Housing, Utilities, & Emergency Help

What they offer: Emergency assistance with food, housing, utilities, and transportation

1316 W 4th Street, Owensboro, KY
(270) 685‑4971

Tip: A great place to start if you aren’t sure where to go.

https://owensborohelpoffice.org 

What they offer: Emergency assistance, including housing support, utilities, and basic needs

215 Ewing Road, Owensboro, KY
(270) 685‑5576

Note: Call or visit; some services may require an application.

https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/owensboro 

What they offer: Help with utilities, food, and transportation
Call to request assistance

1001 W 7th Street, Owensboro, KY
(270) 683‑1060

What they offer: Utility assistance and access to programs like LIHEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program)

Apply through their office

1800 W 4th Street, Owensboro, KY
(270) 686‑1600

https://www.audubon-area.com/ 

What they offer: Help paying heating and utility bills
Apply through Audubon Area Community Services

(270) 686‑1662

Note: Available seasonally; income eligibility required.

https://www.audubon-area.com/ 

What they offer: Affordable housing and public housing programs
Apply online or call

2161 E 19th Street, Owensboro, KY
(270) 683‑5365

Note:  Waitlists may apply.

https://owensborohousing.org/ 

What they offer: Emergency shelter and meals
Call ahead or go during intake hours

501 Walnut Street, Owensboro, KY
(270) 688‑9000

Note: Also serves as a White Flag warming shelter during extreme cold.

https://pitinoshelter.org/ 

What they offer: Overnight shelter for women and children
Call ahead for availability

1631 Breckenridge Street, Owensboro, KY
(270) 240‑2773

https://crossroadsowensboro.org/ 

What they offer: Confidential shelter and support for individuals experiencing domestic violence
Call for immediate help

(270) 685‑0260

Note: Location is confidential for safety.

https://oasisshelter.org/ 

What they offer: Night shelter for women and children
New client intakes by appointment

2820 West 4th Street
(270) 925-3032

Note:  7 PM nightly curfew.

https://mysisterskeeper270.org/about-us/ 

What they offer: 24-hour shelter

1001 West 7th Street
(270) 547-1003

Note:  Can contact at any hour.

https://stbenedictsowensboro.org/ 

What they offer: Shelter for pregnant women only

600 Locust Street
(270) 547-1003

https://stbenedictsowensboro.org/st-gerard-maternal-home/ 

What they offer: Day shelter for women, children, and families

905 Hickman Avenue
(270) 547-1003

https://stbenedictsowensboro.org/women-and-family-services/ 

What they offer: Permanent supportive housing with case management and long‑term support
Call to discuss eligibility

920 Frederica Street #105, Owensboro, KY
270-993-9410

https://www.welcomehouseky.org/