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1 COMMUNITY/ EDUCATION 1 2 Organization Services Adress Phone Website Adelanté Hispanic Achievers Various Educational Services for Hispanic middle and high school students including: mentoring, tutoring, college 2817 Hikes Ln., (502) maramaldonado@att.net 3 readiness, leadership opprtunities, public service opportunities, and scholarship programs. Louisville, KY American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky Various Types of Advocacy and Public Outreach, such as publishing op-ed pieces and coordinating presentations in 315 Guthrie Street, Suite 300 (502) info@aclu-ky.org which undocumented immigrants share their stories with members of the public. 4 Americana Community Center A spectrum of services to refugees, immigrants, and those born in the U.S., including: 4801 Southside Dr. Louisville, (502) americanacc.org/ - The Family Education (adult English as a Second Language classes; parent workshops; parent and child together KY time; children s education; Family Coaching; GED, Adult Basic Education and citizenship classes) - Community Garden to grow vegetables for personal use - The Americana Fiberworks (open art sessions and skill-building workshops for women) - Partner with the Family Health Centers-Americana, which provides quality healthcare, regardless of ability to pay - VITA Tax Services - The Youth Program (free year-round out-of-school-time programs, which provide college and career readiness workshops, the creative arts program, etc.) - The Americana World Festival 5 Backside Learning Center ESL, Spanish Language classes, private tutoring, computer classes, GED tutoring, citizenship classes; - Tax 704 Central Ave. (502) ldegeorge@backsidelearningcenter.org backsidelearningcenter.org 6 assistance, lending library, art classes, guitar lessons, social activities, and exercise/ nutrition classes. Beaded Treasures Project Skills Training and financial literacy workshops, and other euntrepreneurial opportunities for refugee women. 659 South 8th Street (502) info@beadedtreasuresproject.com beadedtreasuresproject.com Louisville, KY Blugrass Community and Technical College Office of Latino Outreach Application Assistance, FAFSA and scholarship assistance, academic advising, career counseling, specialized 470 Cooper Dr. (855) ; (859) erin.howard@kctcs.edu latino_hispanic_outreach.aspx; 8 and Services services, student and community organizations; Immigration policy information (DACA and DREAM Act, etc). Lexington, KY Bluegrass Literacy, Inc. Programs promoting and advancing adult and family literacy in the community, English and Spanish classes. (offers classes at various library and community center (859) spencer@qx.net locations) (currently inactive) 9 Catholic Charities of Louisville: Kentucky Office for Refugees (KOR) KOR is a grants administrative office federally designated to coordinate refugee resettlement services and provide 2222 W. Market St. (502) cclou.org policy guidance and advocacy to promote refugee self-sufficiency and community integration across the state. Louisville, KY Catholic Charities of Louisville: Migration & Refugee Services (MRS) MRS provides direct resettlement services to refugees in Louisville, including reception and placement, employment 2220 W Market St, (502) cclou.org and career development, health access, youth development, English language training and case management Louisville, KY services. 11 Catholic Charities of Louisville: Language Services The Language Services department is a community resource for translation, interpretation and other linguistic 2220 W Market St, (502) cclou.org services that are available to facilitate the Limited English Proficiency (LEP) population in gaining equal access to Louisville, KY public services across the medical, legal, professional and educational sectors. Select interpreter training programs are also offered. 12 Catholic Charities of Louisville: Kentucky Rescue and Restore (Human The Rescue and Restore department provides advocacy, employment and legal services, trauma counselling, case 2911 S. 4thStreet, (502) cclou.org Trafficking) management and outreach and coordination with local law enforcement. 13 Common Good Community Development Corporation After school programs, homework tutoring, mentoring, 1015 N. Limestone St. (859) commongoodcdc@gmail.com commongoodlex.org summer program (k-12). Lexington, KY Crescent Hill Baptist Church Pastoral care, social work, crisis management, advocacy, and consulting, educational and extracurricular 2800 Frankfort Ave. Louisville, (502) office@chbcky.org; janet@chbcky.org ; opportunities. KY Doors to Hope ESL, GED, nationality test, after school tutoring; includes Behold 1500 Latinos - purpose to assist Kentucky Latinos Holy Name Catholic Church, 2914 (502) info@doorstohope.com; in overcoming the barriers that hinder postsecondary participation and increase the number of Latino students in South Third St. Louisville, KY doorstohopescn@gmail.com higher education; provision of scholarships Educational Justice Mentoring, tutoring, college admission advising Westport Road, Suite #200 (502) educationaljustice.org Louisville, KY Fairness Campaign Ending discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity through the passage of comprehensive 2263 Frankfort Avenue, (502) Fairness@Fairness.org civil rights legislation. Works within the intersections of LGBTQ rights and others, such as racism and immigrant Louisville, KY 40206; rights. 18 Greater Louisville International Professionals Networking, mentorship and advocacy for professionals of international origin (Louisville area). Greater Louisville, Inc., 614 (502) EBrandon@greaterlouisville.com West Main St., Ste. 6000, Louisville, Ky Hispanic Latino Coalition of Louisville Increase access to knowledge and services for Hispanic/Latino community members, advocate on behalf of the 4801 Southside Drive (502) tgurucharri@gmail.com; Hispanic/Latino community, the Annual Health Fair. Louisville, KY JCPS ESL Newcomer Academy Learning environment for sixth through tenth grade English language learners in the JCPS district W. Market St. (502) ; (502) 313-HELP (4357) jcps.help@jefferson.kyschools.us Louisville, KY 40212; and 3332 Newburg Road Louisville, KY Jefferson Community and Technical College Services for International and ESL students. 200 West Broadway, (502) taylor.usellis@kctcs.edu Jefferson Education Center (JEC), Room Jewish Family and Career Services Career training, financial training, assistance with the Refugee Savings Program, assistance transfering 2821 Klempner Way (502) info@jfcslouisville.org professional licenses from other countries, assistance to low income individuals who wish to start business through Louisville, KY the Navigate Enterprise Center. 23 Kentuckians For The Commonwealth Strategic communications, voter empowerment, non-violent direct action, grassroots fundraising, alliance building 735 Lampton St., Suite 202, Lousville, (502) and litigation. KY ; Field offices in Berea, Bowling Green, 24 Lexington, Louisville, Prestonburg and Northern Kentucky Latino Education Alliance Fosters postsecondary degree attainment. 470 Cooper Drive, (859) Erin.howard@kctcs.edu; gaby.baca@kctcs.edu Lexington KY ; 25 Kentucky Refugee Ministries Interpreter and Resettlement Services, community resources, elder services, "Hearts and Hands", an immigration 969-B Cherokee Rd. Louisville, LOU: (502) and naturalization program. KY ; and 1206 N. LEX: (859) Limestone Lexington, KY La Casita Center 27 Louisville Free Public Library International Initiative 28 Louisville Urban League 29 Metro Human Rights Commission 30 Metropolitan Housing Coalition 31 Migrant Education Program 32 Education, food pantry, give and take closet and advocacy, outreach, sponsors legal clinics, community health fairs, 223 E. Magnolia Avenue, and workshops on topics of interest to the community, provides cultural competency trainings for service providers, students and religious organizations Maintains a variety of materials in many languages for both adults and children, hosts conversation clubs for 601 W. Woodlawn Ave. improving English skills, puts on programs about services available to immigrants and refugees Louisville, KY African-American community organization provides outreach services to disadvantaged communities, such as 1535 West Broadway, Housing and Financial Empowering Services, Foreclosure counseling, Youth Development. Louisville, KY Local government organ that enforces anti-discrimination laws and conducts outreach to disadvantaged 410 West Chestnut Street, Ste. 300A, communities. Provides equitable, accessible housing opportunities for all people though advocacy, public education and support 2821 Klempner Way, for affordable housing providers. Louisville, KY 40205; or Box 4533 Louisville, KY Educational resources, teaching and learning materials, English language support, referrals to other public services SE Region: 521 Lancaster Ave. (healthcare, dental care, clothing and food), summer opportunities for children. Richmond, KY 40475; and Central Region: 1309 Rosevile Rd., KY 42 (502) info@lacasitacenter.org (502) ; (502) sophie.maier@lfpl.org (502) (502) (502) PO RICH: (859) ; (859) michael.hay@eku.edu migranted.eku.edu GLW: (270) Glasgow,

2 Migrant Head Start Child Development Program focuses on education, health, social services and parent involvement. 913 Georgetown St. (859) ; (859) Lexington, KY Migrant Network Coalition (locations of member organizations vary, but Community education (safety packets - information for families about rights and how to prepare in case of ICE P.O. Box migrantnetworkcoalition@gmail.com mnclex.org are primarily located in Lexington) raid/contact, scholarships for immigrants wishing to seek higher education). Lexington, KY Refuge (former New Beginnings Artisans?) Citizenship Courses, English Courses, English Conversation Practice, Youth Mentoring, Kid s Clubs, Homework Refuge Louisville, Inc (502) ; (502) info@refugelouisville.com Help, Computer Classes, Job Search Assistance, Music Classes, Artisan Training, Bible Studies, and Refugee 5007 Southside Drive Family Adoption, Helping refugees use their talents to earn money and become financially independent; volunteers Louisville, KY help refugees design products and sell them. 35 Ohio Hispanic Coalition Educational Services through legal advocacy (free on-site consultations, twice per week), training classes Main: 100 East Campus View Blvd. Columbus, Ohio (614) (parenting, job, etc.), interpretation and translation services, and access to public services Jose Luis Mas: 3556 Sullivant Ave Suite 106/107 Columbus, Ohio 43204; East Side: St. Edwards Church 214 Fairway Blvd Whitehall, Ohio Presbyterian Church U.S.A., Office of Immigration Issues The Office of Immigration Issues acts as an advisor on immigration issues, but does not provide direct services to 100 Witherspoon Street, Louisville, (800) ; (502) info@pcusa.org ; clients. General legal information or advice, pro se information and advice, and pro bono legal representation. KY Rescue and Restore Educational workshops on human trafficking; identifies and serves victims of trafficking S 4th St. (888) robin.valenzuela@cwfempower.org 38 RISE (Refugees and Immigrants Succeeding in Entrepreneurship) Outreach, education, finance, and guidance. Metro Development Center (502) ; (502) S. 5th Street, 6th Floor 39 Su Casa Hispanic Center (Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio) social, educational, language, employment, and health care services Mid-Pointe Tower (513) Reading Road, Suite 600 Cincinnati, Ohio 45237; 40 Sudanese Refugee Education Fund Provides funding for college scholarships for Sudanese refugees 1642 Cowling Ave. Louisville, KY (502) sudaneseinkentucky.org LEGAL Organization Services Adress Phone Website AppalRed Legal Aid Help with completing forms, Filings with USCIS, Representation before the Immigration Court, Federal court appeals Barbourville Office: General #: 1 (866) ; for T visas, U visas, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions, Tax Clinic. BARBOURVILLE OFFICE 460 Court Square, Barbourville: (606) ; Serving: Bell, Clay, Harlan, Knox, Laurel, McCreary & Whitley Counties Barbourville, KY 40906; Hazard: (606) ; HAZARD OFFICE Hazard Office: Pikeville: (606) ; Serving: Breathitt, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry, and Wolfe Counties 600 High St, Prestonsburg: (606) ; PIKEVILLE OFFICE Hazard, KY 41702; Richmond: (859) ; Serving: Pike County Pikeville Office: Somerset: (606) PRESTONSBURG OFFICE 146 Main Street, Serving: Floyd, Johnson, Knott, Lawrence, Magoffin, Martin and Pike Counties Pikeville, KY 41501; RICHMOND OFFICE Prestonsburg Office: Serving: Clark, Estill, Garrard, Jackson, Madison, and Powell Counties 20 N. Front Ave, SOMERSET OFFICE Prestonsburg, KY 41653; Serving: Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Lincoln, McCreary, Monroe, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell, and Wayne Richmond Office: Counties 114 North Third St, Richmond, KY 40475; Somerset Office: 108 College St, Somerset, KY Catholic Charities of Louisville Immigration Legal Services 1. Kentucky Office for Refugees (KOR): KOR is a grants administrative office federally designated to coordinate KOR: 2222 W. Market, ; refugee resettlement services and provide policy guidance and advocacy to promote refugee self-sufficiency and MRS and Language Services: 2220 W. Market, community integration across the state; ; 2. Migration & Refugee Services (MRS): MRS provides direct resettlement services to refugees in Louisville, Rescue and Restore: 2911 S. 4th Street. including reception and placement, employment and career development, health access, youth development, English language training and case management services; 3. Language Services: The Language Services department is a community resource for translation, interpretation and other linguistic services that are available to facilitate the Limited English Proficiency (LEP) population in gaining equal access to public services across the medical, legal, professional and educational sectors. Select interpreter training programs are also offered; 4. Kentucky Rescue and Restore (Human Trafficking): The Rescue and Restore department provides advocacy, employment and legal services, trauma counselling, case management and outreach and coordination with local law enforcement. (502) ; (502) ; (502) charities@archlou.org As part of legal services, assists with completing forms, filings with USCIS, Representation at Asylum Interviews (Credible Fear Interviews, Reasonable Fear Interviews), representation before the Immigration Court, Representation before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) re Adjustment of Status, Asylum applications, Consular Processing, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Employment authorization, Employmentbased immigrant and non-immigrant petitions, Family-based petitions, Naturalization/Citizenship, Removal hearings, T visas, U visas, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions. 45 Kentucky Commission on Human Rights 46 Kentucky Refugee Ministries Immigration and Naturalization Program Investigation of discrimination including failure to hire, termination, failure to promote, sexual harassment, demotion, 332 W. Broadway, Suite th Floor Louisville: (502) ; Northern disability discrimination and denial of rental housing based upon membership in a protected class. Northern Kentucky: Kentucky Kentucky: (859) Commission on Human Rights 20 West Pike St., Suite 108 Covington, KY Open to the community; Louisville: 969-B Cherokee Rd. LOU: (502) ext. 586; Lexington Office: Help completing forms, Filings with USCIS, Representation before the Immigration Court re Louisville, KY 40204; and LEX: (859) ext. 618 Adjustment of Status, Asylum applications, Consular Processing, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Lexington: 1206 N. Limestone Employment authorization, Family-based petitions, Naturalization/Citizenship, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, T Lexington, KY visas, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), U visas, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions; kchr.mail@ky.gov Louisville: ejammal@kyrm.org Lexington: lbenrey@krmlex.org kchr.ky.gov Louisville Office: Filings with USCIS, Representation at Asylum Interviews (Credible Fear Interviews, Reasonable Fear Interviews), Representation before the Immigration Court, Representation before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) re Adjustment of Status, Consular Processing, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Employment authorization, Family-based petitions, Habeas Corpus, Naturalization/Citizenship, Removal hearings, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, T visas, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), U visas, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions. 47

3 Legal Aid of the Bluegrass Provides legal assistance to individuals in need of access to subsistence income, food, shelter, physical security, Ashland: 3417 Blackburn Ave., Ashland, KY ; Ashland Office: legalaid@lablaw.org and healthcare. *Additional screening may be necessary.* Covington: 104 E. 7th St, Covington, KY ; (606) ; (877) Ashland and Morehead Offices: Help completing forms, Filings with USCIS, Representation before the Immigration Lexington: 300 East Main Street, Suite 110, Lexington, Covington Office: Court, Representation before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), Federal court appeals re KY Morehead: 546 (859) Naturalization/Citizenship, T visas, U visas, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions ; E. Main St., Morehead, KY Lexington: Covington Office: Help completing forms, Filings with USCIS re Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, T visas, U (859) ; (859) ) visas, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions. Morehead: Lexington Office: Filings with USCIS, Representation before the Immigration Court re Adjustment of Status, (606) Consular Processing, Employment authorization, T visas, U visas, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions 48 Legal Aid Society of Louisville 49 Lexington-Fayette Urban County Human Rights Commission 50 Maxwell Street Legal Clinic (KEJC) 51 Legal assistance to achieve goals of supporting the family, preserving the home, maintaining economic stability, 416 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Suite 300 safety, stability and health, and specifically targeting populations with special vulnerabilities. *Additional screening may be necessary.* This agency is responsible for investigating allegations and resolving complaints of discrimination in employment, 342 Waller Ave. Ste. 1A, housing and public accommodations on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, Lexington, KY sexual orientation and gender identity or family status. Low cost legal assistance for immigrant and refugee communities (completing forms, filings with USCIS), 201 East Maxwell St. specifically: Adjustment of Status, Consular Processing, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Lexington, KY Employment authorization, Family-based petitions, Naturalization/Citizenship, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, T visas, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), U visas, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions, wage claim clinic. (502) laslou.org (859) lfuchrc@qx.net (859) guionjohnstone@kyequaljustice.org MEDICAL Organization Services Adress Phone Website Baby Health Services Primary medical care (medicine, physicals, and immunizations) free of charge for uninsured children Harrodsburg Rd. (859) babyhealthservice@gmail.com babyhealthlexington.org Lexington, KY Family Community Clinic Serves the medical needs of the uninsured in the Louisville Metro area. Approximately percent of their 1406 East Washington Street, Louisville, (502) contact@famcomclinic.org patients are non-english speakers. KY 40206; 55 Nathaniel Mission Free Clinic Medical and dental services free of charge to adults without insurance, provides food and household supplies, (859) info@nafcclinics.org religious classes, a meal program, a back to school clothing program, a Christmas program that provides a meal and gifts to families, and a Thanksgiving dinner Versailles Rd #400, Lexington, KY The Refuge Clinic Primary medical care, dental care, women's care, eye clinic, and chiropractic care. Lexington: (859) ; Jessamine refuge clinic Richmond Rd, Suite 220, Phone: Lexington, KY 40502; Nicholasville: 210 East Walnut St, Nicholasville, KY Jessamine Refuge Clinic rsmith@refugeclinic.org Seven Counties Services Helps individuals and families who are affected by mental illness, developmental disabilities, addictions and abuse. 101 West Muhammad Ali Blvd., Louisville, (502) KY 40202; (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS) 58 Su Casa Hispanic Center (Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio) Provides social, educational, language, employment, and health care services Reading Road, Suite 610 (513) Cincinnati, OH Surgery on Sundays, Inc. Outpatient surgical procedures, procedures ranging from dental work to general operations to reconstructive mailing address: 533 Waller Avenue Lexington, KY Mailing phone: (859) ; Surgery info@surgeryonsunday.org; amanda@surgeryonsunday.org procedures ; Lexington Surgery Center: 1451 Harrodsburg Center: Road Survivors of Torture Medical, psychological, legal, and/or social services to survivors of torture. Oppenheimer Hall (502) james.guinn@louisville.edu S. Third Street 61 University of Louisville FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS Organization Services Adress Phone Website Austin Medical Center 825 N Hwy 31, (800) ; (812) For medical services: Refugees, undocumented individuals - OK (see anyone) Austin, IN PROVIDE: General Primary Medical Care, Diagnostic Laboratory, Referral for Diagnostic Radiology, General Medical Screenings, Voluntary Family Planning, Immunizations, Well Child Services, Gynecological Care, Discounted Pharmaceutical Program, Integrated substance abuse and mental health treatment, Health Education, Outreach, Nutrition services, Case management service, Assistance with obtaining insurance. DO NOT provide: treatments for vehicle accidents, workman s comp situations, robust pain management services, Dental, Obstetrics/Gynecology. ATTN: For mental health services center/outpatients: require Proof of IN residency, income verification and state identification. 64 CHCJC ANNEX Refugees, undocumented individuals - OK? (left v. msg). Preventive health services, Chronic disease 120 Saint Louis Ave, management, Sick care, Patient education, Referrals for specialty care, Laboratory testing, Pregnancy diagnosis, Seymour, IN Prenatal care, Well child care, Immunizations and flu shots for all ages, Geriatric care, Dental and Behavioral Health 65 Community Health Center of Jackson County Refugees, undocumented individuals - OK (see anyone) Preventive health services, Chronic disease 113 N Chestnut St, management, Sick care, Patient education, Referrals for specialty care, Laboratory testing, Pregnancy diagnosis, Seymour, IN Prenatal care, Well child care, Immunizations and flu shots for all ages, Geriatric care, Dental and Behavioral Health 66 Family Health Center - Americana Refugees, undocumented individuals - OK (see anyone); Primary Care, Lab, Language and Refugee Services, 4805 Southside Dr, (All Family Health Center Sites provide primary care for adults and on-site Health Classes, Health Insurance. Louisville, KY (812) ; Amanda Bieber~Practice MAbieber@ihcinc.org (812) (502) ; (502) Family Health Center of Clark County, Inc./ Family Health Center Refugees, undocumented individuals - OK (see anyone); Internal Medicine and Family Practice; Acute 1319 Duncan Ave, Jeffersonville, IN (812) fhc@fhcenters.org Southern Indiana Care Cough, Flu, Strep throat; Immunizations; (All Family Health Center Sites provide primary care for adults and on-site Chronic Illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension; Women s preventative health screenings; Men s preventative 68 Family Health Center*- East Broadway Refugees, undocumented individuals - OK (see anyone), Primary Care, Lab, Behavioral Health, Health Classes, 834 E Broadway, (All Family Health Center Sites provide primary care for adults and on-site Health Insurance Louisville, KY not be available at the specific center.) 69 Family Health Center - Fairdale Refugees, undocumented individuals - OK (see anyone); Primary Care, Lab, Behavioral Health, Health Insurance, 1000 Neighborhood Pl, (All Family Health Center Sites provide primary care for adults and on-site Health Classes. Fairdale, KY (502) (502)

4 Family Health Center - Iroqouis Refugees, undocumented individuals - OK (see anyone); Primary Care, Lab, Behavioral Health, Health Insurance, 4100 Taylor Blvd, (502) (All Family Health Center Sites provide primary care for adults and on-site Health Classes. Louisville, KY Family Health Centers Phoenix Health Care for the Homeless Refugees, undocumented individuals - OK (see anyone); Primary Care, Dental Services, Pharmacy, Lab, Health 712 E Muhammad Ali Blvd, (All Family Health Center Sites provide primary care for adults and on-site Insurance, Services for the Homeless, Behavioral Health (502) Family Health Centers, Inc./ Family Health Center - Portland Refugees, undocumented individuals - OK (see anyone); Primary Care, Pharmacy, Lab, Radiology, Dental (All Family Health Center Sites provide primary care for adults and on-site Services, Pharmacy, Behavioral Health, Social Services, Health Insurance, Health Class Portland Ave, Louisville, KY (502) Family Health Center of Southern Indiana Charlestown Satellite Refugees, undocumented individuals - OK (see anyone); Internal Medicine and Family Practice; Acute State Road 62, Charlestown, IN Chronic Illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension; Women s preventative health screenings; Men s preventative 74 Family Health Center of Southern Indiana Floyd County Refugees, undocumented individuals - OK (see anyone); Internal Medicine and Family Practice; Acute 1000 E Spring St, New Albany, IN Chronic Illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension; Women s preventative health screenings; Men s preventative 75 Family Health Centers of Southern Indiana Harrison Refugees, undocumented individuals - OK (see anyone); Internal Medicine and Family Practice; Acute 306 Atwood Street, Corydon, IN Chronic Illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension; Women s preventative health screenings; Men s preventative 76 Family Health Center - Southwest Refugees, undocumented individuals - OK (see anyone); Primary Care, Lab, Behavioral Health, Health Medical Office Building 1, (All Family Health Center Sites provide primary care for adults and on-site Insurance, Health Classes. Suite 220, 9702 Stonestreet Rd, Louisville, KY (812) fhc@fhcenters.org (812) fhc@fhcenters.org (812) fhc@fhcenters.org (502) HealthPoint Owenton 78 Lifespring Community Medical Centers Refugees, undocumented individuals - OK (talked to admin staff, she transferred me, left v. msg); Family Medicine: Pediatrics, Gynecology, Well Child Exams School & Sports Physicals, Immunizations, Chronic Illness Management, Medicare Wellness Visits and Dental (dental services are available in June, July, August). For medical services: Refugees, undocumented individuals - OK (see anyone) PROVIDE: General Primary Medical Care, Diagnostic Laboratory, Referral for Diagnostic Radiology, General Medical Screenings, Voluntary Family Planning, Immunizations, Well Child Services, Gynecological Care, Discounted Pharmaceutical Program, Integrated substance abuse and mental health treatment, Health Education, Outreach, Nutrition services, Case management service, Assistance with obtaining insurance. DO NOT provide: treatments for vehicle accidents, workman s comp situations, robust pain management services, Dental, Obstetrics/Gynecology. 120 Progress Way, Owenton, KY Sharon Dr, Jeffersonville, IN (Multiple Locations~See website) (859) ; 1 (844) (800) ; (812) ; (812) (812) ATTN: For mental health services center/outpatients: require Proof of IN residency, income verification and state identification. 79 McCreary Family Medical Center Refugees, undocumented individuals - OK (see anyone); Primary Care, Obstetrics/Gynecology, On-Site Digital X- 69 S Main St, Rays, Immunizations Whitley City, KY (several locations, see website) (606) ngilreath@cumberlandfamilymedical.com Park DuValle At City View 81 Park Duvalle Community Health Center 82 Park Duvalle at Newburg 83 Park Duvalle at Spencer County 84 Shawnee Christian Healthcare Center, Inc. 85 Triad Health Systems-Warsaw Office Refugees, undocumented individuals - OK (see anyone); Adult and Geriatric Care, Pediatric Care, Women s Health Care, Obstetrical/Prenatal Care, Preventative Health Care, Urgent/Immediate Care, Mental Health Care, Dermatological Procedures. Refugees, undocumented individuals - OK; Preventative, primary family care; DO NOT PROVIDE prenatal or dental services (dental will be in the nearest future) W Chestnut St, (502) , (502) Louisville, KY Wilson Ave, (502) Louisville, KY Hikes Ln, (502) Louisville, KY Reasor Ave, (502) Taylorsville, KY Amy Ave, (502) shawneechristianhealth.org Louisville, KY US Hwy 42 West, Warsaw, KY (859) Triad Health Systems-Owen County 87 UL Global Health Center Refugees, undocumented individuals - OK; Preventative, primary family care; DO NOT PROVIDE prenatal or dental services (dental will be in the nearest future). Domestic health screening for refugees; primary care for refugees, the undocumented, and immigrants; and Civil Surgeon examinations and vaccines for those seeking adjustment of status toward citizenship Highway 22 E, Owenton, KY (several locations, see website) 501 East Broadway Suite 140B Louisville, Kentucky (502) ; (859) ; (502) The Wellness Shawnee Refugees, undocumented individuals - OK (see anyone); Family General Primary Medical Care, refer for other 4001 Herman St, services. Louisville, KY Refugees, undocumented individuals - OK (see anyone); Obstetrics/Gynecology, Prenatal Care. 279 Kings Daughter Drive, Suite 301, Frankfort, KY Refugees, undocumented individuals - OK (see anyone); Obstetrics/Gynecology, Prenatal Care Glensboro Rd, Lawrenceburg, KY Refugees, undocumented individuals - OK (see anyone); Obstetrics/Gynecology, Prenatal Care. 593 E Main St, Frankfort, KY ctrsu@louisville.edu (502) shawneechristianhealth.org (502) ; (502) jburton@wcotb.com (859) (859)

5 Refugees, undocumented individuals - OK (talked to admin staff, she transferred me, left v. msg); Family Medicine: 120 Progress Way, (859) Pediatrics, Gynecology, Well Child Exams School & Sports Physicals, Immunizations, Owenton, KY Chronic Illness Management, Medicare Wellness Visits and Dental (dental services are available in June, July, August). 93

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