# Homelessness Help Resources - Kentucky ## National Resources - **National Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Phone:** 1-202-462-4822 - **Website:** [https://nationalhomeless.org](https://nationalhomeless.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, information, and connections to local resources for individuals experiencing homelessness. - **United Way 211:** - **Phone:** Dial 211 - **Website:** [https://www.211.org](https://www.211.org/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 assistance for finding shelters, food banks, and other local services. - **National Runaway Safeline (For Youth):** - **Phone:** 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) - **Text:** Text "HELP" to 66008 - **Website:** [https://www.1800runaway.org](https://www.1800runaway.org/) - **Services Provided:** Crisis support, family reunification services, and resources for runaway and homeless youth. ## Statewide Homelessness Support Services - **Kentucky Homeless Resource Council (KHRC):** - **Phone:** 1-502-564-7630 - **Website:** [https://www.khc.ky.gov](https://www.khc.ky.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Emergency housing, rapid rehousing programs, and transitional housing resources. - **Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC):** - **Phone:** 1-800-633-8896 - **Website:** [https://www.kyhousing.org](https://www.kyhousing.org/) - **Services Provided:** Homeless prevention programs, affordable housing resources, and rental assistance. ## Regional Homelessness Support Services ### Louisville - **Coalition for the Homeless Louisville:** - **Phone:** 1-502-636-9550 - **Website:** [https://louhomeless.org](https://louhomeless.org/) - **Office Location:** 1300 S 4th St #250, Louisville, KY 40208 - **Specialized Services:** Coordinated entry for shelters, housing support, and advocacy programs. ### Lexington - **New Life Day Center:** - **Phone:** 1-859-721-2325 - **Website:** [https://www.newlifedaycenter.org](https://www.newlifedaycenter.org/) - **Office Location:** 224 N Martin Luther King Blvd, Lexington, KY 40507 - **Specialized Services:** Day shelter services, case management, and resource referrals. ### Northern Kentucky - **Welcome House of Northern Kentucky:** - **Phone:** 1-859-431-8717 - **Website:** [https://www.welcomehouseky.org](https://www.welcomehouseky.org/) - **Office Location:** 205 West Pike St., Covington, KY 41011 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, case management, and rapid rehousing. ## Online Resources - **Homeless Shelter Directory:** - **Website:** [https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org](https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/) - **Features:** Comprehensive list of shelters and resources by state and city. - **Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Website:** [https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org](https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/) - **Features:** Advocacy and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. ## Emergency Resources - **National Domestic Violence Hotline (For Domestic Violence Victims Facing Homelessness):** - **Phone:** 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) - **Text:** Text "START" to 88788 - **Website:** [https://www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/) - **When to Call:** If domestic violence is contributing to homelessness. - **Veterans Crisis Line (For Homeless Veterans):** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) - **Text:** Text 838255 - **Website:** [https://www.veteranscrisisline.net](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/) - **Services Provided:** Support for veterans facing housing instability. ## Educational Resources - **Understanding Homelessness in Kentucky:** - **Website:** [https://www.kyhousing.org/Resources](https://www.kyhousing.org/Resources) - **Description:** Resources and reports on homelessness causes, prevention, and advocacy efforts. ## Additional Support - **Room In The Inn:** - **Phone:** 1-615-251-7019 - **Website:** [https://www.roomintheinn.org](https://www.roomintheinn.org/) - **Services Provided:** Emergency winter shelters and resources for those facing homelessness. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact [Insert contact method or organization]._