Parent & Guardian Resources

Kentucky Mental Health Resources for Children

In times of crisis that are not life-threatening, locate mental and behavioral health resources near you. While these resources are broad in scope, your family's medical provider is the best source of personalized advice. In an emergency, call 9-1-1 or head to the nearest emergency department.

If you're experiencing suicidal thoughts or need someone to talk to, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988, or text "START" to 741-741 to reach a live, trained specialist.

Special Education in Kentucky

Special Education in Kentucky Wondering if your child might need special education services? The Admissions and Release Committee (ARC) has a process to determine eligibility, which varies depending on each child.

Eligibility Categories in Kentucky Include:

  • Autism (AUT)

  • Deaf-Blindness (DB)

  • Developmental Delay (DD) ages three to eight

  • Emotional-Behavioral Disability (EBD)

  • and others...

Additional Resources:

Understanding Individual Education Programs (IEPs) An IEP is a written plan detailing the special education and related services for students who qualify. It's a collaborative effort by the ARC, including parents, ensuring it meets the child's unique needs.

IEP Resources Include:

For detailed information and resources, [Click Here to Learn More].

Mental Health Hotlines

NAMI Kentucky

Child Abuse

Kentucky Child Protection Hotline

Eating Disorders

National Eating Disorders Association Helpline

ANAD Hotline

Domestic Abuse

Merryman House

  • Paducah Area

  • 1-800-585-2686

Oasis

  • Owensboro

  • 1-800-882-2873

Spring Haven Inc.

  • Elizabethtown

  • 1-800-767-5838

The Center for Women and Families

  • Louisville

  • 1-844-BE-SAFE1

Women’s Crisis Center

  • Northern Kentucky

  • 1-800-928-3335

Women’s Crisis Center

  • Maysville

  • 1-800-928-6708

DOVES of Gateway

  • Morehead

  • 1-800-221-4361

Safe Harbor

  • Ashland

  • 1-800-926-2150

Turning Point Domestic Violence Services

  • Prestonsburg

  • 1-800-649-6605

LKLP Safe House

  • Hazard

  • 1-800-928-3131

Cumberland Valley Domestic Violence Services

  • London

  • 1-800-755-5348

Bethany House Abuse Shelter, Inc.

  • Somerset

  • 1-800-755-2017

Barren River Area Safe Space

  • Bowling Green

  • 1-800-928-1183

Sanctuary, Inc

  • Hopkinsville

  • 1-800-766-0000

kcadv.org/get-help-now/member-programs

Autism

Kentucky Early Intervention Program

Kentucky Advisory Council on Autism

Kentucky’s Family Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders

LGBT Resources

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Hotline

  • 502-454-7613

  • Phone counselors available from 6 - 10 PM

Louisville Youth Group