Community Resources

For many individuals stepping back into society after incarceration, finding a stable place to call home can be complicated.

Please visit the AA website for listings of local meetings.

See the latest job postings on the Bardstown Nelson Chamber of Commerce Jobs page.

From the organization's website: Bethany Haven is the parent organization for three programs which serve the homeless in Bardstown, Nelson County, Kentucky. Christy's Place is our transitional shelter for homeless women (with or without children), Harbour House Inn is our transitional shelter for men, and Room in the Inn is our emergency overnight shelter for men, women and children.

Check out Elizabethtown Community & Technical College's many Workforce Solutions resources.

Contact: Ed Schickel

Email: schickel@bardstown.com

Meetings: 4th Monday at 6:30 pm

Visit Hearing Loss Association of America for more details.

In this guide, we review how to get into college, the best degrees for people with prior convictions, and everything else that formerly incarcerated folks should know about higher education.

While homelessness affects individuals from a variety of backgrounds and circumstances, LGBTQ+ people are much more likely to struggle with home and basic needs insecurity. In fact, even though LGBTQ+ people only comprise about 5-10% of the general population, research shows that they make up a startling 20-40% of the overall homeless population.

Visit Kentucky Career Center's Lincoln Trail Local Workforce Development Area, which serves Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin, LaRue, Marion, Mean, Nelson, and Washington counties.

Kentucky Career Edge features a resume builder, interview simulator, and other job prep resources.

Visit Kentucky Skills U, who are "committed to providing academic and essential skills instruction to help ensure all Kentucky adults get the education they need."

Kentucky Virtual Library (KYVL) offers a host of valuable tools, including computer skills support, GED prep, career test prep, and more. Please visit the NCPL front desk for the username and password to access from home.

The Lincoln Trail Area Development District inlcudes employment and training resources.

From the webiste: MyKY.info is a mobile-optimized website that pulls together the services in communities across the Commonwealth of Kentucky to provide support for people seeking a needed resource or experiencing a difficult time. It includes only those services that are free and provides all of the information needed to know what they offer, where they are located, when they are open, and any requirements to receive help.

Please visit the NA website for listings of local meetings.

Contact: Jane Swarts

Meetings: 3rd Wednesday at 1:00 pm at NCPL Main Branch

Visit PMD Alliance for more details.

The New Life Center is a family support center located in Bardstown. Though the center does not provide monetary funds or shelter, they are are an educational resource for families and have an earn while you learn program.

Visit the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act website to learn more about this legislation.