LOUISA
LAWRENCE COUNTY
COMMUNITY DIRECTORY
Lawrence County Interagency
Partnership
Morehead State University
Center for Regional Engagement
INDEX
COMMONWEALTH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER
FR. BEITING APPALACHIAN MISSION CENTER
HEAD START PROGRAM
JJ JORDAN GERIATRIC CENTER
KAREN’S PLACE
KENTUCKY HOMEPLACE
LAWRENCE COUNTY ADULT DAY CARE
LAWRENCE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
NORTHEAST KENTUCKY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
NORTHEAST KENTUCKY COMMUNITY ACTION WIA
POINT OF HOPE
RURAL TRANSPORTATION OF THE SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
SAFE HARBOR OF NORTHEAST KENTUCKY, INC.
THREE RIVERS MEDICAL CENTER
COMMONWEALTH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER
ADDRESS: MSU at Ashland
1401 Winchester Ave
Ashland, KY 41101
PHONE: 606-327-1777 or 1-800-648-5370
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Web-site: www.moreheadstate..edu/units/ceoc/index.html
CONTACT PERSON: Penny Felty, Counseling Coordinator
SERVICES: Helping adult to access education and training. Educational information, admissions & Financial Aid application assistant, career counseling, academic advising, workshops, and referral services.
ELIGIBILITY: All services are free to any person who resides or who attends school in the 27 county area we serve. Lower-income adults who have a high school diploma or a G.E.D., and whose parents have not received a college degree, are especially encouraged to meet with one of the counselors.
FR. BEITING APPALACHIAN MISSION CENTER
ADDRESS: 332 Riverbend Road
Louisa, KY 41230
PHONE: 606-638-0219
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CONTACT PERSON: Joe Jacobs
SERVICES: Seeks to bring the love of Jesus Christ to the poor and impoverished of Appalachia by offering a variety of services including the collection and distribution of material goods, supportive housing for at-risk families and home repairs for families living in sub-standard housing.
ELIGIBILITY: For the household to be below the 120% poverty level by guidelines. Have a need for home repairs, furniture and appliances. To show proof of income and what the needs are. All will be verify by home visit.
HEAD START PROGRAM
ADDRESS: 201 South Boone Street
Louisa, KY 41230
PHONE: 606-638-9060
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CONTACT PERSON: Caroline Goble
SERVICES: To improved quality life of children from low income families. Speech and hearing evaluations, well checkups and assist parents with transportation.
ELIGIBILITY: Complete application, household size, income, information of any child disability and eligibility is also based on point system.
JJ JORDAN GERIATRIC CENTER
ADDRESS: 270 East Clayton Lane
Louisa, KY 41230
PHONE: 606-638-4586
FAX: 606-638-0367
WEBSITE: hhtp//local-nursing-homes.com
CONTACT PERSON: David McKenzie, Administrator
Willa Cook, DON
Debbie Haygood, Social Worker
SERVICES: Nursing home, dental service, dietary services, housekeeping, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical physician, speech, language, pathology, social workers, X Rays.
ELIGIBILITY: Proof of medical condition, proof of insurance Medicare or Medicaid or both.
KARENS PLACE
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 686
Louisa, KY 41230
PHONE: 606-638-0938
FAX: 606-826-0144
WEBSITE: gracehopefreedom.com
CONTACT PERSON: Judy Herron
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SERVICES: This faith-based residential program assists individuals in recovering from drug and alcohol addiction and the life-controlling problems associated with it. In addition, residents work on overcoming rebellion and the self-destructive behaviors associated with their substance abuse and developing positive life skills. Residents participate in spiritual growth activities, individual counseling, and choir.
ELIGIBILITY: Must be detoxed, complete application, physical and medical screens, financial form, intake interview and $250 non-refundable application fee.
KY HOMEPLACE
ADDRESS: 108 Bulldog Lane, Room #161
Louisa, KY 41230
PHONE: 606-638-1079
FAX: 606-638-4941
WEBSITE: www.mc.uky.edu/ruralhealth
CONTACT PERSON: Angela McGuire
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SERVICES: Free health information, reduced or no cost prescription medications through various programs, eye exams and eyeglasses through various programs, hearing aids at reduced rates, reduced fee for dental services, including low cost dentures, sliding fee referrals to access low-cost doctor visits/certain providers, Medicare D information. KY Homeplace is not limited to health care needs only. We attempt to assist any client with any needs he/she may have through contacts, resources and research to meet individual needs. Work with the pharmaceutical companies to get medication free to our clients that do not have insurance coverage.
LAWRENCE COUNTY ADULT DAY CARE
ADDRESS: 101 West Pike Street
Louisa, KY 41230
PHONE: 606-929-1366
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CONTACT PERSON: Barbara Brown
SERVICES: To assist and improve the quality of life of senior citizens. Senior day care, adult center and home care. They do home delivery meals to those that qualifies.
ELIGIBILITY: 60+ Physically disabled or frail as a result of a medical condition or age. Mentally confused and require supervision to prevent injury and to assure proper nutrition. Due to emotional or social needs, could benefit from individualized attention. A person under 60 needs to have diagnosis of probable Alzheimer's or related disorder.
LAWRENCE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
ADDRESS: 1080 Meadowbrook Lane
Louisa, KY 41230
PHONE: 606-638-4389
FAX: 606-638-3008
CONTACT PERSON: Faith Frazier or Pam (secretary)
SERVICES: Parenting program, food assistant, WIC, information about child care, immunizations, school physicals, well baby, children and adolescent’s checkups, dental safety seats, drug education for pregnant mothers, counseling, family planning.
NORTHEAST KY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
ADDRESS: 108 Meadowbrook Lane
Louisa, KY 41230
PHONE: 606-638-4067
FAX: 606-638-4067
CONTACT PERSON: Delphia Fitchpatrick, Office Manager
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SERVICES: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Wintercare, Emergency Food and Shelter, Rural Transportation, Child Care Resource and Referral, Child Care Assistance Program, Head Start, HSTARS (training & technical assistance to local Head Start staff. Workforce Investment Act (WIA), Weatherization and Northeast Catering for Title III Senior Citizen Centers and Nutrition Sites.
ELIGIBILITY: Wintercare. households are then screened and approved for payments of their utility bills from the donations received.
Emergency Food and Shelter. funding may be used to purchase food, prevent utility disconnects, or provide temporary shelter due to fire, flooding, or loss of income.
Rural Transportation. for senior citizens and handicapped individuals. Participants are given the opportunity to go to Senior Centers for nutritious meals or socialization. Transportation is also provided for grocery shopping, doctor’s office visits, Adult Day Care, and other necessary appointments.
Child Care Assistance Program. To be eligible, child care must be needed for: a parent working 20 hours a week or to protect a child; to attend high school through age 19; to pursue a GED or a postsecondary education.
NORTHEAST KY COMMUNITY ACTION WIA
ADDRESS: 1080 Meadowbrook Lane
Louisa, KY 41230
PHONE: 606-638-4949
FAX: 606-638-0469
CONTACT PERSON: Bonnie Conn, Beth Smith
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SERVICES: In-School Youth Program
A youth transition program for High School Juniors and Seniors
Career Resource Center, Tutoring/ACT prep, Alternative Secondary School, Summer Employment, Work Experience,, occupational skills training, leadership development, supportive services, adult mentoring, follow-up services, comprehensive guidance and counseling, field trips, after-school center meetings, workshops and seminars, community service opportunity.
Out-of-School Youth Program A program for ages 16-21 who are not attending school
Career Resource Center, classroom Instruction, GED Referral, Career interest assessments, Job fit assessment, short-term training, job shadowing, work experience, tutoring, basic skills training, supportive services and transportation provisions.
Adult & Dislocated Worker Program
A program for age 18 and up. Education, Employment Training, Dislocated workers from Lay-offs or Plant Closures.
Career Resource Center, job search/resume prep, career facilitator assistance, career guidance/assessment, Job fit assessment, Local and online career search, computer access, complete technical access, work-certified training, education and training funds, financial assistance, tuition, books, and fees, transportation, meals, incumbent worker training, dislocated worker guidance.
POINT OF HOPE
ADDRESS: 524 HWY 3 South
Louisa, KY 41230
PHONE: 606-638-2273
FAX: 606-638-4072
CONTACT PERSON: Sr. Kateri Beaudry
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WEBSITE: http://fatherbeiting.org
SERVICES: LIFE SKILLS: budgeting finding and using resources (Employment, educational, etc), after-school program for children, resident meetings and community gatherings, computer resource.
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING: transitional housing for families, 5 trailers, a duplex, 3 apartments and 1 house, all in the same area. Regular meetings, supportive programs, play area for children, HUD approved housing (Department of Housing and Urban Development)
FOR RESIDENTS & WIDER LOUISA COMMUNITY
Counseling and spiritual support, 12 Step Self Help Programs, social & recreational programs and after school programs for children.
ELIGIBILITY: Free from drugs or alcohol at least one month and attending AA, NA, or AlAnon meetings, married or single with children, 14yrs or under, with housing problems, wanting and actively working toward making positive, healthy changes in life, willing to undergo periodic drug screening tests, able to contribute financially toward rent and utilities.
RURAL TRANSPORTATION OF THE SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER
ADDRESS: 101 West Pike Street
Louisa, KY 41230
PHONE: 606-638-9335
FAX: 606-638-9335
CONTACT PERSON: Judy Reed Jackson, Director
Louisa Community Center
Shannon Brown or Pam Barlett
SERVICES: To help senior citizens with local transportation
ELIGIBILITY: have to live in Lawrence County and it also depends how far out the person lives. They asked a donation of $1.00 for the bus and $1.00 for lunch.
SAFE HARBOR OF NORTHEAST KENTUCKY, INC.
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 2163
Ashland, KY 41105
PHONE: 606-329-9304 and 606-324-6855
EMERGENCY LINE 1-800-926-2150, 606-329-9304
FAX: 606-324-6855
CONTACT PERSON: Ann Perkins, Executive Director or Dianne Clement
E-MAIL: Debra Wright, Public Relations & Outreach Coordinator
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WEBSITE: www.safeharborky.org
SERVICES: Emergency shelter and advocacy center that provides free confidential, caring and supportive services to all domestic violence and sexual assault victims. 24 hour crisis hotline staffed by certified domestic violence counselors, food and clothing assistance, legal, court, hospital and victim advocacy, housing assistance, individual and family counseling, drug and alcohol education, children’s programming, domestic violence support groups and education, life skills education, referral assistance, safety planning education, follow-up services, education and career assistance, on-going victim treatment services. They are just starting a dog shelter for the residents. The families or owners cannot take the dog to their room but they can play and bath them.
THREE RIVERS MEDICAL CENTER
ADDRESS: 102 Three Rivers Medical Plaza or
Three Rivers Medical Center
2483 Highway 644, Louisa, Kentucky 41230
Main Line: 606-638-9451
PHONE: 606-638-1323 or Kathie 606-638-9451
FAX: 606-383-9494
WEBSITE: www.threeriversmedicalcenter.com
CONTACT PERSON: Paula Hayes
SERVICES: Meet health care needs of people on their community. They have women’s service, surgical weight loss center, care service,