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

EMAIL: p.felty@moreheadstate.edu

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

EMAIL: jjacobs@fatherbeiting.org

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

EMAIL: caroline.goble@nkcaa.net

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

E-MAIL: judy@odysseycenters.com

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

E-MAIL: amc224@uky.edu

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

EMAIL: Barbara@fivco.org

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

E-MAIL: delphia.fitchpatrick@nkcaa.net

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

E-MAIL: bonnie.conn@nkcaa.net, beth.smith@nkcaa.net

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

E-MAIL: pointofhope@fatherbeiting.org

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

dlwright@safeharborkyh.org

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,

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