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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Medicaid & KCHIP, food assistance, cash assistance, child care assistance, student summer food assistance.
Victory Center 8311 US Hwy 42, Florence, KY 41042
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
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
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
Hot meals every day of the week 4:00 – 5:30 PM
859-292-0300
272 Main Street, Florence, KY 41042
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
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
Veteran Assistance
Comprehensive information on benefits available for a Veteran’s burial.
Biohazard cleanup
SCU specializes in biohazard cleanup for unattended deaths, suicides, crime scene, odor elimination, hoarding and more.
7604 Dixie Hwy, Florence, KY 41042