Families First Family Resource Center

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August 7, 2019

Community Leaders This Resource Directory has been prepared by Families First Family Resource Center as a tool to assist you in providing resource information to the families and service providers in the Danville/Boyle County area. It is impossible for this directory to include all of the services available in our community so if you recognize that your agency has been omitted please send an email to anna.houston@danville.kyschools.us for inclusion in the next revised edition of the directory. Also, send an email if you notice changes in leadership, phone numbers, addresses, etc. for any of the listed agencies. We will not be providing paper copies of the directory this year but please, feel free to share with others as you see necessary. Thanks again for your generous support of our efforts in serving the community of Danville/Boyle County. Best Regards,

Anna Houston, Director Families First

Mary G. Hogsett Primary School 300 Waveland Avenue Danville, KY 40422 Phone: 859.238.1313 Fax: 859.238.1341 Principal: Suzanne Farmer

Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School 209 North Maple Avenue Danville, KY 40422 Phone: 859.238.1319 Fax: 859.238.1334 Principal: Robin Kelly

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A Little Lighthouse 416 West Walnut Danville, KY 40422 Phone: 859.238.0888 Hours: 7:00am ? 5:30pm, Monday ? Friday

Program Services Offers services to children from infant to school age. Participation in subsidized child care program.

Lucinda Mingey, Director E-mail: lmingey@

Adult Education Presbyterian Church 500 West Main Street Danville, KY 40422 Phone: 606.922.6819 Fax: 859.239.7710

Beth Leahy, Instructor

Program Services Boyle County Adult Education provides services such as adult education classes, GED preparation, GED Ready assessment, English as a second language classes, workforce education, Compass preparation, and National Career Readiness Certification assessment for eligible Kentuckians.

Advocate Homes 126 Letton Drive Danville, Y 40422 Phone: 859.236.5400 Fax: 859.236.5024

Program Services A Support for Community Living Waiver provider. Enables persons with disabilities to have an active life in the community.

Renee Staed, Executive Director Website:

American Red Cross Bluegrass Chapter 1450 Newtown Pike Lexington, KY 40511 Phone: 859.253.1331 x305 Fax: 859.254.8354 Wheels: 859.233.3433 (to schedule a ride)

Steve Powell, Disaster Program Manager E-mail: steve.powell@

Program Services Provides aid to victims of local disasters such as singlefamily fires. Provides disaster prevention and mitigation instruction. Assists emergency workers by providing food and drink. Sponsors Youth Red Cross clubs. Family Care Program offers instruction to families who act as caretaker to a disabled relative. Counties in the service area include Boyle and Mercer.

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The Beacon Youth Services Center 203 East Lexington Avenue Danville, KY 40422 Phone: 859.936.8473 Hours: 7:30am-3:30pm

Maggie Myers, Director Email: margaret.myers@danville.kyschools.us

Program Services Provides a variety of services and referrals related to family crisis, mental health counseling, substance abuse education, health and social services, career exploration and development and educational support for Bate Middle School or Danville High School students and families.

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Bluegrass Community Action Partnership 225 West Walnut Street Danville, KY 40422 Phone: 859.236.2955

Kim Velasco, Boyle County Community Developer E-mail: kim.velasco@

Program Services A variety of programs including housing, low income heating and other utility assistance, and weatherization of existing homes. Administers the Senior Companion and SECAP programs. Provides community transportation. Residents of Boyle County who meet certain income guidelines are eligible for services.

Bluegrass Community & Technical College 59 Corporate Dr. Danville, KY 40422-9690 Phone: 859.239.7030 Website:

Walk In and Primary Care Formerly- Bluegrass Immediate Care (Ephraim McDowell) 1541 Lebanon Rd Ste. 1 Danville, KY 40422 Phone: 859.236.3208 Hours: 7 days a week, call for hours

Contact: Jess Worthington, Office Manager New Vista 650 High Street Danville, KY 40422 Phone: 859.236.2726 Fax: 859.236.0373

Christy Whitsell- Clinical Coordinator

Boyle County Agency for Substance Abuse (ASAP) and Boyle County Opiate Committee @ c/o Boyle County Health Department P.O. Box 398 Danville, KY 40423 859.236.2053 Kathy Miles Email: Kathy.miles@centre.edu 859.516.5384 Brent Blevins Email: Brent.blevins@

Program Services Bluegrass is a comprehensive two-year college that will prepare you for a career or allow you to complete the first two-years of a four year degree in a challenging, but supportive environment.

What can Bluegrass College give students like you? Small class sizes Personal attention Experienced, dedicated faculty Multicultural opportunities Real world experiences

Program Services Urgent care and lab services. All income levels accepted. Uninsured, underinsured, Medicaid, Medicare. Financial assistance available.

Program Services Outpatient Mental Health, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services; Courts and Jail services; Emergency Services; Case Management and Housing Support Services for Adults with Severe Mental Illness; Services for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired; Consultation and Education; Children's Services: Mobile Children's Services including intensive OP for children and family; IDD Case Management Services; and Crisis Intervention.

Program Services The mission of the Boyle County Agency for Substance Abuse Policy is to develop short and long-term strategies and resources which effectively reduce the incidence of smoking and other tobacco use, alcohol misuse and alcohol use disorders, and illegal drug use and drug use disorders in Boyle County, Kentucky. Boyle County ASAP meets at least monthly to address local needs and coordinate responses to those needs in the areas of prevention, education, treatment, enforcement, and harm reduction.

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Boyle County Cooperative Extension Service 99 Corporate Drive Danville, KY 40422 Phone: 859.236.4484 Fax: 859.236.8976 Hours: 8:00am ? 4:30pm

Alethea Price, County Extension Agent FCS Email: a.price@uky.edu Kim Ragland, County Extension Agent 4H Email: kragland@uky.edu

Program Services Offers education programs and information about agriculture and natural resources, family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, and community and economic development. Serves the residents of Boyle County.

Boyle County Family Resource Center 81 Bells Lane Junction City, KY 40440 Phone: 859.936.7524 ext. 2139 Fax: 859.854.0250

Kristen Griffin, Director E-mail: kristen.griffin@boyle.kyschools.us

Boyle County Health Department 448 South Third Street P.O. Box 398 Danville, KY 40423-0398 Phone: 859.236.2053 Fax: 859.236.2863 Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs 8:00am ? 4:30pm

Tues 8:00am ? 6:00pm; Fri 8:00am ? 3:00pm

Brent Blevins, Director Email: brent.blevins@

Boyle County High School Youth Services Center 1637 Perryville Road Danville, KY 40422 Phone: 859.236.5047 ext. 3045

Sandra Clark, Director Email: sandra.clark@boyle.kyschools.us

Boyle County Middle School Youth Services Center 1651 Perryville Road Danville, KY 40422 Phone: 859.235.4212 ext. 3100 Hours: 8:00am ? 2:45pm, Monday ? Friday

Kathleen Sinkhorn, Director Email: kathleen.sinkhorn@boyle.kyschools.us

Program Services Provides a variety of services for students and their families who are in the Junction City Elementary or Perryville Elementary School Districts.

Program Services A wide range of medical services including immunizations, TB testing, lead screening, mammography, and hearing/vision screening. Conducts community education programs on nutrition, prenatal care, family planning, smoking cessation, child care and other issues. Offers programs and education in the area of sexual health, including testing for sexually-transmitted diseases, pregnancy testing, AID prevention and HIV testing, and distribution of condoms.

Program Services Provides a variety of services and referrals related to family crisis, mental health counseling, substance abuse education, health and social services, career exploration and development and educational support for Bate Middle School or Danville High School students and families.

Program Services Serves Boyle County Middle School students and their families. Provides school supplies, a clothes closet, teacher resources, parent resources/information, school programs, transportation, and a variety of other services as needed.

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Boyle County Preschool Program Boyle County School District: Junction City, Perryville, and Woodlawn Elementary Schools 859.236.6634 x. 3220

Jenna Blair, Coordinator jenna.blair@boyle.kyschools.us

Boyle County Public Library 307 W. Broadway Danville, KY 40422 Phone: 859.238.7323 (READ) Fax: 859.236.7692 Website:

Georgia de Araujo, Director Email: gdearaujo@

Boyle-Mercer County Helping Hands Association, Inc. P O Box 1705 Danville KY 40423 Phone: 859.583.7768 or 859.324.1023

Arnold Marshall, Chairman Caregivers by Linda, LLC 215 South Fourth Street Danville, KY 40422 Phone: 859.238.7611 Fax: 859.209.2144 E-mail: caregiversbylinda@ Hours: 8:00am ? 4:30pm, Monday ? Friday

Linda Dye, Program Supervisor

Central Kentucky Interpreter Referral 201 West Broadway P.O. Box 104 Danville, KY 40423-0104 Phone: 859.236.9888 Fax: 859.936.8705 E-mail: easytoreserve@ Website:

Jennifer Paycheck, Director Centro Latino of Danville/Boyle County, Inc. 252 W. Walnut St. Danville, KY 40422 Phone: 859.324.0018 Hours: 5:00pm -7:00pm Monday-Friday

1:00pm-3:00pm Saturday

Chris Claunch, Executive Director chris.claunch@mercer.kyschools.us

Program Services Free Developmental Screening and Assessment; Certified Teachers; Research-based Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum; Home Visits; National School Lunch and Breakfast Program; Transportation; Speech/Language, Occupational, and/or Physical Therapy, based upon individual need.

Program Services The Boyle County Public Library is open 7 days a week and offers a full range of services: children's story times, book club discussions for adults, research assistance, inter-library loan service, special programs and exhibits, and both informative and recreational materials in print, audio-visual, and electronic formats. The Library also operates a Bookmobile which makes regular stops throughout the county and visits schools, daycares, nursing homes and shutins. Additional services include computer classes, online tutoring services, and access to online databases such as . Program Services Services include helping those less fortunate and in need through an all-volunteer Board of Directors. We try to help homeless, those whose lives are interrupted through dire circumstances or others who are in need of temporary aid. Program Services Provides individuals with mental retardation or developmental disabilities with an alternative to institutionalized care. Administered by the State Medicaid program, this program allows individuals to remain in the community with support services provided by this agency. Many services are available including: community habilitation therapies, respite, behavior support, supported employment, staffed residence, as well as community living support. Program Services Aims to strengthen local communities by increasing accessibility for persons who have limited proficiency in English due to an auditory impairment or because they are native speakers of a foreign language. While based in Danville, staff members are available to travel all over the state.

Program Services Mission is to advocate for the rights and well-being of the Hispanic/Latino people, particularly the most vulnerable through: partnership, education, commitment, service and empowerment.

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Community-Based Services Family Support 1000 East Lexington Avenue, Ste. 6 Danville, KY 40422 Phone: 855.306.8959 (to apply) Hours: 8:00a ? 4:30p, Monday - Friday

Community Friends Outreach Food Bank 4620 Hustonville Road Junction City, KY 40440 Phone: 859.374.5009 Hours: 11:00am ? 2:00pm, Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Reverend Jolene Bailey, Director CASA of the Bluegrass PO Box 45 473 W. Walnut St. Danville, KY 40423 Phone: 859.936.3510 E-mail: laura@

Laura Guerrant, Executive Director Danville ? Boyle County Migrant Education Program 152 East Martin Luther King Boulevard (DHS) Danville, KY 40422 Phone: 859.238.1337 Fax: 859.238.1330 E-mail: katalin.mcchesney@danville.kyschools.us Hours: Afternoons (Danville High School, 203 East Lexington Avenue, Room 216 )

Katalin McChesney, Recruiter and Advocate Danville ? Boyle County Parks and Recreation Department 110 Man-O-War Drive Danville, KY 40422 Phone: 859.238.1233 Website:

John Bell, Director

Program Services SNAP Medicaid Child Care

Program Services Distributes food to those in need of assistance.

Program Services CASA of the Bluegrass (Court Appointed Special Advocates) provides advocacy services for children who are abused and/or neglected in the Boyle, Mercer, Anderson, and Franklin County Family Court Systems. All CASA Volunteers are highly trained community members who have a passion for improving the lives of children in their community. Program Services Provides support for migrant children at their schools, assists parents with involvement in the child's school. Refers families for assistance with education (ESL/GED), medical/dental care, eyeglasses, and clothing. Also sponsors family events. Eligible recipients include students and emancipated youth (up to age 22) enrolled in the migrant program whose families have moved to Danville within the last 3 years to work in agriculture.

Program Services A variety of classes including aerobics, yogalates, karate and swimming in the facility's pool. Sponsors youth sports programs, including basketball and volleyball.

Danville ? Boyle County Senior Citizens 569 Jean Drive Danville, KY 40422 Phone: 859.236.2070 Fax: 859.238.7111 Hours: 8:00am ? 4:00pm, Monday ? Friday

Ben Guerrant, Executive Director Danville Schools Preschool Program Hogsett Elementary School 300 Waveland Avenue Danville, KY 40422 859.936.8510

Suzanne Farmer, Director Email: suzanne.farmer@danville.kyschools.us

Program Services Programs and services are diverse and inclusive, designed to promote dignity and well-being, to support independence, and encourage continued involvement in community life.

Program Services Free Developmental Screening and Assessment; Certified Teachers; Research-based Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum; Home Visits; National School Lunch and Breakfast Program; Transportation; Speech/Language, Occupational, and/or Physical Therapy, based upon individual need.

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Division of Protection and Permanency Division of Family Support Department for Community-Based Services Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) 1714 Perryville Road Danville, KY 40422 Phone: 859.360.8959 Hotline: 877-KYSAFE1 Hours: 8:00am ? 4:30pm, Monday ? Friday Ephraim McDowell Health Community Services 217 South Third Street Danville, KY 40422 Phone: 859.239.4012 Fax: 859.239.6760

Christy Mullins, Director of Population Health Email: cmullins@

Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation 217 South Third Street Danville, KY 40422 Denise Henderson dnhenderson@ 859-239-2362

Jessica R. Johnson, jrjohnson@ 859-239-2419

Families First Family Resource Center 115 E. Lexington Ave Danville, KY 40422 Phone: 859.936.8564 Fax: 859.238.1300 Hours: 7:30am ? 4:00pm, Monday-Friday

Anna Houston, Director E-mail: anna.houston@danville.kyschools.us

Family Services Association of Boyle County 447 South Third Street P.O. Box 458 Danville, KY 40423-0458 Phone: 859.236.3863 Fax: 859.936.0403 Hours: 9:30am ? 2:30pm, Monday ? Thursday

Chrystal McPherson, Executive Director E-mail: familyservicesas@

Program Services Investigates reported cases of abuse or neglect of children or vulnerable adults, including spousal domestic violence.

Program Services Our Community Service Department has a mission to make a measurable difference in the health and wellness of the individuals who live in our six-county service area. To accomplish that mission, regular health screenings are offered in the communities we serve to detect for the risks of heart disease and stroke as well as diabetes, cancer and obesity. We also complete a Community Health Assessment every three years to identify the primary health risk factors in the communities we serve.

Program Services The Hope Clinic and Pharmacy, which provides clinic visits and

prescriptions to low-income, chronically ill patients who lack insurance. Chaplin's Discretionary Fund, assist patients in need with purchasing specific medications, supplies and equipment. Community service, which offers cancer screenings and health risk assessments, free of charge. Camp Can Do, a summer camp for children with special needs who receive therapy on site. Program Services Coordinating the resources of the community to address the needs of children and their families by linking them with community agencies and a variety of other resources and services. The FRC realizes the importance of serving the family in order to achieve educational success for the students in the Danville Schools. Families First assists families in helping their children reach their educational goals.

Program Services Provides financial assistance for low-income clients facing a temporary financial emergency, such as imminent eviction or termination of essential utility service. Offers counseling and referral services to encourage clients to develop strategies for long-term positive change toward self-sufficiency and community involvement. Clients must be residents of Boyle County.

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Girl Scouts of KY ? Wilderness Road Council 2277 Executive Drive Lexington, KY 40505 Phone: 800.475.2621 Fax: 859.299.3692 Hours: 8:30am ? 5:00pm, Monday ? Friday Website: Shannon Bailey, Membership Specialist Email: sbailey@

Program Services Provides programs for girls ages 5 ? 17 to develop high values, self-esteem and leadership qualities as well as performing community service projects and exploring career opportunities.

Grace Cafe 219 S. 4th St. Danville, KY 40422 Phone: 859.209.2529 Hours: Open every day. Sunday - Friday 11 am to 2 pm; Saturday 8 am - 11 am. Rochelle Bayless, Executive Director E-mail: info@ Website: Greenhouse 17 Boyle, Garrard, Mercer Counties Danville, KY 40422 Phone: 859.326.6142 24-hr Crisis Line 800.544.2022 Web Page:

Andrea Lewis, Certified Domestic Violence Outreach Advocate

Program Services Grace Cafe is a nonprofit, pay-what-you-can community cafe with a mission to end hunger by providing healthy food security regardless of ability to pay. Guests are invited to pay-it-forward to help a neighbor in need, paywhat-you-can, or volunteer for 30 minutes in exchange for a meal.

Program Services GreenHouse 17, formerly Bluegrass Domestic Violence Program, is an advocacy agency committed to ending intimate partner abuse in families and the community. Our specially trained crisis counselors are available to help people harmed by intimate partner abuse any time of the day, every day of the year.

Habitat for Humanity 447 South Third Street P.O. Box 225 Danville, KY 40423-0225 Phone: 859.236.9153 Hours: Tuesday 10:00 a.m. ? 12:00 p.m. E-mail: bchfh4@

HANDS Program - Boyle County Health Department 448 S. Third Street Danville, KY 40422 859.236.2053 859.236.2863 fax

Amy Miller, Coordinator Amy Gammon, RN, Parent Visitor ameliad.gammon@

Program Services Provides an opportunity for low-income families to own their own home. Each family partners with volunteers in the community who donate their time, money, and skills to build affordable housing. Maintains an ongoing relationship with partner families, including financial counseling and home maintenance education. Accepts applications from residents of Boyle County who are able to repay an interest-free loan but whose income is insufficient to obtain a regular home loan. Applicants must be residents of the county for at least 6 months.

Program Services HANDS is a voluntary home visitation program for moms, dads and families. We provide information on prenatal care, nutrition, safety and child development. Boyle County HANDS can now work with first time parents and families with more than one child. Through HANDS, you will receive support, information and activities that will help you and your baby navigate early parenthood together. Our goals are to support healthy child growth and development, ensure safe homes and help parents reach the goals they have for their children and their family.

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