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Barren County |
Logan County |
Simpson County |
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Allen County |
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Allen County Schools Family Resource Center
(720 Oliver Street, Scottsville, KY, 42164)— Enhances students’
abilities to succeed in schools by assisting children, youth and families in
meeting basic needs. Links agencies with families and provides programs to
address health, emotional, educational, childcare, and emergency financial
needs. (United Way funding supports services in Allen County)
Contact: Rhonda Kircher (Phone: 270- 618-7300, Fax: 270- 618-7301)
American Red Cross-South Central Kentucky Chapter (430 Center Street,
Bowling Green, KY, 42101)—Offers classes in first aid, CPR, personal and
water safety, home health care and parenthood preparation. It also collects
processes and distributes blood and recruits volunteers for placement in
hospitals, nursing homes, schools and bloodmobiles. Provides direct relief
to victims of disaster and emergency communication services and financial
assistance to military personnel and their families. (Warren County-based
agency; United Way funding supports services in Allen, Simpson and Warren
counties) www.redcross.org
Director: Jennifer Capps (Phone: 270-781-7377, Fax: 270-796-8412)
Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc. (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.
Includes a counseling program for abusers to help stop the cycle of
violence. 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.kdva.org
Director: Lee Alcott (Phone: 270-781-9334, Fax: 270-782-3278)
Barren River Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (1700 Destiny Lane
(42104),
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)
Director: Ruth Morgan (Phone: 270-842-7587 or 1-800-366-7580, Fax:
270-782-1993)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Kentucky (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)
Offices located in Glasgow at 204
North Race St. (Phone: 270-651-7601) with John Botts and in Scottsville at
110 South Court St. (Phone: 270-622-0602) with Michelle Linville.
www.bbbsky.com
Director: Brian Becker (Phone: 781-1180, Fax: 782-5127)
Boy Scouts of America, Shawnee Trails Council (920 Fredrice St.Ste
1006,
P. O. Box 487, Owensboro, KY, 42302-0487)—Provides citizenship training,
character development and personal fitness through a variety of programs and
activities. (United Way funding supports services in Allen, Barren, Edmonson,
Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson and Warren counties)
www.shawneetrails.org
Scout Executive: Jeff Rock (Phone: 270-684-9272, Fax: 270-684-9273)
Longhunters District (serves Allen, Barren, and Butler
Counties), Ed Hart (serves Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, and Warren)
Logan County Camp: David Tanner (Phone: 270-726-9546)
Hope Harbor (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 (1-800-656-4673/HOPE). Also provides public awareness
programs for children and adults. (Warren County-based agency is located at
110 1/2 North Main St. (Phone: 270-598-8100); United Way
funding supports services in Allen, Barren, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe,
Monroe, Simpson and Warren counties)
Offices located in Glasgow at 200
South Green St. (270-659-3033, Fax: 270-659-3032)
www.hopeharbor.net
Director: Melissa Whitley (Phone: 270-782-5014, Fax: 270-782-5042)
Hospice of Southern Kentucky, Inc. (5872 Scottsville Road, 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)
www.hospicesoky.org
Director: Betty Biggerstaff (Phone: 1-800-344-9479 or 270-782-3402, Fax: 270-782-3496)
Kentucky Legal Aid (1700 Destiny Lane, P. O. Box 1776, Bowling
Green, KY, 42102-1776)—Provides free legal assistance to low income and
disadvantaged people with legal problems involving housing, health-care
access, child support, personal injury, 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,
Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, and Warren counties)
www.klaid.org
Director: Scott Crocker (Phone: 270-782-1924, Fax: 270-782-1993)
LifeSkills Clubhouse (P. O. Box 92, 305 Massey St., Scottsville, KY, 42164)—Advocates
freedom of choice and promotes self-determination through public education
on behalf of, and among, mental health clients. (United Way funding supports
services in Allen County)
Director: Robert Grace (Phone: 270-237-3449, Fax: 270-237-4858)
Scottsville-Allen County Faith Coalition (144 E. Cedar Street,
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) |
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Barren County |
American Red Cross-Barren County Chapter
(The Harlow Building, 123 E. Washington St., Glasgow, KY, 42141)—Offers
classes in first aid, CPR, personal and water safety, home health care and
parenthood preparation. It also collects processes and distributes blood and
recruits volunteers for placement in hospitals, nursing homes, schools and
bloodmobiles. Provides direct relief to victims of disaster and emergency
communication services and financial assistance to military personnel and
their families. (United Way funding supports services in Barren County)
www.redcross.org
Director: Stacy Janes (Phone: 270-659-2050, Fax: 270-651-5557)
ARC (Association of Retarded Citizens) of Barren County (P. O. Box
205, Glasgow, KY 42142-0205) – Support and create 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: 270-646-0626)
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-Browning
(Phone: 270-651-1494, Fax: 270-651-7051)
Barren County Family YMCA (One YMCA Way, Glasgow, KY, 42141)—Stresses
Christian principles through programs that build healthy minds, bodies, and
spirits. After-school childcare, youth day camps,
instructional sports camps, arts and crafts, martial arts and French
language classes are available. (Barren County-based agency; United Way
funding supports services in Barren County)
www.barrencountyymca.org
Director: Rick Houp (Phone: 270-651-7599, Fax: 270-651-4986)
Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc. (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.
Includes a counseling program for abusers to help stop the cycle of
violence. 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.kdva.org
Director: Lee Alcott (Phone: 270-781-9334, Fax: 270-782-3278)
Barren River Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (1700
Destiny Lane (42104),
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)
Director: Ruth Morgan (Phone: 270-842-7587 or 1-800-366-7580, Fax:
270-782-1993)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Kentucky (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)
Offices located in Glasgow at 204
North Race St. (Phone: 270-651-7601) with John Botts and in Scottsville at
110 South Court St. (Phone: 270-622-0602) with Michelle Linville.
www.bbbsky.com
Director: Brian Becker (Phone: 781-1180, Fax: 782-5127)
Boy Scouts of America, Shawnee Trails Council
(920 Fredrice St.Ste 1006,
P. O. Box 487, Owensboro, KY, 42302-0487)—Provides citizenship training,
character development and personal fitness through a variety of programs and
activities. (United Way funding supports services in Allen, Barren, Edmonson,
Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson and Warren counties)
www.shawneetrails.org
Scout Executive: Jeff Rock (Phone: 270-684-9272, Fax: 270-684-9273)
Longhunters District (serves Allen, Barren, and Butler
Counties), Ed Hart (serves Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, and Warren)
Logan County Camp: David Tanner (Phone: 270-726-9546)
CASA of South Central Kentucky (922 State Street, 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)
Director: Will Constable (Phone: 270-782-5353, Fax: 270-782-6276)
Community Medical Care (1304 North Race Street Ste. B, Glasgow, KY
42141-3464) – A voluntary, non-profit program providing basic dental,
medical and vision care for the working low-income residents of Barren
County. The Community Medical Care provides prescription assistance to
Senior Citizens. (United Way funding supports services in Barren County)
www.communitymedicalcare.org
Coordinator: Tina Combs (Phone: 270-659-0229)
Community Relief Fund
(The Harlow Building, 123 E. Washington St., Glasgow, KY, 42141)—Administers
funds for the relief of poor, distressed and underprivileged persons in
Glasgow/Barren County. Provides a food pantry, vouchers, assistance with
utilities, housing and medical needs, transportation, clothing and household
items, overnight lodging, educational needs and legal aid. (United Way
funding supports services in Barren County)
Director: Sue Haynes (Phone: 270-651-9006, Fax: 270-651-9007)
Foster Grandparent Program (921 Beauty Avenue, P. O. Box 90014,
Bowling Green, KY, 42101)—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. (Warren County-based agency; United Way funding supports
services in Barren, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Simpson and
Warren counties)
Director: Teresa Duff-Whitaker (Phone: 270-782-3162, Fax: 270-842-5735)
Hope Harbor (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 (1-800-656-4673/HOPE). Also provides public awareness
programs for children and adults. (Warren County-based agency is located at
110 1/2 North Main St. (Phone: 270-598-8100); United Way
funding supports services in Allen, Barren, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe,
Monroe, Simpson and Warren counties)
Offices located in Glasgow at 200
South Green St. (270-659-3033, Fax: 270-659-3032)
www.hopeharbor.net
Director: Melissa Whitely (Phone: 270-782-5014, Fax: 270-782-5042)
Hospice of Southern Kentucky, Inc. (5872 Scottsville Road, 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)
www.hospicesoky.org
Director: Betty Biggerstaff (Phone: 1-800-344-9479 or 270-782-3402, Fax: 270-782-3496)
Kentucky Legal Aid (1700 Destiny Lane, P. O. Box 1776, Bowling
Green, KY, 42102-1776)—Provides free legal assistance to low income and
disadvantaged people with legal problems involving housing, health-care
access, child support, personal injury, 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,
Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, and Warren counties)
www.klaid.org
Director: Scott Crocker (Phone: 270-782-1924, Fax: 270-782-1993)
Kids on the Block (2465
Russellville Road, Bowling Green, KY,
42101)—Provides information and support through the medium of puppetry to
children (grades 2-6) in the areas of handicap awareness, social concerns
such as physical, sexual and substance abuse, teen pregnancy and cultural
differences. (Warren County-based agency; United Way funding supports
services in Barren, Logan and Warren counties)
www.kykob.org
Director: Debbie Hays (Phone: 270-842-2259, Fax: 270-842-2569)
Regional Child Development Clinics (1600 Scottsville Rd., Ste 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 Allen, Barren,
Edmonson, Hart, Monroe, and Warren counties)
Director: Susan Broady (Phone: 270-843-8284, Fax: 270-843-8362) |
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Logan County |
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: 270-726-2218)
Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc. (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.
Includes a counseling program for abusers to help stop the cycle of
violence. 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.kdva.org
Director: Lee Alcott (Phone: 270-781-9334, Fax: 270-782-3278)
Barren River Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (1700
Destiny Lane (42104),
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)
Director: Ruth Morgan (Phone: 270-842-7587 or 1-800-366-7580, Fax:
270-782-1993)
Boy Scouts of America, Shawnee Trails Council (920 Fredrice St.Ste
1006,
P. O. Box 487, Owensboro, KY, 42302-0487)—Provides citizenship training,
character development and personal fitness through a variety of programs and
activities. (United Way funding supports services in Allen, Barren, Edmonson,
Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson and Warren counties)
www.shawneetrails.org
Scout Executive: Jeff Rock (Phone: 270-684-9272, Fax: 270-684-9273)
Longhunters District (serves Allen, Barren, and Butler
Counties), Ed Hart (serves Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, and Warren)
Logan County Camp: David Tanner (Phone: 270-726-9546)
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 is also 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)
Foster Grandparent Program (921 Beauty Avenue, P. O. Box 90014,
Bowling Green, KY, 42101)—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. (Warren County-based agency; United Way funding supports
services in Barren, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Simpson and
Warren counties)
Director: Teresa Duff-Whitaker (Phone: 270-782-3162, Fax: 270-842-5735)
Hope Harbor (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 (1-800-656-4673/HOPE). Also provides public awareness
programs for children and adults. (Warren County-based agency is located at
110 1/2 North Main St. (Phone: 270-598-8100); United Way
funding supports services in Allen, Barren, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe,
Monroe, Simpson and Warren counties)
Offices located in Glasgow at 200
South Green St. (270-659-3033, Fax: 270-659-3032)
www.hopeharbor.net
Director: Melissa Whitley (Phone: 270-782-5014, Fax: 270-782-5042)
Hospice of Southern Kentucky, Inc. (5872 Scottsville Road, 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)
www.hospicesoky.org
Director: Betty Biggerstaff (Phone: 1-800-344-9479 or 270-782-3402, Fax: 270-782-3496)
Kentucky Legal Aid. (1700 Destiny Lane, P. O. Box 1776, Bowling
Green, KY, 42102-1776)—Provides free legal assistance to low income and
disadvantaged people with legal problems involving housing, health-care
access, child support, personal injury, 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)
Director: Scott Crocker (Phone: 270-782-1924, Fax: 270-782-1993)
Kids on the Block (2465 Russellville Road, Bowling Green, KY,
42101)—Provides information and support through the medium of puppetry to
children (grades 2-6) in the areas of handicap awareness, social concerns
such as physical, sexual and substance abuse, teen pregnancy and cultural
differences. (Warren County-based agency; United Way funding supports
services in Barren, Logan and Warren counties)
www.kykob.org
Director: Debbie Hays (Phone: 270-842-2259, Fax: 270-842-2569)
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. Also provides
family education and ESL classes. (United Way funding supports services in
Logan County) www.logan.k12.ky.us
Director: Cheryl Kelley (Phone: 270-726-4909, Fax: 270-726-4909)
Logan County Good Samaritan, Inc. (P. O. Box 1602, 602 East 4th St., Russellville, KY,
42276)—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)
Director: Denise McDonald (Phone: 270-725-9002)
Regional Child Development Clinics (1600 Scottsville Rd., Ste 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 Allen, Barren,
Edmonson, Hart, Monroe, and Warren counties)
Director: Susan Broady (Phone: 270-843-8284, Fax: 270-843-8362) |
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Simpson County |
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American Red Cross-South Central Kentucky Chapter (430 Center Street,
Bowling Green, KY, 42101)—Offers classes in first aid, CPR, personal and
water safety, home health care and parenthood preparation. It also collects
processes and distributes blood and recruits volunteers for placement in
hospitals, nursing homes, schools and bloodmobiles. Provides direct relief
to victims of disaster and emergency communication services and financial
assistance to military personnel and their families. (Warren County-based
agency; United Way funding supports services in Allen, Simpson and Warren
counties) www.redcross.org
Director: Jennifer Capps (Phone: 270-781-7377, Fax: 270-796-8412)
Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc. (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.
Includes a counseling program for abusers to help stop the cycle of
violence. 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.kdva.org
Director: Lee Alcott (Phone: 270-781-9334, Fax: 270-782-3278)
Barren River Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (1700 Destiny Lane
(42104),
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)
Director: Ruth Morgan (Phone: 270-842-7587 or 1-800-366-7580, Fax:
270-782-1993)
Boy Scouts of America, Shawnee Trails Council (920 Fredrice St.Ste
1006,
P. O. Box 487, Owensboro, KY, 42302-0487)—Provides citizenship training,
character development and personal fitness through a variety of programs and
activities. (United Way funding supports services in Allen, Barren, Edmonson,
Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson and Warren counties)
www.shawneetrails.org
Scout Executive: Jeff Rock (Phone: 270-684-9272, Fax: 270-684-9273)
Longhunters District (serves Allen, Barren, and Butler
Counties), Ed Hart (serves Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, and Warren)
Logan County Camp: David Tanner (Phone: 270-726-9546)
Foster Grandparent Program (921 Beauty Avenue, P. O. Box 90014,
Bowling Green, KY, 42101)—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. (Warren County-based agency; United Way funding supports
services in Barren, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Simpson and
Warren counties)
Director: Teresa Duff-Whitaker (Phone: 270-782-3162, Fax: 270-842-5735)
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)
Hope Harbor (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 (1-800-656-4673/HOPE). Also provides public awareness
programs for children and adults. (Warren County-based agency is located at
110 1/2 North Main St. (Phone: 270-598-8100); United Way
funding supports services in Allen, Barren, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe,
Monroe, Simpson and Warren counties)
Offices located in Glasgow at 200
South Green St. (270-659-3033, Fax: 270-659-3032)
www.hopeharbor.net
Director: Melissa Whitley (Phone: 270-782-5014, Fax: 270-782-5042)
Hospice of Southern Kentucky, Inc. (5872 Scottsville Road, 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)
www.hospicesoky.org
Director: Betty Biggerstaff (Phone: 1-800-344-9479 or 270-782-3402, Fax: 270-782-3496)
Kentucky Legal Aid. (1700 Destiny Lane, P. O. Box 1776, Bowling
Green, KY, 42102-1776)—Provides free legal assistance to low income and
disadvantaged people with legal problems involving housing, health-care
access, child support, personal injury, 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)
Director: Scott Crocker (Phone: 270-782-1924, Fax: 270-782-1993)
Regional Child Development Clinics (1600 Scottsville Rd., Ste 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 Allen, Barren,
Edmonson, Hart, Monroe, and Warren counties)
Director: Susan Broady (Phone: 270-843-8284, Fax: 270-843-8362)
Simpson County Literacy Council (231 S. College St., Franklin, KY,
42134)—Provides individual tutoring for those wishing to learn to read or
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) www.readtobefree.org
Director: Debra Thompson (Phone: 270-586-7234, Fax: 270-598-0906) |
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American Red Cross-South Central Kentucky Chapter (430 Center Street,
Bowling Green, KY, 42101)—Offers classes in first aid, CPR, personal and
water safety, home health care and parenthood preparation. It also collects
processes and distributes blood and recruits volunteers for placement in
hospitals, nursing homes, schools and bloodmobiles. Provides direct relief
to victims of disaster and emergency communication services and financial
assistance to military personnel and their families. (Warren County-based
agency; United Way funding supports services in Allen, Simpson and Warren
counties) www.redcross.org
Director: Jennifer Capps (Phone: 270-781-7377, Fax: 270-796-8412)
Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc. (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.
Includes a counseling program for abusers to help stop the cycle of
violence. 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.kdva.org
Director: Lee Alcott (Phone: 270-781-9334, Fax: 270-782-3278)
Barren River Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (1700 Destiny Lane
(42104),
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)
Director: Ruth Morgan (Phone: 270-842-7587 or 1-800-366-7580, Fax:
270-782-1993)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Kentucky (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)
Offices located in Glasgow at 204
North Race St. (Phone: 270-651-7601) with John Botts and in Scottsville at
110 South Court St. (Phone: 270-622-0602) with Michelle Linville.
www.bbbsky.com
Director: Brian Becker (Phone: 781-1180, Fax: 782-5127)
Boy Scouts of America, Shawnee Trails Council (920 Fredrice St.Ste
1006,
P. O. Box 487, Owensboro, KY, 42302-0487)—Provides citizenship training,
character development and personal fitness through a variety of programs and
activities. (United Way funding supports services in Allen, Barren, Edmonson,
Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson and Warren counties)
www.shawneetrails.org
Scout Executive: Jeff Rock (Phone: 270-684-9272, Fax: 270-684-9273)
Longhunters District (serves Allen, Barren, and Butler
Counties), Ed Hart (serves Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, and Warren)
Logan County Camp: David Tanner (Phone: 270-726-9546)
CASA of South Central Kentucky (922
State Street, 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)
Director: Will Constable (Phone: 270-782-5353, Fax: 270-782-6276)
Family Enrichment Center (411 Church Ave., Bowling Green, KY,
42101)—Helps to prevent abuse and neglect by teaching basic parenting
skills. Also runs WeeCare Nursery, a day care program offering high quality,
affordable, full-time and drop-in childcare and free, respite childcare to
families who qualify to be at-risk for abuse or neglect (Warren County-based
agency; United Way funding supports services in Warren County)
www.familyenrichmentcenter.com
Director: Nicki Jones (Phone: 270-781-6714, Fax: 270-842-5831)
Foster Grandparent Program (921 Beauty Avenue, P. O. Box 90014,
Bowling Green, KY, 42101)—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. (Warren County-based agency; United Way funding supports
services in Barren, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Simpson and
Warren counties)
Director: Teresa Duff-Whitaker (Phone: 270-782-3162, Fax: 270-842-5735)
Girls Inc. (260 Scott Way, P. O. Box 1532, Bowling Green, KY,
42102-1532)—Helps girls increase their self-esteem, improve their social and
educational skills and become happier, more productive adults. Offers
programs and activities in careers and life planning, health and sexuality,
leadership and community action, self-reliance and life skills, culture and
heritage, sports and adventure, and special events and field trips. (United
Way funding supports services in Warren County)
Director: Patty Alford (Phone: 270-781-3549, Fax: 270-781-8922)
Hope Harbor (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 (1-800-656-4673/HOPE). Also provides public awareness
programs for children and adults. (Warren County-based agency is located at
110 1/2 North Main St. (Phone: 270-598-8100); United Way
funding supports services in Allen, Barren, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe,
Monroe, Simpson and Warren counties)
Offices located in Glasgow at 200
South Green St. (270-659-3033, Fax: 270-659-3032)
www.hopeharbor.net
Director: Melissa Whitley (Phone: 270-782-5014, Fax: 270-782-5042)
Hospice of Southern Kentucky, Inc. (5872
Scottsville Road, 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)
www.hospicesoky.org
Director: Betty Biggerstaff (Phone: 1-800-344-9479 or 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/assimilation. Services include locating and establishing home,
school enrollment, medical referrals, job skill development, immigration
services, transportation and English language training. United Way funds
support English as a Second Language Classes. (United Way funding supports
services in Warren County)
www.internationalcenter.ky.net
Director: James W. Robinson (Phone: 270-781-8336, Fax: 270-781-8136)
Kentucky Legal Aid (1700 Destiny Lane, P. O. Box 1776, Bowling
Green, KY, 42102-1776)—Provides free legal assistance to low income and
disadvantaged people with legal problems involving housing, health-care
access, child support, personal injury, 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)
Director: Scott Crocker (Phone: 270-782-1924, Fax: 270-782-1993)
Kids on the Block (2465
Russellville Road, Bowling Green, KY,
42101)—Provides information and support through the medium of puppetry to
children (grades 2-6) in the areas of handicap awareness, social concerns
such as physical, sexual and substance abuse, teen pregnancy and cultural
differences. (Warren County-based agency; United Way funding supports
services in Barren, Logan and Warren counties)
www.kykob.org
Director: Debbie Hays (Phone: 270-842-2259, Fax: 270-842-2569)
Phoenix House (1500 Parkside Drive, Bowling Green, KY 42101) –
Providing safe and affordable transitional housing for women who have
successfully received treatment for alcohol or substance abuse. The programs
also address education, job training, and relapse prevention to all of their
residents. (United Way funding supports services in Warren County)
Director: Joni Furlong (Phone: 270-796-1764, Fax: 270-796-1726)
Regional Child Development Clinics (1600 Scottsville Rd., Ste 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 Allen, Barren,
Edmonson, Hart, Monroe, and Warren counties)
Director: Susan Broady (Phone: 270-843-8284, Fax: 270-843-8362)
The Salvation Army (400 West Main Street, P. O. Box 796, Bowling
Green, KY, 42102-0796)-Provides hot meals, clothing and shelter to people in
distress. Counseling services are provided to assist the homeless with
securing permanent shelter, job preparedness and transportation services for
securing employment. Feeding program offers hot meals, a food pantry and
referrals to community resources. Operates a Thrift Store at 400 W. Main
Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Soup Kitchen hours are 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday. Saturdays 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (United Way funding
supports services in Warren County)
www.salvationarmysouth.org/kt/bowlinggreen/
Director: Roy Hicks (Phone: 270-843-3485, Fax: 270-782-9731) |
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