Homeless & Housing Coalition of Kentucky
502-223-1834
The Homeless & Housing Coalition of Kentucky operates coordinated entry housing programs where those with the most needs are prioritized. It also offers information about how to contact other housing programs in the state, depending on which county you live in. They also offer links to the Team Kentucky Eviction Diversion Program for those who are behind on rent and utility payments.
Young People in Recovery
Young People in Recovery has 11 chapters in Kentucky and provides life skills programs for youth, help accessing housing, education, and employment, and services for justice-involved individuals. The goal is to help young people thrive as they create substance-free lifestyles.
Find Help Now KY
877-318-1871
Find Help Now KY is a comprehensive finder tool that provides information about mental health care, substance use treatment, recovery housing, and where to find naloxone (Narcan). Each category uses your zip code to surface resources nearby so you can get the help you need.
KY Help Hotline
833-859-4357
The KY Help Hotline provides compassionate help and resources for Kentuckians struggling with substance use. The line is staffed Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 a.m to 5:30 p.m.
KY 211
211
The Kentucky Opioid Response Efforts (KORE) program has a map allowing Kentuckians to find a variety of important programs, such as harm reduction, substance use prevention and treatment, recovery support, re-entry services, and more. Below the map is a list of locations in each county.
Voices of Hope
859-303-3761
Voices of Hope is a recovery community providing a variety of programs and resources. The Recovery Community Center in Lexington offers recovery meetings, one-on-one coaching, harm reduction supplies, employment and housing resources, and more. They also have recovery coaches in almost 80 partner sites and mobile outreach with a trained team. Voices of Hope can also connect you to treatment, including medication assisted treatment, if you’re interested.
Northeast Kentucky Substance Use Response Coalition
606-784-2435
Northeast Kentucky Substance Use Response Coalition provides grant funding in 18 rural counties for educational, clinical, and preventive interventions addressing opioid use disorder and addiction. They organize multiple partners to work together and put programs into place to directly impact the substance use crisis.
Hope and Help
833-859-4357
Hope and Help is a state resource that provides links to the Kentucky Helpline, a treatment locator, a naloxone locator, and sites where you can dispose of unwanted medication. They also link to the State Police Angel Initiative which pairs you with an officer who will assist in locating appropriate treatment for you without criminal charges when you agree to treatment.
Kentucky State University
502-597-6000
Kentucky State University Substance Abuse Prevention program operates under the University Counseling Center and addresses substance abuse through education and prevention programs. These programs include outreach, the Lifestyle Choices and Responsibilities Program, conflict management, and connection with community resources including the Harm Reduction Coalition. The Counseling Center also offers free mental health counseling for a variety of needs.
University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky’s Collegiate Recovery Community offers a wide range of services to support students in recovery from addiction. They offer recovery coaching, weekly SMART recovery meetings, 12 step and non 12 step meetings, religious recovery programs, and more. Recovery meetings are entirely student led and welcome all forms of recovery.
Western Kentucky University
270-745-3159
Western Kentucky University Counseling Center provides information about substance use disorder and addiction. They offer assistance in finding help within the community and offer confidential assessment if you have questions about your substance use. Individual counseling is available for up to six sessions but they refer out for substance use disorders.
Louisville Pride Foundation
502-498-4298
Louisville Pride Foundation offers a safe space to discuss the relationships between substance use and the LGBTQ community. The Foundation focuses on harm reduction to prevent the spread of communicable diseases and has initiatives to provide access to Narcan, fentanyl test strips, and education.