Gateway Children's Advocacy Center

Executive Director:
Trish Lewis
Email Address:
trish.lewis@ky.gov
Address:
310 East Main Street
Morehead , KY 40351
Phone Number:
(606) 780-7848
Fax Number:
(606) 780-0648
NCA Membership Status:
Associate
Year Established:
2000
Children Served:
79 / year
Board Composition:
College professors, mental health providers, school personnel, business leaders, elected officials, and community leaders on our Board of Directors. We have a representation on our board from most of the counties we serve.

Partnerships

Partners in bold are colocated at the the CAC's facility.

Types of Abuse Cases Handled

This CAC serves childen ages 0 to 17, who have been the victims of:

Mission Statement

To coordinate services to child sexual abuse victims in the Gateway Area in a safe and nurturing environment where trauma is lessened and healing is enhanced.

Services Provided

Name Provider Description
Case Review MDT Team
Case Tracking MDT Team
Courtroom Trish Lewis - CAC Staff
Investigations Protection and Permanency Teams and Police
Medical Exams GCAC - Dr. Mary Jane Humkey, contracted through local hospital - exams provided on-site
Risk Assessments Contracted through Pathways - Mental Health Provider - service is provide on-site
Telemedicine CAC of the Bluegrass
MDT Review MDT meetings held off-site
Counseling PATHWAYS - Contracted individuals
Forensic Interviews Trish Lewis
Advocacy CAC Staff as needed
Case Coordination Trish Lewis - CAC Staff
Case Management Trish Lewis - CAC Staff
Crisis Intervention Diane Rodgers - Rape Crisis Coordinator On Call for Pathways
Information and Referral Trish Lewis, CAC Staff If victims or non-offending family members require services such as emergency help, counseling, housing, etc. we link them with the provided agency
Prevention Trish Lewis - CAC Staff Educationand prevention trainings on sexual abuse, abduction, and schild abuse
Training and Education Trish Lewis, CAC Staff Training for Child Protection Workers, Police Officers, and members of the MDT regarding sexual abuse, forensic interviews, and services offered by the CAC