2002 Resource Guide To Owensboro-Daviess County Community Health Centers

Other Community Health Resources

Prescription Drugs
(See also Resource Guide)

• HELP Office
  1316 W. 4th St., Owensboro, KY
  270-685-4971, FAX 270-685-4972
  Contact: Sharon Sharp, Director
  Covers prescriptions for eligible clients

• Green River Area Development District
  3860 U.S. Highway 60 West, Owensboro, KY
  Aging Services
  270-926-4433 or 800-928-9094
  Volunteers help clients qualify for free prescriptions through drug company programs.

• St. Vincent DePaul
  1001 W. Seventh St., Owensboro, KY
  270-683-1747
  Covers prescriptions for eligible clients

• Daviess County Diabetes Coalition
  270-686-7747 ext. 5562
  Payment assistance for Diabetes medication/supplies available on an emergency, temporary basis.

• Kentucky Physician’s Network
  1-800-633-8100
  16 local pharmacies assist patients who need prescriptions.

Transportation Assistance

• GRITS Transit System -
  1416 W. 9th St, Owensboro, KY
  270-686-1651

Veterans Assistance

• Veterans of Foreign Wars
  311 W. Veteran’s Blvd. Owensboro, KY
  270-686-8649

Adult day care

• Green River Compassionate Care Adult Day Health Center
  1601 Breckenridge St., Owensboro, KY
  270-683-4147
  Contact: Daisy James, Program Administrator
  270-852-5461

Dental

• Christian Dental Mission
  2538 Lancaster Ave. Owensboro, KY
  270-683-2030
  Contact: Dr. David Wilson
  
  Hours:
  Thursdays 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  One Wed. & Fri./mo 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon
  
  Must qualify for hardship, no KMAP
  Must be processed first through the Help Office of Owensboro Inc.
  Charge per visit: donation