Nazareth Area Emergency Resources

The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth recognize that many individuals and families experience times of urgent need. While the Sisters are not able to provide direct financial assistance through the Motherhouse location, Sisters collaborate with and recommend the following local agencies and organizations that offer support services.

Housing, Food, and Utility Assistance

St. Vincent de Paul

• Services: Rent, utilities, food, shelter, clothing, household items, furniture

• Address: 310 N. Second Street, Bardstown, KY 40004

• Phone: 502-348-9752

Bread for Life Food Pantry

Hours of Operation:

• Monday & Wednesday – 12:30 p.m – 4:00 p.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday — 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Closed for Lunch 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Address: 1065A Bloomfield Rd., Bardstown, KY 40004

Phone: 502-348-7270

Community Action of Nelson County

• Services: Emergency assistance, utilities, rent, food bank, garden program, youth and GED programs, weatherization, and energy assistance (LIHEAP)

• Address: 900 W. Stephen Foster Ave., Bardstown, KY 40004

• Phone: 502-348-9596

Emergency Shelters

Bethany Haven / Christy’s Place

• For single women and families in financial crisis (not a domestic violence or rehab shelter)

• Private bedrooms provided per household

• Address: 512 Edelen Ave., Bardstown, KY 40004

• Phone: 502-349-8064

• Website: bethanyhaven.org

Room in the Inn – Nelson County

• Seasonal emergency shelter for homeless individuals

• Location: Presbyterian Church, 209 N. 2nd St., Bardstown, KY 40004

• Phone: 502-343-7000

Domestic Violence Shelters

The Caring Place (Lebanon, KY)

• Emergency shelter and services for women and children

• Hotline: 1-800-692-9394

• Office: 270-692-9300

SpringHaven (Elizabethtown, KY)

• Domestic violence shelter

• Hotline: 800-767-5838

Addiction Recovery

Isaiah House Treatment Center

• Phone: 859-375-9200

Seniors and Caregivers

Area Agency on Aging & Independent Living (Lincoln Trail)

• Services: Meals on Wheels, caregiver support, grandparents raising grandchildren

• Phone: 270-737-6082 or 800-264-0393

Bardstown Senior Center

• Phone: 502-348-1888

Housing Services

Bardstown Housing Authority

• Phone: 502-348-3525

Transportation and Emergency Assistance

Bourbon City Taxi

• For transport to shelters or services in Louisville

• Phone: 502-349-5001

Nelson County Dispatch (Lodging, food, or gas vouchers)

• Call: 502-348-3211

CATS Transportation

• Phone: 270-230-9716

Other Local Support Services

Nelson County Community Clinic (Dental Care)

• Phone: 502-349-5990

UL Dental School (Specialized care)

• Phone: 502-852-5096

Department for Community Based Services

• Childcare assistance and SNAP

• Toll-Free: 1-855-306-8959

Family Resource Centers

• Food backpack programs, school support

  • Bardstown: 502-331-8808

  • Fusion Youth (County High Schools): 502-349-7025

  • Bloomfield: 502-348-7204

  • Cox’s Creek, Foster Heights, OKH: 502-402-349-7006