HOW TO APPLY FOR SERVICES

MAIL

Print the form and mail it to:

New Beginnings Bluegrass
1353 W. Main Street, Suite 100
Lexington, KY 40508

IN PERSON

Drop off your application off to us:

1353 W. Main Street, Suite 100
Lexington, KY 40508

FAX

(859) 245-2443

EMAIL

anita@nbbg.org

ONLINE

Complete the pre-application by

clicking the orange button below.

Support Services
At New Beginnings, we are committed to empowering residents with the tools and support needed to achieve their personal recovery and self-sufficiency goals. Each resident is paired with a Targeted Case Manager who works closely with them to create a personalized plan. We assess a variety of life skills critical for adults with serious mental illness (SMI), including medication management, budgeting and financial planning, daily living skills (such as meal preparation and personal hygiene), social and communication skills, coping strategies, and building healthy routines. Our team provides ongoing assistance to help individuals strengthen their ability to manage daily challenges, build independence, and pursue a fulfilling life.

Independent Living Program

New Beginnings offers independent apartment units throughout Fayette County to support individuals with serious mental illness (SMI). To ensure affordability, we accept various rental subsidies, including Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, Olmstead Housing Initiative Vouchers, and block grant funding from the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Housing Authority. Residents typically pay only 30% of their adjusted monthly income, with the remainder subsidized.

As the owner and landlord of many of these units, New Beginnings provides a stable, supportive environment. We also collaborate with community landlords to help clients find housing that best suits their needs. While participation in services is voluntary, our Housing Support Specialists are available to help residents create personalized recovery plans, promoting greater independence and self-sufficiency.

Supported Living Program

Setters House
In response to the 1999 Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v. L.C., which mandated the shift from institutionalization to community-based care for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI), New Beginnings partnered with the Kentucky Division of Behavioral Health, Bluegrass Regional MH-MR Board, and Eastern State Hospital to create a 24/7 supportive residential program. This program helps individuals transition from hospital settings back into the community.

In 2003, New Beginnings launched the “Setters House” as a key part of this initiative, accepting referrals from Eastern State Hospital’s Olmstead Transition Committee. Located in a welcoming single-family home in the Idle Hour neighborhood, the Setters House provides intensive support for three individuals with SMI in a nurturing environment. This program has been instrumental in helping individuals with long histories of hospitalization successfully transition to community living, supporting them in leading independent, fulfilling lives while receiving the care they need.

Christman House
In January 2015, following a Settlement Agreement between the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services and Kentucky Protection and Advocacy, New Beginnings expanded its supportive housing services to include a second 24/7 residential program. Christman House was created to provide intensive support for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) transitioning from personal care homes to independent, community-based housing.

Named in honor of Rick Christman, a founding board member of New Beginnings, Christman House is a welcoming single-family home located off Richmond Road. It offers residents easy access to local shops, restaurants, and public transportation. This program plays a vital role in helping individuals with SMI gain independence and thrive in the community, while receiving the necessary care and support.

Program Waitlist and Priority Placement
Due to the high demand for our services, applicants who pre-qualify will be placed on a waiting list. To prioritize those with the most urgent needs, we give preference to the following:

Individuals being discharged from Eastern State Hospital or other psychiatric hospitals.
Individuals being discharged from Central Kentucky Recovery Center or other personal care homes.
Individuals experiencing homelessness with a psychotic disorder or a mood disorder with psychosis, which significantly impairs their ability to live independently without support services.

We are committed to providing timely and effective assistance to all qualified applicants, ensuring those in greatest need receive the support they require.

Need Assistance?

Call our staff at (859) 245-2400 for confidential assistance in completing the pre-application form.