Senior Services
Barren River Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living
177 Graham Avenue
1-800-395-7654 (out of state); 1-800-598-2381 (in state); 270-781-2381
This is an agency designated by the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the Department for Aging and Independent Living to identify the needs of the elderly and disabled population throughout the ten county Barren River District. The BRADD/AAIL is responsible for developing and administering in-home community-based services that assist the elderly and disabled population to maintain their independence as well as their quality of life within their own homes and communities. The BRADD service areas include Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, and Warren Counties. We offer a variety of services and contract with a variety of agencies to help serve the elderly and disabled populations.
Community Action - Foster Grandparent Program
270-782-3162
921 Beauty Avenue
Seniors age 55 and over assist special needs children in the community 20 to 25 hours per week. Foster Grandparents can be placed in public schools, Head Start programs, nonprofit child cares or a juvenile group home. In return for the volunteers' time, they receive a tax-free stipend, transportation costs, free meal and an annual physical exam.
Community Action - RSVP Homeland Security Program
270-782-3162
921 Beauty Avenue
Provides volunteer opportunities for seniors age 55 and older to serve the community in the areas of public health, public safety, disaster preparedness, and other community needs.
Community Action - Senior Centers
270-783-4484
200 East 4th Street
Provides activities and services designed to aid in the social and nutritional well-being of our senior citizens; services include meals, transportation, recreation, and health and nutrition. Located in 10 counties.
South Central Kentucky Council of the Blind (SCKCB)
270-782-9325
1564 Normal St.
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Email: sckcb@sckcb.org
Website: http://www.sckcb.org
Provides personal and family support for seniors who are losing or have lost their eyesight, including, independent living skills, advocacy, resources for all types of low-vision and blind related devices, products, and services, and a very liberal grant program for obtaining such products and services. We hold regular meetings featuring exhibitions and the latest information on the availability of new products and services, fun activities, and strong, positive support for seniors who are losing their eyesight or with low-vision, or seniors who are totally blind. We have a free report available upon request entitled: "Are You a Senior Struggling with Vision Loss?"
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If your nonprofit agency or organization would like to update your information, please contact the ALIVE Center at 270-782-0082 or email us at alivebg@wku.edu. If your nonprofit agency or organization would like include your information in our directory, please complete the human service directory blank form, and return it to the ALIVE Center or email it to alivebg@wku.edu. We ask that any nonprofit, civic organization or WKU department using our meeting space, complete the form before reserving a room.
