the Muhlenberg County Resource Guide

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Western State Hospital
Address: 2400 Russellville Road, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Phone: (270) 889-6025
Website: http://www.westernstatehospital.org/
Services: Western State Hospital is an acute care adult
psychiatric facility operated by the Commonwealth of
Kentucky. The hospital serves the 34 most western counties in
Kentucky. All referrals for admissions come from one of the
Community Mental Health Centers serving the four regions of
Western Kentucky.
The hospital is an acute care facility accredited by the Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Hospital Organizations
(JCAHO) and certified by the Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services (CMS).
The median length of stay is five days for new admissions.
Western State Hospital is one of four state-operated or statesupported acute psychiatric facilities in Kentucky.
KY Fun Facts
Muhlenberg County, KY
Resource Guide
Using this guide:
This guide was developed as a resource for
organizations and individuals. The information in this
guide will be updated from time to time. To obtain
the most current copy of this guide, or to leave
comments or questions, contact the UK Center for
Rural Health in Madisonville, KY, at 270-824-3436,
or [email protected]
Disclaimer: Information for this guide came from a
variety of sources. Neither the UK Center for Rural
Health nor the cooperating organizations claim
responsibility for incorrect information. Information
listed in this guide is subject to change without
notification.
For best results, contact the service providers by
phone before attempting to obtain services.
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Contributions
VINE
(Victim Information & Notification)
Thank you to The Felix E. Martin, Jr.
Foundation for funding this project.
Thank you to the following organizations for
assistance in fact gathering, editing, and
circulation of this book:
• Muhlenberg Co. Alliance for
Methamphetamine Prevention
• Muhlenberg Co. Board of Education
• Muhlenberg Co. Cooperative Extensive
Service
• Muhlenberg Co. Health
Department/HANDS
• KY Delta Rural Project
• Pennyroyal Center, First Steps
• UK Center for Rural Health/Madisonville
• United Way of the Coalfield
Phone: 1-800-511-1670
Hours: Information can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a wk.
Services: Includes inmate status, location, parole eligibility,
sentence expiration, & inmate information.
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West KY Workforce Investment Board
(WKWIB or WIA)
Address: 300 Hammond Drive, Hopkinsville KY 42240 or
JobNet Career Center, 755 Industrial Road, Madisonville KY 42431
Phone: 270-821-9966 or 1-800-928-7233
Website or Email: www.peadd.org/employ
Purpose/Services: Training opportunities for dislocated workers,
income eligible adults, youth, workforce services for area businesses
including job fairs, job listings, on-the-job training, referrals, and
customized training.
Geographic Area Served: Pennyrile region- Caldwell, Christian,
Crittenden, Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon, Muhlenberg, Todd, Trigg
Ages Served: 16 thru adulthood
Cost to Client: No Cost
Eligibility/Application Procedure: Contact WKWIB
representative, depends on type of services needed.
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Official State Fruit: Blackberry
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Government…………...........................................…8
UMWA Health & Retirement Funds
Address: 1285 Island Ford Rd., Madisonville, KY 42431
Phone: (270) 824-8199 (local Office)
(800) 291-1425 (Washington, DC)
Purpose/Types of Service Offered: Provide information and
referral services, health education, and case and disease
management for UMWA retirees and eligible dependents.
Geographic Area of Service: Pennyrile and Green River areas
of Western Kentucky
Eligibility for Service: Information and referral services
provided to UMWA coal miners, retirees, spouses and widows.
Health education and case and disease management services
provided to spouses, and widows receiving health benefits
directly from the UWMA Health and Retirement.
County Government…………………………….................8-9
City Officials………………………………………………...10
• Bremen………………………………………………10
• Central City….…………………………………...…11
• Drakesboro……………………………………..…...12
• Greenville…….…………………………………...…13
• Powderly….….……………………………………...14
• South Carrollton….……………………...............…15
National/State Government Leaders (KY)………...…..16-18
• US Representation (KY)………………………..16-17
• State Representation (Muhlenberg County)……...18
Important Numbers-Topical Index..................19-30
Service Agencies-Alphabetical Index ….….…31-93
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United Way of the Coalfield
Phone: (270) 821-3170
Address: US Bank, 2nd Fl., 1 S. Main St., P.O. Box 366,
Madisonville, KY 42431
Services: Community impact & fund raising campaign to
support local community problem solving & development, &
human service agencies. Information & referral for community
resources.
Geographic area of service: Muhlenberg & Hopkins counties
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AA Support Group, 31
ACE² (Muhlenberg Adult Education), 31
Addiction Recovery Center (Regional Medical Center), 32
Advanced Health Care Directives, 32
Al-Anon Family Support Group, 33
Alzheimer’s Support Groups, 33
Ambulance Service, 33
American Cancer Society, 34
American Red Cross, 34
Audubon Area Child Care Resource & Referral, 35
Audubon Area Head Start, 35
Autism Society of Western Kentucky, 36
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36-38
Baptist Counseling Center, 36
Becky West Breast Cancer Support Group, 36
Big Brothers/Big Sisters, 37
Black Lung Clinic, 38
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Bluegrass Challenge Academy, 38
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39-46
Career Advancement Center, 39
Celebrate Recovery, 39
Center for Women’s Health (Trover Health System), 40-41
Central City Convention Center, 41
Central City Lions Club, 41
Child Support, 42
Coal Miners’ Respiratory Clinic (Muhlenberg Community Hospital), 42
Commission for Children w/ Special Health Care Needs, 43
Community Clinic of Western KY, Inc., 44
Community Dental Clinic (Owensboro, KY), 44
"Cooper Clayton Smoking Cessation" Classes, 44
CPR, 45
CPR/First Aid, 45
Cumberland Hall Hospital, 46
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(2)Hopkinsville Trover Clinic, 500 Clinic Drive,
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Phone: (270) 887-5400
Hours: Mon.-Fri, 8:00am-5:00pm
Care Center Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:00 am-8: 30pm
Sat. 8:00am-7: 30pm, Sun. 10am-5: 30pm
Resident Program: Madisonville Family Physicians,
435 N. Kentucky Ave. Madisonville, KY 42431
Phone: (270) 824-3717
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
PURPOSE/TYPES OF SERVICE: Treatment of the
physically/mentally ill. Pediatrics, Gastroenterology,
Neonatology, Allergy/Pulmonology, General Surgery,
Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgery, Peripheral Vascular Surgery,
Neurosurgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Urology,
Family Practice, Ophthalmology, Internal Medicine,
Endocrinology, Nephrology, Sports Medicine, Orthopedics,
Aviation Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Anesthesiology, Podiatry, Radiology, Radiation Oncology,
Pathology, Neuropsychiatry Neurology, Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physical and
Occupational Therapy, Patient Education, Cardiology,
Emergency Medicine, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery,
Speech Pathology, Audiology, Dermatology, and Occupational
Medicine, Pain Management, and Chronic Wound Therapy.
GEOGRAPHIC AREA OF SERVICE: Western Kentucky
46-47
Department for Community Based Services, 46
Diabetes Support Group (Trover Health System), 46
Dialysis Specialists of Central City, 47
Division of Protection & Permanency, 47
Duncan Center Museum & Art Gallery, 47
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47-49
Easter Seals West Kentucky, 47-48
Elkton Road Church of Christ Food Pantry, 49
Experience Works, 49
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49-52
Family Advocacy Center, 49-50
Family Resource/Youth Service Centers, 51
First Steps, 52
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CARE CENTER HOURS:
• Mon.-Fri 8:00 am -8: 30 pm
• Sat. 8:00 am-7: 30 pm
• Sun. 10:00 am-5:30 pm
Satellites:
(1) Princeton Trover Clinic, 605 S. Jefferson St.,
Princeton, KY 42445
Phone: (270) 365-2037
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 am-6:00 pm, Sat. 8:30 am-12 Noon
52-54
General Cancer Support Group, 52
Gentiva Home Health, 52
Goodwill, 52
Green River Hospice, 53
Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Council, 53-54
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Office for Western Kentucky Regional Migrant Education
Program. We are a site of meetings of train enthusiasts and
local photographers. Space available for rent.
Geographic Area of Service: Ohio County to the Ohio River
Eligibility for Service: Varies with specific programs.
The Pentecostals of Lone Star
Address: 2821 Anton Rd., Madisonville, KY 42431
Phone: (270) 821-0700
Purpose/Types of Service Offered: Church/Clothes Closet
Geographic Area of Service: Hopkins & Surrounding
Counties
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Habitat for Humanity, 54
H.A.N.D.S., 54-55
Hearing Aid Bank of Western Kentucky, 55
Heartland Cares, Inc., 55
Henderson Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic, 56
Housing Authority: Central City & Greenville, 56
Human Development Institute, 57
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57
Injury/Stroke Support Group, 57
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JARC Transportation, 58
JobNet Career Center, 58
Trilogy
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Address: 100 Trilogy Ave., Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Phone: (270) 885-2902
Purpose/Service: A residential facility providing a safe
environment to promote recovery for women suffering w/
alcohol & drug addictions, assist in their successful transition
to sober living & promote the development of skills necessary
to become functional, self-sufficient members of their families
& communities.
Kentucky Adoption Service, 59
Kentucky Baptist Homes for Children, 59
Kentucky Cancer Program, 60
Kentucky Farm Worker Programs, 60
Kentucky Legal Aid, 61
Kentucky State Police, 61
Kentucky Delta Rural Project, 62
Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehab, 62
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Trover Health System
Phones: Regional Medical Center 1-800-998-5100
Trover Clinic 1-800-733-2312
PURPOSE OF AGENCY OR SERVICE: Either phone
number may be used to connect to satellite clinics, Center for
Women’s Health, Merle E. Mahr Cancer Center,
Cardiovascular Center, Fitness Formula, Sports Medicine, the
Education & Research Division, or the Wound Healing Center.
Trover Clinic: 200 Clinic Drive, Madisonville, Kentucky
42431
Phone: (270) 825-7200
EMERGENCY: 1-800-733-2312
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:00 am-5:00 pm
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Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System, 62
Look Good, Feel Better, 63
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March of Dimes (West KY), 63
Madisonville Community College, 63-64
Muhlenberg Baptist Association, 65
Muhlenberg Christ’s Apostles’ Food Pantry, Inc., 65
Muhlenberg Community Hospital, 65
Muhlenberg Community Hospital Educational Services, 66
Muhlenberg Community Hospital Home Health, 66
Muhlenberg County Alliance for Methamphetamine Prevention
(MCAMP), 67
Muhlenberg County Board of Education, 67
Muhlenberg County Children's Fund, 68
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Muhlenberg County Convention Center Annex, 68
Muhlenberg County Cooperative Extension Service, 68
Muhlenberg County Health Department, 69
Muhlenberg County Ministerial Association, 69
Muhlenberg County Opportunity Center, 69
Muhlenberg County Public Libraries, 70
Muhlenberg Co. Senior Citizens Center (PACS), 70
Muhlenberg Job Corps Center
Muhlenberg Career Development Center, 71
Muhlenberg Medical Clinic, 71
Muhlenberg Surgery Center, 71
Multi-Care Specialist Health Care Facility, 72
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 72
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Social Security Administration
Phone: (800) 772-1213
Addresses: 4431 Hanson Rd., Madisonville, KY 42431 or
1650 Marie Dr., Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Hours: 8:30 am-3:30 pm, Mon.-Fri.
Services: Pays disability & survivors’ benefits to workers &
their families & administers the Supplemental Security Income
program.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Food Pantry
Phone: 754-1164
Address: 113 S. 3rd St., Central City, KY
Hours: Open the 4th Wed. each month from 8:00am-Noon.
Services: Provides assistance with food.
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NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Support Group, 72
New Horizons Counseling Inc., 73
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Office of Employment and Training
Department for Employment/Unemployment Services, 73-74
Outwood ICF/MR, 74
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PACS (Pennyrile Allied Community Services), 74
PACS Transportation, 75
Pathway of Hope, 75
Pennyrile Area Development District, 75
Pennyrile Housing Cooperation, 76
Pennyrile Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, 76
Pennyroyal Adolescent Substance Abuse Program, 77
Pennyroyal Mental Health Center, 77
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St. Vincent DePaul
Phone: 754-3773
Address: 208 N 2nd St., Central City, KY
Store hours: 9:00 am -5:00 pm, Mon.-Sat.
Hours for assistance: 9:00 am-1:00 pm, Mon.-Sat.
Services: Individuals may apply for assistance w/ utilities,
clothing, & furniture as long as funds are available.
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Reach to Recovery, 78
Ready to Work and Work & Learn, 78
Regional Medical Center, 79
Regional Medical Center Educational Services Department, 79
Regional Medical Center Home Health Agency, 79-80
Renal Dialysis Center (Trover Health System), 80-81
Resource Agency for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 81
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The Center for
Culture & Professional Development
Address: 38 W. Arch St., Madisonville, KY 42431
Phone: (270) 821-4909
Fax: (270) 821-7851
Website: http://thecpdcenter.org/
Emergency Contact: Carolyn Ferrell, (270)871-7851 (Cell)
Purpose/Types of Service: Provides professional development
to teachers and schools administrators and serves as a Regional
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Serenity House
Address: 398 West Noel Avenue, Madisonville, KY 42431
Phone: (270) 821-9772
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (closed Thur., Sat., & Sun.)
Purpose/Services: To provide a healthy environment for
people looking for recovery from disease of addiction; provides
fellowship, coffee, and a place to talk with people who have
found recovery
Types of service: Provide 2 AA meetings per week provide
transportation to and from meetings, help find treatment
centers.
TIMES OF MEETINGS:
Monday:
12 noon - Young People - OD Serenity House
8:00 p.m. - YPG Candlelight Meet CD Serenity House
Tuesday:
8:00 p.m. – Al-Anon - CD St. Mary’s Episcopal
Wednesday:
8:00 p.m. - Young People - OD Serenity House
Friday:
8:00 p.m. - Al-Anon - OS St. Mary’s Episcopal
Saturday:
12 noon – Young People - OD Serenity House
8:00 p.m. - Young People - OD Serenity House
Sunday:
8:00 p.m. – Young People - OS Serenity House
O- Open (Visitors Welcome)
C- Closed (AA’s only)
D- Discussion
S- Speaker
Area of Service: Madisonville & surrounding area
Ages Served: Teenagers to Senior Citizens.
Cost to clients: None ($10.00 per month membership dues to
club - nothing to attend meetings)
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Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), 81
Rivendell Behavioral Health Services, 82
Rizpah Shriners, 82
Road to Recovery, 82-83
RX Assist, 83
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Safe Sitter Class, 83
Sanctuary, Inc., 84
Shawnee Trails Council Boy Scouts of America, 85
Senior Advantage (Regional Medical Center), 85
Serenity House, 86
Social Security Administration, 87
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Food Pantry, 87
St. Vincent DePaul, 87
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The Center for Culture & Professional Development, 87-88
The Pentecostals of Lone Star, 88
Trilogy, 88
Trover Health System, 88-89
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UMWA Health & Retirement Funds, 90
United Way of the Coalfield, 90
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VINE (Victim Information & Notification), 91
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West KY Workforce Investment Board (WKWIB or WIA), 91
Western State Hospital, 92
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County Government
Shawnee Trails Council Boy Scouts of America
Muhlenberg County Judicial Building
136 S. Main St., Greenville, Ky. 42345
(Image from:
http://courts.ky.gov/Counties/Muhlenberg/default.htm)
County Officials
Muhlenberg County Fiscal Court meets on the second and
fourth Thursdays of each month at 3:00 p.m.
Muhlenberg County Judge Executive:
Rick Newman,P.O. Box 137, Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-2520 – Office, (270) 338-6116 – Fax
[email protected]
Muhlenberg County Sheriff:
Charles E. “Eddie” Perry, P.O. Box 227, Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-3345 – Office, (270) 338-0766 – Fax
[email protected]
Muhlenberg County Court Clerk:
Gaylan Spurlin, P.O. Box 525, Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-1441 – Office, (270) 338-1774 – Fax
[email protected]
Muhlenberg County Jailer:
Mark Curry, 108 Court Row, Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-2263 – Office, (270) 338-2228 – Fax
Muhlenberg County Attorney:
Darris Russell, P.O. Box 302, Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-1322 – Office, (270) 338-7933 – Fax
[email protected]
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Address: P.O. Box 487, Owensboro, KY 42302-0487 –
Council Headquarters
Satellite Locations: Madisonville, Henderson, Bowling
Green, Glasgow, Hopkinsville
Phones: (270) 825-9397, (270) 684-9272
EMERGENCY: (270) 684-9272
Office hours: On call
Purpose/Services: To instill physical fitness, character
development and citizenship in the youth and adults within the
program. Comprehensive youth development
Geographic Area of Service: 35 counties in Western
Kentucky, 3 counties in Southern Illinois, 1 community in
Tennessee. Green River District includes Hopkins, Crittenden,
Muhlenberg and McLean Counties in Kentucky.
Eligibility: Must register with a new or existing unit. All adults
and youth participating in the program must fill out applications.
State/National Affiliations: National Boy Scouts of America
Senior Advantage
Address: Regional Medical Center, 900 Hospital Drive,
Phone: (270) 825-5888
Outside of Hopkins County (1-800-998-5100)
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri.
Purpose/Service: To act as a referral source for older adults.
Provides informational hotline, assists in filing medical paper
work, provides insurance counseling, free health screenings,
health education programs, etc. For a complete listing of
benefits call 825-5888.
Geographic Area of Service: Western Kentucky
Eligibility: 65+
State/National Affiliations: Regional Medical Center
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Sanctuary, Inc.
Address: P.O. Box 1165, Hopkinsville, KY 42241
Phone(s): 270-885-4572, Toll free: 1-800-766-0000
Rape Services: 270-887-6200
Satellite Locations and Phones:
29 W Center St., Madisonville, KY 42431, 270-825-9737
31 W Jefferson St., Terrell Bldg.3, Cadiz, KY 42211,
270-522-9505
Hours: 8:00-4:30 Mon.-Fri. (Shelter 24 hours/365 days per yr)
Services: Sanctuary’s mission is threefold: to protect, to
educate, & to heal. Because our first concern is to offer
protection & safety for women & children who are victims of
family violence, we offer a comprehensive shelter program for
battered women & their dependent children 24 hrs a day/seven
days a week. Our second concern is to offer counseling &
education, which will enable victims to break the cycle of
violence. Services are available such as a 24-Hour Crisis Line;
Emergency Shelter; Counseling; Casework Services;
Advocacy; Children's Services; Community Services; Nonresidential Services; Job Program & drug/alcohol casework.
Geographic Area of Service: The nine counties of the
Pennyrile Area Development District.
Eligibility: Any person who is experiencing or has
experienced verbal, emotional, physical, or sexual abuse in a
dating relationship or marriage can take advantage of the
services provided by Sanctuary, Inc. It is usually better to call
first.
State/National Affiliations: State: KY Domestic Violence
Assoc.; National: Coalition Against Domestic Violence;
National Victim Center
Executive Director: Helen Kinton
Property Valuation Administrator (PVA):
Bill Alward, P.O. Box 546, Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-4664 – Office, (270) 338-0674 – Fax
[email protected]
Muhlenberg County Coroner:
Tony Armour, 627 Friendship Road, Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-0864
Circuit Court Judge:
Brian Wiggins, 136 South Main Street, Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-5930
Circuit Court Clerk:
Janet Hearld, 136 S. Main Street, Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-4850
District Court Judge:
Terry Earle, 136 South Main Street, Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-0997
Commonwealth Attorney:
Ralph Vick, 110 Court Street, Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-2240
Muhlenberg Co. Courthouse
(Image from http://www.muhlon.com/~tourist/)
KY Fun Facts
KY Official Dance: Clogging
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their personal vehicles to help ensure that cancer patients get
the lifesaving treatments they need.
Service area: Hopkins and Muhlenberg County
Eligibility/Cost: Road to Recovery is a free service. Patients
do not need a physician’s referral, but advance notice is
required. Patients should not assume that their Road to
Recovery driver will be able to take them to all appointments.
Road to Recovery is available on an “as needed” basis, after
other transportation options have been exhausted.
Sponsor: American Cancer Society
City Officials
Bremen, KY: Mayor and City Council, 2009
Roy Shaver, Mayor
PO Box 334, Bremen, KY 42325
James Eaves
Michelle Nelson
RX Assist
Judy Bullock
Address: 55 Career Way, Central City, KY 42330
Phone: (270) 338-6222
Ken Vincent
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Safe Sitter Class
Address: Muhlenberg Community Hospital, 440 Hopkinsville
Street, Greenville, KY. 42345
Phone: (270) 338-8414
Contact: Karla Lee, RN/Education Department
Schedule: Upon request
Purpose: To provide adolescents no younger than 11 w/ a
medically accurate babysitting training program & prepare
them for the profound responsibilities of nurturing & protecting
the children in their care.
Application to service: Parents must give permission. Ads
will be placed in the paper.
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KY Official Beverage: Milk
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Rivendell Behavioral Health Services
Central City, KY: City Council and Mayor 2009
Address: 1035 Porter Pike, Bowling Green, KY 42103
Phone: Toll Free 800-548-2621
Website: http://rivendellbehavioral.com/
Services: Rivendell is dedicated to providing the highest
quality care to adolescents and children who are seeking help.
The 125-bed, JCAHO-accredited hospital is located on a 49acre campus in Bowling Green, KY. Patients are referred to
Rivendell from across the State
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES:
•Children's Services
•Adolescent Services
•Chemical Dependency
•Intensive Outpatient Program
•Sexually Reactive Program •Sexual Offender Program
Rizpah Shriners
Address: 3300 Hanson Rd, Madisonville, KY 42431
Phone: (270) 821-3187
Website: http://www.rizpahshriners.org/
Purpose: Our main goal is to provide free medical care to children
in need, regardless of race, religion or creed.
The Shrine of North America is an international fraternity of
approximately 500,000 members throughout the United States,
Mexico, Canada and Panama. The Shrine's official philanthropy is
Shriners Hospitals for Children, a network of 22 hospitals that
provide expert, no-cost orthopedic & burn care to children under 18.
Jerry Mitchell, Mayor
106 Shepherds Circle, Central City, KY 42330
Elizabeth Ann Gentry
910 West Whitmer Street, Central City, KY 42330
Joe Glenn Mitchell
501 N 4th Street, Central City, KY 42330
Mike Jenkins
109 Cardinal Drive, Central City, KY 42330
Jim Koper
211 J H Mitchell Road, Central City, KY 42330
Davis Higgs
1104 Perkins Street, Central City, KY 42330
Barry Shaver
610 Park Street, Central City, KY 42330
David Richey
PO Box 814, Central City, KY 42330
Brent Moore
805 Pitman Street, Central City, KY 42330
Eligibility: If you know a child that Shriners Hospitals might
be able to help, call toll free at 1-800-237-5055.
Road to Recovery
Phone: (270) 683-0778 (Owensboro office) or 1-800-ACS2345
Website: www.cancer.org
Service: Road to Recovery is a service offered by the
American Cancer Society in which volunteer drivers provide
cancer patients transportation to and from their scheduled
medical appointments. Drivers donate their time and the use of
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Eligibility: Patient diagnosed with end stage renal disease;
referred by Medical Director.
State/National Affiliations: National Kidney Foundation of
Kentucky, JCAHO.
Drakesboro, KY: Mayor and City Council 2009
Jesse Gibson, Mayor
300 Christian Street, Drakesboro, KY 42337
Mary Rainwater
304 Christian Street, Drakesboro, KY 42337
Resource Agency for the
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Roger Frazier
PO Box 121, Drakesboro, KY 42337
Address: 502 N. 2nd Ave., Evansville, IN 47710
Phone: Voice/Office (812) 425-2726
Fax: (812) 421-3728
EMERGENCY: TTY/Office (812) 425-2841
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am -5:00 pm
Purposes/Services: To meet the needs of deaf and hard of
hearing citizens in the tri-state area: interpreter referral, case
management, sign language classes, interpreter skills
development, deaf awareness presentations (information and
referral). Our agency also assists with job search and
placement.
Geographic Area of Service: Tri-State Area
Eligibility: Programs are for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing &
Hearing Individuals. Call the agency for application.
Brenda Knight
Tex Allen
Tammy Allen
Ben Kramer
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Address: Pennyrile Allied Community Services (PACS)
55 Career Way, Greenville, KY 42345
Hours: 8:00 am -4:00 pm Tues.-Thur.
Phone: (270) 338-4043,
Contacts: Delilah Bush Coordinator
Purpose/Services: To place persons 55 or over in meaningful
volunteer jobs. Nonprofit agency; volunteers will receive preservice orientation. Volunteers will provide much needed
support to nonprofit agencies.
Geographic Area of Service: Muhlenberg County
Eligibility: Fill out an application. 55 years of age and over
State/National Affiliations: AVA/KY
Drakesboro City Hall
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Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Mon.-Fri., after hours, weekends
and holidays on call
Contact Person: Denise Dunn, Director, Intake-(270)3833902, Cyndi Clark, Assistant Director
Types of Services: Home health services of skilled nursing,
medical social work & personal care along with physical and
occupational therapy are available to patients having a wide
range of diagnoses.
Geographic Area of Service: Caldwell, Christian, Crittenden,
Hopkins, Lyon, McLean, Muhlenberg, Todd, Trigg, Webster,
Union
Eligibility for Service: Most payers require that the patient
need skilled services and be homebound (requires a taxing
effort to leave home infrequently). Private pay services
eligibility requirements vary.
Ages of Clients Served: Newborn to geriatrics (0-100+)
Applications Procedure: Contact the office for guidance.
Most but not all services require physicians order.
Cost of Service to Clients: Based on individual insurance
benefits and types of service.
Method of Payment: Medicare/Medicaid/Private
Insurance/Private Pay
State/National Affiliations: Member of NAHC, KHHA
Certifications or Licensures: Joint Commission;
Medicare/Medicaid (CMS)
Greenville, KY: Mayor & City Council 2009
Eddie DeArmond, Mayor
508 Ella Avenue, Greenville, KY 42345
Ross Jones
229 Norman Circle, Greenville, KY 42345
Wade Walters
111 Walters Ridge Road, Greenville, KY 42345
Jan Yonts
232 Norman Circle, Greenville, KY 42345
Bill Harlan
421 Hayes Street, Greenville, KY 42345
Doug West
400 Fox Drive, Greenville, KY 42345
Nick Sparks
201 Williams Drive, Greenville, KY 42345
Renal Dialysis Center
Trover Health System
Address: 435 N. Kentucky Ave., Madisonville, KY 42431
Phone: (270) 824-3400
EMERGENCY: (270) 825-5100
Hours: 8:00 am - 4: 30 pm, Mon.-Fri. Administrative Staff
6:00 am - 4: 30 pm, Mon.-Fri. Nursing Staff
Purpose/Services: To provide dialysis treatment to patient
diagnosed with ESRD.
Geographic Area of Service:
Approximately 50 mile radius and transient patients
Rails to Trails, Greenville, KY
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Regional Medical Center
Powderly, KY: Mayor and City Council 2009
Address: 900 Hospital Drive, Madisonville, KY 42431-1694
CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-367-0762
Current Director/Executive: Bert Whitaker, CEO
Types of Service: Regional Medical Center is a 410-bed acute
care, non-profit hospital which provides medical, surgical,
orthopedic, pediatric, obstetrical, neonatal, psychiatric, alcohol
and drug abuse treatment, intensive and coronary care and
completes cardiac care, wound healing center, acute
rehabilitation services, and case management/social workersdirect calls to medical management department.
Geographic Area of Service: 11 county area
Don Hancock, Mayor
PO Box 106, Powderly, KY 42367
Brenda Keplinger
Linda Crager
211 Sunset Dr., Powderly, KY 42367
Glenn Tate
Bobby Webb
311 Webb St., Powderly, KY 42367
Educational Services Department
Address: 900 Hospital Drive, Madisonville, KY 42431
Phone: (270) 825-5277
Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Purpose/Service: Educational Services provide many
programs for inpatients, outpatients, staff and community
Types of Service: Education programs on self-injection
techniques, ostomy care, tube feedings, smoking cessation
program, first aid, CPR, diabetes and cardiac risk factors. Also
various screenings are available to the public such as blood
pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, etc.
Ages Served: No specific age
Cost to clients: Depending on services rendered
Home Health Agency
Address and Phone:
109 South Second St., Central City, KY 42330, (270) 754-4702
Fax: (270) 754-3032
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.troverhealth.org
Emergency: 1-800-998-5100
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South Carrollton, KY: Mayor and Council 2009
Ray Cessna, Mayor
PO Box 262, South Carrollton, KY 42374
Reach to Recovery
Address: Muhlenberg Community Hospital
440 Hopkinsville Street, Greenville, KY. 42345
Phone: 270-338-8437
Contact: Cindy Randolph, Social Worker
Purpose: Provide support to survivors and patients with breast
cancer through face-to-face visits or phone calls from trained
volunteers who are breast cancer survivors themselves.
Application to service: Upon physician request
Wilma Jones, Secretary
Bill Dennell
John Gentry
91 E Church Street, South Carrollton, KY 42374
Debra Gray
Ready to Work and Work & Learn
Address: Madisonville Community College, 2000 College Dr.,
Phone(s): (270) 824-8670 Kathryn Norvell, Ready to Work
(270) 824-1819 Robbie Barnes, Work & Learn Coordinator
Emergency Contact: Jay Parrent, Dean of Student Affairs
Purpose/Types of Service Offered: Ready to Work is a
partnership between the Kentucky Community and Technical
College Systems and the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and
Family Services. Ready to Work and Work & Learn offer work
opportunities both on and off campus. Participants gain work
experience while earning extra income. We provide students
with counseling, referrals, and access to resources to help them
succeed in college and become independent of public
assistance.
Geographic Area of Service: Hopkins & surrounding counties
Eligibility for Service: Low income residents who are enrolled
in college, have children 18 or under and are KTAP recipients.
To participate in Work & Learn a participant must be working
to obtain their GED certificate.
Eligibility/Application Procedure: Contact the Ready &
Work Coordinator or the Work & Learn Coordinator.
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James Morris
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National and State Officials:
Pennyroyal Adolescent Substance Abuse Program
Pennyroyal Center
Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Delegation
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US Senators
Party
1
Jim Bunning
R
Louisville
2
Mitch McConnell
R
London
#
1
Ed Whitfield (01)
#
1
State Senators
Jerry Rhoads (06)
#
1
US Representatives
State Representatives
Brent Yonts (015)
Party
R
Residence
Paducah
Party
D
Residence
Madisonville
Party
D
Address: 735 North Drive, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Phone:
(Toll Free) 1-877-4-RESPOND (473-7766), (24 hours a day)
Office hours: 8:30 am -5:00 pm Mon.-Fri.
Services: Treatment for young people & their families who
are, or recently have been, involved w/ drugs or alcohol.
Types of Service: Group, individual, family therapy, & parent
groups.
Geographic Service Area: Christian, Hopkins, Muhlenberg,
Caldwell, Todd, Trigg, Lyon, Crittenden
Eligibility for Service: Chemically dependent/ high risk/
court, DSS or school referral
Ages Served: 13-18
Application Procedure: Call RESPOND Center at the above
toll-free number to set up an appointment for assessment.
Cost of service to clients: One time fee for assessment, all
other sessions based on sliding fee schedule according to
income.
Funding: State grant, private insurance, private pay.
Residence
Residence
Greenville
Source: http://www.ciclt.net/sn/clt/capitolimpact/default.aspx
US Senator Jim Bunning
Pennyroyal Mental Health Center
Phone: 338-5211;
24-Hour Crisis Line: Toll-Free 877-473-7766
Address: 506 Hopkinsville St., Greenville, KY
Services: Counseling, work training for mentally challenged
clients, case management for mentally ill & mentally
challenged clients, evaluations, alcohol & drug treatment &
prevention, DUI classes, & therapeutic foster care.
Eligibility/Application Procedure: Medicaid, Medicare,
private insurance, self pay. Application form and fee
adjustment application completed prior to first service.
State/National Affiliations: Licensed by the Kentucky
Cabinet for Health and Family Services.
Image came from website.
Website: http://bunning.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Home.Home
Washington, D.C.: 316 Hart Senate Office Building,
Washington, DC 20510
Main: 202.224.4343, Fax: 202.228.1373
District 1 – Hopkinsville, 1100 S. Main Street, Suite 12,
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Main: 270.885.1212, Fax: 270.881.3975,
Toll free: 1-800-283-8983
Email:
http://bunning.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Contact.ContactForm
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US Senator Mitch McConnell
Pennyrile Housing Cooperation
Phone: Toll-free (800) 928-7233
Hours: 8:00-4:30, Mon.-Fri.
Address: Pennyrile Area Development Dist., 300 Hammond
Dr, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Services: Works to secure loans for purchase, rehabilitation,
renovation/repairs, etc.
Pennyrile Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
Address: 300 Hammond Drive, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Phone: (270) 886-9484
EMERGENCY: 1-800-928-7233
State Long Term Care Ombudsman: (Toll Free) 1-800-3722991
Office hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Staff: 5 Visitor Volunteers and 11 Member Advisory Council
Purpose: To ensure quality care for nursing home residents and act
as an advocate for residents of LTC facilities by investigating &
resolving complaints, monitoring governmental laws, & publicizing
Ombudsman Program by providing information to the public about
the problems of long-term care.
Types of Service: Routine visitation to residents of LTC
Facilities and complaint investigations
Geographic Area of Service: Pennyrile Area of Western KY
including counties of Caldwell, Christian, Crittenden, Hopkins,
Livingston, Lyon, Muhlenberg, Todd, and Trigg.
Eligibility of Service: Residents of LTC care and their
families on their behalf
Ages Served: Represent all LTC residents within the Area
Development District, Target 60 plus
Application Procedure: Telephone or in person contact
Sources of Funding: State and federally funded
State/National Affiliations: Pennyrile Area Development
District (PADD), Gary Hammonds, State LTC Ombudsman,
Frankfort, KY
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Website: http://mcconnell.senate.gov/public/
Washington Office: 361-A Russell Senate Office Building,
Phone: (202) 224-2541, Fax: (202) 224-2499
Most local contact information: Professional Arts Building,
2320 Broadway, Suite 100, Paducah, KY 42001 Phone: (270)
442-4554
Email: http://mcconnell.senate.gov/contact.cfm
US Representative Ed Whitfield
Website: http://whitfield.house.gov/
Washington Office: 2411 Rayburn House Office Building,
(202) 225-3115 Voice, (202) 225-3547 Fax
District Office: 1403 S. Main Street, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-8079 Voice, (800) 328-5629 Toll Free, (270) 8858598 Fax
Email: https://whitfieldforms.house.gov/contact-form.shtml
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State Senator Jerry P. Rhoads (D), Minority Whip
PACS Transportation
Address: 3670 St. Rt. 1380, Central City, KY
Phone: (270) 377-0052
Hours: 8:00 am -5:00 pm, Mon.- Fri.
Purpose: Transports people with Medicaid to the doctor. Will
transport those under the age of 60 for a charge.
Eligibility/Applications Procedure: Call for details.
Web Page: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/legislator/s006.htm
Senate District 6: Hopkins, Muhlenberg, Ohio
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2002, Madisonville, KY 42431
Frankfort Address: 702 Capitol Avenue, Annex Room 251,
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone Numbers: (270) 825-1490 – Work, (270) 825-2949 –
Home, (502) 564-8100 Ext. 622 – Annex
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Pathway of Hope
Phone: (270) 337-0045
Office hours: 10:00 am -5:00 pm Tues., Thurs., & Fri.
Purpose/Service: Provides pregnancy test, confidential peer
counseling, and information on fetal development, alternatives to
abortion, adoption, & material assistance for clients (clothing, baby
needs, etc.) post- abortion recovery, child loss recovery & abstinence
education presentations to 6-12 grades.
State Representative Brent Yonts (D)
Pennyrile Area Development District
Address: 300 Hammond Drive, Hopkinsville KY 42240
Phone: 270-886-9484 or 1-800-928-7233
Website or Email: www.peadd.org
Purpose/Services: A partnership of and provides resources to the
Web Page: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/legislator/h015.htm
House District 15: Christian (part), Hopkins (part),
Muhlenberg
Mailing Address: 232 Norman Circle, Greenville, KY 42345
Frankfort Address: 702 Capitol Avenue, Annex Room 366A,
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone Numbers: (270) 338-6790 – Home, (502) 564-8100
Ext. 686 – Annex, (270) 338-0816 - Work
(270) 338-1639 – Work fax
E-mail Address: [email protected]
9 county region of the Pennyrile. Provides local and regional
planning, transportation, workforce development, senior services,
administers grants, data center, community development, business
loans, GIS mapping, economic development, water quality,
homeland security.
Geographic Area Served: Counties of Caldwell, Christian,
Crittenden, Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon, Muhlenberg, Todd, Trigg
Ages Served/ Cost to Client: All ages/No cost
Eligibility/Application Procedure: Various - depending upon
type of service
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Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30am-4:30pm, Fri. 7:30am - 12:00 noon
Address: 755 Industrial Park Road, Madisonville, KY 42431
Phone: (270) 821-9966
Outwood ICF/MR
Address: 23524 Dawson Springs Rd, Dawson Springs, KY
42408
Phone: (270) 797-3771
EMERGENCY: (270) 797-3771
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
Purpose/Service: Serving persons with Developmental
Disabilities - MR/DD with residential treatment, rehabilitation,
vocational, medical/professional service.
Eligibility/Applications Procedure: 18+ years with
severe/profound Mental Retardation diagnosis. Contact
Admissions Coordinator
State/National Affiliations: The Accreditation Council on
Services to People w/ Developmental Disabilities, KY
Association of Private Residential Resources (KAPRR), &
National Assoc. of Private Residential Resources (NAPRR)
P
PACS (Pennyrile Allied Community Services)
Address: 518 Hopkinsville St., Greenville, KY.
Phone: (270) 338-5080
Hours: 8:00 am-11:45 am; 1:30pm - 3:00 pm, Mon.-Fri.
Purpose: Provides assistance to low income persons w/ heat
bills, education programs, emergency food, & weatherization
program.
Geographic Area of Service: Hopkins, Christian, Muhlenberg,
Trigg, Todd, Crittenden, Livingston, Lion, and Caldwell.
Eligibility/Applications Procedure: Fill out an application.
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Important Numbers-Topical Index
Abuse/Neglect
Adult/Child Abuse Hotline
Division of Protection & Permanency
Family Advocacy Center (child abuse)
National Coalition against Domestic Violence
Parents Help Line
Rape Crisis Center (24 Hr.)
Sanctuary Inc. (spouse abuse) 24 hr crisis
1-800-752-6200
338-3072
(270) 825-1582
(303) 839-1852
1-800-244-5373
1-800-928-7273
1-800-766-0000
Adoption Service
Kentucky Adoption Service
1-866-543-7459
AIDS
CDC (hotline)
Heartland Cares (clinic)
KY (hotline)
1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
(270) 444-8183
1-800-840-2865
Alcohol/Drugs
AA Support Group
1-800-606-6047
Addiction Center for Treatment
1-800-711-6402
Addiction Recovery Center (Regional Medical Center) (270) 825-5648
AL-ANON Family Support Group
(270) 825-1962
Alcoholics Anonymous
1-800-606-6047
Baptist Counseling Center
(270) 825-8232
Celebrate Recovery/Greenville United Methodist
338-4502
Celebrate Recovery /Mercer Baptist
543-8115
Cumberland Hall Psychiatric Hospital
1-800-467-4061
Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System
1-800-274-7374
National Drug/Alcohol Abuse
1-800-252-6465
New Horizon Counseling
338-2280
Pennyroyal Center Mental Health Clinic
338-5211
24 hour line
1-877-473-7766
Rivendale Psychiatric Hospital
1-800-548-2621
1-800-449-1189
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Serenity House
Trilogy (Women’s Services)
(270) 821-9772
(270) 885-2902
Career/Vocational Assistance
KY Office of Vocational Rehab
Muhlenberg Co. Career Advancement Center
Muhlenberg Co. Opportunity Center
1-888-640-2713
338-5939
338-5970
Child Care-After School, Preschool, & Day Care
Audubon Area Child Care Assistance
1-800-689-5144
Audubon Area Head Start
754-2418
Bremen Elementary Preschool
525-6686
Bremen Elementary Daycare
525-9200
Carter Creek Baptist Church Preschool
338-0643
Central City Elem. Preschool/Daycare
754-4474
Central City First Baptist Church Preschool
754-3670
Greenville Second Baptist Church Preschool
338-6160
Greenville United Methodist Church Preschool
338-5070
It's A Child's World
338-3303
Nanny's House
338-0658
Tiny Treasures
754-9050
Longest Elementary Daycare
338-2842
Child General Services/Organizations
4-H
Audubon Area Child Care Assistance
Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Child Support
Family Support/Food Stamps
First Steps
Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana
Shawnee Trails Council Boy Scouts
338-3124
1-800-689-5144
754-2418
338-6716
338-5909
338-2330
1-800-609-0047
1-888-771-5174
(270) 684-9272
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New Horizons Counseling Inc.
Address: 105 North Main Street, Greenville KY
Phone: (270) 338-2280
Primary Focus: Substance abuse treatment services
Services Provided: Substance abuse treatment
Type of Care: Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups: DUI/DWI offenders
Payment Accepted: Self payment
Payment Assistance: Sliding fee scale based on income and
other factors
Special Language Services: ASL or other assistance for
hearing impaired, Spanish
O
Office of Employment and Training
Department for Employment/Unemployment Services
Locations:
Madisonville (CST), Full Service Local Office
Contact: Debbie Howard, Manager
Hours: Mon & Tues 7:30 am-5:00 pm, Wed & Thurs 7:30 am4:30 pm,
Fri. 7:30 am-12:00 noon
Address: 56 Federal Street, Madisonville, KY 42431
Phone: (270) 824-7562
(270) 824-7589 Fax
Service area: Crittenden, Hopkins, Muhlenberg
Muhlenberg Career Advancement Center (CST), Basic
ES/UI
Contact: Leigh Douglas
Hours: Mon-Thurs., 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Fri. 8:00 am-12:00
noon
Phone: (270) 338-3654
(270) 338-4891 Fax
Job Net MTEC (CST), Basic UI/ES, Provides WIA Services
Job Net Career Center
Contact: Kim Buckman
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Child Services, Special Needs
Autism Society of Western KY
Multi-Care Specialist Health Care Facility
Address:
444 South Main Street, Madisonville, Kentucky 42431
Phone:
(270) 821-4444 main #
(270) 821-7522 patient accounts
(270) 821-1031 WorkKare (270) 821-9188 fax
Hours:
Mon. – Fri. 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
(By appointment 7:00-5:00) (Walk-ins 5:00-9:00)
Sat, Sun & Holidays 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (Walk-ins)
Geographic Area Served: Western Kentucky
Purpose/Services: Family health care, hospital care, urgent
care, work care, lab services, radiology, diagnostics.
Additional staff associates include urology, cardiology,
obstetrics-gynecology, general surgery, dermatology,
orthopedics, allergy, ENT, gastroenterology.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
Time: 6pm (every 4th Mon.)
Location: Trover Clinic Tower 8th floor, Faull Trover
Conference Room, 200 Clinic Dr., Madisonville
Contact: Val Rastede, 270-825-7301
N
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Support Group
Sponsor: NAMI Kentucky
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30pm (every 1st Thurs.)
Location:
Fowler Building, 245 East Center St, Madisonville, KY 42431
Contact: Tom Mills, 270-821-3670
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(270) 826-0510
(877) 687-7038
First Steps
1-800-609-0047
HANDS (Health Access Nurturing Development Services)
754-4017
Muhlenberg Co. Children’s Fund (medical asst.)
338-6841
Muhlenberg County Health Department
754-3200
Kentucky Baptist Homes for Children
(270) 538-1003
Rivendell Behavioral Health Services
1-800-548-2621
Commission for Children w/ Special Health Care Needs
Chiropractors
Dr. Gerald Joines II
Dr. Harold Snyder
Dr. Larry Vincent
754-1335
338-3636
338-3348
Clinics, Health/Hospital
Ambulance Service
338-1233
Black Lung Clinic
338-8300
Coal Miner’s Respiratory Clinic
338-8000
Community Clinic of Western KY, Inc., (sliding fee)
338-5777
or 338-6488, OB/GYN is 377-3077
Dialysis Specialists of Central City
754-4404
Dr. James Brashear
754-3880
Dr. Marshall Prunty
338-0600
Dr. Slobodan Jugo
338-6650
FMC Dialysis Center
754-4404
KY Physicians Care Hotline
1-800-633-8100
754-3200
Muhlenberg Community Hospital
338-8000
Muhlenberg Medical Clinic
377-1600
Muhlenberg Surgery Center
338-9929
Multi-Care Specialist Health Care Facility
(270) 821-4444
Trover Health System:
1-800-733-2312 & 1-800-998-5100
(#s for Trover Clinic, satellites, Center for Women’s Health, Mahr
Cancer Center, Care Center &Regional Medical Center)
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Clothing Assistance
Muhlenberg Baptist Association
St. Vincent DePaul
The Pentecostals of Lone Star
338-5650
754-3773
(270) 821-0700
Muhlenberg Job Corps Center
Muhlenberg Career Development Center
Counseling (also see Support Groups)
Addiction Center for Treatment
1-800-711-6402
Addiction Recovery Center (Regional Medical Center) (270) 825-5648
1-800-606-6047
Anorexia-Bulimia Hotline
1-800-854-0318
(270) 825-8232
338-4502
543-8115
Cumberland Hall Psychiatric Hospital
1-800-467-4061
KY Baptist Children's Home
502-538-1003
1-800-274-7374
National Drug/Alcohol Abuse
1-800-252-6465
New Horizon Counseling
338-2280
Pennyroyal Center Mental Health Clinic
338-5211
24 hour line
1-877-473-7766
Rivendale Psychiatric Hospital
1-800-548-2621
Western State Mental Hospital
1-800-449-1189
Address: 3875 St. Rt. Hwy 181 North, Greenville, KY 42345
Phone: (270) 338-5460
Fax: (270) 338-3615
Website: http://muhlenberg.jobcorps.gov/Home.aspx
What We Do:
Job Corps is a no-cost education and career technical training
program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that
helps young people ages 16 through 24 improve the quality of
their lives through career technical and academic training. The
Job Corps program is authorized by Title I-C of the Workforce
Investment Act of 1998. For more information about the Job
Corps program at a national level, please visit our official
website.
At Muhlenberg Job Corps Center, we support the Job Corps
program's mission of teaching eligible young people the skills
they need to become employable and independent and placing
them in meaningful jobs or further education.
Eligibility: To enroll at Muhlenberg Job Corps, please contact
an admissions counselor at (800) 733-5627. If you would like
more information about Job Corps, visit the Job Corps
Recruiting Web site and request an information packet.
Crisis/Emergency Assistance
American Red Cross
Poison Control
St. Vincent DePaul
338-2818
1-800-222-1222
754-3773
Phone: 377-1600, Call this number to connect you to any office
Address: 1010 Medical Center Dr, Powderly, KY 42367
Dentist/Orthodontist
Community Dental Clinic (Owensboro)
Dr. William Boggess
Dr. James L. Brewer/ Dr. Susan Brewer Hunt
Dr. Mary Brown
Dental Referral Service
Dr. Gordon DePoyster
Greenville Dental Center
(270) 691-6205
338-4410
754-3131
338-0606
1-800-243-4444
338-3551
338-2532
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Muhlenberg Medical Clinic
Muhlenberg Surgery Center
Address: 1008 Medical Center Drive Suite B, Powderly, KY.
42367
Phone: 270-338-9929
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Mon.- Fri.
Purpose: Ambulatory surgical services
Application to service: Upon physician order
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Muhlenberg County Public Libraries
Hours: Mon, Tues & Thurs- 9:00 am 7:00 pm
Wed. & Fri. – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sat – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Contact information:
• Central City Library, 108 East Broad St., Central City, KY
42330, 270-754-4630, [email protected]
• Harbin Memorial Library, 117 South Main St, Greenville,
KY 42345, 270-338-4760, [email protected]
• Local History & Genealogy Annex, 111 S Main St,
Greenville, KY 42345, 270-338-5388, [email protected]
Special services:
Individual Computer Tutoring Sessions with Wesley Johnson,
MCPL System Administrator
Call 338-4760 or 754-4630 for more information.
First Wednesday’s Book Discussion @ the Library, Harbin
Memorial Library Meeting Room, Coffee & Snacks Served!!!
Hostess: Marlene Ford, Call 338-4760 for more information
Thursdays @ the Annex- 7:00 @ Local History & Genealogy
Annex, for details see:
http://www.mcplib.org/[email protected] or call 3385388.
Muhlenberg County Senior Citizens Center
(PACS)
Address: 55 Career Way, Greenville, KY 42345
Phone: (270) 338-6222
Hours: 8:00 am -4:00 pm. Mon.- Fri.
Purpose/Service: Coordinates services for senior citizens
including home bound meals, homemaker & personal care,
congregate meals, legal services health, social activities, chore
and transportation information & referral etc.
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Henderson Community College Dental Clinic
Dr. David Morehead
Conners & Underwood DMD PLLC
Dr. Anthony Durall (Orthodontist)
Dr. William R. Millay (Orthodontist)
(270) 831-9708
754-1888
754-9494
754-3912
338-0008
Disability Services
ADD/ADHD Children
Association for Retarded Citizens
Autism Society of Western KY
Brain Injury Association of KY
(270) 886-5163
1-800-281-1272
(270) 826-0510
1-800-592-1117
Commission for Children w/ Special Health Care Needs
Commission for Deaf & Hearing Impaired
Developmental Disabilities
Easter Seals of Western KY
First Steps
KY Department of Vocational Rehab
Learning Disabilities Assoc. of KY
March of Dimes (West KY)
Muhlenberg County Opportunity Center
Multiple Sclerosis
Programs for Children w/ Disabilities:
Infants & Toddlers (ages Birth- 2)
Children, ages 3-5
Shriner’s Rizpah Temple
Western KY Easter Seals Center
United Cerebral Palsy (KY)
Educational Assistance
Adult Education, ACE 2
Bluegrass Challenge Academy (at-risk students)
Career Advancement Center
Central City Library
Drop Out Program
1-800-232-1160
1-800-372-2907
(502) 564-7842
(270) 444-9687
1-800-609-0047
1-888-640-2713
(502) 473-1256
(270) 683-2410
338-5970
1-800-873-6367
1-800-442-0087
(502) 564-7056
(270) 821-3187
1-800-772-1213
(270) 444-9687
(502) 635-6397
338-2257
1-877-599-6884
(270) 338-5939
754-4630
338-2871
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Harbin Memorial Library (Greenville)
Muhlenberg Career Development Center
Muhlenberg Co. Board of Education
Muhlenberg Co. Career Advancement Center
Muhlenberg Co. Career & Technical Center
Madisonville Community College
(Muhlenberg Co. Extended Campus)
Muhlenberg Literacy Program
Employment Services/Job Training
Career Advancement & Partners
Department for Employment Services
Department for Unemployment
Experience Works (ages 55 & older)
JobNet Career Center
Kentucky Farm Worker Programs
Muhlenberg Career Development Center (ages 16-24)
Ready to Work (community college students)
Work to Learn (community college students)
West KY Workforce Investment Board
Eye Glasses/Vision Care
Lions Club
338-4760
338-5460
338-2871
338-5939
338-1271
(270) 821-2250
757-9881
338-2257
338-5939
338-3654
338-3654
(270) 687-7297
(270) 821-9966
(270) 821-9966
338-5460
(270) 824-8670
(270) 824-1819
1-800-928-7233
www.http://centralcityky.lionwap.org
Family Resource/Youth Service Centers
Bremen Elementary
Central City Elementary
Greenville Elementary
Longest Elementary
South Elementary
Muhlenberg North Middle
Muhlenberg South Middle
Muhlenberg Co. High (both campuses)
525-6388
754-4409
338-4231
977-0460
476-0000
338-3381
337-3513
338-3676
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Address: 105 Legion Dr., Central City, KY 42330
Hours: 7:30-5:30 Mon.-Thur., 8:00 am-11:00 am Fri.
Plumbing Inspector 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 Mon. only
Phone: (270) 754-3200
Purpose: Public health & environmental consists of infectious
disease control, environmental inspections, pediatrics services,
immunizations, prenatal services nutrition counseling,
adolescent health care, epidemiology services, family planning,
WIC, health education, information & referral, outreach & case
management services for children ages 0-3 (no monies for
medications, but does provide birth control products/condoms.)
Geographic Area of Service: Muhlenberg
Ages served: No limits
Cost of Service: Varies, call for more information.
State/National Affiliations: International Assoc. of Laryngectomees
Muhlenberg County Ministerial Association
Address: Living Word Church, 320 Philip Stone Way,
PO Box 109, Central City, KY 42330
Hours: Tues., 9:00am – 3:00 pm
Phone: 754-5108
Purpose/Service: Association of local churches working to
share the love of Christ by assisting residents with immediate
needs such as utilities. Referrals to local food pantries. (No
rent, deposits, or hotel room payments.)
Muhlenberg County Opportunity Center
Address: 615 Opportunity Way, Greenville, KY
Phone: (270) 338-5970,
Hours: 8:00-3:30, Mon.-Fri.
Purpose: Educates & trains physically & mentally challenged
adults in a sheltered environment. Operates a used clothing &
furniture store & sells groceries.
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Muhlenberg County Children's Fund
Phone: 338-6841
Services: Provides assistance for children needing medical
services-i.e. travel, expenses for MD services, medical
equipment not covered by insurance, etc.
Muhlenberg County Convention Center Annex
Address: 320 Golden Tide Ave., Central City, KY 42330
Purpose/Service: Fitness Center
Muhlenberg County Cooperative Extension
Service (UK Cooperative Extension Service)
Address: P.O. Box 199, Greenville, KY 42345
Phone: 338-3124
Hours: 8:00 - 4:30, Mon.-Fri.
Purpose/Services: Provides education & information about
Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences, 4-H Youth
Development, Fine Arts, & Horticulture
Geographic Area of Service: Muhlenberg Co.
Financial Assistance
Child Support
Department of Social Insurance
338-5909
338-2330
338-2330
Fitness
Central City Convention Center
757-1723
Food Assistance
Elkton Rd Church of Christ Food Pantry
Muhlenberg Christ’s Apostles’ Food Pantry
Muhlenberg Co. Senior Citizens Center
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Food Pantry
WIC (apply at the health dept.)
338-0899
338-2330
338-1309
338-6222
338-5080
754-1164
754-3200
Government & Legal Services
Judge Executive
District Judge
Circuit Clerk
Circuit Judge
County Clerk
County Attorney
Western KY Legal Services
338-2520
338-0995
338-4850
338-5930
338-1441
338-1322
1-866-452-9243
Health & Safety Information/Education
American Cancer Society
1-800-ACS-2345
American Red Cross
338-2818
Cooper Clayton Smoking Cessation Classes
338-8300
CPR/First Aid
338-8414
Kentucky Cancer Program
(270) 821-4298
KY Delta Rural Project
543-0255
Muhlenberg Co. Alliance for Methamphetamine Prevention
(MCAMP)
338-5211
Muhlenberg Co. Cooperative Extension Service
338-3124
754-3200
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Muhlenberg County Hospital Education Services
Safe Sitter Class
Home Health
Gentiva Home Health
Regional Medical Center Home Health
Home Health Care Equipment & Supplies
Community Oxygen & Medical
Greenville Pharmacy
Kings Drug & Home Care
Poole’s Pharmacy Care
338-8414
338-8414
(800) 842-3790
338-8348
754-4702
754-3187
338-3800
338-7738
754-1545
Hospice
Green River Hospice
1-800-350-3486
Housing
Glenbrook House Apartments
Greenville Park Apartments
Habitat for Humanity
Hillwood Village Apartments
Housing Authority: Central City
Housing Authority: Greenville
Pennyrile Housing Cooperative
338-3641
338-9988
338-0608
754-2282
754-2521
338-5900
1-800-928-7233
Law Enforcement
Emergency
Abuse Hotline
Ambulance Service
Central City Police (non-emergency)
Central Dispatch
Emergency & Disaster
Greenville Police (non-emergency)
KY State Police
Missing Children
Sheriff (non-emergency)
911
1-800-752-6200
338-1233
754-2464
338-2000
338-3902
338-3133
1-800-222-5555
1- 800-843-5678
338-3345
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Muhlenberg County Alliance for
Methamphetamine Prevention
(MCAMP)
Address: 506 Hopkinsville St., Greenville, KY 42345
Phone: (270) 338-5211 (answers as Pennyroyal Center)
Hours: 8:30 am -5:00 pm Mon.-Fri.
Fax: (270) 338-1624
Purpose/Service: Works to reduce meth use, manufacturing
& trafficking in Muhlenberg Co.
Muhlenberg County Board of Education
Location and Contact Information:
510 W. Main St., Powderly, KY 42367
Phone: (270) 338-2871
Fax: (270) 338-0529
Website: www.muhlenberg.kyschools.us
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Muhlenberg County School system, with
parent and community support, is to provide a quality
education that instills in all students the will and ability to
succeed, to be lifelong learners, and to contribute to society.
Elementary Schools:
Bremen Elementary School
Central City Elementary School
Greenville Elementary School
Longest Elementary School
South Elementary School
Middle Schools:
Muhlenberg North Middle School
Muhlenberg South Middle School
High School:
Muhlenberg County High School (East Campus/9th & 10th)
Muhlenberg County High School (West Campus/11th & 12th)
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Educational Services
Suicide Prevention
Address: 440 Hopkinsville Street, Greenville, KY. 42345
Phone: (270) 338-8414 or (270) 338-8014
Hours: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Mon.- Fri.
Purpose: Provide education to staff, patients & community as
requested
Types of services: Staff development, CPR, ACLS, PALS,
NRP, NCI, First Aid, diabetes, ostomy care, self injections,
Safe Sitter class, screenings for diabetes, high blood pressure,
cholesterol, etc.
Ages/ Costs: Dependent upon services
Muhlenberg Community Hospital Home Health
Address: 211 South Cherry Street, Greenville, KY. 42345
Phone: (270) 338-8348 Director: Sharon Burke, R.N.
Purpose: Provide personalized, flexible in-home care &
assistance for those individuals who are homebound. The goal
of the team is to give clients the ability to remain independent
in their own homes. Services provided when assistance is
needed following hospitalization, an aging parent in need of
extra help or respite for an ailing family member. Services &
coverage are subject to staff availability & patient’s medical
insurance. Trained staff & professional staff provide services
from as little as a few hours to 24-hrs a day.
Geographic area of service: Muhlenberg County
Ages of Clients: Newborn to geriatrics
Application to service: Physician order
Services: Physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech
therapy, skilled nursing, HCB waiver program, personal care,
housekeeping, meal preparation, respite, EPSDT, HCB Mldel
II waiver, private duty/24 hour services, dietary consults
Accepted Payers(s): Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurance,
Private Pay
State Affiliations: KHHA
Certifications: Joint Commission, Medicare/Medicaid (CMS)
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1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Legal Services
Child Support Enforcement
KY Legal Aid
# for new clients: Toll-free
Libraries
Central City Public Library
Harbin Memorial Library
Local History Annex
338-5909
1-800-467-2193;
1-866-452-9243
754-4630
338-4760
338-5388
Medical Card Eligibility/Medical Assistance
338-2330
KCHIP (KY Children’s Health Insurance Program)
1-877-524-4718 or 754-3200
KY State Health Insurance
1-877-293-7447
Muhlenberg Co. Children’s Fund (medical asst.)
338-6841
Mental Health Services
Muhlenberg Co. Opportunity Center
Pennyroyal Mental Health Center
24-hour crisis line: Toll-free
Outwood ICF/MR
Newspapers
Leader News (weekly)
Times Argus (weekly)
1-800-274-7374
338-5970
338-5211;
877-473-7766
(270) 797-3771
1-800-548-2621
270-754-3000, www.ky-leadernews.com
270-754-2331, www.timesargus.net
Nursing Homes & Assisted Living
Belle Meade Nursing Home
Courtyard Assisted Living
Maple Manor Healthcare
Sparks Nursing Center & Assisted Living
338-1523
757-1100
338-5400
754-4838
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Optometrists
Dr. Freddie Mayes
Dr. John Soderling
Dr. Kelly Tarter
Dr. Stephen Wood
754-4515
754-4515
338-2400
338-4091
Pharmacies
Clinic Pharmacy
Clinic Pharmacy South
Greenville Pharmacy
Medical Center Pharmacy
Poole's Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Wal-Mart Pharmacy
754-4300
476-3600
338-3800
338-9993
754-1545
338-4241
754-3924
Muhlenberg Baptist Association
Pregnancy Support Services
Muhlenberg Co. Health Department
Pathway of Hope
754-3200
377-0045
Prescription Assistance
RX Assist
338-6222
Radio Stations
WMTA (1380 AM), Gospel
WNES (1050 AM), Sports
WKYA (105.5 FM), Country
WQXQ (101.9 FM), Top-40
754-1380
754-3000
338-6655
754-3000
Retirement Assistance
1-800-772-1213
(270) 824-8199
Schools (Kindergarten-12)
Bremen Elementary
Central City Elementary
Greenville Elementary
Longest Elementary
Muhlenberg Co. Board of Education
525-6686
754-4474
338-4830
338-5113
338-2871
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Phone: 338-5650
Website: http://muhlenbergbaptist.org/
Address: The Baptist Center, 920 West Everly Brothers Blvd,
Central City, Kentucky, 42330-1894
Services: Provides assistance with clothing.
Muhlenberg Christ’s Apostles’ Food Pantry, Inc.
Phone: 338-1309
Hours: opens every Monday from 8 a.m.-noon
Address: 41 Twin Oak Dr., Greenville, KY
Services: Provides assistance with food.
Address: 440 Hopkinsville Street, Greenville, KY. 42345
Phone: (270) 338-8000
Website: www.mchky.org
Hours: 24 hour hospital and emergency services
Current CEO: Tracy P. Byers, FACHE
Hospital Services: Muhlenberg Community Hospital is a notfor-profit, 135-bed (includes 45 Long Term Care beds) acute
care facility providing medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatric,
orthopedic, rehabilitative services, intensive/coronary care,
wound care, Coal Miners’ Respiratory Clinic, case
management/social workers, Home Health, ambulance service.
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Madisonville Community College (North Campus)
Address: Madisonville Community College, 2000 College Dr.,
Phone: (270) 821-2250
Fax: (270) 821-1555
Purpose/Types of Service: Educational Institution w/ Transfer
Degree Programs, Associate of Arts & Science, two year
degrees, diplomas, & certificates. Also available are GED
testing & preparation, workforce training, professional
development, and community education classes. Numerous 2
+ 2 programs with Murray State University through the MSU
Madisonville Regional Campus. The link for program options
in health, applied tech, and other career fields is
http://www.madisonville.kctcs.edu/Academics/Programs_of_St
udy.aspx
Geographic Area of Service: Hopkins, Muhlenberg, Webster,
Crittenden, McLean, and Caldwell
Eligibility/Application Procedure: Must be a high school
graduate or have a G.E.D & bring/ or do the following:
Application
Reference Form
Copy of Birth certificate
Compass
TABE test or ACT
Observation in career choice
College Transcript
Pre-admission conference
High School Transcript or G.E.D scores
State/National Affiliations: Kentucky Community and
Technical College Systems (KCTCS), Accredited by the
Commission on College of the Southern Association of College
and Schools.
Financial Aid: Financial aid and student scholarships are
available for qualified applicants.
Website: www.madcc.kctcs.edu
Muhlenberg North Middle
Muhlenberg South Middle
Muhlenberg Co. High East Campus (9-10)
Muhlenberg Co. High West Campus (11-12)
The Renaissance Center (alternative learning)
Senior Citizens
Experience Works (employment service)
Muhlenberg County Senior Citizens
Retired Senior Volunteer Program
Senior Advantage (referral source)
338-3550
338-4650
338-9409
338-0040
338-0662
(270) 687-7297
338-6222
338-4043
1-800-998-5100
(270) 824-8199
Support Groups
AA Support Group
AL-ANON Family Support Group
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Becky West Breast Cancer Support Group
Diabetes Support Group (Trover Clinic)
1-800-606-6047
(270) 825-1962
1-800-606-6047
(270) 338-1523
(270) 821-6393
338-4502
543-8115
(270) 825-7427
General Cancer Support Group (Trover Health System) (270) 339-1614
Injury/Stroke Support Group
(270) 825-7377
Look Good, Feel Better (women, cancer patients) (270) 825-5815
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
(270) 825-7301
National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Group (270) 821-3670
Reach to Recovery (breast cancer support)
338-8437
Transportation
Muhlenberg Co. Senior Citizens Center (PACS)
338-6222
JARC Transportation
338-6222 & 377-0052
PACS Transportation
377-0052
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Utility Assistance
Elkton Rd Church of Christ
Muhlenberg County Ministerial Association
Second Baptist Church
St. Vincent DePaul
Look Good, Feel Better
338-0899
754-5108
338-5080
338-6160
754-3773
Sponsor: Mahr Cancer Center
Time: 10am - 12pm (third Monday of every other month)
Location: Mahr Cancer Center Conference Room, 900
Hospital Dr, Madisonville, KY 42431
Purpose: Class for patients who have experienced hair loss
and other health issues due to radiation &/or chemotherapy.
Participants are taught how to keep care of skin, nails, and hair,
and are given information on wigs.
Contact: Rita Cates 825-5815 to register
Sponsor: American Cancer Society
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March of Dimes (West KY)
Address: 920 Frederica St Ste 1002, Owensboro, KY 42301
Phone: (270) 683-2410
Website: http://www.marchofdimes.com/
Purpose: Our mission is to improve the health of babies by
preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality.
We carry out this mission through research, community
services, education and advocacy to save babies' lives.
Madisonville Community College
Muhlenberg County Campus
Address: Muhlenberg County Campus, 401 West Everly
Brothers Blvd, Central City, KY 42330
Phone(s): 757-9881, (877) 659-0819 (toll free)
Contact: George Humphreys, Extended Campus Director
P.A & Pauline Shaver Educational Center,
Central City, 42330, (270)824-172
Website for the Muhlenberg Co. campus:
http://www.madisonville.kctcs.edu/About/Our_Campuses/Muh
lenberg_Campus.aspx
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KY Delta Rural Project
Phone: (270) 543-0255
Address: 201 E. Main, Greenville, KY
Contact: Vicki Yonts
Services: Provides educational material on childhood obesity,
bullying, & internet safety
KY Office of Vocational Rehab
Phone: 1-888-640-2713
Hours: 8:00 am -4:30 pm, Mon.-Fri.
Address: 1071 Thornberry Dr, Madisonville, KY. Service is
provided in Muhlenberg Co. on Tues. (a.m.) at the Career
Center, 338-5939 & Tues. (p.m.) at the Pennyroyal Mental
Health Center, 338-5211.
Purpose: Provides vocational rehabilitation services to
eligible individuals w/ disabilities to assist with entry into
employment & productivity in the workplace & community.
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Address: 3909 South Wilson Road, Radcliff, KY 40160
Phone: 1-800-274-7374
Website: www.lincolnbehavioral.com
Purpose: mental health services, substance abuse, &
counseling services. The 800# is for suicide hotline # as well.
Kentucky Fun Facts
Resource Agencies-Alphabetical Index
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AA Support Group
Contact: 1-800-606-6047
Times/Locations:
(1) Mon.-7:30 pm at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Broad St.,
Central City
(2) Mon., Wed., Fri.-12:00 pm at New Immanuel Baptist,
(Next to the Fire Dept.), Central City
(3) Thurs. – 8:00 pm at Greenville City Building
ACE²
Muhlenberg Adult Education
Address: Career Advancement Center, 50 Career Way, Central
City, KY 42330
Phone: (270) 338-2257
Fax: (270) 338-7237
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Mon. & Wed. 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, Tues. & Thurs. 8:00
am - 4:00 pm,
Fri.- by appointment
Contact Person: Patricia Sweatt
Purpose of Agency or Service: Provides adult education
services to the greater Muhlenberg area.
Types of Services:
GED preparation
Literacy and Basic skills
TABE testing for employment purposes
Remediation for COMPASS entrance exam
Ages of Client: 16 and older
Application Procedure: Enrollment and program orientation
Cost of Service to Clients: Free
State/National Affiliations: Kentucky Adult Education
Official State Flower: Goldenrod
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Addiction Recovery Center
Kentucky Legal Aid
Address: Regional Medical Center, 900 Hospital Drive,
Phone: Primary: (270) 825-5648; (270) 825-5849
Emergency: (270) 825-5650
Fax: 1-800-998-5100
Office hours: 24 hour service
Purpose/Services Offered: The Addiction Recovery Center of
Regional Medical Center provides proven programs that are
designed to work closely with family, businesses, social
agencies, helping those who want to recover from alcohol and
drug addiction. Fourteen day inpatient program; intensive
outpatient; de-tox; aftercare; daycare
Geographic Area of Service: All areas
Eligibility for Service: Problems with addictions. Call any of
the above numbers to set up an appointment.
State/National Affiliations: J.C.A.H.O. approved
Address: (By appointment), 100 S. Railroad St., Madisonville,
KY 42431
Phone: (270) 825-3801
Fax: (270) 825-0689
Intake for New Clients: Toll-free (866) 452-9243
Office Hours: 9:00 am-6:00 pm, Mon.-Thur.
Purpose/Services: Representation of individuals with low
income levels in civil legal cases including social security
(SSI), unemployment, collections, & divorce. Advice &
documents for people over 60. Assistance with housing related
issues.
Geographic Area of Service: Western KY
Eligibility/Application Procedure: Income below 125% of
federal poverty level or over the age of 60. Applications are
made by phone. Call 1-866-452-9243 Monday-Thursday 9am6pm.
Advanced Health Care Directives
440 Hopkinsville Street, Greenville, KY. 42345
Phone: 270-338-8437
Contact: Cindy Randolph, Social Worker
Purpose: Advanced directives, also known as living wills, are
instructions given by individuals specifying what actions
should be taken for their health in the event that they are no
longer able to make decisions due to illness or incapacity.
Application to service: Call 270-338-8437 for more
information.
Kentucky State Police
Address: Western Kentucky Parkway, Nortonville, KY
Satellite Locations: Camp locations (Trooper Island)
Phone: (270) 676-3313
Website: http://www.kentuckystatepolice.org/
Hours: 8:00 am.-4:00 p.m., Mon.-Fri.
Purpose/Services: Full-service police organization including
answering complaints, investigations, relaying medical supplies &
organs. Also provides community public service assistance in the
interest of public safety and safety programs for schools &
community.
Hopkins, Todd, Muhlenberg, & Webster
Eligibility/Application Procedure: Please call Officer Recke
– State Police
KY Fun Facts
Official State Music: Bluegrass Music
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Kentucky Cancer Program
Al-Anon Family Support Group
Address: 625 Hospital Drive, State Office Building, Room
234, Madisonville, KY 42431
Satellite Locations: 9 regional offices in the State
Phone: (270) 821-4298
FAX: (270) 821-0398
Website: www.kycancerprogram,org
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Director/Executive: Joan Lang
Staff: Cindy Dame
Purpose/Service: To reduce cancer incidence & mortality by
Address: St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 163 N. Main St.,
Madisonville KY, 42431
Phone(s):
(270) 825-1962 or (270) 383-5579 or (270) 543-4547
Emergency Contact: (270) 825-1962 or (270) 836-8303
Hours: Meets on Mon. 5:15 pm-6:15 pm and Fri. 6:30 pm 7:30 pm
Purpose of agency or service: Provide support for family &
friends of alcoholics, drug addicts & other addictions.
Geographic Area of Service: Hopkins Co. & surrounding area
Eligibility for Service: Have a family member or friend that is
an alcoholic or drug addict or affected by alcoholism or drug
addiction.
promoting cancer awareness, research & service programs.
Community based education programs, health screenings for early
cancer detection & special programming for high-risk populations
Geographic Area of Service: 9 counties, Pennyrile District
Eligibility: All of Kentucky’s citizens
Cost: None
State/National Affiliations: James Graham Brown Cancer
Center, University of Louisville, & National Cancer Institute
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Address: Belle Meade Nursing Home, 521 Greene Drive,
Greenville, KY. 42345
Phone: (270) 338-1523
Contact: Ann Sparks, R.N.
Schedule: Meets quarterly (January, April, July, October) on
the last Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM
Purpose: Offers support to caregivers and provides
information
Cost: No fee
Application to service: Open to public
State Affiliation: Louisville chapter
Kentucky Farm Worker Programs
Address: JobNet Career Center, 755 Industrial Road,
Phone: (270) 821-9966
Fax: (270) 825-1394
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Contact: Ann Oldham
Purpose/Types of Service Offered:
Employment & Training & Supportive Service
Geographic Area of Service: Hopkins-Muhlenberg
Eligibility for Service: qualify as a farm worker
Eligibility/Application Procedure: Intake by field
representative
Ambulance Service
Phone: 338-1233
KY Fun Facts
Official State Fish: Kentucky Spotted Bass
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American Cancer Society
Address: 1302 Frederica St., Owensboro KY, 42301
Phones: 1.800.ACS.2345 or 683-0425
Website: www.cancer.org
Purpose/Types of Service Offered: Free wigs, turbans,
medical equipment, information & support; financial &
transportation assistance, Reach to Recovery- one on one
breast support, Look Good...Feel Better - support for physical
side effect that includes a free make up kit, Road to recoveryvolunteer transportation provided to /from treatment.
Geographic Area of Service: We cover every county in
Kentucky
Eligibility for Service: None-service available to anyone with
need
Eligibility/Application Procedure: Call 1.800.ACS.2345 and
state need. If financial assistance is requested, a brief request
form must be completed.
K
Kentucky Adoption Service
Phone: 1-866-543-7459
Website: http://kentuckyadoptionservices.org/
Services: KAS, Inc., is a licensed, Hague Accredited, Christian,
non-profit 501(c)(3) adoption and humanitarian aid agency with
offices in Owensboro, KY and Springfield, MO. The mission of
KAS, Inc., is to help children find homes by providing adoption
services to potential adoptive families across the United States who
are pursuing International Adoption and to assist Kentucky and
Missouri families interested in Domestic Adoption. We also provide
adoption home study services for adopting parents no matter where
in Kentucky you may live!
Kentucky Baptist Homes for Children
American Red Cross
Phone: 338-2818
Hours: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, Mon.-Fri.
Address: 100 E Main Cross, Greenville, KY.
Services: Provides disaster relief, shelter, food, clothing,
disaster preparedness community ed., 24 hour military
emergency message service, health & safety classes in baby
sitting, standard first aid, CPR, preventing disease transmission
& assistance to fire victims. (No utility payments or rent).
KY Fun Facts
Address: 300 Hope St, PO Box 1429, Mt. Washington, KY
40047
Phone: (502) 538-1003
Fax: (502) 538-1100
Website: http://www.kbhc.org
Interest Area: Children & Youth, Community, Crisis
Support, Religion
Mission Statement: Kentucky Baptist Homes for Children
provides care and hope for hurting families and children
through Christ-centered ministries.
Description: A multi-faceted family service organization. KBHC
provides care to young people who can no longer live with their
parents and works with families who are at-risk of having children
removed from the home. Also provides pregnancy and adoption
services and outpatient Christian counseling.
Official State Bird: Cardinal
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Audubon Area Child Care Resource & Referral
(AACCARR)
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Address:
AACCRR/MCC, 2000 College Dr., Madisonville, KY 42431
JARC Transportation
Address: 55 Career Way, Greenville, KY
Phone: (270) 338-6222, 377-0052
Hours: 8:00 am-4:00 pm, Mon.- Fri.
Purpose: Provides transportation to & from the job for a $2.00
fee each way.
Eligibility/Applications Procedure: Call for details.
JobNet Career Center
Address: 755 Industrial Road, Madisonville KY 42431
Phone: (270) 821-9966
Website or Email: [email protected]
Purpose/Services: variety of services for the workforce for
training and job search/placement
Geographic Area Served: Counties of Hopkins, Muhlenberg,
Crittenden, Christian, Livingston, Todd, Trigg, Caldwell, Lyon
Ages Served: 16 and up
Cost to Client: No cost
Eligibility/Application Procedure: depends on type of
services of each partner agency, anyone interested in training
for or entering employment
Phone(s): (800) 494-2249, (800) 689-5144
Contact Person: Suzanne Stumpf
Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm, Mon. – Fri. (It is important to leave a
message.)
Purpose: A community based resource & referral agency
delivering coordinated services for families & the community
to access early care, education, & school age options.
Types of Services: We help families locate childcare. We offer
services to providers, employers & the community. We also provide
information or planning & policy development to increase the quality
& quantity of accessible, affordable, developmentally appropriate
early & school age care & education. We are also a resource for
licensed & family certified homes & Childhood Credentials Trainers.
Geographic Area of Service: Pennyrile Area Development
District (Caldwell, Christian, Crittenden, Muhlenberg, Lyon,
Livingston, Hopkins, Todd, and Trigg Counties.)
Ages of Clients Served: Adults working with children and
families needing to place their child(ren) in a licensed center or
certified home; businesses requesting referrals for employees
needing childcare, and start-ups for child care business.
Cost: Child Care referrals are free and complete over the
phone. Contact agency for training costs.
Phone: 754-2418.
Services: Promotes school readiness by enhancing the social
& cognitive development of children thru the provision of
educational, health, nutritional, social & other services to
enrolled children & families.
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Autism Society of Western Kentucky
Human Development Institute
Address: Autism Society of Western Kentucky, P.O. Box
1647, Henderson, KY 42419-1647
Contact: Nancy Boyett
Phone: (270) 826-0510
Service: No specific support group meetings. Call for a list of
upcoming events and resource library hours.
Annual Conference available.
University of Kentucky
Quality Enhancement Initiative
Address: 2000 College Dr., Madisonville, KY 42431
Phone: (270) 824-8629
Fax: (270) 824-1866
Contact: Brenda Pruitt- Professional Development Counselor,
Tracey Sizemore- STARS Quality Coordinator
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Purpose: Designed to support child care providers in
improving the quality of early care and education throughout
Kentucky through targeted technical assistance and support.
Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon, Muhlenberg, Todd, & Trigg
Eligibility for Service: For the scholarship: Be employed at least
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Address: 445 Thompson Ave, Madisonville, KY 42431
Phone: (270) 825-8232
Becky West Breast Cancer Support Group
Time: 12:30 pm (every 2nd Tues.)
Location: First United Methodist Church, 200 East Center St,
Contact: Betty Hewlett (270) 821-6393 or Susan Smiley
(270) 821-1424
KY Fun Facts
20 hours weekly in a participating early childhood facility, or
provide training in early childhood development at least 12 times per
year in the capacity of Kentucky authorized and credentialed trainer,
be employed as a pre-school associate teacher or as a teaching
assistant in a state-funded pre-school program.
Eligibility/Application Procedure: Submit online application
by the deadline to the professional development counselor.
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Injury/Stroke Support Group
Phone: (270) 825-7377
Hours: Meets 4th Mon. of each month March thru Nov.,
12:00 noon, Regional Medical Center in Madisonville, Small
Dining Room
Service: Offer information, education, & support to stroke &
head injury patients & their families
Ages served/Cost: No age limit, no cost
State/National Affiliations: Kentucky Head Injury
Association & National Head Injury Foundation
Official Wild Animal Game Species: Gray Squirrel
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Henderson Community College
Dental Hygiene Clinic
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Address: 2660 South Green Street, Henderson, KY. 42420
Located in the Academic Technical Building – 1st floor
Phone: (270) 831-9708
Fax: 270-8331-0749
Clinic Hours: Wed. and Fri. 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Contact Person: Ruth Grossman
Purpose of Agency or Service: Our dental hygiene students
perform dental cleanings and are under the supervision of a
dentist and dental hygiene instructor
Types of Services: Cleanings, sealants, radiographs (x-rays),
and fluoride treatment
Ages of Clients Served: 2 years and up
Application Procedure: call to schedule an appointment
Cost of Service to Clients:
$45 adults, $35 senior (65 or older) $35 children 12 and under
(Prices subject to change without notice)
Method of Payment: Check or Cash
State/National Affiliations: Accredited program
Housing Authority: Central City & Greenville
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Mon.- Fri.
Phone and Address:
754-2521, 511 S. 9th St., Central City, KY
338-5900, 613 Reynolds St., Greenville, KY
Services: Provides subsidized housing to low-income families.
KY Fun Facts
Official State Butterfly: Viceroy Butterfly
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Address:
333 Union Street, P.O. Box 305, Madisonville, KY 42431
Phone(s): (270) 338-6716 Fax: (270) 821-5713
Web Page:
http://community.kentucky.com/realcities/hopkinscobbbs
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm After hours scheduled upon
request
Purpose: Big Brothers/Big Sisters assists children in their social,
emotional, and character development by providing carefully
screened volunteers who serve as friend and mentor.
Core Program: One-to-one or couples (children) matched
according to interests & personalities. “Matches” spend quality time
together every other week at times that fit their schedule. Each
match is monitored & nurtured by professional staff.
School based mentoring: One-to-one services provided to
elementary age children on site during school hours. Gives children
the opportunity to improve their learning skills & self-esteem by
matching them with adults who serve as mentor & friend
Group Outings: Offered throughout the year.
Amigos: Monthly activities for children waiting to be matched.
Empower: Child abuse education/prevention training for the child
parent & volunteer
High School Buddy Program: One-to-one services provided to
elementary age children by qualified high school juniors and seniors.
High school “buddy” meets with the student at the school site and
serves as a positive role model, guide, tutor, & friend by helping the
child improve school performance and self concept.
Geographic Service Area: Hopkins and Muhlenberg Counties
Eligibility/Application Procedure: Children from single-parent
homes age 6-12. Clients-Written application, school questionnaire,
interview, child interview, orientation and Empower training.
Core Volunteers – Inquiry, application, reference questionnaire,
background check, office interview, home visit, Empower training.
State/National Affiliations: Kentucky BB/BS Association & Big
Brothers/Big Sisters of America.
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resources available in the community for new parents. Some
families will receive further support through home visitation.
That’s right, information brought right to the home.
Who Can Participate?
First-time moms and/or dads residing in Kentucky.
When do HAND Services Begin? Services can begin during
pregnancy or anytime before a child is 3 months old. If
interested contact the local health department.
Black Lung Clinic
Phone: 338-8300
Address: Muhlenberg Community Hospital Coal Miners
Respiratory Clinic, 440 Hopkinsville Street, Post Office Box
387, Greenville, KY 42345
Services: Black Lung Clinics provide services to active and
retired coal miners with respiratory and pulmonary
impairments: diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation.
Bluegrass Challenge Academy
Address: Bldg. 296, 714 Dixie St., Ft. Knox, KY 40121
Contact: Lanny Walls
Website: www.ngycp.org/ky
Toll Free: 1-877-599-6884 Cell: 502-320-6281
Purpose: The Bluegrass Challenge Academy (BCA) will train
and mentor selected at-risk youth to become contributing
members of society, using the model’s 8 Core components in a
regimental environment during a 22-week residential and 1year
follow up program. Accepted Cadets will be provided room
and board for 22 weeks.
The 8 Core Components of the Challenge Model include:
Basic Education- GED Classes
Life Coping Skills
Leadership/Followership
Physical Training
Citizenship
Job Skills
Health & Hygiene
Service to Community
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Address: 900 Hospital Drive, Madisonville, KY 42431
Phones: (270) 825-5888, 1-800-998-5100
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Mon.-Fri.
Purpose/Service: Places used hearing aids with low-income,
hearing-impaired persons, or makes referrals to appropriate
agencies. Assist hearing-impaired persons.
Geographic Area of Service:
Nine counties of Pennyrile and Webster County.
Eligibility: Hearing impaired and income eligible. Call or
write for application.
Heartland Cares, Inc.
Eligibility/Application: The Basic qualifications for
acceptance into the program are:
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Hearing Aid Bank of Western Kentucky
A youth who is no longer attending any school & who has not
received a secondary school diploma or a GED.
16, 17, 18 years of age upon entry
No pending felony charges or felony convictions
Mentally & physically capable to participate in the program
Volunteer to attend the program
Resident of Kentucky
Be free of illegal drugs. (Candidates will be tested for drug use
upon arrival at the Academy. They will also be tested at the
return of each pass).
Address: 619 N. 30th St., Paducah, KY 42001
Phone: (270) 444-8183
Emergency Contact: Molly Stephens
Purpose/Services: Full service HIV/AIDS Clinic, volunteer
substance use housing, Community Development Prevention,
Peer Advocacy, Mental Health, Care Coordination.
Geographic Area of Service: Southern IL/ Western Kentucky
Eligibility/ Application Procedure: Please call for more
information.
KY Fun Facts
Official State Mineral: Coal
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Purpose/Services: To help girls be the best they can be.
There are many different services such as troops, camping,
service projects, and events.
Geographic Area of Service: 56 counties in Kentucky and
Southern Indiana.
Eligibility: Open to all girls 5-18, usually through schools, but
can call office at any time.
State/National Affiliations: Girl Scouts of the United States
of America.
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Habitat for Humanity
Phone: 338-0608
Hours: 8:00 am-4:30 pm Mon.– Fri.
Address: 144 N. Main St., Greenville, KY
Services/Program: Building homes in partnership with God’s
people in need.
Eligibility: Families selected on basis of Habitat criteria.
Requirements include: the need, ability to repay no interest
loan & willingness to partner with Habitat.
H.A.N.D.S.
Address: Muhlenberg County Health Dept, 105 Legion Drive,
Central City, KY, 42330
Phone: (270) 754-4017, (270) 754-3200
Hours: 7:30 am -5:30 pm Mon.- Thur.
Purpose/Service: Free home visiting program providing
curriculum on parenting for first time parents.
What is the HANDS Program?
The Health Access Nurturing Development Services (HANDS)
program is a voluntary home visitation program for new &
expectant parents. Families begin by meeting with a HANDS
Parent Visitor who will discuss any questions or concerns
about pregnancy or a baby's first years. Based on the
discussion, all families will receive information & learn about
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Career Advancement Center
Website: http://www.muhlon.com/mee.html
Phone: (270) 338-5939
Purpose: One stop shop for employment services &
workforce development. Also houses ACE 2 Adult Ed.
Learning Center & Muhlenberg Economic Enterprise.
Services:
-GED Testing
-Learn to Read
-Job Skills
-Family Learning
-Math Skills
-TABE Testing -English/Writing Skills -Work keys Testing
-Computer Skills
-English as a Second Language
A representative is available at the following times:
Mon: 8am-3pm
Tues: 9:30am-4:30pm
Wed: 8am-12 noon Thurs: 8am-4:30pm Fri: 8am-12 noon
Celebrate Recovery
Two Locations, Greenville & Central City:
(1) Greenville United Methodist Church, 144 N Main St,
Greenville, KY 42345, (270) 338-4502
Time: Sun. 5:30 pm
Contact: (270) 338-4502
(2) Mercer Baptist Church, 3813 US Highway 62 E, Central
City, KY 42330
Times: Tues. - 7:00 pm and/or Fri. - 6:30 pm
Contacts: Eddie Guffy (543-8115) or Vicki Lott (977-2414)
Purpose: Many people struggle with pain, shame and
addiction in their lives and relationships. Celebrate Recovery
provides a safe place for life changes as we share our
experiences, strengths and hopes with one another in the
fellowship of Jesus' healing grace.
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Center for Women’s Health
(Trover Health System)
Green River Hospice
Address: 800 Hospital Dr., Madisonville, Ky 42431
Phone: (270) 326-3900
Fax: 270-326-3905
Website: www.troverhealthsystem.org
Office Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Mon. - Fri.
Contact Person: LeAnn Langston, RN
Purpose of Agency or Service: Full service OB/GYN
Women’s Health Center
Types of Services:
Out-Patient Women’s Health Services:
• Routine Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Evening Prenatal Care & Saturday Hours
• Exclusively offering “Centering Pregnancy Program”
• High & Low Risk Obstetrics
• Menopause Treatment & Therapy
• Incontinence Treatment
• Gynecological Surgery
• Accredited Women’s Ultrasound
• Office-based fetal monitoring
• Accepting New Patients
• Mammography Services
• Midwife Care Option Available
In-Patient Women’s Health Services:
Antepartal Testing
• C Sections performed in Labor & Delivery unit by the L/D
staff
• Perinatalogy availability TBA
• Scheduled C Sections are seen for pre-op visits
• Anesthesia consults for high risk patients
• All Nurses are NRP certified
• Couplet care on mother / baby
• OB Physicians, Family Practice Physicians and Midwives
• 24/7 anesthesia coverage
• Pediatricians attend C Sections
• Low and high Risk Obstetric Care
• Whirlpool tubs for labor
• Neonatologist available for consultations for NICU care
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Address: 109 S 2nd St., Central City, KY 42330
Phone: 1-800-350-3486
Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm (Mon. – Fri.), RN on duty 24 hours, 7
days a week
Purpose/Service: To provide support & palliative care for
persons in the last phase of an incurable disease so they can
live as fully & comfortably as possible; to provide physical,
emotional, psychological & spiritual support for patients &
their families
Types of Services: Nurses, chaplain services, volunteer
coordinator, & social worker. We also provide educational
programs for the community and bereavement services.
Geographic Area of Service: McLean, Muhlenberg, and
Hopkins Counties.
Eligibility: Patient must be terminal & live in one of the three
counties. Doctor must clarify if the illness progresses normal
patient may die in 6 months or less.
Application Procedure: Referral to Hospice from family,
physician, social worker, or Nursing Assessment.
Doctor must clarify may have 6 months or less to live.
Ages served: All
Cost to clients: Medicare, Medicaid, and third party insurance.
Sources of Funding: Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurance,
and Donations
State/National Affiliations: NHO, KAH
Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Council
Address: P.O. Box 32335, Louisville, KY 40232
Satellite Locations: Pennyroyal Service Center, 317 Park
Plaza Drive, Owensboro, KY 42301
Phones: Owensboro- (270) 684-9481 or 1-888-771-5174
EMERGENCY: Louisville – (502) 636-0800 or 1-888-7715170
Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Summer Hours: June 1-August 30, 8:30 am-5:00 pm Mon.Thurs., 8:30 am-12:30 pm Fri.
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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit:
• Level III, non-surgical NICU
• Renovated beautiful new unit in 2005
• Care provided for infants from 23 weeks gestation to full
term
• PICU for infants to 17 years of age
• Neonatologist
• New technology - Giraffee warmers
First Steps
Address: 735 N. Dr., Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Phone: 1-800-609-0047
Purpose/Service: Serves children from birth to age 3 w/
development delays or specific medical conditions known to
cause developmental delays.
Geographic Area of Service: statewide
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General Cancer Support Group
Time: 3:00 pm (first Wed. of the month)
Location: First Christian Church Parlor Room, 1030 College
Dr, Madisonville, KY 42431
Contact: Joyce Johnston (270) 339-1614 or Betty Trover
(270) 821-6778.
Care Providers:
• Gerald Dysert, MD, OB/GYN
• Mark Littlehale, MD, OB/GYN
• Heather Ricketts, MD, OB/GYN
• Karla Turley, MD, OB/GYN
• Tanika Taylor, MD, OB/GYN
• Sarah Almon, CNM, MSN
• Susan Fischels, CNM, MS
Central City Convention Center
Gentiva Home Health
Address: 504 Noel Ave., Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Phone: (270) 885-7887, (800) 843-3790
Services: Skilled nursing, physical therapy occupational
therapy speech therapy, geriatrics
Geographic Area of Service: Christian, Trigg, Todd, Logan,
Muhlenberg, Hopkins
Eligibility for Service: Medicare
Goodwill Store
Address: 220 North Second St, Central City, KY
Phone: (270) 757-1111.
Business hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 am-6:00 pm and Sun. 12:00
pm -6:00 pm
Donations are accepted during these hours as well as have a
"Drop Box" in back of the store for after-hours donations.
Purpose: Thrift store
Address: 320 Golden Tide Ave., Central City, KY 42330
Phone: 757-1723
Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 5:00 am - 9:00 pm; Sat.: 7:00 am- 7:00
pm; Sun.: 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Services: Fitness center with indoor pool. Conference room
(seats 100 +) w/ commercial kitchen and audio-visual
equipment is available for rent.
Memberships: Singles, couples, families, seniors, students
and corporate memberships available. Guest passes may be
purchased at the door. Members do not have to be residents of
Muhlenberg County.
Central City Lions Club
Address: PO Box110, Central City, KY 42330
Website: www.http://centralcityky.lionswap.org
Purpose: Provides vision care assistance for local
underprivileged children & adults. For more contact
information, please refer to website.
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Child Support
Address: 518 Hopkinsville St, Greenville, KY 42345
Phone(s): (270) 338-5909
Purpose: Establishes paternity, establishment of child support
orders, enforcement & modification of child support &
collection of child support.
Coal Miners’ Respiratory Clinic
P.O. Box 387, 44 Hopkinsville Street, Greenville, KY 42345
Phone: 338-8300
EMERGENCY: (270) 338-8000
Website link:
http://www2.mchky.org/getpage.php?name=pulmonary
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Purpose: Black Lung / Respiratory Clinic/ Pulmonary Rehab
Services: Respiratory Disease Diagnosis & Treatment,
Federally Funded-Assistance for Indigent Patients
Geographic Area of Service: Muhlenberg, Union, Hopkins,
Logan, Todd, Webster, Daviess, Christian, McLean, Ohio,
Henderson, and Butler
Eligibility for Service: Respiratory Disease
Ages of clients served: 40 +
Application Procedure: Physician or self-referral
Sources of Funding: Federal funding, third party insurance
State/National Affiliations: NCBLRD, Inc.
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Family Resource/Youth Service Centers:
(Muhlenberg County)
Phone numbers:
• Bremen Elementary, 525-6388
• Central City Elementary, 754-4409
• Greenville Elementary, 338-4231
• Longest Elementary, 977-0460
• South Elementary, 476-0000
• Muhlenberg North Middle, 338-3381
• Muhlenberg South Middle, 337-3513
• Muhlenberg Co. High, 338-3676
Purpose: To enhance students’ ability to succeed in school by
developing and sustaining partnerships that promote:
■Early learning and successful transition to school;
■Academic achievement and well-being; and
■Graduation and transition into adult life.
FRYSC Vision: The Kentucky Division of Family Resource
and Youth Services Centers in the Cabinet for Health and
Family Services shall establish the national standard of
excellence in the provision of school-based family support.
Services: Family Resource Centers serve children through age
12 and coordinate the following:
■preschool child care;
■after-school child day care;
■families in training;
■family literacy services; and,
■health services and referrals.
Youth Services Centers serve students older than 12 and
coordinate the following:
■referrals to health and social services;
■career exploration and development;
■summer & part-time job development (high school only);
■substance abuse education & counseling;
■family crisis & mental health counseling.
Eligibility: Contact your schools Family Resource or Youth
Service Center
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Counseling: provides free counseling and support to children
who are victims of abuse.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA): specially trained
volunteer citizens appointed by a judge to represent the best
interest of a child in court.
Emergency Child Care: Financial assistance based on available
funds will be made available for families in crisis who are
referred by a professional.
Kids on the Block: program used to present the issues of
physical and sexual abuse through the use of three child-size
puppets. The program primarily targets 3rd grade school
children and is available for public awareness presentations.
My Body Belongs to Me: program that teaches preschool age
& 1st grade children about the ways of preventing sexual abuse.
Nurturing Program: A weekly parenting education program
that is designed to increase empathy and parenting skills
support groups also available
Parent Alert Program: A joint effort program between local law
enforcement agencies, retail liquor outlets and FAC to deter
underage drinking.
Personal Body Safety Curriculum: This program is taught
within the Hopkins County School System in grades 1, 3,5,7,9,
and 11. The program teaches children about personal body
safety and all forms of child abuse.
Public Education and Training: Periodic programs, in-service
programs, and seminars will be conducted for the public and
professional on prevention and intervention issues facing
families and children.
Teen Outreach Program (TOP): This school-based program
involves teenagers in curriculum guided discussions linked to
volunteer their services. ATOD Group (Alcohol, Tobacco, and
Other Drugs) 6 week educational program for adolescents 1317 years Referrals accepted from schools, CDW, parents &
self-referrals.
Service Area Counties: Hopkins, Webster, Muhlenberg
Eligibility for Service: All
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Commission for Children with
Special Health Care Needs
Address: 1600 Breckenridge St., Owensboro, KY 42303
Phone: toll free (877) 687-7038
(270) 687-7038
Service Area: Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, Hopkins,
McLean, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Union, Webster
Who is eligible and how to apply: ■Residents of KY
■Younger than 21 years old ■Meet financial guidelines.
■Have a condition that usually responds to medical treatment
that is provided within our program
How do I apply for services?
■Call (800) 232-1160; or
■E-mail your request to [email protected] and let us
know which county you live in.
Specialty Medical Care:
The commission provides services through a variety of
specialty clinics held across the Commonwealth:
Asthma (Severe), Burn, Cerebral Palsy, Cleft Lip and Palate,
Craniofacial, Cystic Fibrosis, Ear, Eye, Hand, Heart,
Hemophilia - Pediatric & Adult, Juvenile Rheumatoid
Arthritis, Neurology, Neurosurgery Orthopedic, Reconstructive
Surgery, Scoliosis, Seizure, Spina Bifida
Services: The Commission for Children with Special Health
Care Needs can provide the following types of services for
children with physical special needs:
Clinic Services: ■On-site at CCSHCN offices in 12 locations
■Satellite clinics in physician offices & other settings
■Office visits
Therapy Services:
■Physical Therapy
■Occupational Therapy
■Audiology Services
■Speech Therapy
Related Lab and Follow-up:
■Coverage for X-rays & lab tests ordered by CCSHCN staff
■Medication
■Medical Equipment
The commission does not cover primary medical care. All
services must be authorized in advance by your care
coordinator.
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Community Clinic of Western KY, Inc.
Elkton Road Church of Christ Food Pantry
Phone: 338-5777 or 338-6488
Address: 480 Hopkinsville St, Greenville.
Phone # for OB/GYN is 377-3077
Address: 226 Hopkinsville St., Greenville.
Services: Primary care center including family medicine,
pediatrics, & OB/GYN center.
Cost: Accepts most major insurances in addition to Medicare,
Medicaid, & a sliding fee for the uninsured.
Community Dental Clinic
Owensboro, KY
Address: Mayfair Square Bldg, 2315 Mayfair Ave.,
Owensboro, KY
Directions: South of the OMHS HealthPark, the main
entrance is on the north side of bldg, clinic is downstairs
Motto: Something to Smile About
Schedule: Mon. – Fri. 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (lunch 12:30-1:30)
Phone: Call 691-6205 for appointments
Ages Served: No age limits (although probably not under 2)
Cost to client: Sliding fee scale (no 100% free)
Procedure: Medicaid enrollees and those without coverage.
Call 691-6205 for appointments
Geographic Area Served: No restriction on geography
Phone: 338-0899
Service: food pantry
Eligibility: Call for details.
Experience Works
Address: 121 East Second Street, Owensboro, KY 42301
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1157, Owensboro, KY 42302
Phone: (270) 687-7297, Ext. 276
Website: experienceworks.org
Purpose/Services: Experience Works is a national, charitable,
community-based organization that helps people 55 and older
to find good jobs in their local community. We offer programs
designed to help mature individuals enter the workforce, secure
challenging positions, move into new careers or supplement
their incomes. Our mission is to improve the lives of older
people through training, community service and employment.
Geographic Area Served: Daviess, Hancock, Henderson,
Hopkins, McLean, Muhlenberg and Ohio
Ages Served: 55 and over
Cost to Client: no cost
Eligibility/Application Procedure: 55 or older, and meet our
income guidelines you may qualify.
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"Cooper Clayton Smoking Cessation" Classes
Sponsor:
Muhlenberg Community Hospital/Coal Miners’ Clinic
Address: 440 Hopkinsville St., Greenville, KY 42345
Contact: (270) 338-8300 for meeting times and locations
Family Advocacy Center
Address:
333 Union St., P.O. Box 444, Madisonville, KY 42431
Phone: (270) 825-1582
Fax: 825-2124
Email: [email protected] or www.facky.org
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (Mon. – Fri.)
PURPOSE/TYPES OF SERVICES:
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117 Wells Hall, Murray State University, Murray, KY 42071,
(270) 762-3372
206 W. 4th St., Mayfield, KY 42066, (270) 247-3088
Services: Services for People w/ Disabilities & Their Families
Children & adults w/ disabilities & special needs find highest-quality
services designed to meet their individual needs when they come to
Easter Seals. Teams of therapists, teachers & other health
professionals help each person overcome obstacles to independence
& reach his or her personal goals. Easter Seals also includes families
as active members of any therapy program, & offers the support
families need.
Medical Rehabilitation: Promoting Independence &
Quality of Life
Whether through a birth condition, injury or illness, or because of
functional limitations experienced in aging, Easter Seals medical
rehabilitation services -- including physical therapy, occupational
therapy, speech-hearing therapy and early intervention -- are the first
step toward helping people with disabilities gain greater
independence.
Job Training and Employment: Building Skills to Find -- and
Keep -- a Great Job
Adults with disabilities looking for meaningful employment find
training and placement opportunities through Easter Seals job
training and employment services. Easter Seals staff helps people
identify their employment goals and structure job training programs
to meet these personal goals.
Child Care: Providing a Learning Environment for Children
and Peace of Mind for Parents
Meeting a growing need for high-quality child care for more than 20
million young children & their working parents, Easter Seals offers
child care for children ages 6 wk. to 12 yr. Young children are
welcomed to a unique environment where children of all abilities
learn together.
Adult Day Programs: Anticipating the Needs of Adults with
Disabilities and Older Adults
Extending Easter Seals' medical rehabilitation expertise, Easter Seals
adult day services meet daytime needs of adults with disabilities and
older adults while promoting their dignity and independence. Easter
Seals partners with families to ensure a continuation of their highstandards of care.
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CPR
Phone: (270) 338-8414
Schedule: Offered monthly (3rd Monday of the month)
Purpose: Instruction on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
(CPR) used when an individual experiences a heart attack or
respiratory incidence that compromises their survival.
Cost: $40.00 (includes necessary materials)
Application: Must pre-register by calling 270-338-8414
CPR/First Aid
Phone: (270) 338-8414
Schedule: Offered upon request with 10 or more participants
Purpose: Instruction for providing initial care for an illness or
injury
Cost: $55.00 (includes necessary materials)
Application to service: Call 270-338-8414
Cumberland Hall Hospital
Address: 210 West 17th St., Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Phone: (270) 886-1919 or Toll- Free 1-877-281-4177
Emergency: Jim Spruyt, CEO
Purpose/Types of Service Offered: Adult Detox from Drugs
and Alcohol, Adult Acute Psychiatric, Adolescent Substance
Abuse, Adolescent Acute Psychiatric, Adolescent Residential
for males, and Adolescent Extended Treatment Care
Eligibility for Service: Private Insurance, Tri-Care, Medicare,
KY Medicaid under age 20
Eligibility/Application Procedure: At Office, Call For a free
confidential assessment.
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Division of Protection & Permanency
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Address: 210 S. Boggess Ave, Greenville, KY 42345
Phones: (270) 338-3072
Hours: 8:00 am-4:30 pm Mon.- Fri.
Purpose: Primarily responsible for investigating reports of
alleged child & adult abuse, neglect & exploitation; also
educate the community about child & adult abuse, neglect &
exploitation.
Department for Community Based Services
Family Support/Food Stamps/Social Insurance
Phone: 338-2330
Hours: 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Mon. – Fri.
Address: 518 Hopkinsville St., Greenville, KY.
Services/Programs: Administers K-TAP, Medicaid, Food
Stamp & KWP program. Assistance given thru money
payments, food benefits, spend down, KY Physicians’ Care,
medical card eligibility, & KWP recruitments.
Service Area: Muhlenberg County
Duncan Center Museum and Art Gallery
Diabetes Support Group
Address: Trover Clinic, 200 Clinic Dr., Madisonville, KY
42431
Phones: (270) 825-7427 office number or (270) 825-7245
Secretary contact number
Hours: Meets every other month (odd months), typically 3rd
Thursday of that month at Trover Clinic, 8th Floor Tower,
Faull/Trover Room.
Purpose: To educate patients & family members of those who
have diabetes & discuss concerns and problems that may
accompany the disease.
Eligibility of Service: Anyone interested may attend.
Ages of Clients Served: Adults & Teenagers
Cost to client: Free community service
Application Procedures: Call Patient Education department
for name to be put on mailing list.
Contact: Debbie Brothers RN Diabetes Educator, [email protected]
Dialysis Specialists of Central City
Address: 222 Phillip Stone Way, Central City, KY
Phone: (270) 754-4404
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Address: 122 South Cherry Street, Greenville KY 42345
Phone: (270) 338-2605
Website: http://www.duncanculturalcenter.com/index.htm
Hours: Monday through Friday 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Purpose: Art museum, exhibits, and events. School Groups,
Scouts, and Group Tours are available upon request. The
Duncan Center is also available for a dinner party, a dinner for
two, and other special events. Make arrangements by calling
270-338-2605.
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Easter Seals West Kentucky
Website:
http://eswky.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=KYWS_homepage
Contact information:
Administration:
801 N. 29th St., Paducah, KY 42001, (270) 444-9687
Child Development Center:
801 N. 29th St., Paducah, KY 42001, (270) 444-9687
Adult Day Services:
2229 Mildred St., Paducah, KY 42001, (270) 442-2001
Employment Services:
2229 Mildred St., Paducah, KY 42001, (270) 443-1200
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