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Specialized Information and Referral | CAReS

Resource Name:Specialized Information and Referral | CAReS

Specialized Information and Referral

address

2516 Carter Avenue, Ashland, KY 41101

Eligibility

Call for more information

Required documents

Documents as requested by agency

Hours

Mon-Fri 10:00 am-3:00 pm (EST)
606-324-2949

Voice

·

Main

Application process

Call for initial assessment of needs by a case manager and schedule appointment as needed

Fees

Free

Service area

Lawrence County, KY Carter County, KY Greenup County, KY Elliott County, KY Boyd County, KY
Provides housing referrals, utility assistance for electricity, gas or water; rent assistance, emergency food, prescription assistance, birth certificate application/fee payment assistance, referrals for ID cards, baby care items and referrals to other social services as needed for individuals and families in emergency/crisis situations. Also provides holiday assistance for the Christmas season through the CAReS Giving Tree Program.

Last Assured

08/29/2025

Providing organization

CAReS
Provides housing referrals, utility assistance for electricity,gas or water; rent assistance, emergency food, prescription assistance, birth certificate application/fee payment assistance, referrals for ID cards, baby care items and referrals to other social services as needed for individuals and families in emergency/crisis situations.