CAREGIVER RESOURCES IN 40203
GET SUPPORT FOR YOUR INTENSITY
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KIPDA Family Caregiver Support Program. Provides vouchers for supplies or respite care, support groups, and more. Call 502-266-5571 to get information on how to apply.
Robley Rex Dept of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Caregiver Support. For those caring for a Veteran with a serious illness or disability, call 502-287-5000 to talk to a support coordinator about respite care.
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Family Health Services Counseling Services. Counseling services with slide-scale fees based on income.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. National network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24/7 in the United States.
Robley Rex Dept of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Mental Health Care. Counseling and other support for Veterans experiencing PTSD, depression, grief, anger or trauma.
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We Care KY - powered by Trualta. Free in-depth lessons, practical steps, and guided support for providing the best care
Talk Early Talk Often. Resources and support for conversations and planning with aging loved ones
Conversation Project - Conversation Starter Guide. Conversation starters for intentional end-of-life planning
Trager-Brandeis Elder Law Clinic. Provides limited estate planning legal services for FREE to underserved clients, and is staffed with Brandeis law students and supervised by a licensed attorney. Can help prepare simple wills, living wills, and power of attorney and health care surrogate documents.
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Caregiving.com Financial and Legal Resources. Resources for dealing with issues related to the expenses of caring for a loved one.
Operation Homefront - Critical Financial Assistance. Program designed to provide short-term financial help for military families who are experiencing financial hardship.
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Family Caregiver Alliance - Caregiving with Siblings. Fact sheet for identify the family dynamics that can impact caregiving.
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The Caregiver’s Voice - Successfully Speaking to Your Employer about Caregiving Support. Practical tips and technique for talking to your employer about caregiver support.
National Alliance on Caregiving - Working and Caring. Resources for managing a job and caring for a loved one.
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The Surprising Benefits of Being a Caregiver. A list of 10 rewarding things about caregiving.
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Caregiver Action Network - I Have a Job and I’m the Caregiver for my Loved One. Resources for caregivers balancing a job and caregiving responsibilities
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American Heart Association - Communication Tips for Caregivers. Basic tips for clear communication around caregiving.
The Caregiver Space. A digital safe space for caregivers to place to ask questions, share experiences, get real answers, or just get things off your chest.
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KIPDA SHIP Program. Provides info, counseling and assistance to seniors and disabled individuals, their family members and caregivers related to health insurance, Medicare and Medicaid.
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Trager Institute KIPDA Caregiver Program. Support for those caring for someone 60+, including trainings, support groups, case management, and individual counseling
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Daily Caring - List of Private Facebook Caregiving Support Groups.
We Care KY - Powered by Trualta - Free in-depth lessons, practical steps, and guided support for providing the best care
GET SUPPORT FOR YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS
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Neighborhood Place Housing Stabilization Program. Case management and rental assistance for eligible households.
Team Kentucky Homeowner Assistance Fund. For low-income homeowners impacted by COVID-19.
St. Vincent de Paul Louisville. serves individuals and families in need including those who are homeless, living in poverty, suffering from addiction, enduring mental illness or experiencing acute economic crisis.
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Dare to Care Food Pantry. Enter your zip code to find a food distribution location near you.
St. Vincent de Paul Louisville Open Hands Kitchen and Food Pantry.
Kentucky Dept of Community Based Services SNAP Program. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income people buy food for healthy meals at participating stores.
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Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program – Kentucky Cash Assistance. Helps families with children pay for basic household expenses
Dollar For. A program that helps you apply for free or reduced cost hospital programs that help eliminate medical expenses.
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Family Health Centers. Health care services based with sliding-scale fees based on income.
Norton Healthcare Financial Assistance. Covers hospital-based emergency or other medically necessary care to patients who cannot afford to pay and who qualify for financial assistance based on income, resources and family situation.
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Harbor House Respite Services. Provides short-term overnight housing for adults with developmental, intellectual, physical and emotional disabilities.
Community Coordinate Childcare 4-C. Childcare referral program that helps you find the childcare you need.
