Frankfort, Lexington, and Shelbyville, KY Domestic Violence Programs
- Listed: February 7, 2019 3:27 am
- Expires: 997347 days, 21 hours
Description
Domestic violence (also called intimate partner violence (IPV), domestic abuse or relationship abuse) is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship.
Domestic violence does not discriminate. Anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender can be a victim – or perpetrator – of domestic violence. It can happen to people who are married, living together or who are dating. It affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels.
Domestic violence includes behaviors that physically harm, arouse fear, prevent a partner from doing what they wish or force them to behave in ways they do not want. It includes the use of physical and sexual violence, threats and intimidation, emotional abuse and economic deprivation. Many of these different forms of domestic violence/abuse can be occurring at any one time within the same intimate relationship.
You may call National Domestic Violence Hotline @ 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) to get resources for legal help. You can also visit WomensLaw.org and search state by state for information on laws including restraining orders and child custody information.
Following listings will help you to select domestic violence programs based on location, service and language needs. Find 24-hour hotlines in your area, service listings, housing services, emergency services, legal and financial services, and support groups for women, children and families, and more.
There are currently 1 domestic violence and abuse shelters and programs in Frankfort, KY with 1 offering a hotline and 1 offering emergency shelter. Outside of this city and still nearby, you can also find help at these 9 domestic violence and abuse shelters and programs in places like Shelbyville, Lexington, and Jeffersonville.
The Sunshine Center in Frankfort, KY
Emergency Shelter
- Hotline – 502-229-9762 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free –
- Business – 502-875-3495
- Languages Spoken – English, English
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 502-227-1940
- Hours of operation
Monday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Tuesday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Wednesday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Friday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
About The Sunshine Center
- Website – www.thesunshinecenter.org
- Established – 1982-01-01
- Beds – 16
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) – 540
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – Yes
Description
A family abuse prevention agency working toward peace and safety in the home.
The Center for Women & Families in Shelbyville, KY
Emergency Shelter, DV Focused Program
- Hotline – 844-237-2331 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free – 844-237-2331
- Business – 502-671-4195
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax –
- Hours of operation
Monday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Populations Served
-
Counties Served
Jefferson, Shelby, Spencer, Oldham, Trimble, Henry, Bullitt
About The Center for Women & Families
- Website – www.thecenteronline.org
- Established –
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – Yes
Description
The Center is both a Rape Crisis Center and Domestic Violence Program. We support women, men, and children who have experienced sexual assault or domestic violence. Our services are free and confidential.
The Nest – Center for Women, Children & Families in Lexington, KY
- Hotline –
- Toll Free –
- Business – 859-259-1974
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 859-254-9465
- Hours of operation
Monday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Populations Served
-
Counties Served
Fayette, and surrounding counties (please call for details)
About The Nest – Center for Women, Children & Families
- Website – www.thenestlexington.org
- Established – 1977-01-01
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
GreenHouse17, Inc. in Lexington, KY
Emergency Shelter
- Hotline – 800-544-2022 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free – 800-544-2022
- Business – 859-233-0657
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Sign language, Tagalog, Vietnamese
- Collect calls accepted
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 859-519-1938
- Hours of operation – 24⁄7
Services
Populations Served
-
Counties Served
Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark, Estill, Fayette, Franklin, Garrad, Harrison, Jessamine, Lincoln, Madison, Mercer, Nicolas, Powell, Scott, Woodford
About GreenHouse17, Inc.
- Website – greenhouse17.org
- Established –
- Beds – 32
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – Yes
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