BASIC NEEDS: Financial: Emergency Assistance
AMERICAN RED CROSS LAKE CUMBERLAND AREA CHAPTER
Provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its congressional charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement. Whether the disaster is a tornado, flood, hazardous chemical spill, or single-family fire, the Lake Cumberland Area Chapter is prepared to provide immediate emergency assistance and referrals to families affected by disaster. Clients' needs are determined on a case-by-case basis. The Lake Cumberland Area Chapter provides disaster planning, preparedness education and brochures to residents.
155 Enterprise Drive, PO Box 567, Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-4364
Email [email protected]
Lake Cumberland Chapter on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/American-Red-Cross-Lake-Cumberland-Area-Chapter/366509672612?sk=info
National Website www.redcross.org
Serving: Adair, Clinton, Cumberland, McCreary, Pulaski, Russell, and Wayne
Provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its congressional charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement. Whether the disaster is a tornado, flood, hazardous chemical spill, or single-family fire, the Lake Cumberland Area Chapter is prepared to provide immediate emergency assistance and referrals to families affected by disaster. Clients' needs are determined on a case-by-case basis. The Lake Cumberland Area Chapter provides disaster planning, preparedness education and brochures to residents.
155 Enterprise Drive, PO Box 567, Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-4364
Email [email protected]
Lake Cumberland Chapter on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/American-Red-Cross-Lake-Cumberland-Area-Chapter/366509672612?sk=info
National Website www.redcross.org
Serving: Adair, Clinton, Cumberland, McCreary, Pulaski, Russell, and Wayne
CASEY COUNTY FISCAL COURT
Offers food and up to 1 month of rent assistance.
Courthouse Square, Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6154
Email
Website
Serving: Casey County
Offers food and up to 1 month of rent assistance.
Courthouse Square, Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6154
Website
Serving: Casey County
CUMBERLAND MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION
Offers food, health services, transportation assistance, rent and 1 day to 1 month of renting and lodging assistance and service referrals.
P.O. Box 157, Burkesville, KY 42717
(270) 864-3366
Email
Website
Servicing: Cumberland County
Offers food, health services, transportation assistance, rent and 1 day to 1 month of renting and lodging assistance and service referrals.
P.O. Box 157, Burkesville, KY 42717
(270) 864-3366
Website
Servicing: Cumberland County
GREEN COUNTY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION
Offering food and medical assistance, utility and temporary lodging assistance and service referrals.
205 W. Columbia Ave., Greensburg, KY 42743
(270) 932-7420
Email
Website
Serving: Green County
Offering food and medical assistance, utility and temporary lodging assistance and service referrals.
205 W. Columbia Ave., Greensburg, KY 42743
(270) 932-7420
Website
Serving: Green County
CASEY COUNTY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION
Offers food and temporary lodging assistance.
P.O. Box 915, Middleburg Street, Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-2217
Email
Website
Serving: Casey County
Offers food and temporary lodging assistance.
P.O. Box 915, Middleburg Street, Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-2217
Website
Serving: Casey County
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH
Offering food, utility assistance, transportation assistance and lodging assistance.
P.O. Box 197, 264 Glasgow Road, Burkesville, KY 42717
(270) 864-4107
Offering food, utility assistance, transportation assistance and lodging assistance.
P.O. Box 197, 264 Glasgow Road, Burkesville, KY 42717
(270) 864-4107
CASEY COUNTY COMMUNITY MINISTRIES / THE GATHERING PLACE
The Casey County Ministries' vision is to create a grassroots organization aimed at helping the neediest citizens of this county. The ministry for the people of this community is centered around The Gathering Place thrift store in downtown Liberty. The store is open six days a week, Monday through Saturday.
PO Box 1115, Middlesburg Street, Liberty, KY 42539
Website http://caseycountycommunityministries.org/TheGatheringPlaceThriftStore.aspx
Serving: Casey County
The Casey County Ministries' vision is to create a grassroots organization aimed at helping the neediest citizens of this county. The ministry for the people of this community is centered around The Gathering Place thrift store in downtown Liberty. The store is open six days a week, Monday through Saturday.
PO Box 1115, Middlesburg Street, Liberty, KY 42539
Website http://caseycountycommunityministries.org/TheGatheringPlaceThriftStore.aspx
Serving: Casey County
HOPE CENTER
Food, clothing and lodging assistance, prescription assistance and service referrals.
608 N. Main St., Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-4650
Email holycrosscc@windstream.net
Website
Serving: Wayne County
Food, clothing and lodging assistance, prescription assistance and service referrals.
608 N. Main St., Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-4650
Email holycrosscc@windstream.net
Website
Serving: Wayne County
GREEN RIVER MINISTRIES CENTER
Shelter can serve one family or one individual at a time. The maximum stay is 30 days. Services include Case Management, referral services, budgeting, and assistance with housing applications. Must be Taylor County resident with no criminal record. Limited access for those with physical disabilities as shelter is on second floor.
100 Stockyard Street, Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-0835
Email
Website
Serving: Taylor County
Shelter can serve one family or one individual at a time. The maximum stay is 30 days. Services include Case Management, referral services, budgeting, and assistance with housing applications. Must be Taylor County resident with no criminal record. Limited access for those with physical disabilities as shelter is on second floor.
100 Stockyard Street, Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-0835
Website
Serving: Taylor County
KENTUCKY HOMEOWNERSHIP PROTECTION CENTER / PROTECT MY HOME KENTUCKY
The only statewide assistance program created by the Kentucky state government and endorsed by Governor Steve Beshear. A new statewide program, funded through the Hardest Hit Fund, which makes $148 million available for Kentuckians who have been unemployed through no fault of their own. The program provides funding which will help bring your mortgage current. Every Kentuckian who clicks on the site's “Get Free Help” button or calls the toll-free number, will have access to free financial counseling. Some Kentuckians may be eligible for free legal advice through the Protection Center’s partnership with Legal Aid. If you are currently delinquent on your home loan or in danger of becoming delinquent, do not risk losing your home. Participation is free-of-charge and you will not be asked to pay for any services in conjunction with applying for or participating in the program.
Toll Free (866) 830-7868
Website http://www.kyhousing.org/protect/default.aspx?id=263
The only statewide assistance program created by the Kentucky state government and endorsed by Governor Steve Beshear. A new statewide program, funded through the Hardest Hit Fund, which makes $148 million available for Kentuckians who have been unemployed through no fault of their own. The program provides funding which will help bring your mortgage current. Every Kentuckian who clicks on the site's “Get Free Help” button or calls the toll-free number, will have access to free financial counseling. Some Kentuckians may be eligible for free legal advice through the Protection Center’s partnership with Legal Aid. If you are currently delinquent on your home loan or in danger of becoming delinquent, do not risk losing your home. Participation is free-of-charge and you will not be asked to pay for any services in conjunction with applying for or participating in the program.
Toll Free (866) 830-7868
Website http://www.kyhousing.org/protect/default.aspx?id=263
KENTUCKY PRESCRIPTION DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
This program helps the public access prescription drug programs offered by the drug manufacturers, discount drug programs and discount pharmacy programs. These programs offer prescription drugs free or at reduced costs for qualifying individuals and/or their families. These programs vary widely on their income requirements and other related requirements. Generally, individuals work directly with the pharmaceutical company to determine the level of assistance needed. Most programs require written approval from a health care provider.
Health Care Access Branch
275 E. Main Street, HS2W-B, Frankfort, KY 40621
(502) 564-8966
Website http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/info/dpqi/KY+Rx+Drug+Assistance+Program.htm
Local Community Organizers:
18 Bauer Road, Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-4754
Serving Casey, McCreary, Pulaski and Wayne Counties
3791 Clinton Road, Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 254-154
Serving Adair, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Taylor and Russell Counties
This program helps the public access prescription drug programs offered by the drug manufacturers, discount drug programs and discount pharmacy programs. These programs offer prescription drugs free or at reduced costs for qualifying individuals and/or their families. These programs vary widely on their income requirements and other related requirements. Generally, individuals work directly with the pharmaceutical company to determine the level of assistance needed. Most programs require written approval from a health care provider.
Health Care Access Branch
275 E. Main Street, HS2W-B, Frankfort, KY 40621
(502) 564-8966
Website http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/info/dpqi/KY+Rx+Drug+Assistance+Program.htm
Local Community Organizers:
18 Bauer Road, Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-4754
Serving Casey, McCreary, Pulaski and Wayne Counties
3791 Clinton Road, Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 254-154
Serving Adair, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Taylor and Russell Counties
LAKE CUMBERLAND COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
When individuals or households in Kentucky have difficulty or are unable to meet their basic needs, such as having enough food, having heat, having safe shelter, receiving needed medical care, or living in a safe environment, Community Action tries to help. Community Action Agencies throughout Kentucky provide Emergency Assistance to qualified individuals whenever possible. Services may include meeting basic nutritional needs through emergency food distributions, food pantries and other programs; providing homeless shelters and emergency shelters and services to obtain permanent housing; providing energy assistance to qualified households to prevent utility shut offs, provide utility reconnects, winterize homes or enrollment in utility programs; and individual safety assistance for individuals involved with domestic violence or that are in danger from other sources.
Regional Office
23 Industry Drive, P.O. Box 830, Jamestown, KY 42649
270/343-4600
Email
Website http://www.communityactionky.org/WhatWeDo/EmergencyServices.aspx
Local Service Centers
When individuals or households in Kentucky have difficulty or are unable to meet their basic needs, such as having enough food, having heat, having safe shelter, receiving needed medical care, or living in a safe environment, Community Action tries to help. Community Action Agencies throughout Kentucky provide Emergency Assistance to qualified individuals whenever possible. Services may include meeting basic nutritional needs through emergency food distributions, food pantries and other programs; providing homeless shelters and emergency shelters and services to obtain permanent housing; providing energy assistance to qualified households to prevent utility shut offs, provide utility reconnects, winterize homes or enrollment in utility programs; and individual safety assistance for individuals involved with domestic violence or that are in danger from other sources.
Regional Office
23 Industry Drive, P.O. Box 830, Jamestown, KY 42649
270/343-4600
Website http://www.communityactionky.org/WhatWeDo/EmergencyServices.aspx
Local Service Centers
- ADAIR - 1115 Jamestown Road, PO Box 406, Columbia, KY 42728 - (270) 384-2147
- CASEY - 85 Beldon Avenue, Liberty, KY _____ - (606) 787-9209
- CLINTON - Spring Street, Albany, KY _____ - (270) 387-5880
- CUMBERLAND - County Courthouse, Burkesville,KY _____ - (270) 864-4386
- GREEN - County Courthouse, Greensburg, KY _____ - (270) 932-7324
- McCREARY - 431 N. Hwy. 27, Whitley City, KY _____ - (606) 376-2593
- PULASKI - 410 East Mt. Vernon, Somerset, KY _____ - (606) 679-6203
- RUSSELL - County Courthouse, Jamestown, KY _____ - (270) 343-4565
- TAYLOR - 110B N. Jackson Street, Campbellsville, KY _____ - (270) 465-6554
- WAYNE - 120 W. Columbia Avenue, Monticello, KY _____ - (606) 348-8481
PULASKI EMERGENCY RELIEF MINISTRY, INC.
Emergency rental and utility assistance, some prescription assistance and service referrals.
118 Southport Dr., P.O. Box 1261, Somerset, KY 42502
(606) 678-8153
Emergency rental and utility assistance, some prescription assistance and service referrals.
118 Southport Dr., P.O. Box 1261, Somerset, KY 42502
(606) 678-8153
SAINT MILDRED'S OUTREACH CENTER
203 S. Central Ave., Somerset, KY 42502
(606) 678-4617
Email
Website
Serving: Pulaski County
203 S. Central Ave., Somerset, KY 42502
(606) 678-4617
Website
Serving: Pulaski County
RUSSELL COUNTY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION
Temporary lodging assistance.
406 N. Main, Jamestown, KY 42629-0247
(270) 343-2235
Email
Website
Serving: Russell County
Temporary lodging assistance.
406 N. Main, Jamestown, KY 42629-0247
(270) 343-2235
Website
Serving: Russell County
TAYLOR COUNTY CRISIS RELIEF
FEMA program, rent and utility assistance and service referrals.
104 Roberts Road, Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-0835
Email
Website
Serving: Taylor County
FEMA program, rent and utility assistance and service referrals.
104 Roberts Road, Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-0835
Website
Serving: Taylor County