A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide

Hoarding support in Barbourville, Kentucky.

A people-first place to begin when clutter or a home-safety concern is affecting you or someone you care about in Barbourville or Knox County. Choose one manageable next step; inclusion here does not promise treatment, cleanup, a ride, housing, or a program opening.

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Fight the Blight is the nonprofit front door for hoarding-related support and virtual peer groups. The Peer Tree is a separate private-pay option for practical, nonclinical support. Unburied offers digital peer support for people affected and supporters; it is not therapy or emergency support. Other listings are independent options. Ask about fit, cost, eligibility, consent, safety, and current availability before relying on a service.

For immediate danger

For immediate danger, fire, serious injury, or urgent medical help, call 911. For emotional distress or a behavioral-health crisis, call or text 988. Kentucky's Child/Adult Protective Services hotline is for reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation—not for a forced cleanout or emergency dispatch. Shelter and housing programs screen for eligibility and cannot promise a bed. This guide and its contact form are not emergency response.

First conversations

A few good places to start

You do not need to know the perfect service name before reaching out. These organizations can help you understand the landscape and identify a next step.

Role: separate private-pay, nonclinical hoarding support; geography: ask whether remote or in-person support serves Knox County; cost/eligibility: private-pay rates and scope must be confirmed before scheduling; emergency limit: not therapy or emergency response. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

The Peer Tree

The Peer Tree offers practical peer support, groups, and family guidance as a separate private-pay pathway. Ask about current scope, cost, travel, consent, safety, and whether support is available in Barbourville or Knox County.

Role: digital peer support and educational tools; geography: online; cost/eligibility: check current app, age, account, and pricing terms; emergency limit: not therapy, medical advice, or emergency support. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

Unburied

Unburied is a digital peer-support pathway for people affected by hoarding and clutter, including friends and family. Its app listing describes peer support and educational tools. It is not therapy or emergency support; use 911 or a crisis resource when immediate help is needed.

Role: community-resource navigation; geography: Kentucky, confirm local options by ZIP code; cost/eligibility: ask the navigator about fees and program rules; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or a guaranteed shelter placement. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

Kentucky 211

Call 211 or use Kentucky 211 to ask about current food, housing, utility, health, and other basic-needs resources near you. Ask the navigator to check today's hours, eligibility, capacity, and safe contact options. A referral does not guarantee an opening.

Safety and stability

When the concern involves safety, housing, or crisis

These pathways serve different situations. Read the labels carefully before calling, especially when a response may involve crisis care, protective services, shelter, housing rules, legal advocacy, or emergency dispatch.

Role: emergency dispatch for immediate danger, fire, or serious medical emergency; geography: United States; cost/eligibility: emergency response; emergency limit: use for urgent emergencies, not routine property concerns. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

911 — Immediate Emergency

Call 911 for an active threat, fire, serious injury, or urgent police, fire, or EMS response. Share the exact location and any access or mobility concerns. It is not a planned cleanup or routine referral line.

Role: 24/7 emotional-distress and behavioral-health crisis support; geography: United States; cost/eligibility: call, text, and chat are free; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate physical danger or urgent medical response. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 for emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or a behavioral-health crisis. You can also use the 988 website. This is crisis support, not a local housing or cleanup service.

Role: report suspected child abuse or adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation; geography: statewide; cost/eligibility: public hotline; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger, not cleanup or routine property assistance. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

Kentucky Child and Adult Protective Services Hotline

Kentucky CHFS accepts reports at 1-877-597-2331, including outside business hours. The Cabinet describes adult protective and general adult supports as voluntary and says an adult may accept or refuse services. Online reports are for non-emergencies and are reviewed during posted weekday hours.

Role: confidential domestic-violence support and safety planning; geography: Kentucky and United States; cost/eligibility: call or text for options; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

Kentucky Domestic Violence Hotline

Kentucky CHFS directs people to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788. Ask about safe ways to communicate; a shared device or account may create risk.

Role: sexual-assault crisis support and connection to services; geography: United States; cost/eligibility: free hotline and online support; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger or urgent medical care. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline

RAINN offers confidential support by phone at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) and online. You can ask about local referrals and safer ways to communicate.

Role: poison exposure information and guidance; geography: United States; cost/eligibility: call for free expert guidance; emergency limit: call 911 for collapse, seizure, trouble breathing, or immediate life-threatening symptoms. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

Poison Control

Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 for possible poisoning or exposure questions. If a person is unconscious, having a seizure, or struggling to breathe, call 911 first.

Role: temporary homelessness shelter and case-management pathway; geography: KCEOC's Cumberland Valley service area; cost/eligibility: screening applies, including McKinney homelessness criteria, age 18+, and program rules; emergency limit: beds are limited—call before travel; not a 911 service. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

KCEOC Emergency Support Center

KCEOC describes its Emergency Support Center as serving eligible adults and families experiencing homelessness, with screening and program rules. Its published information describes 23 beds; that number does not indicate current openings. Call first to ask about eligibility, safe arrival, capacity, and current intake. The listed main office is in Gray, not downtown Barbourville.

Role: housing support and case management for homeless young adults; geography: Barbourville, serving Knox and nearby counties; cost/eligibility: age 18–24 and program screening; emergency limit: not a general shelter and no placement is guaranteed. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

Ryan's Place — KCEOC Youth Homelessness Program

Ryan's Place is a KCEOC program for young adults ages 18–24 experiencing homelessness. It describes housing search, case management, education, employment, and referrals at 462 Court Square in Barbourville. Call to confirm eligibility, current availability, and safe intake before visiting.

Role: online reporting for suspected adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation; geography: Kentucky; cost/eligibility: public reporting portal; emergency limit: portal is not monitored continuously—call the hotline or 911 as appropriate. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

Kentucky Adult Protective Services — online non-emergency reports

Kentucky's online reporting system is for non-emergency concerns and is monitored during posted weekday hours, not evenings, weekends, or state holidays. For a situation needing an immediate response, call the statewide hotline; call 911 for an emergency.

People and practical help

Housing, food, care, transportation, and ongoing support

These listings connect the local community with housing, food, behavioral health, benefits, transit, survivor advocacy, disability support, peer support, and practical resources. Ask about current availability, cost, scope, consent, and safety before relying on them.

Role: county office directory and public services; geography: Knox County, Kentucky; cost/eligibility: office-specific rules and fees; emergency limit: county offices are not emergency dispatch. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

Knox County Government

Use the county's current website and contact directory to identify the right office for county services. County offices and the City of Barbourville have different jurisdictions; confirm which one handles an address or concern before traveling.

Role: municipal contact and public-services information; geography: Barbourville city limits; cost/eligibility: city rules and fees vary; emergency limit: contact 911 for urgent danger. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

City of Barbourville — Kentucky DLG city record

Kentucky's Department for Local Government lists City of Barbourville at 196 Daniel Boone Drive, with a main city contact at 606-546-6197. Confirm current office hours, service area, and which department handles the issue; this record is not a countywide service promise.

Role: municipal police contact for non-emergency matters; geography: City of Barbourville; cost/eligibility: public contact, confirm jurisdiction; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate threats or crimes in progress. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

Barbourville Police — non-emergency city contact

The Kentucky Department for Local Government city record lists Barbourville Police at 606-546-4562. Confirm jurisdiction before calling about a routine concern. This is not a hoarding-support, housing, or cleanup service.

Role: public-health services and information; geography: Knox County; cost/eligibility: services and payment options vary—ask before an appointment; emergency limit: not emergency medical or crisis dispatch. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

Knox County Health Department

The Knox County Health Department lists its office at 261 Hospital Drive in Barbourville and publishes weekday hours and phone contacts. Call to ask which current clinic, environmental-health, or prevention service fits your need, and confirm fees, eligibility, and appointments.

Role: hospital and medical services; geography: Barbourville and surrounding counties; cost/eligibility: ask about care, coverage, and charges; emergency limit: for a medical emergency use 911 or the emergency department, not routine referral lines. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

Barbourville ARH Hospital

Appalachian Regional Healthcare lists Barbourville ARH Hospital at 80 Hospital Drive and describes emergency, primary, behavioral-health, pharmacy, and other hospital services. Call the hospital to confirm the appropriate department and current access; this listing does not imply a hoarding-specialty program.

Role: outpatient psychiatric care listed by ARH; geography: Barbourville; cost/eligibility: call to confirm clinician availability, payer, fees, intake, and fit; emergency limit: not a crisis line or emergency department. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

ARH Cumberland Valley Medical and Surgical Associates — Barbourville psychiatry

ARH's behavioral-health directory lists a psychiatric nurse practitioner at its Barbourville practice, 80 Hospital Drive, Suite 2. Call to confirm current provider availability, referral or intake steps, insurance, and whether the service fits your needs.

Role: primary care, behavioral health, medication management, and community health services; geography: Barbourville; cost/eligibility: serves patients regardless of ability to pay and offers discounts based on family size and income; emergency limit: not emergency or crisis response. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

Access Health — Barbourville clinics

Access Health lists Barbourville clinic addresses at 215 North Allison Avenue and 315 Hospital Drive and publishes primary-care and behavioral-health services. Call 606-546-4060 to confirm which location provides the service you need, appointment availability, discount application, coverage, and fees.

Role: family medicine with behavioral-health care available; geography: Barbourville; cost/eligibility: ask about clinician fit, insurance, fees, and appointment availability; emergency limit: not crisis dispatch—use 911 or 988 as appropriate. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

Baptist Health Family Medicine — Barbourville

Baptist Health lists its family-medicine office at 602 Knox Street and says behavioral-health care is available for certain psychological or psychiatric concerns affecting physical health. Call 606-546-6027 or the scheduling line to confirm current services, coverage, and intake.

Role: community-action programs and referrals for housing, energy, aging, and other needs; geography: Knox County and regional service area; cost/eligibility: programs have separate income, age, funding, and intake rules; emergency limit: call before travel and do not assume funds or shelter are available. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

KCEOC Community Action Partnership

KCEOC publishes community programs including energy assistance, weatherization, senior services, housing supports, and youth homelessness services. Its main office is listed at 5448 North US 25E in Gray. Call to confirm which program currently serves your address, its eligibility, funding, and intake status.

Role: congregate meals, social connection, information and referral, and eligible aging services; geography: Knox County; cost/eligibility: meal and in-home programs have age or screening rules; emergency limit: not urgent medical care or emergency transportation. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

KCEOC Knox County Senior Center

KCEOC lists the Knox County Senior Center at 130 Harding Street in Barbourville, with weekday hours. Its page describes a hot lunch for adults 60 and older, plus screened home-delivered meals and in-home supports for eligible seniors. Call before traveling to confirm current service and meal availability.

Role: home energy-efficiency improvements; geography: KCEOC's listed service counties include Knox; cost/eligibility: income, ownership, documentation, priority scoring, and landlord permission may apply; emergency limit: not emergency utility restoration or home-cleanout service. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

KCEOC Weatherization Assistance

KCEOC describes a weatherization program for eligible households, with Knox County in its service area. It states that applications are prioritized and documentation is required. Contact KCEOC to confirm current funding, wait time, landlord approval, and whether your home and household qualify.

Role: public housing and housing assistance contact; geography: Barbourville; cost/eligibility: income, household, program, and waitlist rules apply; emergency limit: not an emergency shelter or guaranteed placement. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

Housing Authority of Barbourville

HUD's Kentucky public-housing contact report lists the Housing Authority of Barbourville at 105 Lake Avenue and a separate Barbourville Community Development Agency contact. Call the authority to confirm which program fits, current waitlist status, application requirements, and accommodation options. HUD listings do not indicate an open waitlist.

Role: regional housing-assistance and voucher contact; geography: southeastern Kentucky, confirm Knox County service; cost/eligibility: program and waitlist rules apply; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or a guaranteed opening. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

Cumberland Valley Regional Housing Authority

Kentucky's state-maintained KY RISE regional resource directory lists Cumberland Valley Regional Housing Authority and the Barbourville-area housing office. Contact the authority using its current official directory to verify service area, waitlists, and application requirements before making plans.

Role: federal housing-program information and referrals to local housing authorities; geography: Kentucky; cost/eligibility: each program has separate criteria; emergency limit: information page, not emergency housing placement. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

HUD Kentucky Housing Information

HUD's Kentucky page directs residents to local public housing authorities for public housing and voucher information and provides links to state housing resources. Ask the local authority about applications, waitlists, reasonable accommodations, and current openings; none are guaranteed by this listing.

Role: statewide affordable-housing and homeownership program information; geography: Kentucky, including possible Knox County pathways; cost/eligibility: program, lender, income, and funding rules vary; emergency limit: not shelter or immediate housing placement. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

Kentucky Housing Corporation

Kentucky Housing Corporation lists home loans, down-payment assistance, rental-related programs, and housing resources. Contact the Corporation or linked local provider to confirm whether a program currently accepts applications and whether you qualify; funding and openings change.

Role: regional public transportation, including demand-response and intercity trips; geography: RTEC's service list includes Knox County; cost/eligibility: fares, route, schedule, and reservation terms vary; emergency limit: not emergency medical transport. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

RTEC Public Transportation

RTEC states that it serves Knox County and offers trips for medical appointments, shopping, employment, and intercity travel. Confirm pickup area, trip purpose, fares, accessibility, reservation lead time, and weather or holiday changes before relying on a ride.

Role: brokered transportation for eligible Kentucky Medicaid and human-service trips; geography: Region 12, which includes Knox County; cost/eligibility: eligibility certification and advance reservations apply; emergency limit: not same-day emergency transport. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

RTEC Human Services Transportation Delivery

RTEC describes its Region 12 human-services transportation role and says eligible trips require screening and advance notice. Ask the broker about current eligibility, trip approval, pickup instructions, and required notice; its published guidance calls for 72 hours for HSTD scheduling.

Role: Kentucky benefits and family-support office; geography: Knox County; cost/eligibility: Medicaid, SNAP, and other benefits have program-specific eligibility; emergency limit: not an emergency shelter or crisis response. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

Knox County DCBS Family Support Office

The Kentucky Cabinet lists the Knox County office at 710 Pitzer Street in Barbourville. Its Family Support line handles Medicaid, SNAP, and other public-assistance questions; call to confirm current office access, documents, and online or phone application options.

Role: food-purchasing benefit information; geography: statewide; cost/eligibility: household and income rules apply; emergency limit: application process is not same-day food or crisis response. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

Kentucky SNAP and Family Support

Kentucky CHFS explains SNAP and provides a toll-free line for applications and questions. Eligibility depends on household circumstances and program rules. Ask about language and disability accommodations, application status, and what documents are needed.

Role: heating and cooling cost-assistance information; geography: statewide through community-action agencies; cost/eligibility: seasonal application windows and income/funding rules apply; emergency limit: does not restore disconnected utility service immediately. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

Kentucky LIHEAP Home Energy Assistance

Kentucky CHFS describes LIHEAP as help with home heating or cooling costs. Applications are handled through local agencies and availability can depend on the season and funding. Contact KCEOC or the state resource page to confirm the current application window and required documents.

Role: online application pathway for Kentucky public benefits; geography: statewide; cost/eligibility: program rules vary; emergency limit: online applications are not emergency response or guaranteed same-day aid. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

kynect Kentucky Benefits Portal

Kentucky directs residents to kynect to apply for benefits including Medicaid, food assistance, and other family supports. Use the official state portal or call the Family Support line if you need help; confirm eligibility and required documents.

Role: managed directory for food, housing, health, transportation, legal, and other community programs; geography: Kentucky, search by ZIP; cost/eligibility: varies by listed provider; emergency limit: directory is not crisis dispatch and does not guarantee a referral opening. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

kynect Resources — Local Service Directory

Kentucky CHFS describes kynect resources as a managed local directory for residents and partner agencies. Search by location and contact each organization to confirm that its listing, hours, service area, eligibility, and availability are current.

Role: information and referrals for aging and disability programs; geography: statewide call line, ask for Knox County options; cost/eligibility: referral is free, service eligibility varies; emergency limit: not emergency response. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

Kentucky Aging and Disability Resource Center

Kentucky's ADRC can help people who are unsure where to turn for aging- or disability-related services. Call 877-925-0037 and ask for current Knox County options, assessment steps, and eligibility. Referral does not promise in-home services or a provider opening.

Role: civil legal aid and housing counseling; geography: eastern and south-central Kentucky, including Knox County; cost/eligibility: free legal services for eligible low-income or vulnerable clients, subject to case priorities; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or emergency dispatch. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

AppalReD Legal Aid — Barbourville Office

AppalReD lists a Barbourville office at 460 Court Square and describes free legal services for eligible residents. It lists housing, consumer, family, public-benefit, and other legal work. Call intake to confirm eligibility, case type, and current appointment options.

Role: statewide civil legal-aid directory; geography: Kentucky; cost/eligibility: providers screen by income, case type, and service area; emergency limit: not legal representation on demand or emergency response. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

Kentucky Court of Justice — Civil Legal Aid Directory

The Kentucky Court of Justice identifies AppalReD Legal Aid as the civil legal-aid provider for Knox County and other eastern and south-central counties. Use the directory to verify the regional provider and ask directly whether your issue and household qualify.

Role: public library and community-information contact; geography: Barbourville and Knox County; cost/eligibility: ask about current public services, borrowing, and computer access; emergency limit: not crisis, shelter, or health service. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

Knox County Public Library

The library lists its main location at 206 Knox Street in Barbourville with contact details and posted hours. Call or check its page before traveling, especially for holiday closures, accessible services, and any computer or printing needs.

Role: local Cooperative Extension education and county programming; geography: Knox County; cost/eligibility: events, materials, and programs vary; emergency limit: not clinical care or emergency response. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

UK Cooperative Extension — Knox County Office

The University of Kentucky lists its Knox County Extension office at 215 Treuhaft Boulevard, Suite 7, in Barbourville. Call to ask about current programs, public events, and whether a specific service is available; event schedules can change.

Role: electricity, water, wastewater, and internet service contact; geography: Barbourville Utilities service area in Barbourville and parts of Knox County; cost/eligibility: address, deposits, rates, and connection rules vary; emergency limit: not countywide utility service or cleanup. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

Barbourville Utilities

Barbourville Utilities publishes a main office at 202 Daniel Boone Drive and contacts for electric, water, sewer, and internet services. Verify that the specific address is in its service area and ask about current bills, connection fees, deposits, shutoff protections, and any payment options.

Role: county solid-waste information and event updates; geography: Knox County outside or alongside city utility arrangements; cost/eligibility: confirm accepted items, address rules, dates, and any fee; emergency limit: not in-home hauling, a cleanout crew, or a disposal guarantee. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

Knox County Solid Waste and Dumpster Days

Knox County's official homepage links to its Solid Waste department and mentions periodic Dumpster Days. The posted item is not a current schedule. Contact the county to confirm the next event, eligibility, accepted materials, location, and fees; check separately whether a city utility serves your address.

Role: state-maintained directory of regional health, housing, and community contacts; geography: Cumberland Region, including Knox County; cost/eligibility: each listed program sets its own terms; emergency limit: directory information is not a live bed or appointment guarantee. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

Kentucky RISE — Cumberland Region Resource Directory

Kentucky CHFS's regional RISE directory includes contacts for behavioral health, housing, and other services. Some directory entries may change; confirm every phone number, county served, eligibility rule, and current opening with the provider before relying on it.

Role: community-planning document that identifies local assets and reported needs; geography: Knox County; cost/eligibility: not an application or service provider; emergency limit: does not confirm an organization's current capacity or intake. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

2026 Knox County Community Needs Assessment

KCEOC publishes a 2026 Knox County needs assessment that can help residents and partners identify community organizations and service gaps. Treat it as a planning resource, not a current appointment, pantry, shelter, or program directory; confirm details directly.

Role: local directory of health and basic-needs leads; geography: Knox County, Kentucky; cost/eligibility: entries set their own terms and may be dated; emergency limit: not a live availability or shelter guarantee. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

UKY Knox County Social-Needs Resource Guide

A University of Kentucky resource guide published in 2025 lists local health and community contacts, including Barbourville organizations. Use it as a lead list only: verify that a phone number, hours, location, eligibility, and service remain current before traveling or sharing personal details.

Role: information about adult protective and general adult services; geography: statewide, including Knox County; cost/eligibility: services are offered under state criteria and adults may accept or refuse; emergency limit: not a property cleanout or first responder. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

Kentucky Adult Protective Services — voluntary supports

Kentucky CHFS explains that adult protective services may coordinate support while respecting an adult's self-determination. A report does not itself mean a forced cleanup. For immediate physical danger call 911; to report suspected maltreatment use the hotline listed separately in this guide.

Role: statewide information about emotional-distress and behavioral-health crisis support; geography: Kentucky; cost/eligibility: 988 call or text is free; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger or urgent medical response. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

Kentucky 988 Crisis Information

Kentucky's public materials direct people in emotional distress to 988. Call or text for crisis support; use 911 for immediate physical danger, fire, or serious medical emergencies. Neither service is a housing or cleanup program.

Role: intake contact for community-action, housing, and energy programs; geography: Knox County and KCEOC service area; cost/eligibility: funding, application windows, and income requirements vary; emergency limit: no rental payment or placement is guaranteed. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.

KCEOC Housing and Energy Program Questions

KCEOC lists several housing and utility programs, but funding and application windows can close. Its April 2026 Knox County rental-assistance application window ended April 30, 2026; do not assume that program is currently accepting applications. Call to ask about any new funding, other eligible programs, documents, and current intake.

A note from the Alliance

Start with the person. Then decide what the situation needs.

This guide is anchored in Barbourville, Kentucky, and includes city, county, state, nonprofit, national, and independent pathways. A listing here does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or can guarantee availability. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, or cleanup company. We will keep reviewing this page, but please confirm details directly before relying on them.

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