270.745.2772
leisa.hutchison@wku.edu
Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex

CEC - Family Resource Program - Referral Information

BOWLING GREEN AREA

1. Salem Ward or Kathleen Hart, Mental Health Therapists, LifeSkills, Inc. 380 Suwannee Trail Street, Bowling Green, KY 42103. (270) 901-5000. Autism evaluations for children up to 17 years of age, *MEDICAID INSURANCE BILLING ONLY, OUT OF POCKET PAY FOR PRIVATE INSURANCE*

2. Kim Green, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Rivendell Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic: Autism Evaluations for ages 3 yrs - 16 yrs. Rivendell Behavioral Health Hospital, 1035 Porter Pike, Bowling Green, KY. Phone: (270) 843-1199 or 1-800-548-2621. *CALL FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT COST AND MEDICAL INSURANCE BILLING*

3. Janay Atkinson, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Rivendell Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic: Autism Evaluations for ages 5 yrs - 16 yrs. Rivendell Behavioral Health Hospital, 1035 Porter Pike, Bowling Green, KY. Phone: (270) 843-1199 or 1-800-548-2621. *CALL FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT COST AND MEDICAL INSURANCE BILLING*

4. Limited autism diagnostic evaluations available through Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center, 2427 Russellville Road, Bowling Green, KY: Phone (270) 936-7472. *ACCEPTS MEDICAID AND PRIVATE INSURANCE*

5. Dr. Elizabeth Sternberg, EPS Pediatric Services, LLC. LIMITED Autism evaluations for ages 18 months - 11 years. Evaluations take place on most Friday mornings at the WKU Clinical Education Complex in Bowling Green, KY. Contact eliz.sternberg@gmail.com for further information. *NO INSURANCE BILLED, PRIVATE PAY ONLY.*

SURROUNDING AREAS

1. Norton Children's Autism Center, 1405 E. Burnett Ave., Louisville, KY; Phone: (502) 588-0736, Fax: (502) 588-0721, *ACCEPTS PRIVATE INSURANCE and MEDICAID, **REQUIRES DOCTOR'S REFERRAL**

2. Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnostic Clinics, Commission for Children with Special Healthcare Needs Somerset Office, Somerset, KY; Phone: (606) 677-4120, Point of Contact: Ms. Devenna Bales, *BY REFERRAL FROM DOCTOR, LICENSED THERAPIST, FIRST STEPS, SCHOOL PERSONNEL BASED ON TEAM/IEP RESULTS ONLY*

3. Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, Murray State University. Autism diagnostic evaluations for children 18 months - 18 years. Phone: (270) 809-6305, email: msu.assessmentcenter@murraystate.edu*NO DOCTOR'S REFERRAL REQUIRED, COST IS $250*

4. Department of Developmental Medicine, Monroe Carrel Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN; Phone: (615) 936-0249, Fax: (615) 936-0256, *REQUIRES DOCTOR'S REFERRAL*

Updated 7.12.23

1. Michelle P. Waiver Program (through LifeSkills, Inc.)

Phone (270) 901-5000 Ext. 1326
Email: rhudson@lifeskills.com
380 Suwanee Trail, Bowling Green, KY 42103
Point of Contact for Bowling Green - Renee Hudson

2. Hart Supported Living Grant (through LifeSkills, Inc.)

Phone (270) 901-5000 Ext. 1326
Email: rhudson@lifeskills.com
PO Box 6499, Bowling Green, KY 42102
Point of Contact for Bowling Green - Renee Hudson

3. Social Security Insurance (SSI)

1-877-801-0817
US Social Security Administration
2724 Chandler Drive, Bowling Green, KY 42104
Apply in person after child has been diagnosed with a Developmental Disability (such as ASD/Autism) and/or Intellectual Disability

1. Commission for Children with Special Needs

Phone (270) 746-7816 or 1-800-232-1160
Nurse Manager - Janet Harper
2040 Louisville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Pediatric Services: Opthalmology, Orthopaedics, Cardiology, Neurology, Ear/Nose/Throat, Autism, Psychiatry, Speech Therapy
Hearing and speech evaluations available regularly
Call and speak to INTAKE to apply for an evaluation
No application or referral needed for hearing and speech evaluation, just call and schedule an appointment

2. Kosair Children's Outpatient Center: Pediatric Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Neurology

Cardiology (502) 585-4802
Endocrinology (502) 629-8821
Gastroenterology (502) 852-7670
Pulmonology (502) 629-8830
Neurology (502) 589-8033
Commonwealth Medical Plaza, 720 2nd Avenue, Suite 102, Bowling Green, KY 42141
Pediatric specialists from University of Louisville; Clinics occur approximately once monthly; Kosair's Outpatient Center is next to the Medical Center

3. The Kidz Club - Childcare for Children with Special Medical Needs - Skilled Nursing Services provided

1-888-902-5439
Pediatric Medical Day Treatment Facility - children must have a primary medical diagnosis that requires regular treatment
May self-refer your child or be referred by a doctor
KY Medicaid is accepted

1. Psychology Clinic

Western Kentucky University

Gary Ransdell Hall, Room 3012

(270) 745-2695

Private Pay

WKU Students: $75.00
Community:
- Single Test: $100.00
- Learning Disability Assessment: $200.00
- Full Psychological Evaluation: $300.00
Cash or Check Only

2. Rick Grieve, PhD

Western Kentucky University

(270) 745-4417

3. The Learning Center

1725 Ashley Circle, Suite 206, Bowling Green, KY 42104

(270) 303-6839

Dyslexia Screenings for all ages

4. The Literacy Clinic

Western Kentucky University

(270) 745-2207

literacy.clinic@wku.edu

1. Alliance Counseling Associates, Bowling Green & Glasgow

Bowling Green Locations:

1910 Lyda Avenue, Bowling Green, KY 42104
1600 Scottsville Road, Suite 100, Bowling Green, KY 42104
1830 Destiny Lane, Suite 110, Bowling Green, KY 42104

(270) 904-6567

Glasgow Location:

104 Reynolds Road, Glasgow, KY 42141

(270) 678-4801

2. Talley Family Counseling Center

(270) 745-0201

Western Kentucky University

3. Wilson Counseling, LLC

(270) 904-1072

996 Wilkinson Trace, Suite A-8

Bowling Green, KY 42103

4. Assured Link Case Management & Mental Health Counseling

(270) 599-0212

1990 Louisville Road, Suite 101

Bowling Green, KY 42101

5. National Alliance on Mental Illness - NAMI

(for severe mental illness)

PO Box 176

Bowling Green, KY 42102

(270) 796-2606

6. More to Life Integrative Mental Health, LLC

270-904-4945

cgamm@moretolifecounseling.com

www.moretolifecounseling.com

351 Pascoe Blvd. Ste. 102

Bowling Green, KY 42104

Services Provided: All mental health diagnoses, substance abuse issues, Batter Intervention Program (Domestic Violence) classes/counseling, EMDR, Brainspotting, Integrative Mental Health and Brain Health Coaching

1. Brian Pack

Herbert, Herbert & Pack

135 N. Public Square

Glasgow, KY 42141

(270) 651-9000

bpack@glasgow-ky.com

2. Todd A. Metcalf

Ameriprise Financial

12700 Townepark Way, Suite 100

Louisville, KY 40243

(502) 244-4114

todd.a.metcalf@ampf.com