Statewide Resources
- Spectrum is offering free Wi-Fi, broadband access for students
- Free Recovery Meetings sponsored by Stay Clean
- Unemployment Insurance: Gov. Andy Beshear is waiving the waiting period and work-search requirements for those seeking unemployment insurance. You can apply by phone at 1-877-369-5984, or online at www.kentuckycareercenter.com.
- Kentucky Emergency Food Programs
- Schools statewide are offering free meals for students, please check with your school system for specific details in your area.
- Social Security Information: Social Security Administration (SSA) has made significant changes to its operations and policies
- Kentucky Community Action: For specific information about the services that Kentucky Community Action offers, including the extended LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, please see this website
Resources in Jefferson County
- ouisville COVID-19 Relief Fund
- Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) – Meals will be available for pickup Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All children, including preschool aged and toddlers, and including non JCPS students, can receive free breakfast and lunch meals.
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- Senior Citizens: Anyone in Louisville age 60 or older may receive free meals by calling (502) 574-5050 or (502) 574-5223.
- Electric service won’t be shut off due to failure to pay during COVID-19 outbreak.
- Duke Energy will not disconnect any customer’s service for non-payment.
- The Louisville Water Company will not shut off water service due to failure to pay during the COVID-19 outbreak.
- Louisville Metro United Way: If you or someone you know needs help, CALL 2-1-1or TEXT your zip code to 898211. Our call specialists are available 24/7 and will help connect you to food, housing, health, education and other resources available in our community. Visit their webpage for more information.
- If you have a library card, you can access free ebooks, emagazines, downloadable audio books, and streaming movies from Louisville Free Public Library. Website is http://lfpl.org/
- South Louisville Community Ministries serves zip codes 40118, 40208, 40209, 40214, and 40215. Call 502-367-6445 for assistance with meals, clothing/furniture, baby and personal supplies, financial assistance, and more.
- Dare to Care Community Site info
- Frozen Food Pick-Up for Seniors
- Mobile food pantries
- Grab and Go meals at Kids Cafes
- Middletown United Methodist Church – if you need meals or picks up items. Email [email protected]
- The Table – 1800 Portland Avenue, Louisville, KY 40203. Open 11a-1pm
- Love City (free meals for kids) 2519 St. Cecilia Street, Louisville, KY 11a-2pm
- Hope Buss – providing transportation to grocery stores. Priority given to seniors and single parents. Visit thehopebus.org, email [email protected], or call 502-536-9587.
Online Recovery Support Resources
- Free Recovery Meetings sponsored by Stay Clean
- In the Rooms: intherooms.com – virtual all recovery meetings, co-occurring mental health, NA, AA, OA, etc.)
- Alcoholics Anonymous: aa-intergroup.org – virtual 12-step recovery meetings
- SMART Recovery: smartrecovery.org/community -virtual SMART Recovery meetings
- Young People in Recovery: https://facebook.com/events/s/ypr-virtual-all-recovery-meeti/1297048917351785/?ti=as – virtual meetings
- Louisville Recovery Community Connection: https://linkt.ree/LRCC – virtual “hangouts,” all recovery meetings, 12-step recovery meetings, recovery coaching appointments
- Voices of Hope: https://linktr.ee/recoveronline – virtual all recovery meetings, 12-step recovery meetings, recovery coaching appointments
- NA Recovery Groups Online: https://www.na.org:443/meetingsearch/text-results.php?country=Web&state&city&zip&street&within=5&day=0&lang&orderby=distance
- Never Alone Club: https://www.neveraloneclub.org/ – virtual NA meetings
- Virtual NA: https://virtual-na.org/ – NA meetings online & by phone
- org: https://www.12step.org/social/online-meetings/ – online meetings for a multitude of addiction disorders
- Addiction Recovery Guide: https://www.addictionrecoveryguide.org/resources/online_communications/online_meetings – online guide to alcohol and drug recovery
Telephone Recovery Support
Recovery Is Happening: 507-218-4773 – telephone support; if you or a loved one are in need of assistance on the road to recovery
Email: [email protected]
Or submit the online form at:
https://www.recoveryishappening.org/programs/telephone-recovery-support/
SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) – free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders
Virtual NA: https://virtual-na.org/ -NA meetings online & by phone
Resources and Activities for Children
- Have children stuck at home? Check out these educational resources.
- Here are 450 Ivy League courses you can take online for free.
- Virtually tour more than 500 museums and galleries.
- Help your children learn more about the 2020 Census with this free downloadable coloring sheet set!
- Zoos and aquariums with live stream animals
- Ways for kids to be active
- ABC Mouse Early Learning Academy is offering free access during the outbreak abcmouse.com
- http://www.amazingeducationalresources.com/
- KY SPIN: Educating Children with Disabilities during Coronavirus (COVID-19) Webinar: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/9056036668401157131
- ADDitude: Inside the ADHD Mind: https://www.additudemag.com/
- Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP): [email protected]
HELPING CHILDREN COPE
- PDF book for children under age 7 to understand the Coronavirus
- https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/helping-children-cope.html
- https://www.apa.org/news/apa/2020/03/covid-19-research-findings
- https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/talking-to-childrenhttps://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus
- https://www.childtrends.org/publications/resources-for-supporting-childrens-emotional-well-being-during-the-covid-19-pandemic#resources
Resources for Older Adults and Caregiveres
- University of Louisville’s Trager Institute has a free program to help older adults who have some depressive symptoms. Program to Encourage Active and Rewarding Lives (PEARLS) is a free program for adults age 60+. The program is designed to help tackle overwhelming life issues and help people feel better. To contact them, please call (502) 588-4340 #2 or email Alison Hanlein at [email protected].
- Elderserve offers a variety of services for seniors. One that could be helpful during this time of social distancing due to the coronavirus is their “Telecare” program. This program is for seniors 60+ who live alone and would benefit from having someone call to check in with them on a daily basis. A senior can sign up to have weekday “wellness checks”. Someone from Elderserve will call the senior daily to check in and make sure they are doing okay. It also has the added benefit of a social connection to someone on a daily basis. The Elderserve website has more information elderserveinc.org/services/telecare. To contact someone in the telecare program, please call Keeley Rhodes at (502) 373-3339 or email [email protected].
- For Caregivers of Older Adults If you or someone you know is a caregiver for someone 60+, the Trager Institute has a free program that offers support. Their program includes help with problem-solving issues that arise as a caregiver, a virtual support group, and assistance in connecting to resources. Contact information for this program is by phone (502) 588-3322 or email [email protected].
Coronavirus and Your Health
- Resources to support mental health & coping with the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Coronavirus and Heart Health: https://www.heart.org/en/about-us/coronavirus-covid-19-resources
- Coronavirus and Diabetes: https://www.diabetesdisasterresponse.org/
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing: www.kcdhh.ky.gov
- Coronavirus and Heart Health: https://www.heart.org/en/about-us/coronavirus-covid-19-resources
- Coronavirus and Diabetes: https://www.diabetesdisasterresponse.org/
- COVID-19 information for Kentuckians: ky.gov
- COVID-19 information from the Centers for Disease Control: gov/covid19
- All COVID-19 guidance for 1915(c) HCBS Waivers: https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dms/dca/Pages/default.aspx
- Free On-line Classes: https://jefferson.kctcs.edu/covid-19/free-online-class-op.aspx
