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Promote, Protect, and Improve the Health and Wellness of Our Community.

Located at 210 East Walnut Street in Nicholasville, Kentucky, the Jessamine County Health Department serves Jessamine County residents and is governed by a twelve member Board of Health.

WIC Online Ordering is now available on the Walmart website and app. Go to www.walmart.com/wic to get started. Delivery ...
10/02/2026

WIC Online Ordering is now available on the Walmart website and app. Go to www.walmart.com/wic to get started. Delivery or shipment fees may apply and are not covered by WIC.

For questions and support about online ordering, contact the Walmart Help Center at 1-800-925-6278 or online at www.walmart.com/wic

Benefits continue to be available at more than 500 approved grocers in Kentucky. If/When additional locations offer online shopping services, Kentucky WIC will share that information when available.

Help bring Thanksgiving to local families this year. The Jessamine County Fire District is accepting donations by check ...
10/02/2026

Help bring Thanksgiving to local families this year. The Jessamine County Fire District is accepting donations by check to purchase and distribute Thanksgiving food baskets to families in our community.

09/30/2026

Recovery is not one-size-fits-all. People recover in different ways, and every pathway that supports health, healing, and wellbeing deserves dignity and respect. Our team is here to help you find your path to recovery.

09/27/2026

Celebrating recovery out loud is a powerful way to reduce stigma. This Recovery Month, let's honor milestones reached, relationships rebuilt, and lives transformed.

We'd love to hear your recovery story. Share in the comments or, if you're not comfortable sharing publicly, you can send us a message or email us at [email protected].

09/25/2026

Nutrition, sleep, and physical activity are recovery tools. Research shows they can improve mood, support emotional regulation, and strengthen overall wellness.

Self-care habits to help maintain recovery:
✅ Get Enough Sleep. Create a consistent bedtime routine and aim for enough rest to support your physical and emotional well-being.
✅ Eat regularly. Nourishing your body can help improve energy, mood, and overall health.
✅ Stay connected. Spend time with supportive friends, family, sponsors, peer-support groups, or others who encourage your recovery.
✅ Make time for things you enjoy. Read, listen to music, spend time outside, create art, exercise, or find a hobby that gives you something positive to look forward to.
✅ Take care of your mental health. Journaling, meditation, counseling, or simply taking a few quiet minutes for yourself can help you manage stress.
✅ Celebrate your progress. Recovery doesn't have to be perfect. Recognize the small steps and accomplishments along the way.
✅ Ask for help when you need it. Reaching out for support is a strength, not a failure.
✅ Make recovery part of your routine. Attend meetings, appointments, or other supports that help you stay connected to your goals.

Battery Check Day! Take a few simple steps today to help your household prepare:✅ Replace the batteries in your smoke de...
09/25/2026

Battery Check Day! Take a few simple steps today to help your household prepare:

✅ Replace the batteries in your smoke detectors
✅ Check all of your flashlight batteries
✅ Charge your power banks
✅ Replace and recycle old batteries as needed

Recovery stories build understanding, inspire hope, and strengthen communities. Sharing lived experience can help others...
09/24/2026

Recovery stories build understanding, inspire hope, and strengthen communities. Sharing lived experience can help others seek support and begin their own recovery journey.

We're honored to highlight three members of our team who have chosen to share their lived experiences to offer hope, encouragement, and a reminder that recovery is possible.

Don't let the cooler weather fool you. Ticks are still active across Kentucky. With local veterinarians reporting an inc...
09/22/2026

Don't let the cooler weather fool you. Ticks are still active across Kentucky. With local veterinarians reporting an increase in Lyme disease cases in dogs, now is the time to make sure your pet is protected.

Even during cooler months, ticks can remain active and pose a risk to dogs. Talk to your veterinarian about the best year-round tick prevention options for your dog.

Take a few minutes after walks, hikes, or outdoor playtime to check your dog for ticks. Be sure to inspect areas where ticks are commonly found, especially:
🔍 on the scalp
🔍 around the eyelids
🔍 ears - inside and out
🔍 under the collar
🔍 under legs
🔍 between toes
🔍 groin area
🔍 under the tail

Early detection and treatment can help prevent more serious health problems. Watch for common signs of Lyme disease, including:
✅ fever
✅ loss of appetite
✅ decreased activity
✅ swollen lymph nodes
✅ painful, swollen joints
✅ intermittent limping or lameness that shifts from leg to leg

Contact your veterinarian if you have any concerns about your dog's health.

Our Mobile Harm Reduction Unit will be set up this month at the following locations and times:📍 Dollar Tree in Nicholasv...
09/22/2026

Our Mobile Harm Reduction Unit will be set up this month at the following locations and times:

📍 Dollar Tree in Nicholasville
📆 Tuesday, September 22
⏰ 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

📍 Dollar General in Wilmore
📆 Tuesday, September 29
⏰ 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Our Harm Reduction team is updating our mobile services to better serve our community. That includes updating our routes. If you're interested in receiving our mobile services or would like more information, call or text 859.354.8380 or 859.354.9266.

Learn more about our mobile services at https://jessaminehealth.org/harm-reduction

As a Recovery Ready Community, we recognize that everyone experiences recovery differently. Supporting people in recover...
09/17/2026

As a Recovery Ready Community, we recognize that everyone experiences recovery differently. Supporting people in recovery means meeting them where they are and recognizing their unique strengths, challenges, and goals.

Recovery is not one-size-fits-all. Prevention, treatment, peer and recovery support services - including recovery housing, mutual aid, employment services, faith communities, and other recovery support services - all help build healthy, fulfilling lives.

Wherever you are in your recovery journey, know that you are not alone. Recovery happens together.



National Resources:
- 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline - call or text 988 or chat 988Lifeline.org
- Veterans Crisis Line - dial 988 (press 1) or text 838255
- Disaster Distress Helpline - Call 1-800-985-5990
- SAMHSA's National Helpline - Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- FindTreamtment.gov
- FindSupport.gov

Local Resources:
- New Vista - Visit newvista.org or call 1-800-928-8000 for the 24-Hour Helpline
- United Way of the Bluegrass - Call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211
- Shepherds House Recovery Community Center - Call 859-241-6035
- Revive Life House - Visit revivetomission.org or call 859-241-3892
- FindHelpNow.org/KY
- jessaminehealth.org

Address

210 E Walnut Street
Nicholasville, KY
40356

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 1pm

Telephone

+18598854149

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