Below I will keep a short list of local community resources, hotlines, and other pertinent information. Please reach out if the resource you need is not listed below.
MyKY.info for local resources
Lincoln Trail District Health Department- https://www.ltdhd.org/
https://myky.info/#/ Family Scholar House Community Resource links
Helping Hand of Hope- 6796 South Wilson Road Elizabethtown, KY 42702-0642
Phone: (270) 769-3092
United Way of Central Kentucky- 604 North Main Street Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Phone: (270) 737-6608 unitedwayck.org http://www.navigateresources.net/uwcky/ (search for resources)
St. Vincent De Paul Outreach-(call as some hours vary due to COVID-19)
The Saint Vincent de Paul Society provides spiritual and material assistance to those who are financially unable to meet basic needs such as rent, utilities and food. Volunteers strive to aid clients in helping themselves. The society is run by volunteers and 99% of all donations are directed toward assistance those less fortunate in Elizabethtown and Southern Hardin County.
The Saint Vincent de Paul Society is located on the Saint James Catholic Church campus at 307 West Dixie Avenue in Batcheldor Hall.
Hours of Operation: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Phone Number: 270-763-4249
Point of Contact:
Tom Mahoney, President 270-766-4400
Community Action of Kentucky-Address: 428 W Dixie Ave, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 Phone: (270) 737-3736
Clarity Solutions: Free Pregnancy Services. Clarity The Haven Maternity Shelter
Scholarships for community athletics: Central Kentucky Community Foundation- 200 Jim Owen Dr. Elizabethtown: email info@ckcf4people.org for the application.
The SPOT: A place for 16-25 year old to connect with peers and find resources. Free food and free Wi-Fi. Open M-R, 1pm-5pm. 1072 South Dixie Blvd, Radcliff, KY Call Gary Rose at 502-827-3450 for more information.
KY Housing: Housing Relief from Eviction: https://www.kyhousing.org/News-Events/Eviction-Relief/Pages/Documents.aspx
Clothing Center: Elizabethtown Church of Christ clothing center is open every 2nd Saturday of the month from 9am-noon. The Clothing Center is located behind the church at 1211 N. Dixie Hwy 270-765-6446
Fort Knox Red Cross Donation Center: The center is open to the public the last Saturday of the month 9-noon. They have shoes, clothing, baby items, furniture, electronics, etc.
Kentucky Career Center: 233 Ring Road, Suite 100 Elizabethtown, KY 42701 270-766-5115 (office)
TACK Transit Authority of Central Kentucky https://tacktransit.org/general-public-services
KY Cabinet For Health and Family Services- Mental Health Provider Directory
KY Child Care Assistance Child Care Assistance (state)
Section 8 Housing Online Applications https://hcvportals-kyhousing.securecafe.com/onlineleasing/kentucky-housing-corporation/guestlogin.aspx Open January 2022
KY Counseling Center- Telehealth Services
Team Kentucky Eviction Program- Eviction Help
Bluegrass Challenge Academy at Fort Knox Graduate National Guard (helping at-risk youth)
PBS Kids- Resources to Help Families Cope in Emergencies and Other Challenging Times
KY Tornado Resources https://governor.ky.gov/tornadoresources
Support for Farmers/Farming Families- https://www.raisinghopeky.com/
Vision ($ assistance for getting glasses) https://new-eyes.org/
True Up (supports youth in foster care) https://trueupky.org/about-us/
KY Youth WWW.KYYOUTH.ORG
Making Caring Common https://mcc.gse.harvard.edu/resources-for-families
Affordable Connectivity Program: Internet Services for Low-Income Families To apply, visit affordableconnectivity.gov or call 1-877-384-2575 to request an application.
Military Child Resources https://www.militarychild.org/upload/images/2020%20MOMC/2020_Month_of_the_Military_Child.pdf
Barbara Sinatra Children's Center https://barbarasinatrachildrenscenter.org/
*Community Counseling and Mental Health Agencies:
Contacting a mental health professional for some additional support:Communicare- for immediate assistance 270-765-2605.
Silverleaf (sexual trauma recovery services)- Address: 751 S N Provident Way, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Call (270) 234-9236
Astra Behavioral Health- call (270) 506-2730 Address: 2000 Ring Rd, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Brighter Futures- Can contact to set up a telehealth or in-person appointment with a clinical counselor. Call 270-982-9292
Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health Hospital- COVID-19 info: lincolnbehavioral.com
Get online care: fremonthospital.com
Address: 3909 S Wilson Rd, Radcliff, KY 40160 Hours: Open 24 hours
Phone: (270) 351-9444
Creative Counseling and Consultation PLLC - https://creativecounselingandconsultation.com/
*911 for local emergencies
*National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
*Suicide Awareness https://save.org
*Conversations Matter https://afsp.org/story/how-to-start-and-continue-a-conversation-about-mental-health-a-realconvo-guide-fr
*Website with several national helpline numbers: https://www.verywellmind.com/national-helpline-database-4799696
*New Suicide and Crisis Line call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
YouthLine is available for kids and young adults who want to talk to someone about what's happening in their lives, while ChildHelp tackles issues of child abuse. YouthLine provides a safe space for children and adults ages 11 to 21, to talk through any issues they may be facing, including eating disorders, relationship or family concerns, bullying, sexual identity, depression, self-harm, anxiety and thoughts of suicide.
YouthLine -- Text teen2teen to 839863, or call 1-877-968-8491
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline -- 1-800-422-4453
For issues related to child abuse, Childhelp connects you with a professional counselors to help in a crisis, and provide information on how to get help. They offer phone support in 170 languages.
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Mental health services to help teens cope
with anxiety, depression, stress, problems
at school, and other related areas. These
services are offered via text or chat.
We are now a 24/7 support text and chat line for Kentucky's youth aged 14-25. Youth can chat with us via the "chat" button on our website (hotlinet4ky.com) or using "contact us" on our Facebook page. They can also text in at 869-695-2428 or 859-MyK-Chat.
Social Media: FACEBOOK: HotlineT4KY INSTAGRAM: @HotlineT4KY TWITTER: @HotlineT4KY
TIKTOK: @Hotline T
notOK app: A quick press of a "button" and a person's trusted contact is alerted to help. *Disclaimer: The notOK App™ is not a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency or crisis, immediately dial 9-1-1*
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline -- 1-800-422-4453
For issues related to child abuse, Childhelp connects you with a professional counselors to help in a crisis, and provide information on how to get help. They offer phone support in 170 languages.
Help For Eating Disorders
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline Available for phone calls, text and chatting through their website hotline.
National Child Abuse Hotline: 24/7 at 1-800-422-4453
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 24/7 at 1-800-799−7233
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 24/7 at 1-800-656-4673
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline: 24/7 at 1-800-622-4357
Crisis Text Line: 24/7 text DS to 741741