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Bethany Haven
Our Mission
Bethany Haven leads the community’s effort to provide safe emergency shelter for Nelson County citizens who are experiencing homelessness and a pathway to independent living for men, women and children. We carry out our mission with compassion, always upholding the dignity of those we serve.
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Welcome to Bethany Haven!
Bethany Haven is the parent organization for four programs that serve homeless men, women and children in Bardstown, Nelson County, Kentucky.
- Christy’s Place, our 24-hour homeless shelter for women (with or without children).
- Harbour House Inn, our 24-hour homeless shelter for men (with or without children).
- Room in the Inn, emergency overnight shelter for men, women and children (operated through partnerships with local volunteers and church host sites.
- Street Outreach, engaging and addressing the immediate needs to those who are homeless and living unsheltered.
At Bethany Haven, we help people get back on their feet.
When someone is worried about where they’ll sleep or what they’ll eat, it’s nearly impossible to focus on anything else. That’s why we provide food, shelter, housing-focused case management, referrals, and advocacy; meeting immediate needs so participants can begin to look beyond the crisis and work toward a better future for themselves and their families.
Christy’s Place
Christy’s Place features four private bedrooms for mothers with children, three shared bedrooms each with two twin beds, and one accessible bedroom. The facility includes three shared bathrooms and common areas such as a fully equipped kitchen, a comfortable living room, and a dedicated playroom for children.
Harbour House Inn
Harbour House Inn offers three shared bedrooms with a total of eight beds, including three accessible beds, and two shared bathrooms. Common areas include a fully equipped kitchen, a dining room, and a comfortable living room, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for our guests.
Room in the Inn
Emergency Overnight Shelter
Provides safe, short-term shelter for men, women, and children experiencing homelessness. Guests are hosted each night by one of our dedicated partner churches, offering them a warm meal, a safe place to sleep, and compassionate support during a time of crisis.
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How You Can Help
From donations to volunteering, there are many MEANINGFUL ways you can SUPPORT Bethany Haven AND MAKE A DIFFERNECE IN THE LIVES OF THOSE WE SERVE.
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Our Vision Statement
Through its programs, leadership, and advocacy, supported by the power and presence of God’s love, Bethany Haven is committed ending homelessness in Nelson County and serve as a model for other communities to follow.
Our Equity Statement
It is the policy of Bethany Haven, Inc. not to discriminate against any qualified applicant because of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, language, ancestry, religion, sex, familial status, age (with the exception of unaccompanied minors), real or perceived sexual orientation, or gender identity (LGBTQ+: lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, etc.), veteran status, marital status, domestic or sexual violence victim status, or disability.
- Sisters of Charity of Nazareth
- CHI Saint Joseph
- Abbey of Gethsemani
- Saint Vincent de Paul Bardstown
- The Salvation Army of Nelson County
- The New Life Center
- Kentucky Colonels
- The Rotary Club
- The Knights of Columbus
- Modern Woodmen
- Kentucky Housing Corporation
- Volunteers of America
- Central Kentucky Community Foundation
- Homeless and Housing Coalition of Kentucky
- The City of Bardstown
- Nelson County Fiscal Court
- The Bardstown Police and Sheriffs Departments
- The Ministerial Association of Nelson County
- Lincoln National Bank Bardstown
- Wilson & Muir Bank
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Contact Us
Treasure Davidson, Executive Director
(502) 349-8064
Mikal Castleman, Assistant Director
(502) 343-7000