Barren River Area Safe Spa ce (BRASS), Inc.

The Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc. is a regional domestic violence 26-bed shelter and program, founded in 1980 by a group of seven Warren County Citizens, to serve the community's need to provide emergency shelter and support services to victims of domestic violence and their children. The Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc. is accredited by the Kentucky Domestic Violence Association, and was one of the first six Kentucky domestic violence shelters to form the Kentucky Domestic Violence Association. The agency provides services to residents of the ten county Barren River Area Development District, and serves a large rural population. Counties of service include Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson and Warren. BRASS, Inc. also accepts referrals from across the state and nation.

Program services include:
Emergency shelter
Crisis intervention
Two 24-hour crisis lines
Comprehensive children's services
Case management
Individual and group support counseling
Mental health counseling
Homeless and housing advocacy
Immigration and language advocacy
Legal advocacy
Agency advocacy
Medical advocacy
Referrals
Emergency financial assistance
USDA approved food pantry
Federal feeding program
Permanent Housing
Financial literacy/economic justice program
Rural Individual Development Account
Asset Building Coalition
Homeownership program
Community awareness program
Public education programs
Professional trainings