Hope Center

Hope Center

We Help. We Heal. We Give Hope. The Hope Center is widely known as a homeless shelter. That’s true, but it’s so much more.

Since 1993, the Hope Center’s mission has been to care for those experiencing homelessness, substance use disorder, and mental illness by providing life-sustaining and life-rebuilding services that are comprehensive and address underlying causes. It’s not enough to only provide the homeless in our community with a place to get off the street; we must also provide them with the tools they need to s

08/31/2024

Today we remember those we have lost to overdose deaths. Each life lost is a tragedy and a reminder of the importance of supporting those struggling with addiction.

Let's continue to educate, advocate, and support those struggling with addiction.

08/26/2024

Happy birthday to our amazing Intake Clerk Lora!
Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed.
We hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and lots of cake. Here's to another fantastic year ahead!

08/26/2024
UK nursing students collaborate with Hope Center for free health fair 08/23/2024

Yesterday's HOPE Day Health Fair footage is now live! A big thank you to Dean Mainous and the Senior Class of UK College of Nursing for making it a success. Check out the event highlights on our page!

UK nursing students collaborate with Hope Center for free health fair Entering their final year of school, UK College of Nursing seniors kick started their semester with the UK College of Nursing Day of HOPE.

Photos from Hope Center's post 08/23/2024

We extend our sincere appreciation to Dean Rosalie Mainous and the Senior Class of University of Kentucky College of Nursing for sharing their knowledge and expertise at yesterday's HOPE Day Health Fair.

Thank you for your valuable contribution to our campus community.

08/21/2024

Hey everyone! Our men's shelter is really in need of hygiene items right now. You can easily donate through our Amazon link and help make a difference in someone's life. Every little bit helps! Thank you for your support!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2MCFO2CXD15ME?ref_=wl_share

08/19/2024

Hi everyone, don't forget that Alumni Day is coming up on Saturday, September 21st from 12-5. We hope to see all our former clients and their families for a day of fun and memories. Don't miss out!

08/17/2024

Happy birthday to our amazing IOP clinician Jamie!

Your dedication and compassion truly make a difference in the lives of our clients.
We hope you have a fantastic day filled with love and joy.

Cheers to another year!

Photos from A Running Start's post 08/15/2024
Photos from Hope Center's post 08/15/2024

We are so grateful for the amazing service work that Level Up Recovery provided at Jacobs Hope Cafeteria. Their hard work and dedication made a huge impact on our community. Thank you for making a difference!

08/14/2024

Happy Birthday, Brittney!

Today we celebrate our amazing Community and Donor Engagement Coordinator. Thank you for all you do to support our mission.

We hope you have a fantastic day filled with love and joy!

Photos from Voices Of Hope-Lexington, Inc.'s post 08/13/2024

We are so grateful for our ongoing partnership with Voices Of Hope-Lexington, Inc.Their support has been invaluable to our mission and we look forward to continuing to work together to make a positive impact in our community. Thank you!

08/10/2024

Happy Birthday to our Lab Support Tech Michael Van Der Sluys!

We appreciate you and all the hard work you put in every day.

Wishing you a fantastic day filled with joy and celebration!

08/09/2024

We are so excited for Deviating to Hope: Sharing Voices & Honoring Lives, hosted alongside Voices Of Hope-Lexington, Inc.! Save the date for August 31 and come join us to share voices and honor lives💜Thank you to all the local recovery partners who are joining us!

08/08/2024

We are incredibly grateful for the generous donation from the team at Kentucky.com . Thanks to their support, the HopeMobile is able to provide sandwiches and snacks to those in need in our community. Thank you!

08/08/2024

🧡 Orange pop-ups for the win!! 🏅 we enjoyed sharing some Popsicles with the guys and hope to be running tomorrow night! ❤️🏃 

08/07/2024

We are so grateful for the generous donation from Jade and Fidelity Investments ! Their donation of hygiene kits will make a huge difference for the women at the Hope Center. Thank you for your kindness and support!

08/06/2024

Hey everyone, help us wish our Intake Specialist Vic McClure a very happy birthday!

We are so grateful for all the hard work and positivity you bring to our team.

Have an amazing day, Vic!

Timeline photos 07/30/2024

We want to thank our friends at Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance who have generously donated sandwiches to help support our mission. Your kindness and generosity will make a real difference in the lives of those in need. Thank you!

Photos from God's Pantry Food Bank's post 07/30/2024
07/26/2024

We are grateful for the support we've received for back to school donations. Our campus still needs 39 college backpacks. Please consider contributing to our Amazon wish list to help students start the school year off right. Thank you!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/5LQH0CQEV72F?ref_=wl_share

07/25/2024

Hey everyone! Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to Kelly Morrison, our amazing Recovery Center Support staff member! We are so grateful for all that you do, Kelly. Have a fantastic day!

07/24/2024

We are grateful for the donation of Narcan Boxes from Voices of Hope for our new Residential Treatment Program. These boxes are a crucial tool in preventing opioid overdose deaths and providing a safer environment for those in recovery. Thank you, Voices of Hope.

07/17/2024

Hey friends! Our emergency shelter is in urgent need of a few items to support those in need. Our amazon wish list makes it easy to donate and help us make a difference. Thank you for your support!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2MCFO2CXD15ME?ref_=wl_share

07/17/2024

Happy Birthday to our shelter support associate David Estes! We hope you have a fantastic day filled with love and happiness. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to our team. You're amazing!

07/16/2024

Happy Birthday to Shawn Luchtefeld our wonderful Director of Mental Health.
We hope you have the best day!
Thank you for all you do to support our community. We appreciate you!

07/15/2024

The LFUCG Division of Emergency Management has activated Phase 1 of its Heat Plan for Saturday, July 13th, through the evening of Tuesday, July 16th.

At this phase of activation, Lextran offers free rides to cooling stations for persons experiencing homelessness. Outreach teams will also be in the community distributing supplies and assisting persons in accessing cooling stations. A listing of cooling station is available via the full plan:

In addition to cooling stations listed in the plan, the following additional resources are available this week: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o7Y_kG2zfQnVnQZDsT1Jj1nJuLFPSn9y/view?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2x-iUtSMfoQ120hdboQEhkcJwJK8WrYpVcwvSWe5_TX-y5nhveIZWdnQo_aem_4TsQpmY5IoVkb-94E5Tthw

Saturday, July 13th
• Lighthouse Ministries (190 Spruce Street) will remain open between their lunch and dinner meals, operating as a cooling station between 12:00 and 5:30 p.m.

• Recovery Cafe (1109 Versailles Rd, Suite 200) invites guests to access their community center between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, July 14th
• New Life Day Center (224 N Martin Luther King Blvd) will open between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. to operate as a cooling station.

• Recovery Cafe (1109 Versailles Rd, Suite 200) invites guests to access their community center between 12:00 and 4:00 p.m.

We encourage those working with persons experiencing homelessness to communicate forecasted conditions as well as services available.

07/15/2024

Craving a delicious meal while giving back to the community? Swing by Texas Roadhouse on Richmond Road and flash this flyer to help support One Parent Scholar House. Good food for a good cause - it's a win-win!

07/14/2024

Happy Birthday to Allie Mills, our amazing HR & Accounting Assistant! We appreciate all the hard work you do to keep our team running smoothly. Wishing you a fabulous day filled with love and joy!

07/08/2024

Hey everyone, join us in wishing a very happy birthday to our amazing Street Outreach Coordinator, Dustin Louthen!

Thank you for all that you do for our community and for bringing so much passion and dedication to your work. Enjoy your special day

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360 W Loudon Avenue
Lexington, KY
40508

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