Kentucky Partnership for Families
and Children, Inc.
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E-newsletter: August 2022 |
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Eastern KY Flood Resources |
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FEMA Assistance
Those impacted by flooding in Breathitt, Clay, Knott, Letcher, or Perry counties can apply for individual assistance by calling 800-621-3362, going online to DisasterAssistance.gov, or using the FEMA App (available on Google Play or in the Apple App Store).
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Don't Wait to Clean Up
Kentuckians affected by the severe storms, flooding and mudslides that began July 26 do not need to wait to begin cleanup efforts. Click here for more information.
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Five FEMA mobile registration centers are now open in Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Knott, Letcher, Perry and Pike counties to help Kentucky flood survivors who experienced uninsured loss from the flooding that began July 26.
Flood survivors who live in those counties can go to any of the centers to get help applying for FEMA assistance.
It is not necessary to go to a mobile center to apply for FEMA assistance. Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Knott, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike and Whitley counties can go online to disasterassistance.gov, call 800-621-3362 or use the FEMA mobile app. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service.
When applying for assistance, it's important to have some critical information in hand:
- A current phone number where you can be contacted;
- Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying;
- Your Social Security number;
- A general list of damage and losses;
- Banking information if you choose direct deposit; and
- If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.
Disaster resources are available for the deaf and hard of hearing in Eastern Kentucky and assistance for those who need an interpreter or captioner for communication with FEMA or the Red Cross.
Address: 632 Versailles Road, Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-573-2604 V | 502-416-0607 VP | 800-372-2907 Toll Free
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Please dial 911 only if you have an emergency.
If you wish to report a missing loved one in the counties of Breathitt, Perry, Knott, Letcher or Leslie counties, contact Post 13 Hazard at 606-435-6069.
If you wish to report a missing loved one in the counties of Magoffin, Johnson, Martin, Floyd, or Pike counties, contact Post 9 Pikeville at 606-433-7711.
If you wish to report a missing loved one in the counties of Jackson, Owsley, or Lee counties, contact Post 7 Richmond at 859-623-2404.
If you wish to report a missing loved one in the counties of Wolfe or Morgan counties, contact Post 8 Morehead at 606-784-4127.
If you wish to report a missing loved one in Harlan County, contact Post 10 Harlan at 606-573-3131.
Email: If you are unable to get through to the appropriate KSP post, you may report a missing loved one by sending an email to ksppubaff@ky.gov and include the following information:
- Your name (first, last), Your phone number
- Missing loved ones name (first, last), county of residence, loved ones description (gender, age, race, etc.), loved ones home address, and phone number (if known).
This information will be forwarded to the appropriate KSP Post for further investigation.
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Breathitt County
Letcher County
Perry County
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Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are locations that provide both state and federal resources at one stop to best serve flood victims. More centers will be added below as they come online.
Unless otherwise noted, DRCs are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday–Saturday and 1 to 7 p.m. on Sundays.
Breathitt County
Opening at noon on Aug. 9
Clay County
Permanently closes at 4 p.m. on Aug. 15
Opening at noon on Aug. 16
Knott County
Letcher County
Opening at noon on Aug. 9
Perry County
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Upcoming Trainings & Events |
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First Friday
Monthly Webinars 2022
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We invite you to join us for our 2022 webinars! All of the webinars listed are free to attend. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance as requested. All participants are welcome. |
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Note: The registration link below will allow you to register for any of the listed webinars. You may select more than one webinar date to attend by selecting the dates connected to specific webinars in a single registration. Questions related to registration can be directed to carmilla@kypartnership.org.
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Not Stopping for Directions - Podcast for Dads |
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In an effort to provide a resource for dads, KPFC has launched a podcast,
Not Stopping for Directions, hosted by Michael Karman.
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If you value what you see and hear, please like and share out to your networks of friends, family, and professional contacts. If you have a comment, suggestion, or think you are, or know, a good guest please reach out via email to dads@kypartnership.org.
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Mike Lemon of Cyber Safe Teen discusses his program. Ep. 4 |
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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
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988 is more than just an easy-to-remember number—it’s a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress – whether that is thoughts of suicide, mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress.
People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
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A coloring and activity book for kids ages 8-12
This free coloring and activity book teaches children about stress and anxiety and offers tips for coping in a healthy way.
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
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NEXT Distro is an online and mail-based harm reduction service designed to reduce opioid overdose death, prevent injection-related disease transmission, and improve the lives of people who use drugs.
How NEXT Distro was started
NEXT Harm Reduction, aka NEXT Distro was inspired by the work of Tracey Helton, author of The Big Fix and outspoken advocate for proactive drug user health resources and expanded naloxone distribution. During the 2016 National Harm Reduction Conference, Tracey gave a plenary talk called Radical Harm Reduction: Our Only Choice is Civil Disobedience. She discussed her work mailing naloxone to individuals across the United States that she had met through online recovery forums.
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Substance Use Treatment Locator
Millions of Americans have a substance use disorder. Help is available. FindTreatment.gov.
Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
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Disaster Distress Helpline
1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746).
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Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after any natural or human-caused disaster. Call this toll-free number to be connected to the nearest crisis center for information, support, and counseling. |
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Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after any natural or human-caused disaster. Call this toll-free number to be connected to the nearest crisis center for information, support, and counseling. |
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Veteran's Crisis Line
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
TTY: 1-800-799-4889
Connects veterans in crisis (and their families and friends) with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential, toll-free hotline, online chat, or text.
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