Bridging the Gaps: How the Louisville Situation Table Supports Our Community

In every community, there are individuals and families facing complex challenges (often multiple risks at once) that can make it difficult to access the help they need. Too often, these individuals fall through the cracks of traditional systems.

That’s where the Louisville Situation Table (LST) steps in.

What is the Louisville Situation Table?

The Louisville Situation Table is a collaborative, multi-agency effort designed to support individuals experiencing the highest levels of acute elevated risk in our community.

Rather than working in silos, the Table brings together professionals from a wide range of sectors (mental health, law enforcement, housing, substance use services, and more) to respond quickly and effectively.

Through this coordinated approach, the LST:

• Identifies individuals facing urgent, complex risks

• Connects them to the right services and supports

• Reduces immediate risk to safer, more manageable levels

• Creates pathways for ongoing care and long-term stability

  
  

At its core, the LST is about action, collaboration, and connection.

How Does It Work?

The Table provides a space for community partners to bring forward real, current situations where someone is at significant risk.

When a situation is presented:

• Partners collaborate in real time

• Resources are identified and mobilized

• Connections are made quickly, often within days

  
  

This model ensures that individuals don’t have to navigate systems alone. Instead, the system comes together for them.

When and Where Does the LST Meet?

The Louisville Situation Table meets:

📍 Location: 1710 South Fifth Street, Louisville

When: Second Wednesday of each month

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Please note: Meeting times may change. If you are interested in presenting a situation, we encourage you to reach out in advance.

Who Should Get Involved?

If you are a service provider, community partner, or professional working with individuals who may be at elevated risk, the LST is a valuable resource for you.

You are encouraged to:

• Present situations where additional support is needed

• Collaborate with other agencies

• Help connect individuals to life-changing resources

  
  

Get Connected

To learn more or to present a situation, please contact:

• Lindsay West – lindsay@louisvillercc.org

• Julie Barkley – jbarkley@oparms.org

  
  

Stronger Together

The strength of the Louisville Situation Table lies in its collaboration. When agencies come together, we expand what’s possible.

Together, we have the options, opportunities, and resources to:

• Intervene earlier

• Reduce risk

• Support stability

• Change lives

  
  

If you know someone who could benefit from this level of support, or if you are in a position to help, we invite you to join us.

Because no one should fall through the cracks when a community is ready to stand together.