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Shelter/Street Outreach
The Kentucky Balance of State Continuum of Care (KY BoS CoC) has implemented an Any Door KY Coordinated Entry System (CES) in its 118-county jurisdiction (Jefferson and Fayette Counties operate their own CES).
Coordinated Entry is defined as a process to coordinate program participant intake, assessment, and provision of referrals. It covers the geographic area, is easily accessed by homeless individuals and families seeking housing and services.
If you are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, please contact the Lead Agency designated in your area at this link:
If you aren't sure which area you are in, you can find that information here by clicking on the Area Development Districts Map:
The LPC Lead will coordinate Common Assessment and access to the CES with local community partners. The homeless service agency will complete an assessment with the household, then the household will be prioritized with all people experiencing homelessness within the region for hopeful housing referral.
Access to Any Door KY does NOT guarantee housing referral.
Eviction Diversion
Team Kentucky Eviction Diversion Program provides assistance to eligible tenants with a court-ordered eviction. The program can pay past-due and future rent and provide emergency relocation vouchers for applicants who are ultimately evicted.
Homeowner Assistance Fund
The Team Kentucky Homeowner Assistance Fund will help homeowners with their housing related expenses so they can avoid foreclosure. Qualifying homeowners may receive up to $60,000 in assistance to repay delinquent mortgage bills, utility payments, insurance premiums, property taxes and homeowner's association fees. Payments will be made directly to the agencies owed. A complete list of participating servicers is here.
For more information about the program, click here.
Other Resources
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Resources by County
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KHC's Community Resource Guide is a comprehensive document that lists the agencies and organizations in each county that provide helpful services, including emergency shelter, mental health services, mortgage and credit counseling, permanent housing, and educational assistance.
- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has a resource locator available on their site to find homeless resource, PHA info, special programs, and more by zipcode.
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Utility Assistance: receive short-term assistance with your utilities.
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Financial Assistance: several funds exist to help Kentuckians get back on their feet.
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Contact your local Community Action Agency, which offers support for rent, utility bills, help enrolling for Medicaid, and programs for food assistance, senior support, early childhood education, transportation and more
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Call 211 or go to
https://www.uwky.org/211 to get referrals to locally available resources
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Click here to find contact information for your nearest Salvation Army branch to learn about available services.
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Go to the
Kynect Resources page to find agencies that can provide local help with food, transportation, housing, employment, finances, and physical and mental health.
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Contact Catholic Charities Diocese of Lexington or Catholic Charities of Louisville, Inc., Sister Visitor Center
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Ongoing Housing Assistance
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Legal Assistance: those in need of legal assistance for eviction relief or assistance with other legal matters can use one of the below free resources.