HCH Directory - Kentucky

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Family Health Centers, Inc.

2215 Portland Avenue
Louisville, KY 40212
Phones:
Administration : (502) 778-4201
Homeless Outreach Office: (502) 568-6972
Phoenix Health Center: (502) 568-6972
Fax: (502) 587-6883
Email: apatterson@fhclouisville.org
Director: William Wagner
HCH Coordinator: Andy Patterson, PhD
Medical Director: Julia Richerson, MD
UDS Number: 046840

Project Description

Family Health Centers provides primary health care and outreach services to persons who are homeless in Louisville and the surrounding areas. The Phoenix Health Center is the home for the primary health care clinic and the base of operations for outreach services. Primary care is also provided in six homeless shelters and through street outreach.

The Phoenix Health Center, located just east of Louisville's central business district, provides health care and outreach services to men, women, and children who are homeless. The health clinic operates from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, 5 days a week and one night each week. The clinic staff includes physicians, nurse practitioners, a nursing supervisor, medical assistants,and front office workers. Services include adult medicine, pediatrics, TB testing, HIV counseling and testing, mental health, laboratory, medications, referrals, and transportation. The dental clinic operates 4 days per week, and the staff includes a dentist, hygienist, and a dental assistant. Health outreach is provided on-site at six shelters that serve homeless men, women and children. Health outreach staff consists of a physician, nurse practitioners and medical assistants. Outreach is also provided on the streets of Louisville two days each week. Mental health staff include two social workers and a psychiatric nurse practitioner. Social services provide outreach and case management to disabled adults who are homeless. Two U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-funded social services workers provide substance abuse counseling, referral, and case management. A U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-funded project provides access to permanent housing vouchers with supportive services. Inpatient substance abuse treatment is provided off-site, also through U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding.

Essential linkages have been established with various community agencies. The local community mental health center provides three mental health workers at the Phoenix Health Center who provide outreach and case management services to individuals who are homeless. Patients needing specialized medical services are referred to the University of Louisville's health care clinics for further treatment. Other linkages include Jefferson Alcohol and Substance Abuse Center, Family and Children's Counseling Services, Jefferson County Medical Society, Kent School of Social Work, Spalding University, Legal Aid, Coalition for the Homeless, City of Louisville, Jefferson County Division of Community Development, and local shelters and homeless service providers.

Estimated homeless population: 11,257 Patients served: 4,500

Kentucky Mountain Health Alliance, Inc.

1710 North Main Street
Hazard, KY 41701
Phone: (606) 436-0051
Fax: (606) 436-0071
Email: pbishnoi@hpccm.org
Director: Promod Bishnoi
HCH Coordinator: Ruth Woolum
Medical Director: Beverly May, CFNP
UDS Number: 425010

Project Description

Hazard Perry HCH is a partnership providing outreach, housing, and health care for homeless people in eastern
Kentucky. Primary care is provided through clinics, volunteer physicians, and at area shelters.

Primary care is available at Little Flower Clinic and Clover Fork Clinic. Referrals are made for specialty and
inpatient care. Lab and ancillary services are available on-site. Pharmacy is provided on site at primary care clinics.
Mental health and substance abuse treatment are provided through Kentucky River Community Care and
Cumberland River Comprehensive Care.

Linkages include Department for Community Based Services, University of KY, Kentucky River Community Care,
Department for Employment Services, LKLP Community Action, Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Hazard Perry
Housing Alliance, Southeast Area Health Education, Rotary Clinic, Hazard Housing Authority, Master's Lambs
Ministries, Family First Ministries, Lions Club, Cumberland River Care, Harlan County Community Action, Clover
Fork Primary Care, Family Resource Youth Service, Christian Outreach with Appalachian People, schools,
community colleges, and local health and police departments.

Estimated homeless population: 5,000 Patients served: 2,552

Clover Fork Clinic
PO Box 39, 101 Chad Street
Evarts, KY 40828
Contact: Britt Lewis
Phone: (606) 837-2108
Email: cfc@starband.net

Harlan Countians for a Healthy Community, Inc.
PO Box 389
Baxter, KY 40806
Contact: Teana Burns
Phone: (606) 573-6115
Fax: (606) 573-6116
Email: hchc@harlononline.net

Hazard Clinic
271 East Main Street
Hazard, KY 41701
Contact: Annie Williams
Phone: (606) 439-1316

Primary Care Centers of Eastern Kentucky
145 Citizens Lane
Hazard, KY 41701
Contact: Barry Martin
Phone: (606) 439-1300
Fax: (606) 439-1400

Kentucky River Foothills Development Council, Inc.

309 Spangler Drive
Richmond, KY 40475
Phone: (859) 624-2046
Fax: (859) 624-2049
Email: jozef@ipro.net
Web: www.foothillscap.org
Director: Vicki Jozefowicz, MPA
HCH Coordinator: Netza Mullins
Medical Director: Ralph Alvarado, MD
UDS Number: 441420

Project Description

The Powell and Estill County HCH Project is a partnership providing participant recruitment and retention, housing
and supportive services, and primary health care for homeless persons in two rural Appalachian Kentucky counties.
Primary care is provided through a mobile health clinic and at a rural health clinic.

The project provides the target population with access to a full range of primary, preventive, enabling and
supplemental health services, including oral health care, mental health care, and substance abuse services, either
directly or through established arrangements and without regard for ability to pay. Primary care is available through
a mobile health clinic with rotating clinic sites in Powell and Estill Counties. Referrals are made to a rural health
clinic for conditions regarding higher levels of care and to other sources for specialty and inpatient care. Lab and
ancillary services are available on the mobile clinic and at the rural health clinic. Mental health and substance
treatment are provided through local community mental health providers.

Linkages include Estill County Judge Executive Office, Kentucky Primary Care Association, Interfaith Wellness
Ministry, Kentucky Housing Corporation, Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital, Bluegrass East Comprehensive
Care Center Powell County Center, Homeless and Housing Coalition of Kentucky, Amvets, Kentucky Agency for
Substance Abuse Policy Estill/Powell Local Board, Estill County Health Department, Estill County Health
Department, Powell County Health Department, Department for Community Based Services, Powell County Judge
Executive Office, Estill County Extension Office, Powell County Extension Office, Episcopal Diocese of
Lexington, City of Ravenna, City of Irvine, City of Stanton, and City of Clay.

Estimated homeless population: 2,000 Patients served: 137

Bluegrass Cardiology, PSE
793 Eastern Bypass Boulevard, #3, Suite 106
Richmond, KY 40475
Contact: Glenn Morris
Phone: (859) 624-1826

Jason Gay, DMD
934 Richmond Road
Irvine, KY 40336
Phone: (606) 723-1000
Fax: (606) 723-1039

Plaza Pharmacy
1220 Richmond Road
Irvine, KY 40336
Contact: Larry Auxier
Phone: (606) 723-5315

Powell Prescription Center
2644 Main Street
Clay City, KY 40391
Contact: John Spencer
Phone: (606) 663-3481

Lexington-Fayette County Health Department Primary Care Center

650 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY 40508-1197
Phone: (859) 288-2458
Fax: (859) 288-7516
Email: ricec.leach@earthlink.net
Director:Rice C. Leach, MD
HCH Coordinator: Kyle J. Black
Medical Director: Deborah Stanley
UDS Number: 048140

Project Description

The Hope Center provides emergency shelter, food, and clothing to people who are experiencing homelessness. The
Hope Center is a multi-location, comprehensive social service agency delivering a variety of programs to help
people get off the street and stay off the street.

Health care is provided at the Hope Center. The clinic is open Monday through Friday, and the staff includes a
nurse practitioner, staff assistant, and social worker. Services include diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions,
lab tests, x-rays, basic medications, and referrals for substance abuse, mental health, and social services/case
management. Outreach services by the mobile van provide health education and wellness education.

Access to emergency health care, mental health services, and inpatient hospital care is facilitated through the
Lexington Fayette County Health Department Primary Care Centers existing network. In addition to collaborative
efforts in providing primary care, clients can be referred through cooperative arrangements for specialist care
including dental, ophthalmologic, substance abuse treatment, mental health counseling, personal needs, and other
social services.

Estimated homeless population: 4,000 Patients served: 2,874

Bluegrass Regional Mental Health/Mental Retardation Board
201 Mechanic Street
Lexington, KY 40507
Contact: George Keifer
Phone: (859) 233-0444 Ext. 249
Fax: (859) 233-0144

The HOPE Center
360 West Louden Avenue
Lexington, KY 40508-3729
Contact: Cecil Dunn
Phone: (859) 252-7881
Fax: (859) 255-0749

University of Kentucky College of Nursing
109 Kinkead Hall
Lexington, KY 40536
Contact: Marcia Stanhope
Phone: (859) 323-8071
Fax: (859) 323-1057
Email: mkstan00@pop.uky.edu