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Kentucky Nonprofit Resource Guide
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About This Guide
This guide was created to help individuals and families in Kentucky navigate long-term care with more clarity and confidence. Whether you're planning ahead or facing an immediate care need, finding the right support can feel overwhelming.
Inside, you'll find a curated list of nonprofit organizations across Kentucky, including caregiver support services, disease-specific foundations, veteran resources, and community-based programs. Each listing includes verified contact information and a brief description to help you quickly understand what's available.
Our goal is to make it easier for you to explore your options, connect with trusted long-term care resources in Kentucky, and take the next step with confidence.
💡 Quick Tip: Dial 2-1-1 anywhere in Kentucky for immediate referrals to local nonprofits, social services, food assistance, and more.
We strive to keep this directory accurate and up-to-date. However, nonprofit organizations change, merge, or close over time, and web addresses can change without notice. Always verify contact details directly with each organization. If you find an outdated listing or are a nonprofit that isn't listed and would like to be included, please reach out to us at hello@LTCareNav.com.
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Alzheimer's Association — Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana Chapter
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit (National Chapter)
Region: Statewide Kentucky — all 120 counties (HQ: 3703 Taylorsville…
24/7 helpline, care consultations, support groups across all 15 AAAIL regions, Walk to End Alzheimer's events (Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, Covington, Owensboro, Paducah, Prestonsburg, and more), professional training for Kentucky's health care workforce, advocacy at the Kentucky General Assembly, and research funding.
1-800-272-3900 | (502) 726-2447 | 3703 Taylorsville Rd., Louisville, KY 40220https://www.alz.org/kyin
UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging (Lexington)State Unique
Type: NIA-Funded Alzheimer's Research Center (Kentucky-Unique — National Leader)
Region: Lexington / Statewide and national impact (101 Sanders-Brown…
The Sanders-Brown Center on Aging at the University of Kentucky is one of the nation's oldest and most distinguished NIA-funded Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers (ADRC) — established in 1979. Researchers at Sanders-Brown conduct landmark research on Alzheimer's, dementia, and brain aging and maintain one of the world's largest longitudinal studies of aging. Sanders-Brown is closely affiliated with the UK Markey Cancer Center and the UK College of Medicine's neurology and geriatric medicine programs. Their Brain Bank and longitudinal gift of cognitive research program have contributed to foundational discoveries in the field.
(859) 323-6040 | 101 Sanders-Brown Rd., Lexington, KY 40536https://medicine.uky.edu/centers/sbcoa
Parkinson's Foundation — Kentucky
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit (National)
Region: Statewide Kentucky (served through national PF network; Help…
Parkinson's Foundation Helpline, Moving Day Louisville and Lexington annual walk events, PF Gymnasium wellness programs, caregiver resources, and referrals to UK HealthCare and UofL movement disorder specialists.
1-800-473-4636 | parkinson.orghttps://parkinson.org
American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) — Kentucky/Ohio Valley
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Kentucky (served through APDA national network; su…
Free APDA helpline, support groups statewide, educational resources, and referrals to UK HealthCare, UofL Health, and St. Elizabeth Healthcare (NKY) movement disorder specialists.
1-800-223-2732 | apdaparkinson.orghttps://apdaparkinson.org
ALS Association — Kentucky Chapter (Louisville)
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit (National Chapter)
Region: Statewide Kentucky (1169 Eastern Pkwy., Louisville, KY 40217…
Free Care Manager services for Kentucky ALS patients, equipment loans, financial assistance, Walk to Defeat ALS Louisville and Lexington events, research funding, and connection to the UofL Health and UK HealthCare ALS multidisciplinary clinics.
(502) 459-9120 | 1169 Eastern Pkwy., Louisville, KY 40217https://als.org/kentucky
American Cancer Society — Kentucky
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Kentucky (served through Southeast region; statewi…
Patient navigation, Road to Recovery transportation, Look Good Feel Better, Relay for Life events statewide (Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, Covington, Owensboro, Elizabethtown, Hazard, and many more), 24/7 helpline, and research funding.
1-800-227-2345 | cancer.orghttps://cancer.org
UK Markey Cancer Center (Lexington)State Unique
Type: Kentucky's Only NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center (Kentucky-Unique — Highest National Urgency)
Region: Statewide Kentucky (800 Rose St., Lexington, KY 40536 — UK C…
Kentucky's FIRST and ONLY NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center — and the only one within 200 miles of Lexington. Kentucky has the HIGHEST cancer incidence and death rates in the nation, making Markey's mission uniquely critical. 97% of Markey's patients come from Kentucky. Earned Comprehensive designation in 2023 (the NCI's highest level) after initial designation in 2013. Specialties include lung cancer (reflecting KY's high rates), colorectal cancer, gynecologic cancers, precision oncology, and CAR T-cell therapy (100th CAR-T procedure in 2023). Community outreach programs specifically target rural Appalachian Kentucky communities with the highest cancer burden. Named for philanthropist Lucille Parker Markey.
(859) 257-4488 | 800 Rose St., Lexington, KY 40536https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/markey
Norton Children's Cancer Institute (Louisville)State Unique
Type: Pediatric Cancer Program (Kentucky-Unique)
Region: Louisville / Statewide pediatric referrals (231 E. Chestnut …
Louisville's leading pediatric cancer, blood disorders, and bone marrow transplantation program for Kentucky children. Norton Children's is ranked among the nation's top children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Partners with UofL School of Medicine for integrated pediatric oncology research and clinical trials.
(502) 629-5630 | 231 E. Chestnut St., Louisville, KY 40202https://nortonchildrens.com/cancer
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society — Kentucky/Ohio Valley
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Kentucky (served through Ohio Valley Chapter)
Financial assistance for blood cancer patients, Light the Night Louisville and Lexington events, First Connection peer support, and research funding.
1-800-955-4572 | lls.orghttps://www.bloodcancerunited.org
American Heart Association — Kentucky
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Kentucky (Louisville and Lexington offices; Heart …
Heart disease and stroke education, CPR/AED training, Go Red for Women, Heart Walk Kentucky statewide events, advocacy at the Kentucky General Assembly, and research funding. Kentucky's uniquely high cardiovascular mortality rates make AHA advocacy critically important.
1-800-242-8721 | heart.orghttps://heart.org
National MS Society — Kentucky/Ohio Valley Chapter
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Kentucky (served through Ohio Valley Chapter; supp…
MS Navigator helpline, support groups statewide, Walk MS Louisville and Lexington events, financial assistance, and referrals to MS specialists at UK HealthCare, UofL Health, and St. Elizabeth Healthcare.
1-800-344-4867 | nationalmssociety.orghttps://nationalmssociety.org
American Diabetes Association — Kentucky
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Kentucky (served through Southeast region; Kentuck…
Diabetes education, advocacy, Tour de Cure Kentucky, research funding, and connection to accredited diabetes education programs at UK HealthCare, UofL Health, Baptist Health, and Appalachian health centers statewide.
1-800-342-2383 | diabetes.orghttps://diabetes.org
UK Center for Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) — HazardState Unique
Type: University Rural Health Center (Kentucky-Unique — Appalachian)
Region: Eastern Kentucky — Hazard and surrounding Appalachian commun…
The UK Center for Excellence in Rural Health in Hazard is a nationally recognized model for rural health delivery in medically underserved Appalachian Kentucky. Provides primary care, chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, cancer screening), and community health programs for Eastern Kentucky communities. Partners with the Kentucky River AAAIL for integrated health and aging services. CERH is a federally designated rural health center and a key partner for cancer and chronic disease outreach in the region with the nation's highest disease burden.
(606) 439-6450 | 325 Main St., Hazard, KY 41701https://cerh.uky.edu
Appalachian Citizens' Law Center (ACLC) — Black Lung Program (Whitesburg)State Unique
Type: Legal Advocacy / Occupational Disease (Kentucky-Unique — National Significance)
Region: Eastern Kentucky (317 Main St., Whitesburg, KY 41858; serves…
The Appalachian Citizens' Law Center is the nation's most active legal advocacy organization for coal miners with black lung disease (coal workers' pneumoconiosis). ACLC provides free legal representation to Kentucky coal miners and their families in black lung benefits claims — navigating the federal Black Lung Benefits Act system. As the black lung epidemic resurged in Eastern Kentucky in the 2010s-2020s (with the most severe cases seen since the 1970s), ACLC's work became nationally prominent. ACLC also addresses other occupational disease and Appalachian justice issues.
(606) 633-3929 | 317 Main St., Whitesburg, KY 41858https://aclc.net
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation — Kentucky Chapter
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Kentucky (CF care centers at UK HealthCare Lexingt…
Access to accredited CF care centers, Compass Navigator, financial assistance, and research funding for Kentucky CF patients.
1-800-344-4823 | cff.orghttps://cff.org
Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana (Louisville)
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Kentucky and Southern Indiana (1169 Eastern Pkwy., Louisvill…
Education, support groups, seizure first aid training, advocacy at the Kentucky General Assembly, and referrals to epilepsy programs at UK HealthCare, UofL Health, and Norton Children's.
(502) 637-1717 | epilepsyfoundationkentuckiana.orghttps://epilepsyfoundationkentuckiana.org
NAMI Kentucky (Lexington)
Type: Mental Health Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Kentucky (Lexington headquarters; 25+ local affili…
Advocacy, free programs (Family-to-Family, Peer-to-Peer, NAMI Basics, In Our Own Voice), HelpLine, support groups statewide, and policy work at the Kentucky General Assembly. NAMI Kentucky has been central to efforts to address rural mental health provider shortages and CMHC funding reform.
(859) 269-0601 | namiky.orghttps://namiky.org
Mental Health America of Kentucky (MHAK)
Type: Mental Health Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Kentucky (Louisville headquarters; statewide advoc…
Mental health advocacy, public education, workforce development, and policy reform at the Kentucky General Assembly. Partners with DBHDID on community mental health system reform and workforce initiatives.
(502) 589-0116 | mhaky.orghttps://mhaky.org
Disability Rights Kentucky (Louisville)
Type: Disability Rights / Legal Advocacy
Region: Statewide Kentucky (Louisville headquarters — 16 Sutton St.,…
Free legal advocacy for Kentuckians with disabilities including mental health conditions, developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities. Investigates abuse and rights violations in hospitals, group homes, and state facilities statewide.
(502) 589-0084 | 1-800-372-2988 | disabilityrightsKY.orghttps://disabilityrightsKY.org
Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) — Eastern Kentucky (Kentucky-Unique — National Model)State Unique
Type: Substance Use Recovery Organization (Kentucky-Unique — Born in Eastern KY)
Region: Eastern Kentucky and multiple states (headquarters: 1400 C&O…
Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) is one of America's most remarkable nonprofit recovery stories — founded in Louisa (Lawrence County) in the heart of opioid-devastated Eastern Kentucky, ARC grew rapidly to become one of the largest recovery organizations in the region, now operating 45+ facilities and programs across multiple states. ARC provides residential treatment, outpatient services, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), recovery housing, and peer recovery support. ARC is nationally recognized as a model for how rural communities can build their own recovery infrastructure from within.
(606) 920-5555 | 1400 C&O St., Louisa, KY 41230https://arcky.org
The Healing Place (Louisville)
Type: Long-Term Recovery / Homeless Services (Louisville)
Region: Louisville / Jefferson County (1020 W. Market St., Louisvill…
The Healing Place is one of the nation's most recognized and effective long-term, peer-led recovery programs for homeless individuals with substance use disorders. With a two-year residential recovery model, The Healing Place has achieved nationally cited recovery rates. It serves 1,000+ Louisville residents annually and is a model frequently studied and replicated by other cities. Operated on a faith-informed, peer-led structure and accepts residents regardless of ability to pay.
(502) 585-4848 | 1020 W. Market St., Louisville, KY 40202https://thehealingplace.org
SAMHSA National Helpline (Kentucky)
Type: Federal Substance Use Helpline
Region: Statewide Kentucky (24/7)
Free 24/7 treatment referral and information for substance use disorders. Connects Kentuckians to local treatment programs and recovery resources in all 120 counties.
1-800-662-HELP (4357) | samhsa.govhttps://samhsa.gov
| Agency | Address / Phone | Counties Served |
|---|---|---|
| Barren River | Barren River Area Development District (bradd.org) P.O. Box 90005 177 Graham Ave. Bowling Green, KY 42101 | Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, Warren (Bowling Green) (270) 781-2381 TF: 1-800-598-2381 |
| Big Sandy | Big Sandy Area Development District (bigsandyadd.org) 110 Resource Drive Prestonsburg, KY 41653 | Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin, Pike (Eastern KY coal country / Prestonsburg) (606) 886-2375 TF: 1-800-737-2723 |
| Bluegrass | Bluegrass Area Development District (bgadd.org / bgaaail.org) 699 Perimeter Drive Lexington, KY 40517 | Anderson, Boyle, Bourbon, Clark, Estill, Fayette (Lexington), Franklin (Frankfort), Garrard, Harrison, Jessamine, Lincoln, Madison, Mercer, Montgomery, Nicholas, Powell, Scott, Woodford (859) 269-8021 TF: 1-800-490-2002 ADRC: 1-866-665-7921 |
| Buffalo Trace | Buffalo Trace Area Development District (btadd.org) 225 Gateway Dr. Maysville, KY 41056 | Bracken, Fleming, Lewis, Mason, Robertson (NE Kentucky / Maysville area) (606) 564-6894 TF: 1-800-928-5626 |
| Cumberland Valley | Cumberland Valley Area Development District (cvadd.org) P.O. Box 1740 342 Old Whitley Rd. London, KY 40743 | Bell, Clay, Harlan, Jackson, Knox, Laurel, Rockcastle, Whitley (SE Kentucky / Appalachian coalfields / London) (606) 864-7391 TF: 1-800-928-3515 |
| FIVCO | FIVCO Area Development District (fivco.org) P.O. Box 636 130 Corporate Dr. Greenup, KY 41144 | Boyd, Carter, Greenup, Lawrence, Rowan (NE Kentucky / Ashland / Morehead) (606) 929-1366 TF: 1-800-928-5623 |
| Gateway | Gateway Area Development District (gatewayadd.org) P.O. Box 107 110 Lake Dr. Owingsville, KY 40360 | Bath, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, Rowan (note: FIVCO also covers Rowan; Gateway covers eastern Bluegrass fringe / Mt. Sterling) (606) 780-0090 TF: 1-800-928-7233 |
| Green River | Green River Area Development District (gradd.com) 300 GRADD Way Owensboro, KY 42301 | Daviess (Owensboro), Hancock, Henderson, McLean, Ohio, Union, Webster (Western KY) (270) 926-4433 TF: 1-800-928-1141 |
| KIPDA | KIPDA Area Development District (kipda.org) 11520 Commonwealth Drive Louisville, KY 40299 | Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson (Louisville), Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble (Louisville metro) (502) 266-6084 TF: 1-800-928-5622 |
| Kentucky River | Kentucky River Area Development District (kradd.org) 917 Perry Park Road Hazard, KY 41701 | Breathitt, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry, Wolfe (deep Eastern KY / Hazard) (606) 436-3158 TF: 1-800-928-5723 |
| Lake Cumberland | Lake Cumberland Area Development District (lcadd.org) P.O. Box 1570 2374 Lakeway Drive Russell Springs, KY 42642 | Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, McCreary, Pulaski (Somerset), Russell, Taylor, Wayne (270) 866-4200 TF: 1-800-264-7093 |
| Lincoln Trail | Lincoln Trail Area Development District (ltadd.org) P.O. Box 604 613 College Street Rd. Elizabethtown, KY 42702 | Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin (Elizabethtown/Ft. Knox area), Larue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, Washington (270) 769-2393 TF: 1-800-264-0393 ADRC: (270) 737-6082 |
| Northern Kentucky | Northern Kentucky Area Development District (nkadd.org) 22 Spiral Drive Florence, KY 41042 | Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton (Covington/Newport/Florence), Owen, Pendleton (NKY / Cincinnati metro) (859) 283-1885 TF: 1-866-766-2372 ADRC: (859) 692-2480 |
| Pennyrile | Pennyrile Area Development District (pennyrileadd.com) 300 Hammond Drive Hopkinsville, KY 42240 | Caldwell, Christian (Hopkinsville), Crittenden, Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon, Muhlenberg, Todd, Trigg (Western KY / Pennyrile region) (270) 886-9484 TF: 1-800-928-7233 |
| Purchase | Purchase Area Development District (purchaseadd.org) P.O. Box 588 1002 Medical Drive Mayfield, KY 42066 | Ballard, Calloway (Murray), Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Marshall, McCracken (Paducah) (Jackson Purchase region / far western KY) (270) 251-6114 TF: 1-800-866-4213 |
Kentucky DAIL / Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Type: State Aging & Independent Living Agency
Region: Statewide Kentucky (CHFS, 275 E. Main St., Frankfort, KY 406…
Administers all federal and state aging and independent living programs in Kentucky including Meals on Wheels, Family Caregiver Support Program, SHIP Medicare counseling (1-877-293-7447), Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Adult Protective Services, and Medicaid HCB Waiver for frail elderly and adults with disabilities.
(502) 564-6930 | TF: 1-877-925-6925 | chfs.ky.gov/dailhttps://chfs.ky.gov/dail
AARP Kentucky — Caregiver Resources
Type: Nonprofit Advocacy & Support (50+)
Region: Statewide Kentucky (Louisville state office; statewide progr…
Family caregiver resource guides, AARP Caregiving Resource Line, driver safety, AARP Tax-Aide (free tax preparation statewide — critically important in rural KY), advocacy for Kentucky aging legislation, and AARP Foundation programs for lower-income older Kentuckians.
1-866-448-3621 (KY State Office) | states.aarp.org/kentuckyhttps://states.aarp.org/kentucky
Kentucky Legal Aid / Appalachian Research and Defense Fund
Type: Legal Aid Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Kentucky (multiple offices: Louisville, Bowling Gr…
Free civil legal assistance for low-income Kentuckians including seniors 60+. Elder law, housing, benefits appeals, domestic violence, black lung disease claims assistance (Eastern KY), healthcare directives, and consumer issues. Kentucky Legal Aid and AppalRED jointly cover all 120 Kentucky counties.
TF: 1-866-452-9243 (Bowling Green office) | kyjustice.org | appalachianlaw.nethttps://kyjustice.org
Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs (KDVA)
Type: State Government Agency
Region: Statewide Kentucky (Frankfort headquarters; County Veterans …
Free VA benefits claims assistance through CVSOs in most Kentucky counties, the Kentucky Veterans Center in Wilmore (long-term care for qualifying Kentucky veterans), veterans education benefits, advocacy at the Kentucky General Assembly, and veterans preference in state employment.
(502) 595-4447 | 1111 Louisville Rd., Frankfort, KY 40601https://veterans.ky.gov
Robley Rex VA Medical Center (Louisville)
Type: Federal VA Medical Center
Region: Western Kentucky and Louisville metro (800 Zorn Ave., Louisv…
Full-service VA healthcare in Louisville affiliated with UofL School of Medicine. CBOCs in Bowling Green, Fort Campbell, Owensboro, and Paducah extend access across western Kentucky. Programs: primary care, mental health, PTSD, TBI, women veterans, and geriatrics.
(502) 287-4000 | 800 Zorn Ave., Louisville, KY 40206https://www.va.gov/louisville-health-care/
Lexington VA Health Care System
Type: Federal VA Medical Center
Region: Central and Eastern Kentucky (1101 Veterans Dr. / Cooper Dr.…
Full-service VA healthcare in Lexington closely affiliated with UK College of Medicine. Two Lexington campuses plus CBOCs in Hazard (Eastern KY), Morehead, and Somerset extend access to central and eastern Kentucky veterans. Programs: primary care, mental health, PTSD, TBI, and women veterans.
(859) 233-4511 | 1101 Veterans Dr., Lexington, KY 40502https://www.va.gov/lexington-health-care/
American Legion — Department of Kentucky
Type: Veterans Service Organization
Region: Statewide Kentucky (Louisville headquarters; 350+ posts acro…
Veterans benefits assistance via Service Officers across Kentucky, Boys/Girls State programs, scholarships, emergency financial assistance, and advocacy at the Kentucky General Assembly.
(502) 566-4005 | kylegion.orghttps://kylegion.org
Jewish Family & Career Services (JFCS) — Louisville
Type: Faith-Based (Jewish) | Open to All
Region: Louisville / Jefferson County (2821 Klempner Way, Louisville…
JFCS Louisville is one of Kentucky's most comprehensive social service agencies, open to ALL Louisvillians regardless of religion, race, or income. Programs: counseling and mental health (one of Louisville's largest outpatient therapy practices), career services and workforce development (one of Louisville's largest job training programs), elder services (Focal Point senior resource center — designated as the Louisville AAA focal point for senior services in partnership with KIPDA), resettlement services for refugees and immigrants, emergency financial assistance, and Holocaust survivor services. JFCS is also a Focal Point for the KIPDA/Louisville metro AAAIL.
(502) 452-6341 | 2821 Klempner Way, Louisville, KY 40205https://jfcslouisville.org
Jewish Federation of Louisville
Type: Jewish Community Organization
Region: Greater Louisville (3600 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY 4020…
Central philanthropic and community relations organization for Louisville's Jewish community. Funds JFCS, the Jewish Community Center (JCC), Jewish day schools, and Kentucky's Holocaust Education Center. Coordinates Holocaust Education Center and remembrance programs. Strong advocacy for senior Kosher meal programs through the Louisville AAAIL senior nutrition network.
(502) 459-0660 | 3600 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY 40205https://jewishlouisville.org
Catholic Charities — Archdiocese of LouisvilleState Unique
Type: Faith-Based (Catholic) | Open to All (Kentucky-Unique — Oldest Archdiocese West of Alleghenies)
Region: Central and Western Kentucky — Archdiocese of Louisville (29…
The Archdiocese of Louisville was established in 1808 — the oldest Catholic archdiocese west of the Alleghenies. Catholic Charities of Louisville provides comprehensive social services for all Kentuckians regardless of religion. Services: emergency food and financial assistance, counseling, refugee resettlement and immigration legal services (in partnership with Kentucky Refugee Ministries), housing, domestic violence support, elder services, and foster care. One of Louisville's largest social service organizations.
(502) 637-9786 | 2911 S. Floyd St., Louisville, KY 40209https://catholiccharitieslouisville.org
Catholic Charities — Diocese of Covington (Northern Kentucky)
Type: Faith-Based (Catholic) | Open to All
Region: Northern Kentucky — Diocese of Covington (1125 Madison Ave.,…
Emergency assistance, counseling, immigration services, and community programs for the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati metro area. Partners with Northern Kentucky AAAIL for integrated elder and community services.
(859) 581-8974 | 1125 Madison Ave., Covington, KY 41011https://covingtondiocese.org
Catholic Charities — Diocese of Lexington
Type: Faith-Based (Catholic) | Open to All
Region: Central Kentucky — Diocese of Lexington (1310 Leestown Rd., …
Emergency assistance, counseling, immigration services, refugee assistance, and community programs for Central Kentucky. Partners with Bluegrass AAAIL for integrated aging and community services.
(859) 253-1993 | 1310 Leestown Rd., Lexington, KY 40508https://cdlex.org
Catholic Charities — Diocese of Owensboro
Type: Faith-Based (Catholic) | Open to All
Region: Western Kentucky — Diocese of Owensboro (600 Locust St., Owe…
Emergency assistance, counseling, food pantry referrals, and community programs for Western Kentucky.
(270) 683-6525 | 600 Locust St., Owensboro, KY 42301https://cdow.org
Kentucky Refugee Ministries (Louisville) — Nationally RecognizedState Unique
Type: Faith-Inspired Refugee Resettlement (Ecumenical / Kentucky-Unique — National Leader)
Region: Louisville / Statewide refugee support (2901 Dutchmans Lane,…
Kentucky Refugee Ministries (KRM) is one of the nation's most respected refugee resettlement organizations and has resettled tens of thousands of refugees in Louisville and Kentucky since 1982. Louisville has one of the most diverse and successful refugee communities in the United States. KRM provides comprehensive resettlement services: initial placement and housing, employment and job training, English language learning, health orientation, legal services, and long-term integration support. KRM is an affiliate of Church World Service and works across denominational lines including Lutheran, Catholic, and other faith communities. Louisville's successful refugee integration has been highlighted in national media as a model for urban resettlement.
(502) 479-9180 | 2901 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY 40205https://kyrm.org
Lutheran Social Services — Kentucky Network
Type: Faith-Based (Lutheran) | Open to All
Region: Statewide Kentucky (served through Louisville-area Lutheran …
Lutheran congregation-based emergency assistance, food pantries, and community programs statewide through the ELCA's Indiana-Kentucky Synod network. For Lutheran social services in Kentucky, contact individual congregations or Lutheran Services of Indiana (which covers the national LSS network programming in Kentucky).
Contact via ELCA Indiana-Kentucky Synod: (317) 253-3522 | ik-elca.orghttps://ik-elca.org
The Salvation Army — Kentucky
Type: Faith-Based (Christian) | Open to All
Region: Statewide Kentucky (major corps in Louisville, Lexington, Bo…
Emergency financial assistance, food pantries, homeless shelters, disaster relief, Angel Tree holiday programs, Adult Rehabilitation Centers (addiction recovery in Louisville and Lexington), and community programs statewide.
Louisville: (502) 584-4041 | Lexington: (859) 252-7706 | salvationarmyusa.orghttps://salvationarmyusa.org
God's Pantry Food Bank (Lexington)State Unique
Type: Nonprofit Food Security (Kentucky-Unique)
Region: Central and Eastern Kentucky — 49 counties (1685 Jaggie Fox …
Kentucky's leading food bank for central and eastern Kentucky, distributing 30+ million pounds of food annually through 200+ partner agencies. A Feeding America member providing food security for central and Appalachian Kentucky counties — including the most food-insecure communities in the Commonwealth. Partners with the Kentucky River and Bluegrass AAAILs for senior nutrition programs.
(859) 255-6592 | 1685 Jaggie Fox Way, Lexington, KY 40511https://godspantry.org
Dare to Care Food Bank (Louisville)
Type: Nonprofit Food Security
Region: Louisville metro and Western Kentucky — 36-county service ar…
Feeding America member distributing 30+ million pounds of food annually through 350+ partner agencies across the 36-county Louisville metro and western Kentucky service area. Partners with KIPDA AAAIL for senior nutrition programs in Jefferson County and surrounding metro counties.
(502) 966-3821 | 5803 Fern Valley Rd., Louisville, KY 40228https://daretocare.org
Kentucky 211 / Community Foundation of Louisville
Type: Community Referral Network | Open to All
Region: Statewide Kentucky — all 120 counties
Kentucky 211 (dial 2-1-1) provides 24/7 referrals to food, housing, health care, caregiver support, mental health, substance use, and emergency assistance across all 120 Kentucky counties. Operates in partnership with United Way organizations statewide.
Dial 2-1-1 | ky211.orghttps://ky211.org
The Arc of Kentucky
Type: Disability Services Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Kentucky (Frankfort headquarters; chapters statewi…
Advocacy, support, and resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families. Supports the Kentucky DBHDID Office of Intellectual Disabilities, which funds the Medicaid Michelle P. Waiver and Supports for Community Living (SCL) Waiver for Kentuckians with I/DD.
(502) 875-5225 | thearcofky.orghttps://thearcofky.org
Wendell Foster Centers (Owensboro)State Unique
Type: Disability Services Nonprofit (Kentucky-Unique — Nationally Recognized)
Region: Western Kentucky — Owensboro/Daviess County metro (815 Tripl…
The Wendell Foster Centers for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Owensboro is one of Kentucky's most respected and nationally recognized I/DD service providers, with a 75+ year history. Provides residential services, day programs, employment support, and community integration for adults with I/DD. A model for person-centered, community-based I/DD services.
(270) 683-0227 | 815 Triplett St., Owensboro, KY 42303https://wendellfoster.org
Kentucky Council on Developmental Disabilities (KCDD)
Type: State I/DD Advocacy Council
Region: Statewide Kentucky (Frankfort — state-funded DD advocacy cou…
Kentucky's federally mandated state council for developmental disabilities. Funds advocacy, systems change, and capacity building to advance the rights of Kentuckians with developmental disabilities. Administers the Human Development Institute (HDI) at the University of Kentucky.
(502) 564-7842 | kcdd.ky.govhttps://kcdd.ky.gov
Centers for Independent Living — Kentucky
Type: Disability Rights / Independent Living
Region: Statewide Kentucky (7 CILs: Center for Accessible Living/Lou…
Kentucky's seven Centers for Independent Living provide free peer support, benefits counseling, independent living skills training, and advocacy for Kentuckians with disabilities across all 120 counties. The Kentucky Statewide Independent Living Council (KYSILC) coordinates the network.
Center for Accessible Living (Louisville): (502) 589-6620 | Independence Place (Lex): (859) 266-2807 | kysilc.orghttps://kysilc.org
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