United Way of the Bluegrass 2-1-1
If you don’t find what you’re looking for on the list below, United Way of the Bluegrass 2-1-1 can help you connect to community services.
- Dial the phone number 2-1-1.
- Text your zip code to 898-211.
- Call the toll-free alternative phone number (866) 362-6211.
- Search their website.
Addiction and Recovery
Clothing Assistance
Food Assistance
Housing, Rental and Utilities Assistance, and Shelter
Sexual Violence
Transportation
Addiction and Recovery
AA Meetings
Kingdom Life Fellowship
800 S Main St
Nicholasville, KY 40356
Due to COVID, AA meetings are currently held online. Visit the Bluegrass Intergroup website to join a meeting via Zoom.
Jessamine DUI & Substance Abuse Program
(859) 213-2283
202 Edgewood Dr., Nicholasville, KY
Hours:
Monday-Tuesday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM; Wednesday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; Thursday-Saturday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
Provides state mandated DUI education, outpatient, and intensive outpatient treatment.
Revive Life House
(859) 881-4505
111 Coconut Grove, Nicholasville, KY
Provides a Christian clinical addiction recovery program for men.
Stepworks of Nicholasville
(800) 712-0905
151 Coconut Grove Dr., Nicholasville, KY
Stepworks of Nicholasville is a women-only rehab facility. They offer a 30-day detox and residential rehab program as well as a short stay detox-only program.
Clothing Assistance
Jessamine County Homeless Coalition
(859) 813-0233
218 E. Maple St., Nicholasville, KY
Hours:
Always open.
Provides emergency clothing, food, shelter, and other services.
Salvation Army Clothing Bank
(859) 881-4241
205 S. First St., Nicholasville, KY
Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM & 1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Friday, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Food Assistance
Bethel Harvest Church/Harvest of Hope Food Pantry
(859) 881-3939
3260 Lexington Rd., Nicholasville, KY
Hours:
Thursday, 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
Bring a photo ID with a current address or a recent utility bill with name and address.
Community Service Center of Wilmore and High Bridge
(859) 858-2819
209 E. Main St., Wilmore, KY
Food Pantry Hours:
The last Saturday of the month, 9:30 AM-11:00 AM for eligible Wilmore and High Bridge residents. (For Nov. and Dec., the pantry is open the Saturday before the holiday.)
Food Distribution Hours:
Thursday & Friday, 10:15 AM-12:00 PM
Bring a photo ID, a bill, and proof of income.
Jessamine County Food Pantry
(859) 312-4003
Nicholasville Christian Church
104 S. Second St., Nicholasville, KY
Hours:
Tuesday, 12:00 PM-4:00 PM
Thursday, 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
Friday, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM.
Bring a photo ID and proof of residence (such as a utility bill).
Jessamine County Homeless Coalition
(859) 813-0233
218 E. Maple St., Nicholasville, KY
Hours:
Always open.
Provides emergency food, shelter, clothing, and other services.
Nicholasville United Methodist Church
(859) 885-4481
303 W. Maple St., Nicholasville, KY
Pre-COVID, provided weekly Manna Meals. Currently provides free bread.
Hours:
Saturday, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Salvation Army Food Bank
(859) 881-4241
205 S. First St., Nicholasville, KY
Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM & 1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Friday, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Bring a photo ID and proof of residence (such as a utility bill). If you have children, bring their medical cards.
Housing, Rental and Utilities Assistance, and Shelter
Blue Grass Community Action
859-885-3512
213 S. Main St. Suite 103, Nicholasville, KY 40356
Provides:
- Rental assistance
- Housing
- Assistance paying electric or other utility bills (except water bills)
- Weatherization on older homes for home owners
- And other services.
Community Service Center of Wilmore and High Bridge
(859) 858-2819
209 E. Main St., Wilmore, KY
Needs Assistance Program is designed to help individuals within the Wilmore and High Bridge 40390 zip code.
Helps with:
- Utility payments
- Housing and rental payments
- Clothing: Related to fire, flood, or unexpected relocation
Habitat for Humanity, Jessamine County
(859) 285-9775
PO Box 649 Nicholasville, KY 40340
You can apply to receive assistance through Habitat for Humanity if you:
- Have a demonstrated need
- Meet the income guidelines
- Help build your home
- Attend training classes
- Help build others’ homes
- Make monthly payments
- For more information on qualifying, visit the website.
Housing Authority of Nicholasville (HAN)
(859) 885-4324
601 Broadway St., Nicholasville
- Offers one Public Housing community with 54 units for families and senior/disabled households, ranging in size from 1 to 4 bedrooms.
- Does not participate in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program.
Jessamine County Homeless Coalition
(859) 813-0233
218 E. Maple St., Nicholasville, KY
- 3 to 4 day emergency shelter.
- 90 day case-managed shelter.
Salvation Army
(859) 881-4241
205 S. First St., Nicholasville, KY
Offers utility and rental assistance.
Sexual Violence
Ampersand: Sexual Violence Resource Center of the Bluegrass
24/7 Crisis Line: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Business Line: 859-253-2615
2025 Regency Rd., Lexington, KY 40503
- A resource for anyone impacted by the spectrum of sexual violence, including recent trauma, multiple assaults, and adult survivors of childhood sexual violence.
- Can meet locally if you are unable to travel to Lexington.
Transportation
Blue Grass Ultra-Transit Service (BUS)
- Public transportation services are available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
- Saturday services are available from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
- Public transportation fares are $1.75 per mile, with a $5.00 minimum per trip.
- Offers Medicaid recipients free rides to and from doctors appoints to those who qualify.
- Rides can be scheduled with 72 hour notice.
- To schedule a ride call 1-800-456-6588.
JessLex
- Provide rides to and from Lexington and Nicholasville.
- $5 per round trip.
- Pick up and drop off times are 10:00 AM, noon and 2:00 PM.
NichTran
- Runs Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM – 4:50 PM.
- $2 per ride each way.
- Bus pass is 10 rides for $10.
- Veterans ride free with a military ID.
- Free rides with a Jessamine County Public Library Card.
Last updated 12/10/2020.