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
Hybrid meetings (in person and online) Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 PM.
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.
The Shepherds House Recovery Community Center
(859) 241-6035
104 N. Main St., Nicholasville, KY
Offers recovery coaching, AA meetings, peer support, and case management as well as GED prep and testing, resume help, and other adult education opportunities.
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.)
Wilmore Presbyterian Church
100 N. Lexington Ave., Wilmore, KY
Food Distribution Hours:
Thursday & Friday, 10:15 AM-12:00 PM
Wilmore United Methodist Church
209 E. Main St., Wilmore, KY
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:
Monday, open tables from 12:00 PM-4:00 PM
Tuesday, store open from 12:00 PM-4:00 PM
Thursday, store open from 2:00 PM-6:00 PM
Friday, store open from 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
Provide weekly Manna Meals.
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 12/15/2021.