Community Resources Directory

General Help
Children and Youth Services
Counseling
Emergency Financial Assistance
Food
Government Financial Programs and Benefit Programs
Services for Persons with Addictions
Support Group Meetings
Naloxone Training
Health Care
Dental Clinics
Eye Care
Housing
Home Repair Programs
Immigration/Refugee Services
Information and Referral Services
Legal Services
Crime Victim Services
Protective Services/Abuse and Neglect
Senior Citizens Services
Transportation

General Help

Click the blue links for the most up to date details on hours, locations, etc.

MyKY.info

This is a hub of resources that allows you to find local services tailored to specific needs, location, and demographics.

Children and Youth Services

Novak Center WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)

Provides nutrition education, breastfeeding education, a monthly food prescription of nutritious foods and other services for pregnant women and children younger than five years of age.

Golden Arrow Center for Mothers and Children

Services for mothers and children through kindergarten age who are in need. Provides such items as diapers, baby food, formula, children’s clothing, car seats, etc

Community Coordinated Child Care (4 C’s)

Assists parents in locating quality child care based on the children’s ages, days/hours of care needed, and preferred neighborhoods.

Safe Place

Provides emergency shelter for youth ages 12-17. They also have a lot of programs and lessons for youth.

Infant Resource Ministry

Provides baby clothing, infant formula, diapers, wipes, and other items for infants.

Counseling

Seven Counties

Provides telephone intake for first-time appointments and for on-going mental health counseling. Counseling centers are in several locations throughout Metro Louisville.

Crisis and Information Center

502-589-4313
Provides 24/7 adult crisis line.

Family and Children's Place

Provides individual, family, group and school-based counseling for children and family members who have experienced trauma.

Emergency Financial Assistance

Community Ministries

Community Ministries provide assistance with rent, utilities, prescriptions, food, clothing and referrals to other community agencies. Assistance may vary among each agency. Not all services are available at each specific community ministry. Refer to the directory on the next page to locate the community ministry which serves the area of the person in need.

Metro Louisville Office of Social Services

The Housing and Rental Assistance program serves households with an employment history that meet eligibility criteria. Financial assistance must be used for rent, mortgage, deposits, and utility payments and households may apply only once in a 12-month period. Apply through the Neighborhood Place and call 502-574-4377 to determine the specific Neighborhood Place nearest the address of the person needing assistance.

LILHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)

Provides utility assistance for low income households in the fall and winter months. Call 502-574-4377 to determine when LIHEAP applications will begin this year. Signup for the regular component of LIHEAP for all low income households usually begins in October. The Crisis Component of LIHEAP for low income households with shutoff notices or overdue balances usually begins the first week of January and lasts until March or whenever the funds are depleted.

Food

For Emergency:

Dare to Care Food Bank

Dare to Care provides emergency food for persons in need. They have many distribution sites throughout Metro Louisville. To find the sight nearest the address of the person in need, hours of the site, and application process, call Dare to Care at 502-966-3821 or the specific distribution site, or visit the Dare to Care website.

Main distribution sites in Sojourn Midtown’s immediate areas are:

St. Vincent DePaul
Highlands Community Ministries
St. Stephen Martyr Catholic Church

In addition to the main distribution sites, several zip codes have food pantries which may have a more limited amount of food available, as well as a mobile food pantry that makes periodic visits to several areas of Louisville.

Jefferson County Public Schools

JCPS has food options for kids during the school year and the Summer. Check the website for more options and information.

Food Kitchens:

Here are some soup kitchens that are located downtown. This is a great resource to share if you are encounter those in need.

Franciscan Kitchen/Franciscan Shelter House

748 S. Preston 40203
502-589-0140
Lunch - Mon-Sat 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

St. Vincent DePaul Open Hand Kitchen

1026 S. Jackson St. 40203
502-584-2480
Lunch - Mon. thru Sun. 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Dinner - Mon. thru Fri. 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Salvation Army Center of Hope

911 S Brook St 40203
502-671-4900
Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Breakfast - 6:45 a.m - 7:00 a.m.
Dinner- Women and children at 4:45 p.m. & Men at 5:15 p.m.

Government Financial Programs and Benefit Programs

Social Security/SSI

Social Security Benefit programs are “entitlement” programs, based on your work history or your spouse or parent. Benefit types are Retirement, Survivor, and Disability. The benefit amount is based on your earnings or those of your spouse or parent.

SSI (Supplemental Security Income) is a needs-based program for people with limited income and resources. The benefit amount is based on Federal and State laws which take into account where you live, who lives with you, and what income you receive. Benefit types are Aged (65 or older), disability, and blindness. Some people receive both Social Security and SSI benefits.

Veteran’s Administration

To apply for VA pension and compensation programs, call 1-800-827-1000, visit at VAN website at benefits.va.gov, or visit the regional VA office

Medicare

Medicare is a federal health insurance program that serves people over age 65, younger disabled people, and dialysis patients.

Medicaid

Medicaid is a federal-state program that pays for health services and serves low-income people of every age. It is run by state and local governments within federal guidelines.

SNAP (Food Stamps)

Provides an EBT card that allows the purchase of nutritious food for most grocery stores. To apply, bring proof of identity, income, resources, and expenses as well as social security numbers of those seeking assistance.

Apply at the main office or at a Neighborhood Place serving your area.

Services for Persons with Addictions

Treatment and Recovery Centers:

Baptist Health Louisville

Intensive outpatient program for substance abuse.

The Brook Hospital— Dupont

Mental health & addictions help for children & adults.

The Brook Hospital— KMI

Mental health & Addictions help for teens & adults

Re:Center Ministries (Men Only)

Men’s LifeChange Recovery: Offering a safe place to live, case management, life skills, work skills, biblical counseling etc. New residents are enrolled in the Recovery phase only on Mondays – Fridays from 8am to 2pm. Please complete our referral form or schedule an enrollment appointment by contacting Andrew Glause at 502.584.6543

The Healing Place

The Healing Place provides food, shelter, clothing, and recovery services to those seeking help for addiction to drugs and/or alcohol. See all the campuses on the website.

Seven Counties Addiction Recovery Center

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

Kentucky One Health/Our Lady of Peace

Substance abuse and mental health programs.

The Morton Center

The Morton Center is an intensive outpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation center.

Landmark Recovery (Cedar Grove)

Addiction treatment center with both in patient and out patient programs. They also provide medical detox.

ARC (Addiction Recovery Care)

Residential & outpatient programs for both men and women.

Exodus Scholar Homes Co. (Men Only)

Sober living, life skills, job search, transportation, assistance with applying for food stamps, health insurance, I.D., meetings. You must be a part of the residential program to receive most services.

Addictions Recovery for Pregnant Women

Centerstone Women’s Renaissance Center (WRC)

Women’s Renaissance Center, located in Shelbyville, is designed to serve pregnant women suffering from substance use and co-occurring disorders. The WRC specializes in providing a structured therapeutic environment that encourages growth, healthy coping skills, parenting education and a safe environment that establishes recovery and allows for the delivery of a baby free from illicit substances.

Project Link at Seven Counties Services

Project Link is a FREE program for pregnant women who are using alcohol and/or drugs. The program provides case management and peer support services that can help mother and baby connect with community resources, including finding OB/GYN care, transportation to doctor visits, housing assistance, mental health and addiction treatment services, Education on the use of alcohol and/or drugs, and assistance in obtaining baby items.

Intensive Outpatient Program features intensive outpatient sessions for pregnant and parenting women. Mothers are welcome to bring their children (up to 18 months) and feed or attend to them as needed.

Support Group Meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous

1169 Eastern Parkway Suite 1226
502-582-1849
Meeting Finder: https://loukyaa.org/meetings/

Narcotics Anonymous

For location of meetings: https://www.nalouisville.net/meetings1.html
24/7 Helpline 502-785-7999

Hope for Families (Nar-Anon Family Groups)

2300 Taylorsville Rd. 40205
Saturdays: 9:45am-11pm
8008 St. Andrews Church Road (Mosaic United Methodist Church)
502-935-5223
Mondays: 7pm
Find a Meeting: https://www.nar-anon.org/

Naloxone Training

Kentucky Harm Reduction Coalition

721 S Brook St, Louisville, KY 40203
502-537-6061
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Health Care

Community Health Clinics

Family Community Clinic (Primary Care)

1420 E. Washington St. 40206
502-384-8444

Family Health Centers

Americana (Primary Care, Health Classes, Language and Refugee Services, Lab, Health Insurance)

4805 Southside Dr. 40214
502-772-8860

West Market (Primary Care, Lab)

2500 West Market Street 40212
502-772-8370

East Broadway (Primary Care, Dental, Health Insurance, Behavioral Health, Health Classes, Lab)

834 E. Broadway 40204
502-583-1981

Fairdale (Primary Care, Health Classes, Behavioral Health, Lab, Health Insurance)

1000 Neighborhood Place 40118
502-361-2381

Iroquois (Primary Care, Behavioral Health, Health Classes, Lab, Health Insurance)

4100 Taylor Blvd. 40215
502-366-4747

Iroquois High School

4615 Taylor Blvd 40215
502-380-5201

Phoenix (Primary Care, Dental Services, Behavioral Health, Social Services, Pharmacy, Lab, Services for the Homeless, Health insurance)

712 E. Muhammad Ali Blvd. 40202
502-568-6972
Note: Serves only homeless persons

Portland (Primary Care, Lab, X-ray, Dental, Pharmacy, Behavioral Health, Social Services, Health classes, Health insurance)

2215 Portland Avenue 40212
502-774-8631

Shawnee Christian Healthcare Center

234 Amy Avenue 40212 (Medical and Mental)
222 Amy Avenue 40212 (Dental)
502-778-0001 (Medical and Mental)
502-774-2400 (Dental Clinic)
Pediatric, Women's Health, Adult and Geriatric Urgent and Immediate, Dental, Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse, Obstetrical and Prenatal, Dermatological, Preventative Health Care

Park Duvalle Community Health Center

3015 Wilson Ave. 40211
502-774-4401
Mon,Wed,Thurs,Fri 8am-5pm; Tues 8am-8pm; Sat 9am-12pm

U of L (University of Louisville, Physician Associates Clinics,Medical, Dental, Eye Health, Mental Health)

550 S. Jackson 40202
502-562-3000 (Receptionist and General Information)

Dental Clinics

Family Health Center

Portland Dental Clinic
- 2215 Portland Ave. 40212
- 502-772-8160
Park Duvalle Community Health Center
- 3015 Wilson Ave. 40211
- 502-774-4401
University of Louisville Dentistry and Hygiene
- 550 S. Preston St 40202
- 502-852-5096

Shawnee Christian Health Center

234 Amy Ave. 40212
502-774-2400

Louisville Dental Society

One Saturday a month they have a Free Smiles Clinic. [location varies, check website for details]
By appointment only. Call 502-384-8444 to make an appointment!
website: https://www.louisvilledentalsociety.org/for-the-public/free-dental-clinic

Eye Care

Kentucky Lions Eye Clinic (UofL)

301 E. Muhammad Ali Blvd. 40202
502-588-0550

Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation

301 E. Muhammad Ali Blvd. 40202
502-583-0564
Provides applications for financial assistance for purchase of eyeglasses.

Housing

Emergency Night Shelters for Homeless Persons

Coalition for the Homeless

1300 S. 4^th St. Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40208
502-636-9550 (Office)
502-637-2337 (Bed reservation line; M-F 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
The Coalition for the Homes provides centralized reservations of beds for the night and a centralized waiting list for housing for homeless families.
To secure a bed at any of Louisville’s emergency shelters for the night call 502-637-2337 from 10am to 4pm seven days a week. Homeless persons can go to the Coalition for the Homeless Office Monday through Friday from 10am to 1pm to reserve a bed.

Emergency Shelters:

Center for Women and Families (Women Only)

927 S. 2nd St. 40203
502-581-7200 (Crisis line)
502-581-7222 (Business line)
24/7 Crisis Line: 844-237-2331

Re:Center Ministries (Men Only)

757 S Brook St, Louisville, KY 40203
502-584-6543
Men’s Overnight Shelter: call the Homeless Coalition Bedline to reserve a bed. 502-637-2337

Salvation Army Emergency Shelter

911 S. Brook Street
Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm
The shelter is a dormitory style facility with the capacity to house 98 men, 22 women and 6 families. Many of the beds are open and have no program requirements to stay.
All bed reservations are made through the Single Point Entry 10AM-1PM to reserve a Bed - please call 502-637-2337.
Check in is at 5:15 p.m. for women and 6:00 p.m. for men each night.

Volunteers of America

1321 S. Preston St 40208
502-636-0816 (Unity House and Transitional Housing)
502-634-5500 (Collaborative Housing)
502-568-1438 (Eviction Prevention)

Wayside Christian Mission

432 E. Jefferson St 40202
502-584-3711 (WCM)
Call the Single Point of Entry hotline at 502-637-2337 for a reservation, if you do not get a reservation from the hotline, it is recommended that you go to the shelter to see if any beds have become available.
Wayside Christian Mission’s Family, Men’s, & Women’s Emergency Shelter provide safe, free housing for people experiencing homelessness.
502-582-2241 (Hotel Louisville)

St. Vincent DePaul (Men Only)

1022 S. Jackson 40203 (Ozanam Inn Men’s Shelter)
502-584-3480
Simon Hall Housing for homeless men
Waypoint House for 18-24 year olds who have experienced homelessness

Healing Place

1020 W. Market 40202 (Men’s Campus)
502-583-4848
1503 S 15th St 40210 (Women’s Campus)
502-585-4848

Day Shelters

Re:Center Ministries (Women Only)

757 S Brook St, Louisville, KY 40203
502-584-6543
Drop-In Day Shelter for Women & Children: open Mon - Fri 8am - 2pm. Provides a safe space, mailboxes, laundry, showers, baggage storage, etc.

Up for Women & Children (Women Only)

425 S 2nd St Suite 100, 40202
502-384-0001
Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 9am-3pm
A drop in day center for unhoused women and their children and marginalized genders. UP provides comprehensive services: a safe space, shower, restroom, use of UP telephone, a mailing address, help obtaining vital documents, case management, and a place to connect with community resources and providers.

Free2Hope Daytime Drop-in Center (Women Only)

This is for victims of trafficking or prostitution
2539 W. Main St.
502-475-0555
Hours: Mon,Wed,Fri 10am-2pm
Programming includes weekly case management services, group life skill sessions, a meal and access to a donation closet as well as other services. Services include Restrooms, First aid supplies, Hygiene products, Seasonal outerwear, Basic needs resources, Group life skill sessions, A meal, and a snack to go, Health insurance resources, Substance abuse resources, Case management services, Job assistance/and resources, Periodic mobile medical service, Periodic mental health services, Temporary break from the elements.

St. Johns Center for Homeless Men Emergency Day Shelter & Social Services Center (Men Only)

700 East Muhammad Ali Blvd. Louisville, KY 40202
502-568-6758
Open 8am-4pm every day, but closed Wednesdays
Services: fresh coffee, hot showers, a place for guests to receive personal mail and phone calls, housing counseling, and access to needed supplies such as socks, gloves, and hygiene products, and that’s just the first step.

Housing Group at Salvation Army

911 S. Brook Street
Open 24/7
Rent, Mortgage, Utility Assistance / PATHWAY OF HOPE / EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR MEN AND WOMEN / FAMILY SHELTER & RAPID REHOUSING / HOUSEHOLD CRISIS ASSISTANCE AND STABILITY / FINANCIAL COACHING & EMPOWERMENT / ShelterWorks training and employment program
The Coordinated Shelter Access reservation line is open daily 10AM-1PM to reserve a Bed - please call (502)637-2337.

Permanent Housing

Metro Louisville Housing Authority

Public Housing Office
420 S. 8th St. 40203
502-569-3400
The agency’s goal is to provide quality and affordable housing for those in need, assist residents in their efforts to achieve financial independence, and work with the community to strengthen neighborhoods. The Public Housing Office accepts applications for:
Family Living Sites (Beecher Terrace, Parkway Place)
Senior Citizens/ Disabled Persons Living Sites (Avenue Plaza, Dosker Manor, Lourdes Hall, St. Catherine Court and Will E. Seay Plaza)
Scattered Site Housing Complexes such as 550 Apartments, Baxter Ave. Apartments, and Noltemeyer Wynde).

Metro Louisville Housing Authority (Section 8)

801 Vine Street 40204
502-569-6060
The Section 8 Rental Assistance or Housing Choice Voucher Program is a federally funded program to provide finance assistance for eligible low income persons for decent, safe and sanitary housing. Application forms can be downloaded on the website www.lmha.org/section-8or may be obtained at the agency office at 801 Vine Street. You may also write or call the LMHA Section 8 staff at:
Louisville Metro Housing Authority
P. O. Box 189 Louisville, Ky. 40201-0189
502-569-6076

Housing Group at Salvation Army

911 S. Brook Street
Open 24/7
Rent, Mortgage, Utility Assistance / PATHWAY OF HOPE / EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR MEN AND WOMEN / FAMILY SHELTER & RAPID REHOUSING / HOUSEHOLD CRISIS ASSISTANCE AND STABILITY / FINANCIAL COACHING & EMPOWERMENT / ShelterWorks training and employment program
https://www.lmha1.org/housing/senior_living_sites.php

St. Vincent DePaul

502-584-3480
Transitional Housing through DePaul Apartments
Roberts Hall Section 8 Housing 502-636-3549
Tranquil House Section 8 Senior Housing
Simon Hall Housing for homeless men
SVDP Homes Apartments
Waypoint House for 18-24 year olds who have experienced homelessness

Fuller Center for Housing

(502) 272-1377
4102 West Market Street Louisville, KY 40212
The Fuller Center creates partnerships within communities that bring together churches, schools, businesses, and civic organizations to build decent, affordable homes for people who are unable to secure adequate housing by conventional means

Housing Partnership Inc

We are a non-profit real estate development organization that creates affordable housing opportunities to encourage family stability and support and empower our community.
502.585.5451
1512 Crums Lane, Suite 401 Louisville, KY 40216

KY Housing Advocates

KY Housing Advocates was formed to help young adults in search of housing. KY Housing Advocates is dedicated to bridging the gap between homelessness and housing for young adults who have exhausted all other available resources. We are committed to providing transitional housing through a trauma-informed approach, advocacy, and case management. Our goal is to facilitate empowerment that leads to permanent self-sufficiency for homeless young adults ages 18-24
12603 Ridgemoor Dr Prospect, KY 40059
502-548-7605

St. John’s Center

Permanent Supportive Housing program
700 East Muhammad Ali Blvd. Louisville, KY 40202
502-568-6758
St. John Center has accompanied individuals who formerly experienced chronic homelessness by providing long-term case management and support. With the help of regular in-home visits, mediation with landlords, assistance with job searches and disability benefits, and weekly life skills classes and community-building opportunities, those in the Permanent Supportive Housing Program can build a new life in their own home.

Housing for Persons With Disabilities

Cain Center

924 E. Liberty St. 40204
589-3030
Cain Center has several apartment complexes and group home settings in the Metro Louisville area for persons who are age 18 and over. Rent is based on income.

Senior Citizens Housing

Christian Care Communities

Chapel House
945 S 5th St. 40203
502-584-5178
Friendship House
960 S 4th St. 40203
502-589-5747

Metro Louisville Housing Authority

320 S 5th St. 40202
502-569-6060
The Housing Authority has available lists of rent-subsidize apartment complexes for senior citizens and disabled persons in Metro Louisville.

Home Repair Programs

Metro Louisville Emergency Repair Program

444 S. 5th #500 40202
502-574-5850
Louisville Home Repair Needs Assessment: https://louisvilleky.gov/sites/default/files/2025-06/Final-Louisville-Home-Repair-Needs-Assessment_2025.pdf.pdf

Metro Louisville Housing and Community Development Weatherization Program

444 S. 5th St. #500 40202
502-574-5850
The Weatherization Program provides such services as installing insulation, repairing or replacing windows and doors, repairing or replacing heating systems and water heaters, for low income homeowners.

New Directions

1000 E. Liberty St. 40204
589-2272
Every June, New Directions conducts the Repair Affair for low income senior citizens and disabled persons in Metro Louisville. Applications are accepted from Jan. 1 through March 30. Examples of work done include exterior painting, yard work, door and window repairs, and building of wheelchair ramps.

Immigration/Refugee Services

Catholic Charities

2220 E. Market St. 40212
636-9263

Kentucky Refugee Ministries

969-B Cherokee Road 40204
479-9180

Refuge Louisville, Inc.

5007 Southside Drive. 40214
785-9577

Information and Referral Services

Metro Call

410 S. 5th St. 40202
Call 311 or 574-5000
Monday thru Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m
Provides extensive information about community services available through Metro Louisville government, including garbage, parks, property maintenance, social services, etc.

Metro Louisville Government Website

louisvilleky.gov
On the home page, select "City Services", then select "Search All".

Metro United Way

334 E. Broadway 40202
Call 211 or 502-753-2201
Provides extensive information about social services available through many agencies and programs in Metro Louisville.
Has an online community resource guide

Legal Services

Legal Aid

416 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. #300 40202
502-584-1254

Metro Christian Legal Aid

3845 Southern Parkway 40214
502-309-9039

Access Justice

521 N 26th St. 40212
502-742-0000
At Access Justice, we seek to bridge the justice gap with compassionate legal service that depends largely on training clients to represent themselves. At our clinics, we provide the following legal services: Legal “Urgent Care” Services, Referrals to other Attorneys & Legal Organizations, Consulting with Nonprofit Organizations, Education Seminars, etc.
Book Appointment for a clinic here: https://accessjc.org/clinics

Crime Victim Services

Elder Serve Crime Victim Services

224 W. Breckinridge 40203
587-8673
Services for crime victims over age 60

Jefferson County Attorney

600 W. Jefferson 40202
574-6336
Provides information and referral to community agencies and other services to crime victims.

Protective Services/Abuse and Neglect

Adult Protective Services

908 W. Broadway 40203
To make a referral: 800-752-6200
Services for victims of abuse, neglect, and exploitation for those who are age 18 and under.

Child Protective Services

908 W. Broadway 40203
To Make a Referral: 877-597-2331

Senior Citizens Services

Kling Center

219 W. Ormsby 40203
636-3424
Senior citizen center serving Old Louisville, Downtown, Shelby Park, Smoketown and other areas with activities, nutritious lunch and social work services Monday through Friday.

Elder Serve

224 W. Breckenridge 40203
587-8673
Provides many senior citizen services including adult day care, financial management, in home care services, Senior Companions and Telecare

KIPDA Area Agency on Aging

11520 Commonwealth Drive 40299
266-5571
Services for senior citizens and disabled persons with in home services, medical transportation and information and referral

Louisville Metro Office for Aging and Disabled Citizens

701 W Ormsby #201 40203
574-4377
Provides information and referral about community resources

Senior Benefit Alliance

4114 St Joseph Ave, Louisville KY 40216
866-990-8581
Assists with providing Medicare and healthcare assistance to seniors with a focus on low-income members of the community. Free benefits eligibility review.

Senior Nutrition Program

502-574-6325
Provide Meals on Wheels and lunchtime meals at Congregate Meal Sites

Transportation

Federated Transportation of the Bluegrass

322 W Broadway 40203
581-1598
Provides transportation services to medical appointments for eligible Medicaid recipients. Needs 3 business days notice to schedule
Cost – no charge with a valid Medicaid card