Partners
2011/2012 Community Programs & Services
Education
4-H COUNCILS
Boyle: 859.236.4484, Garrard: 859.792.3026
Lincoln: 606.365.2447, Mercer: 859.734.4378
Offers programs to help young people, ages 9-19, develop life and leadership skills. Provides camp, projects, school clubs, and competitive activities.
Boyle: 859.236.4484, Garrard: 859.792.3026
Lincoln: 606.365.2447, Mercer: 859.734.4378
Offers programs to help young people, ages 9-19, develop life and leadership skills. Provides camp, projects, school clubs, and competitive activities.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE BLUEGRASS
859.236.2999
Creates and supports one-to-one mentoringrelationships between adult volunteers and children for whom such a relationship would prove beneficial. Screening process for volunteers includes an application, interview, references and background checks. BBBS enrolls children ages 6-13, typically from single parent homes. Selection process for children & families includes an application and interview.
859.236.2999
Creates and supports one-to-one mentoringrelationships between adult volunteers and children for whom such a relationship would prove beneficial. Screening process for volunteers includes an application, interview, references and background checks. BBBS enrolls children ages 6-13, typically from single parent homes. Selection process for children & families includes an application and interview.
BCTC: BLUEGRASS COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE/BOYLE COUNTY ADULT EDUCATION
859.238.2172
Provides assessment & testing, GED & ESL classes,family literacy and tutoring.
859.238.2172
Provides assessment & testing, GED & ESL classes,family literacy and tutoring.
CENTRO LATINO
859.238-7228
Fosters positive relationships in the Latino community making connections with existing social services. Assists with computer training and offers ESL (English as a Second Language) classes.
859.734.4195
Determines individual goals of adults, i.e. learning to read, earning a GED, and helps participants achieve their goals.
Offers ESL (English as a Second Language) classes.
859.236.0878
Offers early intervention services for infants, toddlers and preschoolers with disabilities which include education and occupational, physical and speech therapy. WTCDC offers an integrated playgroup and preschool for all kids.
859.236.0359 or 859.734.9622
Provides affordable after school child care with an emphasis on healthy snacks, exercise and homework assistance.
Health
AMERICAN RED CROSS: CENTRAL KENTUCKY CHAPTER
859.253.1331 Boyle & Mercer Counties
Offers critical/emergency services in times of disaster: food, clothing, shelter and appropriate community referrals.
BGCAP ADULT DAY PROGRAMS
Garrard: 859.792.6603 Mercer: 859.734.5185
Provides personal care, medication supervision, medical support, nutritious meals & snacks, physical exercise, activities, socialization and cognitive stimulation for adults with Alzheimer’s or dementia, adults with physical, mental or social impairments, and adults who have special needs.
BGCAP SENIOR CITIZENS CENTERS
Garrard: 859.792.3147 Mercer: 859.734.5187
Provides congregate & home delivered meals, health & wellness events/activities, nutrition education, counseling, socialization, appropriate exercise, & transportation to medical appointments.
BGCAP Senior Companion Program
502.695.4290 ext. 260 or 800.456.6571 ext. 215
Serves homebound elderly people by providing companions to assist with transportation, light housekeeping, and respite for caregivers.
859.236.4445 or Crisis Hotline: 800.656.4673
Provides support and information to victims of rape and/or sexual assault and their families and friends. Provides safety education to children.
859.936.3510 Boyle & Mercer Counties
Trains and provides court appointed special advocates who represent abused, neglected children; works with children, court system and family to decide what is best for the child.
CENTRO LATINO
859.238-7228
Provides interpreting services for medical appointments and on-call services for health related issues. Offers transportation to special medical services on a limited basis.
CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY OF THE BLUEGRASS
859.514.1566
Provides comprehensive medical exams to child victims of sexual abuse who meet criteria. Works with the child, family members, law enforcement and other appropriate professionals.
859.236.2425 or 800.203.6633
Serving Boyle, Garrard, Lincoln & Mercer counties. Provides information, education, referral assistance, counseling and support through professional case management and volunteer services to those experiencing the challenges and transitions brought on by a life-limiting illness. Physician consent is needed.
Contact: 859.236.4473 for eligibility screening.
A collaboration of Ephraim McDowell Health,Boyle Co. Health Dept., Heart of Kentucky United Way, and The Salvation Army to provide access to health care services for the uninsured and low-income population with chronic diseases.
859.277.8259
Assists kidney disease patients and their families as they struggle with the challenges of dialysis,and provides kidney health screenings to raise awareness and early detection of chronic kidney disease.
Toll free 877.787.0077
Advocates for the health rights & quality of life for all residents of licensed long-term care facilities. Works to resolve problems residents experience. Promotes dignity, rights and individualized care.
RECOVERY CENTER
859.236.2726
Provides individual, family and group out-patient treatment for alcohol and other drug abuse and dependence. This is an Intensive Out-patient Program (IOP). Group meets three times per week for eight weeks.
SENIOR CITIZENS CENTERS
Boyle: 859.236.20170 Lincoln: 606.365.9016
Provide homecare and personal services to senior citizens, including meals, transportation, wellness care, and recreational and referral services.
859.236.5513
Operates a psychiatric, residential treatment facility. Provides assessment/screening, individual and group counseling, recreational and education programs, psychiatric consultation and or medication management.
WILDERNESS TRACE YMCA
859.236.0359 or 859.734.9622
Provides aquatics and teen programs which include swim instruction and swim team competition, year round activities/sports to keep kids healthy and active.
Financial Stability
859.253.1331 Garrard & Lincoln Counties
Offers critical/emergency services in times of disaster: food, clothing, shelter and appropriate community referrals.
Crisis Hotline: 800.544.2022
Serves and advocates for women and families affected by domestic violence. Provides safe shelters for adults and children and professional resources such as counseling.
BGCAP SELF-SUFFICIENCY
Boyle: 859.236.2955 Garrard: 859.792.3422
Lincoln: 606.365.2312 Mercer: 859.734.9549
Helps low-income families become self-sufficient. Eliminates the need for public assistance. Promotes transition for their clients from dependence to long term independent living.
FAMILY SERVICES ASSOCIATION
859.236.3863
Provides short-term assistance for basic living expenses to low-income Boyle County residents. Offers budget training. Makes referrals and provides volunteer opportunities.
Boyle: 859.236.9153, Mercer: 859.734.5086
Affords the opportunity for home ownership to qualified low-income families while working to eliminate sub-standard housing.
800.928.4556
Provides high quality civil legal assistance to low income individuals through direct representation, education, advice, and advocacy.
THE SALVATION ARMY
859.236.4473
Provides food, shelter, clothing, and utility payments to people in emergency situations. Offers character-building, educational, recreational and life skills programs for youth and adults.
859.236.4473
Provides food, shelter, clothing, and utility payments to people in emergency situations. Offers character-building, educational, recreational and life skills programs for youth and adults.