Learners

Jessamine County Schools EL

Is English your student's second language? Need help finding support for your student and family? Contact our district's EL Department.

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Community Resources and Support Information

Your family’s well-being and stability are essential. Start with the quick list of community and support resources if you’re going through a difficult time. Please do not hesitate to contact the Youth Service Center for further assistance.

Local Resource Numbers

Jessamine Co. Central Office 859-885-4179

Jessamine Co. Adult Education 859-887-9052

Bluegrass Community Action 859-885-3512

Cabinet for Health & Family Services 859-885-3361

Child Care Council 859-254-9176

Jessamine Counseling Center 859-253-2737

Jessamine Co. Health Department 859-885-4149

Jessamine Co. Public Library 859-885-3523

Jessamine Co. Salvation Army 859-881-4241

Jessamine Co. YMCA 859-885-5013

Basic Needs Resources

Health Resources

Mental Resources

Additional Resources

Clothing Resources

Educational Resources

Early Childhood Resources

Summer Activities Resources

Monthly Food Nutrition Program

Resources for English Language Learners