This is our resource page for things that can help the homeless, disenfranchised, and low-income members of our community and our city.

All of the services listed here have been personally used by various members of our congregation. All websites, phone numbers, and addresses are linked to simplify things for our friends who are accessing this site on mobile devices.

Note: Things are not listed alphabetically but are listed with the individual local organizations providing the most common needs and/or the most services being weighted toward the top.

 

Lexington Rescue Mission

ABOUT: Helping the homeless, the addicted, and those effected by incarceration.
SERVICES:

  • Community Meals (Takeout meals during Pandemic)

  • Appointment-Based Assistance with Getting vouchers for Clothing, Medicine, Food Bank, Hygiene Products, and Other Necessities (call to set up an appointment)

  • Information Resources For What's Currently Being Offered in Lexington

  • Laundry Services

  • Homeless Intervention Program to Assist with Gaining Permanent Housing

  • Employment Support

  • Addiction Help & Temporary Housing

  • Ex-Offender Assitance & Councilling

  • Pastoral Counseling & Chapel Services

URL: lexingtonrescue.org
MAIN PHONE NUMBER: (859) 381-9600
PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
444 Glen Arvin Avenue, Lexington, KY 40508

 

Arbor Youth

ABOUT: Working to end youth homelessness by providing a safe and supportive environment to youth--24 years and younger--who have suffered abuse, abandonment, or are at risk of victimization.
SERVICES:

  • Emergency Shelter For Children And Youth Under 24 Years Of Age

  • Help With Transportation

  • Job Prep/Interview Skills

  • Laundry Services

  • Meals/Food Assistance

  • Assisting With Housing And Case Management

  • PROJECT SAFE PLACE Designated Emergency Shelter

URL: arborky.org
MAIN PHONE NUMBER: (859) 254-2501
EMERGENCY TEXT FOR HELP NUMBER: If you are a youth in danger, you can text “SAFE” and your current location (address, city, state) to 4HELP (44357) to receive a message with the closest Safe Place location and direct phone number to Arbor Youth.
PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
536 West Third Street, Lexington, KY 40508

 

Catholic Action Center

ABOUT: Helping homeless men and women struggling with addiction to find temporary and extended shelter and assistance through this volunteer-run organization.
SERVICES:

  • Temporary & Extended Shelter For Men

  • Shower/Restroom Facilities

  • Laundry Services

  • Three Meals A Day Served

  • Daily Prayer Services

URL: catholicactioncenter.net
MAIN PHONE NUMBER: (859) 514-7210
PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
1055 Industry Road, Lexington, KY 40505

 

Salvation Army

ABOUT: Helping homeless and recently released ex-offender women to find shelter for temporary and extended periods of time.
SERVICES:

  • Temporary & Extended Shelter For Women

  • Shower/Restroom For Residents

  • Health & Medical Care For Residents

  • Food Pantry

  • Clothing Bank

  • Church Services

URL: salvationarmy.org
MAIN PHONE NUMBER: (859) 252-7706
PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
722-736 W. Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40508

 

Greenhouse 17

ABOUT: A nonprofit organization committed to ending intimate partner abuse in families and the community for 17 counties in Central Kentucky.
SERVICES:

  • 24/7 Local Abuse Hotline

  • Temporary Housing For Abuse Survivors And Their Dependent Family Members

  • Safe Exchange & Visitation Assistance

  • Safety Planning

  • Financial Abuse Assistance

  • Help With Healing After Abuse

  • Help With Achieving Sobriety After Abuse\

  • LGBTQIA+ Assistance

URL: greenhouse17.org
24/7 PHONE NUMBER: 1(800) 544-2022

 

Goodwill

ABOUT: Goodwill is dedicated to helping motivated job seekers who need help getting a foot in the door with employers or who may need a second chance in joining the workforce.
SERVICES:

  • Employment & Long-Term Career Coaches

  • Job Training

  • Interview Training

  • Soft Skills Training (to Help You Keep The Job You Get Hired For)

  • Partnership With United Way's WAY TO WORK Program

URL: goodwillky.org/programs
MAIN PHONE NUMBER: (859) 277-3661
PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
130 W. New Circle Road, Ste. 110, Lexington, KY 40505

 

Mental Health & Addiction Helpline

ABOUT: Referring those who are struggling with mental health issues, anxiety, depression, and addiction to the right resources to help them.
SERVICES:

  • Addiction Referral

  • Depression Referral

  • Anxiety Referral

  • Suicide Prevention Resources

URL: samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
PHONE NUMBER: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

 

FindHelp.Org - Lexington

ABOUT: Coming out of Aunt Bertha non-profit resource aggregator and originating in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, this is an online search engine for resources in this area that strives to be up-to-date with pandemic info.
NOTE: Things seem to be pretty up-to-date from our tests, but your mileage may vary (which is why this is at the end of our list).
SERVICES: A search engine for over 1500 resources and programs for low-income and homeless individuals within Lexington alone, a VERY small sampling of the services listed are:

  • Food Assistance

  • Help with Paying Bills

  • Immigration Assistance

  • Access to Free or Reduced Cost Programs

  • Rehab & Drug Treatment Assistance

  • Help Getting Diapers & Baby Supplies

LEXINGTON (40505) URL: findhelp.org/search_results/40505
NATIONAL URL: findhelp.org