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UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN KENTUCKY
2010/11 PARTNER COUNTY AGENCY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
(Allen, Barren, Logan, Simpson, and Warren)
Allen County Schools Family Resource Center
(721-A New Gallatin Road, Scottsville, KY, 42164)
Enhances students’ abilities to succeed in school by assisting children, youth and families in meeting basic needs. Links families with agencies and provides programs to address health, emotional, educational, childcare, and emergency financial needs. (United Way funding supports services in Allen County)
Hours of Operation: M – F 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Contact: Rhonda Kircher (Phone: 270- 618-7300, Fax: 270- 618-7301)
ARC (Association of Retarded Citizens) of Barren County
(P. O. Box 205, Glasgow, KY 42142-0205)
Supports and creates opportunities for individuals, both mentally challenged and with other disabilities, to achieve a positive future. Promotes the general welfare of the disabled and their families. (United Way funding supports services in Barren County)
Director: Suzanne Fant (Phone: 270-651-6510)
ARC (Association of Retarded Citizens) of Logan County
(3062 Lewisburg Rd., Russellville, KY, 42276)
Provides services for all mentally challenged citizens of Logan County, whether of a medical, recreational, educational or residential nature. Strives to promote the general welfare of, and advise and aid parents of the developmentally disabled. (United Way funding supports services in Logan County)
Director: Tom Thompson (Phone: 270-726-8421 or 270-726-2218)
Barren County Drug Court
(300 Courthouse Square, Glasgow, KY 42141)
An incarceration diversion program targeting first-time offenders with no previous violent history or manufacturing charge. Offenders are rehabilitated through comprehensive, court-monitored treatment methods that ensure accountability, break the cycle of addiction-based crime and return graduates to the community with new skills. (Barren County-based agency serving Barren and Metcalfe Counties; United Way funding supports services in Barren County)
Director: Candy Reed-Barton (Phone: 270-651-1494, Fax: 270-651-7051)
(P. O. Box 1941, Bowling Green, KY, 42102-1941)
Assists victims of abuse by providing emergency shelter, food, clothing, counseling, transportation and referrals to other agencies. Hotline available 24 hours (1-800-928-1183). Also offers immediate interventions to victims of domestic violence who have identified substance abuse issues. (Warren County-based agency; United Way funding supports services in Allen, Barren, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Simpson and Warren counties)
Offices located in Allen County at 110 South Court St. (Phone: 270-237-4062), in Barren County at 130 North Race St. (Phone: 270-659-0823) and in Logan County on 153 West 5th St. (Phone: 270-726-4509) www.barrenriverareasafespace.com
Director: Lee Alcott (Phone: 270-781-9334, Fax: 270-782-3278)
(520 East Main Street, P. O. Box 1776, Bowling Green, KY, 42102-1776)
Responds to questions, problems and concerns expressed by, or on behalf of, nursing home residents in the BRADD area. Information programs on resident's rights to nursing home staff and community groups. A program of Kentucky Legal Aid. (Warren County-based agency; United Way funding supports services in Allen, Barren, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson and Warren counties) Hours of Operation: M – F 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Director: Teresa Whitaker (Phone: 270-842-7587 or 1-800-366-7580, Fax: 270-782-1993)
(716 East Tenth Avenue, P. O. Box 9646, Bowling Green, KY, 42102-9646)
Matches adult volunteers with children and young adults who need extra guidance and support. By spending time with good role models, children develop the self-confidence needed to become healthy, productive adults. (Warren County-based agency; United Way funding supports services in Allen, Barren and Warren counties)
Hours of Operation: M – F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Evenings and Weekends by appointment only.
Director: Brian Becker (Phone: 781-1180, Fax: 782-5127)
(260 Scott Way, P. O. Box 1532, Bowling Green, KY, 42102-1532)
(United Way funding supports services in Warren County)
Hours of Operation: Office M – F 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, After School Program 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM, Summer Program 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Director: Pam McIntyre (Phone: 270-781-3549, Fax: 270-781-8922)
(922 State St., Ste 201, Bowling Green, KY, 42101)
Dedicated to preventing and eliminating further trauma to children who are victims of child abuse by providing Court Appointed Special Advocates. Advocates for abused and
neglected children in our area, and educates the community regarding its responsibility to these children. (United Way funding supports services in Barren and Warren Counties)
Hours of Operation: M – F 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Director: Will Constable (Phone: 270-782-5353, Fax: 270-782-6276)
Community Action Too Good for Drugs
(921 Beauty Avenue, P. O. Box 90014, Bowling Green, KY 42102-9014)
Works to build self-efficacy in children in order to reduce the probability of substance abuse in low-income families. Educational emphasis includes the dangers of substance abuse, how to resist peer pressure and making good decisions. In addition to the children in the program, education will also be provided to parents concerning recognizing risk factors, warning signs and how to build self-esteem in children. (United Way funding supports services in Logan County) Program Coordinator: Tracy Haddix (Phone: 270-782.3162, Fax: 270-842.5735)
(921 Beauty Avenue, P. O. Box 90014, Bowling Green, KY, 42102-9014)
Provides senior citizens the opportunity for one-on-one companionship with children and young adults who have special needs. In return, Foster Grandparents receive an annual physical, a small stipend, assistance with meals, transportation and the chance to be a more productive citizen. A program of Community Action of Southern Kentucky. (Warren County-based agency; United Way funding supports services in Barren, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson and Warren counties)
Hours of Operation: M – F 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Director: Robert Chinn (Phone: 270-782-3162, Fax: 270-842-5735)
(The Harlow Building, 123 E. Washington St., Glasgow, KY, 42141)
Administers funds for the relief of poor, distressed and underprivileged persons in Glasgow and Barren County. Provides a food pantry, vouchers, assistance with utilities, housing and medical needs, transportation, clothing and household items, overnight lodging and educational needs. (United Way funding supports services in Barren County)
Hours of Operation: M – F 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Director: Sue Haynes (Phone: 270-651-9006, Fax: 270-651-9007)
(101 State Ave, Ste, C, Glasgow, KY 42141-3464)
A voluntary, non-profit program providing prescription assistance and basic dental, medical and vision care for the working low-income residents of Barren County. They also provide prescription assistance to Senior Citizens. (United Way funding supports services in Barren County)
Hours of Operation: M – TH 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Friday 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Coordinator: Tina Combs (Phone: 270-659-0229)
(441 Church Ave., Bowling Green, KY, 42101)
Helps to prevent abuse and neglect by teaching basic parenting skills. Operates Wee Care Nursery and Respite Child Care, a day care program for at risk children. (United Way funding supports services in Warren County)
Hours of Operation: Main office M – F 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Daycare M – F 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Director: Nickie Jones (Phone: 270-781-6714, Fax: 270-842-5831)
Franklin-Simpson Good Samaritan
(111 South Main Street, Franklin, KY 42134)
Provides assistance to individuals and families with food, emergency housing, transportation, utilities, rent and essential household bills. Will assist residents in finding local and state agencies to meet basic needs. (United Way funding supports services in Simpson County)
Director: Curry Davis (Phone: 270-586-0276)
(913 Broadway Avenue, Bowling Green, KY, 42101)
Provides immediate and long-term assistance to victims of sexual assault. Operates a toll-free 24-hour hotline (1-800-347-1848). Also provides public awareness programs for children and adults and preventative education programs for all ages. (Warren County-based agency; United Way funding supports services in Allen, Barren, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson and Warren counties)
Hours of Operation: WC - M – F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, BC & SC M, T, TH, F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Director: Melissa Whitley (Phone: 270-782-5014, Fax: 270-782-5042)
(5872 Scottsville Rd., Bowling Green, KY, 42104)
Serves people in the last stages of terminal illness by reducing suffering and enhancing the quality of life for the patient and family. Services include in-home skilled nursing, pain and symptom control, bereavement counseling and numerous other patient/family programs. (Warren County-based agency; United Way funding supports services in Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Simpson and Warren counties)
Hours of Operation: M – F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Director: Gary Maxey (Phone: 270-782-3402, Fax: 270-782-3496)
International Center
(806 Kenton Street, Bowling Green, KY, 42101)
Serves and assists the foreign born in achieving and maintaining the highest possible level of social and community integration and assimilation. Services include locating and establishing a home, school enrollment, medical referrals, job skill development, immigration services, transportation and English language training. (United Way funding supports services in Warren County)
Hours of Operation: M – F 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Director: James Robinson (Phone: 270-781-8336, Fax: 270-781-8136)
(1700 Destiny Lane, Bowling Green, KY, 42104)
Provides free legal assistance to low income and disadvantaged people with legal problems involving housing, health-care access, child support, elderly rights and other non-criminal matters. Benefits Counseling program assists elderly and disabled individuals obtain healthcare and financial benefits. (Warren County-based agency; United Way funding supports services in Allen, Barren, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, and Warren counties)
Hours of Operation: M – F 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Director: Scott Crocker (Phone: 270-782-1924, Fax: 270-782-1993)
Logan County Adult Ed & Workforce Development
(201 West Sixth Street, Russellville, KY, 42276)
Literacy program provides individual tutoring for those wishing to learn to read, or to improve reading skills or other basic educational skills such as math. Also provides family education, ESL and GED classes. (United Way funding supports services in Logan County)
Hours of Operation: M – F 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Director: Cheryl Kelley (Phone: 270-726-4909, Fax: 270-726-4909)
(P. O. Box 1602, Russellville, KY, 42276-3602)
Provides individuals and families with rent, utility and prescription assistance, limited transient assistance. Stocks food pantry and essentials closet. Assists residents to find proper local or state agencies to meet basic needs. (United Way funding supports services in Logan County)
Hours of Operation: M – TH 9:00 AM – 2:00PM
Director: Denise McDonald (Phone: 270-725-9002)
Haven4Change, Inc. of Bowling Green
(1500 Parkside Drive, Bowling Green, KY 42101)
Provides safe and affordable transitional housing for women who have successfully received treatment for alcohol or substance abuse. The program also addresses education, job training, and relapse prevention to all residents. (United Way funding supports services in Warren County)
Director: Joni Furlong: Phone: (270-796-1764, Fax: 270-796-1726)
Haven4Change, Inc. of Scottsville
(49 Hillview Drive, Scottsville, KY 42164)
Provides safe and affordable transitional housing for women who have successfully received treatment for alcohol or substance abuse. The program also addresses education, job training, and relapse prevention to all residents. (United Way funding supports services in Allen County)
Director: Joni Furlong: Phone: (270-239-4670, Fax: 270-239-4671)
(1600 Scottsville Rd., Suite 100, Bowling Green, KY, 42104)
Identifies developmental disabilities early and provides children the services they need to modify or overcome those challenges. Recommendations are made and families receive help in locating the services for their developmentally handicapped youngsters. (Warren County-based agency; United Way funding supports services in, Barren, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson and Warren counties)
Hours of Operation: M – F 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Director: Susan Broady (Phone: 270-843-8284, Fax: 270-843-8362)
(400 West Main Street, P. O. Box 796, Bowling Green, KY, 42102-0796)
Provides hot meals, clothing and shelter to people in distress. Other activities include children's camps and group activities for youth and adults. (United Way funding supports services in Warren County)
Director: Major Edward Binix (Phone: 270-843-3485, Fax: 270-782-9731)
Scottsville-Allen County Faith Coalition
(1138 Old Gallatin Road, Scottsville, KY 42164)
Promotes the elimination of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use in the community through education, prevention and intervention. Services include teaching parents how to talk to their children about alcohol and drugs, transportation to assessments, securing treatment, and support for families of those in recovery. (Allen County-based agency; United Way funding supports services in Allen County)
Director: Shane Britt (Phone: 270-237-4062, Fax: 270-237-4173)
(231 S. College St., Franklin, KY, 42134)
Literacy program provides individual tutoring for those wishing to learn to read, or to improve reading skills or other basic educational skills such as math. Also provides family education, ESL and GED classes. (United Way funding supports services in Simpson County)
Hours of Operation: M – F 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Director: Debra Thompson (Phone: 270-586-7234, Fax: 270-598-0906)
UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN KENTUCKY
2010 / 2011 OUTLYING COUNTY PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Metcalfe & Monroe Counties
Boys & Girls Club of Butler County
(338 South Tyler Street, P. O. Box 1368, Morgantown, KY 42261)
Provides After School & Summer programs to any and all youth ages 5 to 18, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances. The programs provide a safe and positive environment to grow in.
Director: Jennifer Tosi (Phone: 270-526-8686, Fax: 270-526-2774)
Butler County Family Resource Center
(210 W. Cemetery St., P. O. Box 728, Morgantown, KY 42261)
Program funding is used for preventative and restorative dental services for children 4 – 12 years of age that do not have dental insurance, medical card, or are underinsured. Dental materials such as toothbrushes, toothpaste and dental floss may also be purchased. Transportation provided when needed.
Coordinator: Daisy N. Bishop (Phone: 270-526-5660, Fax: 270-526-5660)
Butler County Youth Services Center
(P. O. Box 1125, Morgantown, KY 42261)
Assists uninsured students with a variety of healthcare needs; these could include vision and dental services.
Coordinator: Karla Coles(Phone: 270-526-4800, Fax: 270-526-2268)
(1700 Destiny Lane, Bowling Green, KY 42104)
Responds to questions, problems and concerns expressed by, or on behalf of, nursing home residents in the BRADD area. Information programs on resident’s rights to nursing home staff and community groups. (United Way funding supports services in Edmonson, Hart, Metcalfe, and Monroe County).
Director: Teresa Whitaker (Phone: 270-842-7587 or 1-800-366-7580, Fax: 270-782-1993)
Edmonson County Family Resource Center
(5720 Hwy 259 N., Sweeden, KY 42285)
Provides an after-school program for pre-school – 4th grade as well as group-counseling sessions for the middle and high school student population.
Coordinator: Shelly Garner (Phone: 270-597-9866, Fax: 270-286-4603)
Edmonson County Adult & Family Education Center
(100 Park Place Suite 2, Brownsville, KY 42210)
Provides individual and small group instruction in reading, writing, math, computer applications, life skills, GED preparation, employability skills, and workforce training.
Director: Penny Poteet (Phone: 270-597-2560, Fax: 270-597-2560)
(P. O. Box 90014, Bowling Green, KY 42102-0914)
Provides senior citizens the opportunity for one-on-one companionship with children and young adults who have special needs. In return, Foster Grandparents receive an annual physical, a small stipend, assistance with meals, transportation and the chance to be a more productive citizen. (United Way funding supports services in Edmonson, Hart, Metcalfe, and Monroe County).
Director: Robert Chinn (Phone: 270-782-3162, Fax: 270-842-5735)
(913 Broadway Ave., Bowling Green, KY 42101)
Educational programs that provide the necessary tools to help individuals reduce their risk of sexual abuse and/or sexual assault in the community, also creates awareness by educating individuals who have already been victimized about where to go for resources, counseling, medical advocacy and legal advocacy. (United Way funding supports services in Edmonson, Metcalfe, Monroe, and Hart County).
Director: Melissa Whitley (Phone: 270-782-5014, Fax: 270-782-5042)
(1700 Destiny Lane, Bowling Green, KY 42104)
Provides free legal assistance to low income and disadvantaged people with legal problems involving housing, health-care access, child support, elderly rights and other non-criminal matters. The Benefits Counseling program assists elderly and disabled individuals obtain healthcare and financial benefits. (United Way funding supports services in Edmonson, Hart, Metcalfe, and Monroe County).
Director: Scott Crocker (Phone: 270-782-1924, Fax: 270-782-1993)
(1600 Scottsville Road, Suite 100, Bowling Green, KY 42104)
Identifies developmental disabilities early and provides children the services they need to modify or overcome those challenges by making recommendations to the families and helping them locate the services for their developmentally handicapped child. (United Way funding supports services in Edmonson, Metcalfe, and Monroe County).
Director: Susan Broady (Phone: 270-843-8284, Fax: 270-843-8362)
Caverna Family Resource/Youth Services Center (1106 North Dixie Hwy., Cave City, KY 42127)
Provides supplies, lunches, and/or transportation for the spring & summer enrichment programs, also provides funds for emergency shelter, housing, food, clothing, utilities, and household items for low-income families.
Coordinator: Debbie Dickerson (Phone: 270-773-3229, Fax: 270-773-4120)
Metcalfe County Youth Services Center
(100 Hornet Avenue, Edmonton, KY 42129)
Emergency assistance for medical needs, utilities, housing, clothing, food and other basic needs required for normal survival for students and their families as well as school supplies and academic support as needed to attain student achievement.
Coordinator: Cathy Nunn (Phone: 270-432-4673)
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(800 North Main Street, Tompkinsville, KY 42167)
Adult mentally ill individuals are assisted in learning the skills necessary for shopping, eating out, taking public transportation, etc. in order to gain and/or maintain independence. Also, educates individuals on acceptable behavior and provides tasks, games and crafts to challenge their concentration and ability to cope with everyday occurrences.
President: Robert McLaughlin (Phone: 270-487-8076, Fax: 270-487-6103)
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