Community Resources

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

    • AA Meetings

      Visit Alcoholics Anonymous in Kentucky to find other AA meetings in the area.

      Kingdom Life Fellowship
      800 S Main St, Nicholasville, KY 40356

      In-person meetings Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 7:30 PM.

      Southland Christian Church
      5001 Harrodsburg Rd
      Nicholasville, KY 40356

      In-person meetings on Thursdays at 6:00 PM in Building F.

      Revive Life House

      (859) 881-4505
      800 S. Main St. Suite C, 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 offers 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
      221 Edgewood Dr, 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

      For eligible Wilmore and High Bridge residents. Bring a photo ID, a bill, and proof of income.

      Food Distribution Hours:

      Fridays, 10:15 AM-11:00 AM
      At the side window of the Community Service Center Thrift Shop

      The last Saturday of the month, 9:30 AM-11:00 AM
      Wilmore Presbyterian Church
      100 N. Lexington Ave., Wilmore, KY

      Jessamine County Food Pantry

      (859) 312-4003
      Nicholasville Christian Church
      104 S. Second St., Nicholasville, KY

      Hours:
      Monday, open tables from about 10:00 AM-11:30 AM
      Tuesday, store open from 12:00 PM-4:00 PM
      Thursday, store open from 2:00 PM-6:00 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

      Provides weekly Manna Meals.

      Hours:
      Saturday, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

      Salvation Army Food Bank

      (859) 881-4241
      221 Edgewood Dr, 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
      302 Southview Dr, 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 Habit for Humanity 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
      221 Edgewood Dr, Nicholasville, KY

      Offers utility and rental assistance.

  • Sexual Violence

    • Ampersand: Sexual Violence Resource Center of the Bluegrass

      24/7 Support Line: (859) 253-2511
      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

    • JessLex

      • Bus 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 – 4:40 PM (View map and schedule)
      • $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 5/16/2023.