Patient Toolkit
St. Elizabeth Health Care Hospital Resources |
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| Covington | 1500 James Simpson Jr. Way Covington, KY | (859) 655-8800 |
| Dearborn | 600 Wilson Creek Lawrenceburg, IN |
(812) 496-7000 |
| Edgewood | 1 Medical Village Dr. Edgewood, KY |
(859) 301-2000 |
| Florence | 4900 Houston Rd. Florence, KY |
(859) 212-5200 |
| Ft. Thomas | 85 North Grand Ave. Ft. Thomas, KY |
(859) 572-3100 |
| Grant | 238 Barnes Rd. Williamstown, KY |
(859) 824-8240 |
Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation Resources |
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Reporting Abuse |
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For all life-threatening emergencies, please call 911 |
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| Elder Abuse: Area Agency on Aging & Independent Living | (859) 692-2480 | eldermaltreatment.com |
| Family Nurturing Center | Kentucky: (859) 525-3200 Ohio: (513) 381-1555 |
familynurture.org |
| Indiana Adult Protective Services | (812) 537-8862 | |
| Indiana Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline | (800) 800-5556 | |
| Kentucky Cabinet for Health & Family Services – Child & Adult Protective Services | (877) 597-2331 | prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov/reportabuse/home |
| National Domestic Violence Hotline | (800) 799-7233 | |
| National Human Trafficking Hotline | (888) 373-7888 | humantraffickinghotline.org |
| Safe Passage Indiana | (877) 733-1990 | |
| The Ion Center for Violence Prevention | (859) 491-3335 | ioncenter.org |
| Women Helping Women (24-Hour Crisis Line) | (513) 381-5610 | womenhelpingwomen.org |
Chronic Disease Support Resources |
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| St Elizabeth PrimeWise Caregiver Support Group | (859) 301-5999 | stelizabeth.com/community-outreach/primewise |
| Accessia Health®, formerly Patient Services, Inc. (PSI) | (800) 366-7741 | patientservicesinc.org |
| Chronic Disease Fund | (877) 968-7233 | cdfund.org |
| National Family Caregiver Support | (866) 766-ADRC (2372) | |
| Patient Access Network Foundation (PAN) | (866) 316-7263 | panfoundation.org |
| Patient Advocate Foundation | (866) 512-3861 | copays.org |
Arthritis |
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| Arthritis Foundation | (513) 271-4545 | arthritis.org |
Brain Injury |
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| Brain Injury Alliance of Northern Kentucky | (859) 379-8230 | biank.org |
| NeuroRestorative | (800) 743-6802 | |
Breast Cancer |
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| St. Elizabeth Healthcare Breast Center Nurse Navigator – Edgewood, KY | (859) 301-2273 | stelizabeth.com/medical-services/womens-health/mammography/nurse-navigator-team |
| St. Elizabeth Healthcare Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator – Ft. Thomas, KY | (859) 572-3681 | |
| Chicks & Chucks Foundation | (513) 841-6756 | chicksandchucks.org |
| Helping Each Other Support Group | (859) 301-2273 | |
| I Have Wings Breast Cancer Foundation | (859) 743-3044 | |
| Kentucky Cancer Link | (877) 597-4655 | kycancerlink.org |
| Susan G. Komen | (877) 465-6636 | komen.org |
Cancer |
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| St. Elizabeth Palliative Care | (859) 301-2237 | stelizabethphysicians.com/our-services/palliative-care |
| American Cancer Society Resource Center – St. Elizabeth Healthcare | (859) 301-5476 | stelizabeth.com/cancerresourcecenter |
| American Cancer Society | (859) 647-2226 | cancer.org |
| Cancer Family Care | (513) 731-3346 | cancerfamilycare.org |
| Cancer Support Community | (859) 331-5568 | cancersupportcincinnati.org |
| Cleaning for a Reason (Free cleaning service to those with cancer) | cleaningforareason.org | |
| Colorectal Care Line | (866) 657-8634 | colorectalcareline.org |
| Kentucky Cancer Program | kcp.uky.edu | |
| Pathfinder Guide to Cancer Related Resources | netapps.louisville.edu/pathfinder | |
Diabetes |
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| St. Elizabeth Regional Diabetes Center | (859) 655-8910 | stelizabethphysicians.com/our-services/diabetic-care |
| American Diabetes Association | (513) 759-9330 | diabetes.org |
| Diabetes Food Hub | diabetesfoodhub.org | |
Disease/Dementia |
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| Alzheimer’s Association 24 hour Helpline | (800) 272-3900 | alz.org/cincinnati |
| Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group | (859) 301-5999 | |
Heart & Vascular |
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| St. Elizabeth Cardiovascular Prevention & Wellness Program | (859) 301-WELL (9355) | stelizabeth.com/medical-services/heart-vascular/prevention-and-wellness |
| American Heart & American Stroke Association | (513) 281-4048 | heart.org |
Kidney Disease |
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| American Kidney Fund | (800) 638-8299 | kidneyfund.org |
| Davita | davita.com | |
| Kidney Foundation | (513) 961-8105 | kidney.org |
Leukemia & Lymphoma |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | (800) 955-4572 | LLS.org |
Lung Disease |
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| St. Elizabeth Lung Cancer Screenings | (859) 301-0472 | stelizabeth.com/care/nky-lung-cancer |
| American Lung Association | (513) 985-3990 | lung.org |
Pain Management |
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| US Pain Foundation | (800) 910-2462 | uspainfoundation.org |
Prostate |
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| Man to Man Support Group | (800) 227-2345 | |
| Us Too Prostate Cancer | (800) 808-7866 | ustoo.org |
Stroke & Cardiovascular |
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| American Heart & American Stroke Association | (513) 281-4048 | strokeassociation.org |
Support Groups |
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| Encompass NKY Rehabilitation | (859) 341-2044 | |
| Gateway Rehabilitation | (859) 426-2400 | |
COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE AGENCIES |
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| Be Concerned | (859) 291-6789 | beconcerned.org |
| Action Ministries | (859) 261-3649 | actionministries.org |
| Boone County Community Action Center | (859) 586-9250 | nkcac.org/neighborhood-centers |
| Brighton Center | (859) 491-8303 | brightoncenter.org |
| Cabinet for Health & Family Services | chfs.ky.gov | |
| Campbell County Fiscal Court | (859) 292-3838 | campbellcountyky.org |
| Campbell County Community Action Center | (859) 431-4177 | nkcac.org/neighborhood-centers |
| CARE Mission | (859) 635-4500 | caremission.net |
| Community Action Commission of Northern Kentucky (CAC) | (859) 581-6607 | nkcaccovington.org |
| Fairhaven Rescue Mission | (859) 491-1027 | fairhavenmission.org |
| Faith Church | (859) 491-2850 | myfaithchurch.com/missions |
| Freestore Foodbank | (513) 241-1064 | freestorefoodbank.org |
| Grant County Community Action Center | (859) 824-4768 | nkcac.org/neighborhood-centers |
| Henry Hosea House | (859) 261-5857 | hoseaserves.org |
| Heritage Fellowship Church | (859) 525-1124 | hfcus.com |
| Holy Spirit Parish First Baptist Church | (859) 261-0818 | holyspiritnky.org/parish-outreach |
| Hope Ministries | (859) 371-1887 | hopenky.org |
| Indiana Connect Alliance | in.gov/fssa/inconnectalliance | |
| Kenton County Community Action Center | (859) 291-8607 | nkcac.org/neighborhood-centers/ |
| Madison Avenue Christian Church: Feeding the Needy & Volunteer Nursing Program | (859) 261-0226 | mchurch.com/get-involved |
| Parish Kitchen | (859) 581-7745 | covingtoncharities.org/parish-kitchen |
| Pendleton County Community Action Center | (859) 654-4054 | nkcac.org/neighborhood-centers |
| People Working Cooperatively (Emergency Home Repairs, Mobility Ramps and Modifications for Mobility/Weatherization) | (859) 331-1991 | pwchomerepairs.org |
| Rose Garden Mission | (859) 491-ROSE | Rose Garden Mission |
| Safety Net Alliance of NKY | (859) 491-8303 | nkysafetynet.com |
| Salvation Army Covington | (859) 261-0835 | salvationarmy.org |
| Salvation Army Newport | (859) 431-1063 | |
| Southeast Indiana Independent Living Center | (812) 527-3335 | |
| Southeastern Indiana Opportunity Corporation | (812) 926-1585 | sieoc.org/section8 |
| St. Vincent de Paul | (859) 341-3219 | svdpnky.org |
| United Christian Volunteers (Erlanger/Elsmere only) | (859) 727-4417 | foodpantries.org/li/united_christian_volunteers_41018 |
| United Ministries | (859) 727-0300 | |
| Vineyard Church | (859) 689-0777 | vineyardchristian.org |
| Welcome House | (859) 431-8717 | welcomehouseky.org |
| Meals on Wheels of Southwest OH and NKY | (513) 244-5485 | muchmorethanameal.org |
| Whole Home (Modifications to Make Home Safe/ Accessible to be Able to Age in Place) | (513) 482-5100 | wholehome.org |
Dental Resources |
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| Campbell County Dental Assistance Program | (859) 292-3838 |
| Cincy Smiles Program | (513) 621-0248 |
| Health Point Dental (Bellevue, Latonia and Florence Locations / Sliding Scale Fees) | (859) 655-6100 |
| NKY Health Dept Dental Assistance Program | (859) 363-2103 |
| UC Oral Surgery | (513) 584-7910 |
| University of Kentucky School of Dentistry | (859) 323-6525 |
| University of Louisville Oral Surgery | (502) 852-0921 |
Government Assistance Programs |
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| Cabinet for Health & Family Services | chfs.ky.gov/ | |
| Centralized KY Dept Community Based Services | (855) 306-8959 | |
| Division of Family Resources Indiana | (800) 403-0864 | |
| Health Insurance Marketplace | (888) 871-6594 | healthcare.gov |
| Indiana Connect Alliance | in.gov/fssa/inconnectalliance/ | |
| KY Crimes Victim Board | (502) 573-2290 | ag.ky.gov/Resources/Victim-Resources/Pages/crime-victims-rights |
| KY Health Insurance Marketplace | (888) 871-6594 | kynect.ky.gov |
| KY State Guardianship NKY Bluegrass Region | (859) 371-8832 | |
| Social Security Administration | (800) 772-1213 | ssa.gov |
| State Health Insurance Program | (866) 516-3051 | |
| U.S. Government Services and Information Center | (844) USA-GOV1 (844) 872-4681 |
usa.gov |
Grief Support |
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| St. Elizabeth Grief Center | (859) 301-4611 | stelizabeth.com/medical-services/hospice/support/grief-support/stars-support-groups |
| Companions on a Journey Grief Support, Inc. | (513) 870-9108 | companionsonajourney.org |
| Fernside for Families & Children | (513) 745-0111 | fernside.org |
| Indiana Connect Alliance | in.gov/fssa/inconnectalliance/ | |
| Our Hospice of South Central Indiana | (812) 314-8000 | crh.org/service-centers/hospice |
Physician Services |
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| St. Elizabeth Billing Office & Hardship Applications | (859) 344-5555 | stelizabeth.com/care/access-to-care/financial-assistance |
| St. Elizabeth Family Practice Center | (859) 301-3800 | stelizabeth.com/care/medical-services-2/family-practice-center |
| St. Elizabeth Find a Provider | (859) 301-DOCS (3627) | stelizabethphysicians.com/find-a-provider |
| St. Elizabeth Physicians | (800) 737-7900 | stelizabethphysicians.com |
| Christ Hospital Medical Associates | (859) 341-6255 | |
| HealthPoint Family Care | (859) 655-6100 | healthpointfc.org |
| UC Physicians | (859) 442-1560 | |
HEALTH DEPARTMENTS BY COUNTY |
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| Bellevue Medical & OB | 103 Landmark Dr. Bellevue, KY |
(859) 261-3151 |
| Boone County Health Center | 7505 Burlington Pike Florence, KY |
(859) 363-2060 |
| Campbell County Health Center | 1098 Monmouth St. Newport, KY |
(859) 431-1704 |
| Carroll County Health Center | 4011 11st St. Carrollton, KY |
(502) 732-6641 |
| Covington Medical & Obstetrics | 1401 Madison Ave. Covington, KY |
(859) 655-6100 |
| Dearborn County Health Department | 165 Mary St. Lawrenceburg, IN |
(812) 537-8826 |
| Florence Medical & Obstetrics | 7607 Dixie Highway Florence, KY |
(859) 655-6400 |
| Franklin County Health Department | 1010 Franklin Ave. Brookville, IN |
(765) 647-4322 |
| Gallatin Health Center | 102 West Pearl St. Warsaw, KY |
(859) 567-2844 |
| Grant County Health Center | 234 Barnes Rd. Williamstown KY |
(859) 824-5074 |
| Kenton County | 2002 Madison Ave. Covington KY |
(859) 431-3345 |
| Latonia Children & Family | 4307 Winston Ave. Latonia, KY |
(859) 655-6144 |
| Ohio County Health Department | 117 6TH St. Rising Sun, IN |
(812) 438-2551 |
| Owen County Health Center | 1005 Hwy. 22 E. Owenton, KY |
(502) 484-5736 |
| Pendleton County Health Center | 329 Hwy. 330 W. Falmouth, KY |
(859) 654-6985 |
| Ripley County Health Department | 102 W. 1ST North St. Versailles, IN |
(812) 689-5751 |
| Switzerland County Health Department | 1190 W. Main St. Vevay, IN |
(812) 427-3220 |
Hospice/Palliative Care Resources |
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| St. Elizabeth Hospice | (859) 301-4600 | stelizabeth.com/medical-services/hospice | Kentucky |
| Bluegrass Navigators | (859) 441-6332 | hospicebg.org | Kentucky |
| Hospice of Hope – Maysville | (800) 928-4848 | hospiceofhope.com | Kentucky |
| Interim HealthCare of Lawrenceburg | (812) 390-8794 | interimhealthcare.com/lawrenceburgin/home | Indiana |
| Kings Daughter Home Health & Hospice | (812) 801-0671 | kdhmadison.org/locations/home-care-and-hospice | Indiana |
| Loving Hearts Hospice | (812) 932-0641 | lovingheartshospice.com | Indiana |
| Margaret Mary Hospice | (812) 933-5125 | mmhealth.org/services/hospice | Indiana |
| Our Hospice of Central Indiana | (812) 314-8083 | crh.org/service-centers/hospice | Indiana |
| Premier Hospice | (317) 844-8700 | premierhospiceandhomehealth.com | Indiana |
Homeless Shelter & Resources |
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| Bethany House Services (Families) | (513) 381-SAFE (7233) | bethanyhouseservices.org | Ohio | |
| Center for Respite Care (Recuperating Medical Care) | (513) 621-1868 | centerforrespitecare.org | Ohio | |
| Cincinnati Central Access Point (Access Information for All Shelters) | (513) 381-7233 | Ohio | ||
| City Gospel Center (Men Only) | (513) 241-5525 | Ohio | ||
| Coalition for Homeless – Louisville KY | (502) 637-2337 | louhomeless.org/ | Kentucky | |
| Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky | 436 W. 13th St. Covington, KY | (859) 291-4555 | emergencyshelternky.org | Kentucky |
| Fairhaven Mission | 260 Pike St. Covington, KY | (859) 491-1027 | fairhavenmission.org | Kentucky |
| Indiana Connect Alliance | in.gov/fssa/inconnectalliance | Indiana | ||
| Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Cincinnati | (513) 471-1100 | ihncincinnati.org | Ohio | |
| Greensburg Transitional Living Center | (812) 560-1984 | Indiana | ||
| Heart House | (812) 926-4890 | Indiana | ||
| Homeward Bound | (859) 581-1111 | brightoncenter.com | Kentucky | |
| Lighthouse Sheakley Center | 23114 Iowa Ave. Cincinnati, OH | (513) 569-9500 | www.lys.org (Serves Ages 18-24 yo) | Ohio |
| Madonna House | (859) 344-1191 | madonnahousenky.org | Kentucky | |
| Safe Passage | (877) 733-1990 | safepassageinc.org/ | Indiana | |
| Shelter House Barron Center for Men | 411 Gest St. Cincinnati, OH | (513) 721-0643 | shelterhousecincy.org/mens-center | Ohio |
| Shelter House Hatton Center for Women | 2400 Reading Rd. Cincinnati, OH |
(513) 562-1980 | shelterhousecincy.org/womens-center | Ohio |
| St Francis St Joseph Catholic Worker House | 1437 Walnut St. Cincinnati, OH | (513) 381-4941 | catholicworkercincinnati.org | Ohio |
| The ION Center For Violence Prevention | (859) 491-3335 | ioncenter.org | Kentucky | |
| VRUCK – Ft. Thomas, KY (Veteran’s Administration Domiciliary) | (859) 572-6202 | Kentucky | ||
| Welcome House (Women and Children) | 205 Pike St. Covington, KY | (859) 431-8717 | welcomehouse.org | Kentucky |
Housing Resources |
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| Brighton Center | 741 Central Ave. Newport, KY | (859) 491-8303 | brightoncenter.org |
| Center for Independent Living Options | (859) 341-4346 | cilo.net | |
Housing Authority & Section 8 |
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| Boone County | (859) 334-2105 | ||
| Campbell County | (859) 261-5200 | ||
| Carrollton | (502) 732-4330 | ||
| Covington | (859) 491-5311 | ||
| Grant County | (859) 823-1511 | ||
| Housing and Urban Development (HUD) | 2950 Washington St. Room 300 Burlington, KY | (859) 334-2105 | hud.gov/states/kentucky/renting |
| Housing and Urban Development (HUD) | 2300 Madison Ave. Second Floor Covington, KY |
(859) 292-2188 | hud.gov/states/kentucky/renting |
| Housing and Urban Development (HUD) | 1098 Monmouth St. Room 235 Newport, KY |
(859) 261-5200 | hud.gov/states/kentucky/renting |
| Indiana Connect Alliance | in.gov/fssa/inconnectalliance | ||
| Information Line | (859) 334-2101 | ||
| Kenton County | (859) 292-2188 | ||
| Neighborhood Foundations | 30 E. 8th St. P.O. Box 72459 Newport, KY |
(859) 581-2533 | neighborhoodfoundations.com/who-how-to-contact |
| Newport | (859) 581-2533 | ||
| Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission | 717 Madison Ave., Covington, KY | (859) 581- 6607 | nkcac.org/services/housing-and-weatherization |
| Pendleton (Operates from Campbell County Office) | (859) 261-5200 | ||
| Southeastern Indiana Opportunity Corporation | (812) 926-1585 | sieoc.org/section8.htm | |
Information & Referral Services |
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| Indiana Connect Alliance | in.gov/fssa/inconnectalliance | |
| Lifetime Resources | (812) 432-6200 | lifetime-resources.org |
| Northern Kentucky Agency & Disability Resource Center | (859) 692-2480 | nkadd.org |
| Southeastern Indiana Opportunity Corporation | (812) 926-1585 | sieoc.org/section8.htm |
| United Way | 211 | unitedway.org/our-impact/featured-programs/2-1-1 |
Employment Readiness Resources |
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| Adult Learning Centers | 30 W. 8th St. Newport, KY |
(859) 292-3056 | myged.org |
| Brighton Center’s Center for Employment Training | 601 Washington Ave. Suite 140 Newport, KY |
(859) 491-8303 ext. 2201 | brightoncenter.com |
| Indiana Connect Alliance | in.gov/fssa/inconnectalliance | ||
| Job Corps | 1409 Western Ave. Cincinnati, OH | (513) 651-2000 | jobcorps.gov |
| Kentucky Career Center (One-Stop) – Covington, KY | (859) 292-6666 | nkyonestop.org | |
| Kentucky Office for the Blind | (859) 371-3380 | ||
| Life Learning Center | 20 W 18th St. Covington, KY | (859) 431-0100 | lifelearningcenter.us |
| Mental Health of America NKY (Training, Support, Resume Building and Computer Training / Offender Re-Entry Program.) | 912 Scott St. Covington, KY |
(859) 431-1077 | mhanky.org |
| Redwood Developmental & Job Readiness Programs | (859) 331-0880 | redwoodnky.org | |
| Southeastern Indiana Opportunity Corporation | (812) 926-1585 | sieoc.org/section8 | |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Florence | 8020 Veterans Memorial Dr. Florence, KY |
(859) 371-9450 | |
| Way to Work | 580D Westport Rd. Elizabethtown, KY | (270) 506-4950 | goodwillky.org |
Legal Services/Document Resources |
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| Birth Certificates & Death Certificates Kentucky Bureau of Vital Statistics | 275 E. Main St., Frankfort, KY |
(502) 564-4212 | vitalchek.com/birth-certificates/kentucky |
| Children’s Law Center | 1002 Russell St., Covington, KY | (859) 431-3313 | childrenslawky.org |
| Indiana Connect Alliance | in.gov/fssa/inconnectalliance | ||
| Indiana Legal Services – Columbus | 50 North 5th St., Richmond, IN | (317) 631-9410 | |
| Legal Aid of the Bluegrass | 104 E. 7th St., Covington, KY |
(859) 431-8200 | lablaw.org |
| Legal Helpline – Older Kentuckians Access to Justice Foundation | ajfky.org | ||
| Southern Indiana Pro Bono Referrals | (812) 288-8002 | probono14.org | |
Resources for Elder Law |
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| Jaeger Law Firm | 23 Erlanger Rd. Erlanger, KY |
(859) 342-4500 | thejaegerfirm.com |
| JSB Law | 334 Beechwood Rd. Suite 303 Fort Mitchell, KY |
(859) 578-5410 | jsbattorneys.com |
| Law Office of Parker L. Clifton, LLC | 503 Centre View Blvd. Crestview Hills, KY | (859) 279-4100 | cliftonelderlaw.com |
Nicotine Tobacco Cessation Resources |
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| St. Elizabeth Freedom From Smoking | (859) 301-5570 | stelizabeth.com/freedomfromsmoking |
| Northern Kentucky Health Department | (859) 341-4264 | nkyhealth.org/individual-or-family/individual-health/quit-smoking |
| Quit Now Kentucky | (800) 784-8669 | |
| Quit Net (Online Program) | quitnet.com | |
| Quit Now Indiana | (800) QUIT-NOW (800) 784-8669 |
QuitNowIndiana.com |
| Rose Garden Mission (Smoking Cessation and Substance Abuse Screening) | (859) 491-7673 | Rose Garden Mission |
Parenting/Maternal Child Resources |
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Baby Items |
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| CareNet | ||
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Cold Springs |
(859) 781-9878 | |
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Florence |
(859) 282-0029 | |
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Williamstown |
(859) 824-0123 | |
| New Hope Center | ||
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Alexandria |
(859) 341-0766 | |
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Edgewood |
(859) 341-0766 | |
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Latonia |
(859) 341-0011 | |
Breastfeeding Support |
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| St. Elizabeth Healthcare Lactation | (859) 301-2631 | |
| CCMC for Breastfeeding Medicine | (513) 636-2326 | |
| La Leche League of Cincinnati | (513) 357-6455 | |
| La Leche League of Northern Kentucky | (859) 750-3430 | |
| Motherhood Express | (859) 746-2460 | |
Child Development Concerns |
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| First Steps of NKY | (859) 655-1198 | |
Child Support |
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| Boone County | (859) 586-9100 | |
| Campbell County | (859) 431-0522 | |
| Carroll County | (502) 732-7009 | |
| Dearborn Child Support Prosecutor Office | (812) 537-8857 | |
| Gallatin County | (859) 586-9100 | |
| Grant County | (859) 824-0906 | |
| Kenton County | (859) 491-4114 | |
| Owen County | (502) 484-5070 | |
| Pendleton County | (859) 654-2838 | |
| State Hotline | (800) 248-1163 | |
Childbirth Classes |
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| St. Elizabeth Healthcare | (859) 301-BABY (2229) | stelizabeth.com/thefamilybirthplace |
Childcare Assistance/Provider Referral |
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| 4C’s (A Childcare Referral Service) | (859) 781-3511 | |
| Brighton Center (Can Provide Financial Help) | (859) 491-8303 x 2034 | |
| Cabinet for Families and Children (Financial Help) | (859) 292-6340 x 460 | |
| Childcare Assistance Program (Apply Online) |
(800) 809-7076 | childcarecouncilofky.com |
| Kidz Club (Medically Fragile Children) | (859) 727-0700 | |
Clothing |
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Community Pentecostal |
(859) 356-8851 | |
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Cooperative Extension |
(859) 586-6101 | |
| Campbell County | ||
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Brighton Center |
(859) 491-8303 | |
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Salvation Army |
(859) 491-5180 | |
| Kenton County | ||
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Be Concerned |
(859) 291-6789 | |
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United Christian Volunteers |
(859) 727-4417 | |
Community Based Services (KTAP, MC, Food Stamps) |
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| Boone County | (859) 525-6783 | |
| Campbell County | (855) 306-8959 | |
| Kenton County | (855) 306-8959 | |
Counseling Needs |
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| St. Elizabeth Behavioral Health | (859) 301-5901 | stelizabethphysicians.com/our-services/behavioral-health |
| Catholic Charities | (859) 581-8974 | |
| North Key Community Care | (859) 331-3292 | |
| Positive Pathways | (859) 746-9272 | |
| Wellsprings Psychological Services | (859) 342-6444 | |
Food Needs |
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| Boone County | ||
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Gathering Place Church |
(859) 371-6593 | |
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Heritage Fellowship Church |
(859) 525-1124 | |
| Campbell County | ||
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Brighton Center |
(859) 491-8303 | |
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Corpus Christi/Holy Spirit |
(859) 261-0818 | |
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Hosea House |
(859) 261-5857 | |
| Kenton County | ||
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Fairhaven Rescue Mission |
(859) 491-1027 | |
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Faith Christian Center |
(859) 491-2850 | |
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United Christian Volunteers |
(859) 727-4417 | |
Help Hotlines |
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| Beech Acres Parent Source Info Line | (513) 231-6630 | |
| CCHMC Poison Line | (513) 636-5111 | |
| Crisis Hotline | (513) 281-2273 | |
| Drug/Alcohol Poisoning | (877) 597-6476 | |
| Poison Control | (800) 222-1222 | |
| Pregnancy Counseling Center | (859) 282-9878 | |
| Pregnancy Crisis | (513) 521-3117 | |
| The ION Center for Violence Prevention – Formerly Women Crisis Center | (859) 491-3335 | |
| United Way Helpline | 211 | |
Home Ownership – Credit Counseling |
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| Better Housing League | (513) 721-6855 | |
| Brighton Center | (859) 491-8303 x 2041 | |
| Housing Authority of Northern Kentucky | (859) 581-4665 | |
| Yes You Can | (859) 292-2188 | |
Housing – Temporary |
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| Homeward Bound (Ages 12–17) | (859) 581-1111 | |
| Interfaith Hospitality Network | (859) 431-6840 | |
| Madonna House | (859) 344-1191 | |
| Mercy Maternity Home | (859) 371-1888 | |
| The ION Center for Violence Prevention – Formerly Women’s Crisis Center | (859) 491-3335 | |
| Welcome House | (859) 431-8717 | |
Housing Referral Services |
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| Brighton Center | (859) 491-8303 | |
| Covington Housing Authority | (859) 491-5311 | |
| Dayton Housing Authority | (859) 491-7749 | |
| Newport Housing Authority | (859) 581-2533 | |
| Northern KY Community Center | (859) 491-5700 | |
Housing Rental Assistance |
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| Be Concerned | (859) 291-6789 | |
| Boone County | ||
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Boone County Community Action |
(859) 586-9250 | |
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Human Services (Boone County Court House) |
(859) 334-2116 | |
| Campbell County | ||
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Brighton Center |
(859) 491-8303 | |
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Community Action Commission |
(859) 431-4177 | |
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Corpus Christi/Holy Spirit |
(859) 261-0818 | |
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Salvation Army |
(859) 491-5180 | |
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St Vincent DePaul |
(859) 341-3219 | |
| Kenton County | ||
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Action Ministries |
(859) 261-3649 | |
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Community Action Commission |
(859) 291-8607 | |
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Salvation Army |
(859) 261-0835 | |
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St Vincent DePaul |
(859) 341-3219 | |
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Welcome House |
(859) 431-8717 | |
| Northern Kentucky Community Action | (859) 581-6607 | |
| United Ministries | (859)727-0300 | |
Jobs/Education |
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| Boone Adult Learning Center | (859) 282-4629 | |
| Brighton Center | ||
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Center for Employment Training (GED/Job) |
(859) 491-8303 x 2209 | |
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One Stop-Covington |
(859) 292-6666 | |
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One Stop-Florence |
(859) 371-0808 | |
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Young Parents Career Center |
(859) 491-8303 x 2209 | |
| Dayton Adult Learning Center | (859) 581-2363 | |
| Life Learning Center | (859) 431-0100 | |
| Newport Adult Learning Center | (859) 292-3056 | |
Legal Issues/Aid-Low Cost or Free |
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| Catholic Charities | (859) 581-8974 | |
| Children’s Law Center | (859) 431-3313 | |
| Family Nurturing Center | (859) 525-3200 | |
| Legal Aid Society | (859) 431-8200 | |
Medical Providers |
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| St. Elizabeth Physicians – Pediatrics | ||
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Bright |
(812) 496-8772 | |
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Crestview Hills |
(859) 341-3383 | |
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Florence |
(859) 212-5025 | |
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Greendale |
(877) 670-7264 | |
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Lawrenceburg |
(812) 537-5759 | |
| St. Elizabeth Physicians – Women’s Health | ||
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Burlington |
(859) 525-1846 | |
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Crittenden |
(859) 331-4665 | |
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Edgewood |
(859) 331-4665 | |
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Florence (Turfway Rd.) |
(859) 212-5125 | |
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Highland Heights |
(859) 912-6500 | |
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Lawrenceburg |
(812) 496-8776 | |
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Newport/Ft. Thomas |
(859) 781-6222 | |
Newborn Verification |
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| Birth Certificate | (502) 564-4212 | |
| Social Security Office | (800) 772-1213 | |
Other Resources |
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| Child Protective Services | (859) 292-6550 | |
| Covington Community Center | (859) 491-2220 | |
| Federation Transportation Services (FTSB) | (888) 848-0989 | |
| Kentucky Paternity Acknowledgement Program | (800) 248-1163 | |
| National Alliance of Safety-Net Hospitals | safetynetalliance.org | |
| Transportation/Region 9 | (800) 245-2826 | |
| United Ministries | (859) 727-0300 | |
Parenting Resources |
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| Beech Acres | (513) 231-6630 | |
| Brighton Center | (859) 491-8303 | |
| Catholic Charities | (859) 581-8974 | |
| Cooperative Extension Services | ||
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Boone County |
(859) 586-6101 | |
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Campbell County |
(859) 572-2600 | |
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Kenton County |
(859) 356-3115 | |
| Family Nurturing Center | (859) 525-3200 | |
| Healthy Moms and Babes | (513) 591-5600 | |
Parenting Visitation Program |
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| Every Child Succeeds | (513) 636-2830 |
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| Help Me Grow | (800) 755-4769 | |
Section 8 |
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| Boone County | (859) 334-2105 | |
| Campbell County | (859) 261-5200 | |
| DPM Housing | (859) 341-6777 | |
| Kenton County | (859) 292-2188 | |
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Scholar House |
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Brighton Center |
(859) 491-8303 x 2300 | brightoncenter.org |
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Neighborhood Foundations |
(859) 581-2533 x 207 | |
Substance Abuse Referral |
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| Baby Steps (St. Elizabeth Program for Pregnant Women) | (859) 301-2501 | stelizabeth.com/care/baby-steps-program/ |
| St. Elizabeth Behavioral Health | (859) 301-5900 | stelizabethphysicians.com/our-services/behavioral-health |
| Sun Behavioral Health | (859) 429-5188 | sunbehavioral.com/kentucky |
| Alcoholics Anonymous | (859) 491-7181 | |
| Dougherty House – Covington | (859) 431-2531 | |
| Droege House – Covington | (859) 291-1045 | |
| North Key | (859) 283-0952 | |
| Northern Kentucky Health Department | (859) 341-4264 | |
| Northern Kentucky Helpline | (859) 577-2273 | |
Supplies / Medical Care / Counseling |
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| Rose Garden Mission | (859) 491-ROSE (7673) | exclusivesoftware.com/RoseGardenMission /RoseGarden/default |
WIC |
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| Boone County | (859) 363-2060 | |
| Campbell County | (859) 431-1704 | |
| Carroll County | (502) 732-6641 | |
| Gallatin County | (859) 567-2844 | |
| Grant County | (859) 824-5074 | |
| Kenton County | (859) 431-3345 | |
| Kentucky Food Pantries | foodpantries.org/kentucky | |
| NKY Breastfeeding Coordinator | (859) 363-2113 | |
| Owen County | (502) 484-5736 | |
| Pendleton County | (859) 654-6985 | |
Prescription Assistance Programs |
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| Accessia Health – Formerly Patient Services, Inc. (PSI) | (800) 366-7741 | patientservicesinc.org |
| Boone County Community Action Center | (859) 586-9250 | |
| Boone County Human Services | (859) 334-2116 | |
| Brighton Center | (859) 491-8303 | brightoncenter.org |
| Campbell County Caring Voice Coalition | (888) 267-1440 | caringvoice.org |
| Community Action Commission of Northern Kentucky | (859) 581-6607 | nkcaccovington.org |
| Faith Community Pharmacy | (859) 426-7837 | faithcommunitypharmacy.org |
| Grant County Community Action Center | (859) 824-4768 | |
| Health Well Foundation (For patients with insurance that need assistance with co-pays.) | (800) 675-8416 | healthwellfoundation.org |
| Hoosier Rx | (866) 267-4679 | in.gov/medicaid/members/files/HRx_Flyer.pdf |
| Kenton County Community Action Center | (859) 291-8607 | |
| Kentucky Prescription Assistance Program (KPAP) | (800) 633-8100 | chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dpqi/ hcab/Pages/kpap.asp |
| Needy Meds | needymeds.com | |
| Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) | (888) 477-2669 | medicineassistancetool.org |
| Patient Access Network Foundation (PAN) | (866) 316-7263 | panfoundation.org |
| Patient Advocate Foundation | (866) 512-3861 | copays.org |
| Pendleton County Community Action Center | (859) 654-4054 | nkcac.org/neighborhood-centers |
| Rx Assist (Website Database of Assistance Programs) | rxassist.org | |
| Rx Hope | (877) 267-0517 | rxhope.com |
| Rx Outreach (Uninsured and Underinsured Mail Order Program) | rxoutreach.org | |
| Together Rx Access | togetherrxaccess.com | |
| Welcome House | (859) 431-8717 | welcomehouseky.org |
Senior Resources |
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| PrimeWise at St. Elizabeth Healthcare | (859) 301-5999 | stelizabeth.com/primewise | Free program for those 50+ providing educational, wellness, discount programs and supplemental/Medicare insurance information. |
| AARP American Association of Retired Persons | (800) 424-3410 | aarp.org | |
| Eldercare Locator (National Directory of services available) |
(800) 677-1116 | eldercare.gov | |
| Indiana Long Term Care Ombudsman (Local) |
(812) 592-4222 | ||
| Indiana Long Term Care Ombudsman (State) |
(317) 232-7134 | ||
| Jaeger Law Firm | (859) 342-4500 | thejaegerfirm.com | Resource for Elder Law |
| JSB Attorneys | (859) 578-5410 | jsbattorneys.com | Resource for Elder Law |
| Kentucky Department for Aging and Independent Living |
(502) 564-6930 | chfs.ky.gov | |
| Law Office of Parker L. Clifton, LLC | (859) 279-4100 | cliftonelderlaw.com | Resource for Elder Law |
| Legal Helpline for Older Kentuckians: Access to Justice Foundation |
(800) 200-3633 | ajfky.org | |
| Lifetime Resources Indiana | (877) 234‑3641 | lifetime-resources.org | |
| Medicare | (800) 633-4227 | medicare.gov | |
| Northern Kentucky Area Development District/Aging and Disability Resource Center |
(859) 692-2480 | nkadd.org | |
| Nursing Home Ombudsman Program | (859) 277-9215 | Works to resolve concerns and complaints about nursing home care and resident rights. | Works to resolve concerns and complaints about nursing home care and resident rights. |
| Social Security Administration | (800) 772-1213 | ssa.gov | |
| The Senior Resource Center (St. Charles Senior Resources) | (859) 261-0746 | ||
Adult Day Services |
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| Active Day | (859) 442-7000 | ||
| Scheben Care Center | (859) 525-1128 | ||
Senior Living Advisors |
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| A Place for MOM | (513) 267-0157 | aplaceformom.com | |
| Bridges to Better Living | (859) 609-0877 | bridgestobetterliving.com | |
| Care Patrol | (859) 916-5492 | ||
| Senior Living Locators | (859) 547-8924 | theseniorlivinglocators.com | |
Transportation Resources |
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| American Medical Response (AMR) | (859) 392-2800 | Kentucky/Indiana | |
| At Your Service | (859) 331-8265 | Kentucky | |
| Catch-a-Ride (Lifetime Resources) | (812) 432-3960 | Indiana | |
| Classic Medicab Transportation | (812) 663-9990 | Indiana | |
| City Care Pick Up | (859) 963-3519 | Kentucky | |
| Express Mobile Transportation | (859) 655-4600 | executivetransportation.org | Kentucky/Indiana |
| First Care | (513) 563-8811 | Kentucky/Indiana | |
| Federated Transportation Services of Bluegrass (FTSB, Medicaid) | (888) 848-0989 | Kentucky | |
| Lady Bug Taxi | (812) 577-4422 | Indiana | |
| Nite Out Transportation | (812) 221-7119 | Indiana | |
| Owen County Transit | (502) 750-2828 | Kentucky | |
| RAMP (Wheelchair Van Service ) | (859) 814-2135 | Tankbus.org | Kentucky |
| Southeastern Transportation (Medicaid) | (855) 325-7586 | Indiana | |
| TANK (Transit Authority of NKY) | (859) 331-8265 | Tankbus.org | Kentucky |
| United Way – Care Connection | (859) 525-2600 | Kentucky | |
Insurance Plans with Transportation Services |
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| Aetna Medicare Assure 1 HMO D-SNP (H0628-012) |
Members: (866) 409-1221 |
| Aetna Medicare Premier HMO -POS (H0628-006-0) |
Members: (833) 570-6670 |
| Aetna Medicare Value Plan PPO (H5521-085-0) |
Members: (888) 268-9800 |
| Anthem Medi Blue + Kroger Access PPO (H4909-025-0) |
Members: (833) 681-2635 |
| Anthem Medi Blue + Kroger Dual Advantage HMO D- SNP (H9525-010) |
Member: (833) 681-2640 |
| Anthem Medi Blue Access Plus PPO (H7728-009-0) |
Members: (855) 690-7795 |
| Anthem Medi Blue Access Preferred PPO (H4909-024-0) |
Members: (833) 681-2635 |
| Anthem Medi Blue Dual Advantage HMO D- SNP (H9525-007) |
Members: (833) 681-2635 |
| Anthem Medi Blue ESRD Care HMO C-SNP (H9525-011-0) |
Member: (833) 681-2640 |
| Anthem Medi Blue Plus HMO (H9525-013-4) |
Members: (855) 558-1439 |
| Anthem Medi Blue Service PPO (H4909-023-0) |
Members: (855) 690-7795 |
| CareSource Dual Advantage HMO D-SNP (H3213-016-0) |
Members: (833) 230-2020 |
| Humana Choice PPO (H5216 –105-0) |
Members: (800) 457-4708 |
| Humana Community HMO (H0292-001-0) |
Members: (800) 457-4708 |
| Humana Gold Plus HMO (H0292-002-0) | Members: (800) 457-4708 |
| Humana Gold Plus HMO (H6622-021) | Members: (800)457-4708 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE HMO D-SNP (H6622-018) |
Members: (800) 457-4708 |
| Humana Honor PPO (H5216-225-0) | Members: (800) 457-4708 |
| United Healthcare Dural Complete HMO D-SNP (H6595-002-1) |
Members: (844) 855-9774 |
| WellCare Assist HMO (H9730-010-0) | Members: (833) 444-9088 |
| WellCare Dual Access HMO D-SNP (H9730-003-0) |
Members: (833) 444-9089 |
| WellCare Dual Liberty HMO D-SNP (H9730-004-0) |
Members: (833) 444-9089 |
Veteran Resources |
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| Caregiver Support | (855) 260-3274 | caregiverva.gov |
| CHAMPVA Civilian Health and Medical Program | va.gov/COMMUNITYCARE/programs/ dependents/champva/index |
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| Education | (888) 442-4551 | gibill.va.gov |
| Federal Jobs | va.gov/jobs | |
| Health Care | (877) 222-8387 | va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply/ |
| Homeless: Veteran’s Domiciliary – Ft. Thomas, KY (Homeless Veterans Only) | (877) 424-3838 | |
| Indiana VA Local Representative | (812) 537-8819 | |
| Medical, Mental and Prescription Outpatient Clinics, Burial and Memorial Benefits, Headstones and Markers | (800) 697-6947 | |
| Mental Health | (800) 273-8255 | mentalhealth.va.gov |
| Suicide Prevention | (800) 273-8255 | veteranscrisisline.net |
| VA Benefits | (800) 827-1000 | benefits.va.gov/benefits |
| VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic – Florence, KY (Clinic provides primary care, lab, medical, mental health, nutrition, Optometry, Podiatry, and prescription assistance on a sliding scale fee for copays.) | (859) 282-4480 | |
| VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic – Bellevue, KY |
(859) 382-3840 | |
| VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic – Southeast Indiana | (812) 539-2313 | |
Vision Resources |
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| Cincinnati Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired | (513) 221-8558 | |
| EyeCare America | aao.org/eyecare-america | |
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AMD Eye Care |
(800) 324-3937 | |
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Diabetes Eye Care |
(800) 272-3937 | |
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Glaucoma Eye Care |
(800) 391-3937 | |
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Senior Eye Care |
(800) 222-3937 | |
| Indiana Connect Alliance | in.gov/fssa/inconnectalliance/ | |
| Indiana Lions Eye Bank | (317) 824-1024 | KY Vision Project | (800) 320-2406 | kyeyes.org |
| Lions Club Erlanger | (859) 371-9535 | |
| New Eyes | new-eyes.org/ | |
| University of KY Lions Club Eye Clinic | (859) 323-6436 | |
Vocational Rehabilitation Resources |
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| BAWAC, Inc. | (859) 371-4410 |
| Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation Services | (800) 545-7763 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation – Covington & Newport, KY | (859) 292-6513 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation – Florence, KY | (859) 371-9450 |
Breast Cancer Resources |
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| Cancer Family Care | (513) 731-3346 | Offering three free massage and three free Healing Touch to cancer patients. Limited Komen funds are available one-time per breast cancer patients in need. |
| Cancer Support Community | (859) 331-5568 | This resource offers many free programs for those affected by cancer and their loved ones. “Helping Each Other” Breast Cancer Support Group is only one of the many programs offered. |
| Chicks and Chucks Foundation | (859) 301-6200 (859) 572-3739 |
Assists breast cancer patients (and survivors) in need with such things as wigs or lymphedema sleeves. Can only assist with medical-related issues (i.e. billing, breast products, etc.) Cathy Halloran from the Breast Center Boutique runs this foundation and is at Edgewood Boutique Monday and Tuesday (859) 301-6200 and Ft. Thomas Boutique Wednesday and Thursday (859) 572-3739. |
| Cleaning for a Reason | (877) 337-3348 | One general house cleaning per month for four consecutive months while undergoing treatment. |
| I Have Wings | (859) 743-3044 | “No One Goes Solo” Program provides individual emotional support and emergency financial assistance on a one time basis. |
| Mommy Has Breast Cancer | (877) 386-7322 | Support services to moms fighting breast cancer. They offer support with meals, childcare, transportation and housekeeping. |
| Pink Aid | pinkaid.org | Pink Aid’s “Pink Purse” provides emergency financial assistance to patients in active treatment for breast cancer. Funds provide help with non-medical, household expenses such as rent and utility payments, with a prompt response time. Criteria to be eligible for assistance, including the application, can be found on their website. |
| Pink Ribbon Girls | (877) 269-5367 | Assists breast cancer patients with free services: three meals a week for two months, transportation up to 20 rides, emotional support and limited housekeeping services. |
| Reach to Recovery | (800) 227-2345 | This free program from the American Cancer Society will match patients with a trained volunteer who is a breast cancer survivor to help provide support. |
Transportation for Cancer Patients |
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| At Your Service Taxi | (859) 727-8600 | |
| Bennett’s Transportation Service | (859) 240-8114 | Services in Pendleton, Boone, Campbell and Grant. They provide transportation for FTSB patients as well as private pay. For ambulatory patients, private pay is $2.50/mile. For non-ambulatory patients private pay varies (typically a pick-up fee and an a additional $2.25/mile.) Additional cost for wheelchair; $75 minimum one-way. |
| City Care Pick Up | (859) 963-3519 | Monday to Friday, $50 one-way, $70 round trip. After 5 p.m. and Saturdays, rate is $70 one-way, $90 round trip ; +$2/mile after 15 miles. Wheelchair accessible transportation. Wheelchair at no cost, $5 fee for O2. Available 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Express Mobile Transportation | (859) 655-4600 | Monday to Friday, $60 one way, $100 round trip, +$2.75/mile over 10 miles- Wheelchair accessible transportation. $25 surcharge on weekends and holidays. |
| Ford Warriors in Pink | (833) 546-7433 | Transportation assistance is available for breast cancer patients through Go Ride Health. You must either reside in Cincinnati or have a cancer-related appointment in Cincinnati in order to utilize this program. |
| Federated Transportation Services of the Bluegrass (Kentucky Residents) | (888) 848-0989 | Must have Medicaid as primary insurance, requires three days advance notice. |
| Luxury Taxi | (859) 322-1014 | |
| Owen County Public Transit | (502) 750-2828 | Only takes Owen County residents but will travel anywhere in KY. $3.00 first 10 miles, then $.40 a mile after that. If resident has cancer and is going to the same place more than once a week, it’s a flat rate of $10 round trip up to 85 miles. Wheelchair van is available. |
| RAMP | (859) 578-6949 | If unable to utilize standard bus route due to physical/medical reasons, contact TANK Special Services at (859) 578-6949 to apply for RAMP services. Note, this process will take two or more weeks to determine eligibility. Not available in every area. |
| TANK (Transit Authority of NKY) | (859) 331-8265 | Call for standard bus schedule. |
| TANK Senior Services | (859) 578-6949 | Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., $8 each way. Must be at least 67 years old to use this service. They will provide transportation to medical appointments, grocery store and pharmacy. One week advance notice preferred. |
Indiana Transportation |
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| Catch-A-Ride | (812) 423-3960 | Provided through Lifetime Resources for a minimal fee. |
| Lady Bug Taxi | (812) 577-4422 | |
| Nite Out Transportation | (812) 221-7119 | |
| Southeast Transportation | (855) 325-7586 | Transportation for Indiana residents with Medicaid. |
Online Cancer Support Resources |
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| After Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD) | (800) 977-4121 | abcdbreastcancersupport.org | Offers online and telephone support for people diagnosed with breast cancer and their loved ones. |
| American Cancer Society | cancer.org/treatment/support-programs-and-services | Find local support programs and services. | |
| American Cancer Society – Cancer Survivors Network | csn.cancer.org | Offers an online community where people diagnosed with breast cancer and caregivers share their experiences and recommend helpful resources. | |
| American Cancer Society – Reach to Recovery | (800) 227-2345 | cancer.org/treatment/support-programs-and-services/reach-to-recovery | Connects people newly diagnosed with cancer and their families with trained volunteers in their area. |
| Cancer and Careers | cancerandcareers.org | Find information for those working with cancer. | |
| Cancer Hope Network | (877) HOPE-NET (467-3638) |
cancerhopenetwork.org | Provides free, confidential, one-on-one support to people with cancer and their families throughout the US. |
| Cancer Support Community – Cancer Support Line | (888) 793-9355 | cancersupportcommunity.org | Offers in-person, online and telephone support for people diagnosed cancer and their loved ones. |
| Cancer Care | (800) 813-HOPE (4673) | cancercare.org | Find an online support group |
| Cancer Connect | cancerconnect.com | Find an online support group. | |
| CaringBridge | caringbridge.org | Offers personal, protected sites with multiple privacy settings where people can stay connected during any type of health event. An online planner can help family and friends coordinate care and helpful tasks. | |
| Here for the Girls | hereforthegirls.org/member-services | Offers online and in-person support for young women affected by breast cancer. | |
| Imerman Angels | (866) 463-7626 | imermanangels.org | Offers online & phone support programs for women and men living with cancer and their caregivers. |
| Living Beyond Breast Cancer | lbbc.org | Find information on breast cancer support and care. | |
| Mautner Project of Whitman-Walker Health | (866) 628-8637 | aacr.org/patients-caregivers/patient-advocacy/resource/mautner-project-of-whitman-walker-health | Offers online and telephone support programs for lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals living with cancer, and their partners. |
| SHARE Cancer Support | (844) 275-7427 | sharecancersupport.org | Offers telephone support groups for women newly diagnosed with breast and ovarian cancers and women who have lymphedema. |
| Susan G. Komen | (877) 465-6636 | komen.org | Their breast care helpline can help you find local, online or telephone support programs. |
| Young Survival Coalition | youngsurvival.org | Provides support programs (online and telephone) for young women diagnosed with breast cancer, and a resource kit for young women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. | |
Local Financial Assistance for Cancer Patients |
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| Brighton Center | (859) 491-8303 | Assistance with utilities, rent, mortgage in emergency situations if funding is available. | |
| Cancer Care Club | (606) 748-4524 | cancercareclub.com | Assistance with gas cards available to those in active cancer treatment residing in the Flemingsburg area. Request assistance by phone, email, or mail. |
| Chicks and Chucks Foundation | (859) 301-6200 or (859) 572-3739 |
chicksandchucks.org | Assists breast cancer patients and survivors in need with such things as wigs or lymphedema sleeves. Can only assist with medical-related issues (i.e. billing, breast products, etc.). |
| Colon Cancer Prevention Project – Fighters’ Fund | (502) 272-2397 | coloncancerpreventionproject.org | Assists colon and rectal cancer patients with everyday bills. Assistance can be provided once based on available funding. Patient must be a Kentucky or Southern Indiana resident and in active treatment. |
| I Have Wings | (859) 743-3044 | ihavewings.org/request-assistance | One-time financial assistance for those with breast cancer. |
| Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission | (859) 581-6607 | nkcac.org | Limited funding for utilities in emergency situations. |
| Pink Aid | pinkaid.org | Pink Aid’s “Pink Purse” provides emergency financial assistance to patients in active treatment for breast cancer. Funds provide help with non-medical, household expenses such as rent and utility payments, with a prompt response time. Criteria to be eligible for assistance, including the application, can be found on their website. | |
| Robin’s Nest | robinsnestfund.org | Help with regular, everyday expenses such as, transportation, utilities, child care, housing, mortgage or rent, and other out-of -pocket expenses that are unable to be paid by the patient as a result of the cancer diagnosis. | |
| Salvation Army | Kenton County: (859) 261-0835 x 202 or Campbell County: |
Assistance with utilities in emergency situations if funding is available. Must be a resident of the county you are calling. | |
| Shirley’s Way | (502) 883-0014 | shirleysway.org | Financial assistance available for everyday needs, utilities, etc. to those in active cancer treatment who reside in the state of Kentucky. |
| St. Vincent de Paul | (859) 341-3212 | Assistance with utilities in emergency situations if funding is available. Assistance with durable medical equipment depending on stock available. | |
| United Christian Volunteers | (859) 727-4417 | Limited financial assistance for residents of Erlanger and Elsmere. | |
National Financial Assistance for Cancer Patients |
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| 21st Century C.A.R.E | (239) 936-3756 | 21stcenturycare.org/financial-help-for-cancer-patients | Offers financial help for cancer patients with many of the unexpected out-of-pocket costs encountered while undergoing cancer treatment. Their goal is to ease such negative factors by providing funding of expenses such as transportation, accommodations, medical supplies, groceries and child care. |
| Cancer Care | (800) 813-HOPE (4673) | cancercare.org/financial | Offers limited financial assistance for cancer-related costs and co-pays. Funding may be limited to those with certain diagnoses throughout the year. |
| Head and Neck Cancer Alliance | (866) 792-HNCA (4622) | headandneck.org/gas-card-program | Offers help via Gas Card Program, which supplies a limited supply of BP and Exxon gas cards in the amount of $50.00 to head and neck cancer patients to help with transportation to and from treatments. |
| Help Now Fund | cancerbutterfly.com/breast-cancer-charities-of-america-help-now-fund | Financial assistance program available to patients actively undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Apply through Breast Cancer Charities. Up to $1,000 a year. Only open for applications January 1–10, April 1–10, July 1–10 and October 1–10. | |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | (877) 557-2672 | lls.org/support-resources/financial-support | Patient Aid Program provides one-time $100 stipend for blood cancer patients in active treatment. There may also be assistance up to $500 a year as an urgent fund relief for utilities, rent, etc. Funds open and close frequently. Additional financial aid information for blood cancer patients can be found on their website. |
| National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | (800) 859-NPCF (6723) | npcf.us | The Assistance Program is made available to provide direct financial support for patients who are currently in treatment for pancreatic cancer. Only able to provide assistance for necessary living expenses. |
| The Pink Fund | (877) 234-PINK (7465) | pinkfund.org | Help with cost-of-living bills. Qualifications: Working when treatment began and able to show loss or decrease in income since starting treatment (decrease in hours, etc.), undergoing reconstruction not eligible, long-term hormonal therapies not eligible. Must be in active treatment. |
| Women’s Cancer Fund | cancerrecovery.org | Up to $250 a year for help with utilities and rent. Must be in active treatment. Applications are accepted from the first to the fifteenth of each month and have to be submitted by a healthcare professional. | |
