Kentucky Legal & Family Services Resources

National Domestic Violence Hotline

24/7 crisis counseling, safety planning, and referrals to local resources

Text "START" to 88788 for text support

Kentucky Domestic Violence Association

Statewide network of domestic violence programs providing shelter, counseling, and advocacy

Center for Women and Families (Louisville Area)

24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, and legal advocacy

Kentucky Attorney General - Victim Resources

Information on protective orders, victim compensation, and legal rights

Safe At Home Address Confidentiality Program

Kentucky Secretary of State program protecting addresses of domestic violence survivors

Kentucky Child Support Program

Apply for services, make payments, estimate obligations, and access your account

Nicholas County Child Support Office

Local child support enforcement for Nicholas County residents

Address: 125 E. Main St., Carlisle, KY 40311

Bourbon County DCBS Office

Department for Community Based Services - Paris office

Address: 525 High Street, 2nd Floor, Paris, KY 40361

Kentucky Cabinet for Health & Family Services (CHFS)

State agency for health care, human services, Medicaid, and family support programs

Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting

Report suspected child abuse or neglect 24/7

Kentucky Legal Aid

Free civil legal assistance for eligible low-income Kentuckians

Services: Family law, housing, public benefits, healthcare, and more

Legal Aid of the Bluegrass

Serving central Kentucky including Fayette, Scott, and surrounding counties

AppalReD Legal Aid

Free legal help in 37 counties of eastern and south-central Kentucky

Kentucky Free Legal Answers

Virtual legal advice clinic - post questions answered by pro bono attorneys

Topics: Family law, divorce, custody, housing, eviction, and other civil matters

Kentucky Bar Association - Legal Aid Programs

Directory of legal aid organizations and pro bono services statewide

Kentucky Justice Online

Portal connecting Kentuckians to legal help and pro bono resources

Kentucky Court of Justice

Find local courts, case information, forms, and court rules

Nicholas County Circuit Court & Justice Center

Family law cases, divorces, custody matters, protective orders

Address: 125 E Main St, Carlisle, KY 40311

Bourbon County Circuit Court & Justice Center

Family law cases, divorces, custody matters, protective orders

Address: 301 Main St, Paris, KY 40361

Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy

Legal representation for indigent persons in criminal and some civil cases

Kentucky State Government Portal

Access all Kentucky state agencies and services

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

24/7 confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources

Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health

Mental health and substance abuse treatment resources

SAMHSA National Helpline

Treatment referral and information service for substance abuse and mental health

Veterans Crisis Line

Free, confidential support for veterans in crisis and their families 24/7

Text 838255 | Chat online

WomensLaw.org - Kentucky

State-specific legal information and resources for domestic violence survivors

Kentucky Commission on Human Rights

Discrimination complaints, fair housing, and civil rights

Kentucky Educational Television (KET)

Educational resources and family programming