ESNKY PROGRAMS & SERVICES
ESNKY provides year-round, low-barrier shelter and services to adults experiencing homelessness in our community. We treat everyone with compassion, respect & dignity that enters our doors. If you are in need of emergency shelter, please see below information. If needing a bed after 5pm, please call shelter main line to check availability (859)291-4555
For questions, call 859-291-4555 or email info@esnky.net
We are located at 436 West 13th, Covington KY 41011
2023-24 EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR MEN
Adult men 18+
Line starts at 5:00pm daily, Intake at 5:30 pm
Adults w/KY ID prioritized, first come, first come, first served for everyone else
No pre-assessment needed
No requirements for sobriety, commitment to program or background check
Handicapped accessible.
2023-24 WINTER COLD SHELTER
November 1 – March 31
Adult men & women 18+
Line starts at 5:00pm daily, Intake at 5:30 pm
Adults w/KY ID prioritized, first come, first served for everyone else
No pre-assessment needed
No requirements for sobriety, commitment to program or background check
Handicapped accessible
120 DAY HOUSING & WORK PROGRAM
The Housing & Work program for adult men 18+ provides longer term bed security to allow men to maintain employment and obtain stable housing. This is offered year-round and men must stay in emergency shelter for 14 days and have a KY ID. Please email Curtis Edwards for information.
DAYTIME NAVIGATION & ENGAGEMENT CENTER
The Daytime Navigation & Engagement Center (DNEC) is for adult men and women for shower & self-service laundry program daily from 10a-4pm, computer workstations to search for employment & housing and cell phone charging stations. Community partner rooms are available to meet with case management, mental health providers as needed. No preassessment is required.
STREET OUTREACH PROGRAM
ESNKY Street Outreach Program delivers mobile street outreach to adult individuals experiencing homelessness in NKY. Outreach workers seek out individuals in need living on the streets, in cars and other places not meant for human habitation. The team offers basic survival items, food, sleeping bags, coats, and other necessities. Through consistent contact, the team works to build trust in order to learn about the needs of those served. Outreach workers offer referrals, care coordination, assistance with personal documents, and transportation to all services in the community. Contact Bracie Weldon during regular business hours.
SERVICES · Shower · Self- Service Laundry · Computer Usage · Cell Phone Charging Stations ·Free Wi-Fi · Clothing · Consultation and Referrals ·Evening Healthcare Clinic
All guests, staff and volunteers wear face masks (covering mouth and nose) while in shelter.
For questions, call 859-291-4555 or email info@esnky.net