Human Services Resources

Crisis Hotlines

National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988

Poison Control Hotline: 1-800-222-1222

KY Child Abuse Hotline: 877-597-2331 / 800-752-6200

KY Elder Abuse Hotline: 800-752-6200

ION Center (DV) Hotline: 859-491-3335 (call or text)

NKY Addiction Helpline: 859-415-9280

National Runaway Safeline: 1-800-786-2929 (call or text)

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673

LGBTQIA+ Hotline: 1-866-488-7386/ text ‘START’ to 678-678

 

American Foundation For Suicide Prevention

Website:  https://afsp.org/

Find hope and support through the AFSP. Research-backed information and resources, as well as support for those who have experienced a loss.

 

COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE

Families and Children

List of school FRYSC Coordinators available here.

Pregnancy testing, ultrasound services, pregnancy counseling, limited baby & maternity items, parenting classes

24 hour client hotline: 859-282-9878

 

859-282-0029

7129 Price Pike Florence, KY 41042

https://carenetnky.org/

Trauma therapy, parenting education, holistic and wellness services

KY Abuse/Neglect Reporting 859-292-6550 (weekdays) & 1-877-KY SAFE1 (nights/weekends)

 

859-525-3200

5 Spiral Drive Suite 100, Florence, KY 41042

https://familynurture.org/

Housing/Homeless Services

Choice food pantry, clothing vouchers, personal hygiene items, limited financial assistance, limited assistance with baby items

Walk–In Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. or call for appointment.

 

859-491-8303

799 Ann Street

Newport, KY 41071

https://www.brightoncenter.com/

Emergency shelter for men year-round, shelter open to women November through March. Shower & laundry services available.

 

859-291-4555

436 West 13th Street, Covington, KY 41011

https://emergencyshelternky.org/

Dinner & chapel services (5:45 PM), men’s overnight shelter & shower, clothing assistance Tuesday & Thursday.

 

859-491-1027

260 Pike Street, Covington, KY 41011

Shower and laundry services Monday – Friday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

 

859-647-5000

300 Main Street, Florence, KY 41042

https://florencechristian.org/ministries/service/shower-ministry/

Assistance with rent, utilities, food, clothing, household items, and furniture vouchers.

Assistance Phone Line 859-341-3219
Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

 

859-341-3219

2655 Crescent Springs Road, Erlanger, KY 41017

https://www.svdpnky.org/

Emergency shelter for women, children, families & veterans;  permanent supportive housing; case management, street outreach, payee.

Homeless Street Outreach referral 859-801-8453.

 

859-431-8717

1132 Greenup Street, Covington, KY 41011

https://www.welcomehouseky.org/

Mental Health/Substance Abuse

Choice food pantry, clothing vouchers, personal hygiene items, limited financial assistance, limited assistance with baby items

Walk–In Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. or call for appointment.

 

859-491-8303

799 Ann Street

Newport, KY 41071

https://www.brightoncenter.com/

Utility Assistance

Choice food pantry, clothing vouchers, personal hygiene items, limited financial assistance, limited assistance with baby items

Walk–In Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. or call for appointment.

 

859-491-8303

799 Ann Street

Newport, KY 41071

https://www.brightoncenter.com/

Medicaid & KCHIP, food assistance, cash assistance, child care assistance, student summer food assistance.

 

Victory Center 8311 US Hwy 42, Florence, KY 41042

https://kynect.ky.gov/benefits/s/?language=en_US

Assistance with rent, utilities, food, clothing, household items, and furniture vouchers.

Assistance Phone Line 859-341-3219
Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

 

859-341-3219

2655 Crescent Springs Road, Erlanger, KY 41017

https://www.svdpnky.org/

Weatherization services, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), emergency assistance with utilities.

Hours: Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

 

859-586-9250

6555 Nicholas Street Suite 2A, Florence, KY 41042

https://nkcac.org/

Food Assistance

Phone: (859)291-6789

Address: 1100 W Pike Street, Covington, KY 41011

Website: https://beconcerned.org/

Hours:
Pantry Registration: Mon & Tues 9:00-12:00
Pantry by Appointment: Tues 4:00-5:30, Wed-Fri 10:00-12:00
Emergency Food Mon-Fri 1:00-3:00

Choice food pantry, senior and homebound food deliver, emergency food assistance.

Choice food pantry, clothing vouchers, personal hygiene items, limited financial assistance, limited assistance with baby items

Walk–In Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. or call for appointment.

 

859-491-8303

799 Ann Street

Newport, KY 41071

https://www.brightoncenter.com/

Hot meals every day of the week 4:00 – 5:30 PM

 

859-292-0300

272 Main Street, Florence, KY 41042

http://maryrosemission.org/

Medical/Dental/Vision Assistance

WIC, women’s health and family services, vaccine, HIV case management, sexually transmitted infections, lead screening

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, early closure at 2:30 PM two Fridays per month.

 

859-363-2060

7505 Burlington Pike, Florence, KY 41042

https://nkyhealth.org/

Adult Education and Job Training

Choice food pantry, clothing vouchers, personal hygiene items, limited financial assistance, limited assistance with baby items

Walk–In Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. or call for appointment.

 

859-491-8303

799 Ann Street

Newport, KY 41071

https://www.brightoncenter.com/

Veteran Assistance

Comprehensive information on benefits available for a Veteran’s burial.

https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/

Biohazard cleanup

SCU specializes in biohazard cleanup for unattended deaths, suicides, crime scene, odor elimination, hoarding and more.

7604 Dixie Hwy, Florence, KY 41042

https://scuservices.com/