OPEN DOOR COMMUNITY MINISTRY
The Open Door Community Ministry provides basic services and meals to our neighbors in Louisville.
IMPORTANT NOTICES REGARDING CANCELLATIONS AND CLOSINGS:
Regarding inclement weather, we follow the JCPS closing schedule.
For the most up to date info, check our Facebook pages on the following links:
Open Door Community Ministry | Louisville KY | Facebook
Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church | Louisville KY | Facebook
FREE LUNCH
The Open Door serves free lunches to our neighbors Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. Come to the West St. Catherine Street basement door to the Fellowship Hall and a volunteer will assist. Check our Facebook page for the daily special.
BASIC NEEDS
The St. Paul Church Mobile Resource Center provides resources to guests at Fourth Avenue UMC on the second Saturday of each month from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Holidays and weather may affect schedule. For updates, check Facebook
The St Paul Church bus distributes new underwear, socks, and t-shirts, gently used shoes and clothing, hygiene items, and bottled water to those in need. Come to the West St. Catherine Street entrance at the glass door to receive assistance.
RECOVERY GROUPS
The first AA meeting ever in the city of Louisville met at Fourth Avenue UMC until 2019. Currently, our church is the host for the meetings below:
The Healing Place is a nationally-recognized recovery program for men and women. It was founded in 1989 as a homeless shelter and medical clinic for men. THP currently provides food, shelter and medical care to 300 men per day. The addiction recovery program begins with OTS (off the streets) where men start recovery classes and attend 12- step meetings. Those classes and one of the meetings are housed at Fourth Avenue UMC. Every weekday in the Fellowship Hall, these men begin learning about alcoholism and the road to recovery and hope.
The Bridge is a non-traditional support group that meets every Thursday at 5:00pm in the Parlor of Fourth Avenue UMC.
ADDITIONAL SUBSTANCE SUPPORT:
Louisville Area of Narcotics Anonymous - Louisville Area of Narcotics Anonymous The message is that an addict, any addict, can stop using drugs, lose the desire to use, and find a new way to live. Our message is hope and the promise of freedom. Call the 24/7 helpline at 502.785.7999 or to FIND A MEETING, click the link N.A. Meetings - Louisville Area of Narcotics Anonymous
Louisville AA Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
For information call 502-582-1849. For the MEETING FINDER click the link Meetings
MEDICAL CLINICS
Dec 4, 2025, is the next Middletown UMC Health Clinic. No medical clinic on 4th Thursday in November or December due to the holidays. Weather may affect schedule. For updates, check Facebook
In 2026, The Middletown UMC Free Medical Clinic will continue on the 4th Thursday of every month from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. This clinic offers basic health screening and care in the Fourth Avenue UMC parlor. Come to the West St. Catherine Street entrance at the glass door to receive assistance.
Free Smiles Clinic - This event is NOT at 4th Avenue UMC. Call or text 502-516-6678 to schedule an appointment. The Free Smiles Clinic's Mission is to serve those who are vulnerable and uninsured, providing free, quality dental services in a professional and comforting environment, utilizing compassionate dental professionals. For updates and Events, click the link Free Smiles Clinic - Louisville, Kentucky
ADDITIONAL LOCAL SERVICES
CENTRAL LOUISVILLE COMMUNITY MINISTRIES or CLCM is a local community area ministry, in which several local congregations take part. Fourth Avenue is active, has representation on the board and is very involved in fundraising efforts. Through Central Louisville Community Ministries, emergency expenses are met, over-due rent paid, prescriptions filled, and food and clothing are donated.
To learn more, click the link. Central Louisville Community Ministries
LOUISVILLE STREET TIPS is a free quick reference guide for people in immediate need of shelter or other services. It is produced annually by the Coalition for the Homeless – The Coalition for the Homeless is an advocate for people experiencing homelessness in Louisville. Annual attempts are made to confirm the accuracy of the information, however, some hours and services may have changed. If you’re able, call before you visit in person. To view the Street Tips online go to 2024 Street Tips – Coalition for the Homeless
