Immediate Emergency Services
Life-Threatening Emergencies
Call 911 immediately for:
- Medical emergencies
- Fire or safety hazards
- Police assistance needed
- Any life-threatening situation
Crisis Support
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Phone: 988
- Website: suicidepreventionlifeline.org
- Available: 24/7, free and confidential
- Services: Crisis counseling and suicide prevention
Kentucky-Specific Emergency Resources
Disability Rights and Advocacy
Kentucky Protection & Advocacy
- Phone: 1-800-372-2988
- Local: (502) 564-2967
- Website: kypa.net
- Services: Legal advocacy for individuals with disabilities
Disability Rights Kentucky
- Phone: (502) 564-2967
- Email: info@droky.org
- Services: Civil rights protection and advocacy
Child Protection Services
Kentucky Child Abuse Hotline
- Phone: 1-877-597-2331
- Available: 24/7
- Services: Report child abuse or neglect
Regional Emergency Resources
Louisville Area Emergency Services
Norton Children’s Hospital Emergency Department
- Address: 231 E Chestnut St, Louisville, KY 40202
- Phone: (502) 629-6000
- Specialties: Pediatric emergency care
University of Louisville Hospital
- Address: 530 S Jackson St, Louisville, KY 40202
- Phone: (502) 562-3000
- Services: Adult emergency services
Mental Health Crisis
Seven Counties Services Crisis Line
- Phone: (502) 589-4313
- Available: 24/7
- Services: Mental health crisis intervention
KY REACH Crisis Line
- Phone: 1-800-928-8000
- Services: Crisis support for individuals with intellectual disabilities
Specialized Emergency Resources
Autism-Specific Emergency Support
Autism Society Crisis Line
- Phone: 1-800-3-AUTISM (1-800-328-8476)
- Services: Crisis support for autism-related emergencies
Poison Control
National Poison Control Center
- Phone: 1-800-222-1222
- Available: 24/7
- Services: Poison emergency assistance
Transportation Emergencies
TARC (Transit Authority of River City)
- Phone: (502) 585-1234
- Services: Public transportation assistance
OCSNC Emergency Support
Under Development - OCSNC emergency support services are not yet operational.
For immediate emergencies, use the contacts listed above.
Emergency Preparedness
Create an Emergency Plan
- Medical Information: Keep current medical information accessible
- Medication List: Maintain updated medication lists
- Emergency Contacts: List all important phone numbers
- Special Needs: Document specific care requirements
- Communication Plan: Prepare communication aids if needed
Emergency Kit Essentials
- Medications (7-day supply minimum)
- Medical equipment and supplies
- Important documents (copies)
- Emergency contact information
- Comfort items for individuals with special needs
- Communication devices or aids
School Emergency Plans
- Review IEP/504 plan emergency procedures
- Ensure school has current emergency contacts
- Discuss special accommodations needed during emergencies
- Practice emergency procedures with your child
After an Emergency
Follow-Up Support
- Medical follow-up care
- Counseling or therapy services
- Educational plan adjustments
- Community resource connections
Crisis Recovery
- Contact local service providers for post-crisis services
- Connect with community support groups
- Contact social services for financial assistance if needed
- Advocate for appropriate follow-up care
Important Notes
Keep This Information Accessible
- Post emergency numbers in visible locations
- Store information in multiple formats
- Ensure all caregivers have access to emergency contacts
- Update information regularly
Practice Emergency Procedures
- Review emergency plans with all family members
- Practice communication during stressful situations
- Familiarize yourself with local emergency procedures
- Know the fastest routes to emergency services
Remember: In a true emergency, call 911 first. These resources are designed to supplement, not replace, emergency services.
This list contains factual emergency contact information. Verify numbers before emergencies occur.