Kentucky

Welcome to the Native American Elder Justice Initiative's Hotline Resource Page for your state. Here, you'll find a comprehensive list of both tribal and state hotlines dedicated to addressing elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation within Native communities. These resources are available to offer immediate assistance, guidance, and support.

If you are in an emergency situation, please call 911 immediately.

Tribal Hotlines

Southern Cherokee Nation of Kentucky
1-859-544-9096

State Hotlines

Adult Protection Hotline
1-800-752-6200 or 1-502-564-2927
Department for Aging and Independent Living
1-502-564-6930 or 1-888-642-1137
- Barren River Area
  Counties/Areas Served: Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, Warren
  1-800-598-2381 or 1-270-781-2381
- Big Sandy Area
  Counties/Areas Served: Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin, Pike
  1-800-737-2723 or 1-606-886-2374
- Bluegrass Area
  Counties/Areas Served: Anderson, Boyle, Bourbon, Clark, Estill, Fayette, Franklin, Garrard, Harrison, Jessamine, Lincoln, Madison, Mercer, Nicholas, Powell, Scott, Woodford
  1-866-665-7921 or 1-859-269-8021
- Buffalo Trace Area
  Counties/Areas Served: Bracken, Fleming, Lewis, Mason, Robertson
  1-800-998-4347 or 1-605-564-6894
- Cumberland Valley Area
  Counties/Areas Served: Bell, Clay, Harlan, Jackson, Knox, Laurel, Rockcastle, Whitley
  1-606-864-7391
- FIVCO Area
  Counties/Areas Served: Boyd, Carter, Greenup, Elliott, Lawrence
  1-800-499-5191 or 1-606-929-1366
- Gateway Area
  Counties/Areas Served: Bath, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, Rowan
  1-606-780-0090
- Green River Area
  Counties/Areas Served: Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, McLean, Ohio, Union, Webster
  1-800-928-9093 or 1-270-926-4433
- Kentucky River Area
  Counties/Areas Served: Breathitt, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry, Wolfe
  1-606-436-3158
- KIPDA Area
  Counties/Areas Served: Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble
  1-502-266-6084
- Lake Cumberland Area
  Counties/Areas Served: Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, McCreary, Pulaski, Russell, Taylor, Wayne
  1-800-264-7093 or 1-270-866-4200
- Lincoln Trail Area
  Counties/Areas Served: Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin, LaRue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, Washington
  1-800-264-0393 or 1-270-769-2393
- Northern Kentucky Area
  Counties/Areas Served: Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen, Pendleton
  1-859-283-1885
- Pennyrile Area
  Counties/Areas Served: Caldwell, Christian, Crittenden, Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon, Muhlenberg, Todd, Trigg
  1-800-928-7233 or 1-270-886-9484
- Purchase Area
  Counties/Areas Served: Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Hickman, Graves, Marshall, McCracken
  1-877-352-5183 or 1-270-247-7171
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
1-502-564-7042
Kentucky Heritage Council
1-502-564-7005
Kentucky Long Term Care Ombudsman
1-800-372-2973 or 1-800-627-4702
Legal Helpline for Older Kentuckians
1-800-200-3633