Local Health Dept
Offers maternal and child health care, health screenings, nutrition
counseling, environmental health inspection services, primary health
care, health education and infant/toddler safety. Some sites offer
car safety classes. A car seat is available for a small fee at
the end of the class.
WIC (Women, Infants & Children)
Offers food vouchers for whole milk, eggs, juice, cereal, beans,
and peanut butter, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding
support, and referrals for health care. Breastfeeding women
may receive extra food sources. As an expectant mom you are
eligible to apply for WIC benefits.
Legal Aid Society 1-800-292-1862
Offers a wide range of legal services for individuals and non-profit
community-based organizations. Legal representation in civil
cases for individuals and groups who meet poverty guidelines
is also available.
Consoling Parents 1-800-221-0446
Support group services for parents who have experienced miscarriage,
still birth, or early infant death (excluding Sudden Infant
Death Syndrome SIDS).
Block Vision 1-800-428-8789
Passport Health Plan covers one vision exam each year. We recommend
that you schedule a vision exam after having your baby. If
you need help finding a vision provider, please call us at
1-800-578-0636.
Dental Services 1-800-578-0603
Passport Health Plan covers one dental exam each year. We recommend
that you have a dental exam during your pregnancy. Periodontal
disease can cause premature labor! If you need help finding
a dentist, please call us at 1-800-578-0603.
Section 8/ Housing Authorities 1-877-552-7368 x309
Offers low-rent housing communities. Rent is based on 30% of
income.
Domestic Violence 1-877-803-7577
Helps women and children suffering from physical, sexual, mental
and/or emotional abuse
Great Start 1-866-66-START (78278) QUITLINE
Program helps pregnant women stop smoking. FREE Booklet and Video
available.
Project Link/Seven County 502-583-3951
Provides mental health, alcohol and drug dependency assistance
for residents of Jefferson, Bullitt, Henry, Oldham, Shelby,
Spencer and Trimble Counties.
Communicare 270-765-2605
Provides mental health, developmental disabilities, and drug
and alcohol dependency services for residents of Breckenridge,
Grayson, Hardin, LaRue, Marion, Meade, Nelson and Washington
Counties.
HANDS 1-800-578-0636
First time moms and/or dads only. This is a service for families
who are pregnant for the first time or who have newborn babies.
Trained visitors will provide information so that you can provide
the best for your new baby. If interested, please contact Mommy & Me
at 1-800-578-0636.
Our Mommy & Me Staff keeps an up to date list of other resources
that can help you with items such as maternity clothes, baby
clothes, formula and food, baby equipment and items, linens,
assistance with rent and/or utilities. Please contact Mommy & Me
at 1-800-578-0636 for additional help.
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