Transitional Homes
Founded in 1994, Prodigal Ministries operates four transitional homes in Jefferson and Oldham counties. In downtown Louisville, we have Prodigal House East and West, side by side, on Oak Street for men. Our women’s home, the McCauley House is in Crestwood and just a few miles away in Buckner, is the Wright House for men. With intention, our homes are equipped with all the comforts, safety and security that change a house into a home. We have created environments where our clients are able to get on with the business of rebuilding their lives so they can experience healing, change and finally true freedom. Each home is also a therapeutic living community, where they find safety and peace to work with professionals, staff and volunteers to change the trajectory of their lives. Upon arrival, each man receives Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol Counseling provided by PCS, ensuring they are supported holistically from day one.
Upon arrival, each person receives Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol Counseling provided by Prodigal Counseling Services (PCS), ensuring they are supported holistically from day one. Prodigal Ministries is committed to creating an environment that balances structure, accountability, and the freedom to make empowered choices. Through our Client Advocates, we offer guidance, goal setting, and opportunities that support each man in rebuilding his life. We strive to weave positive influences into their daily experience—mentors, employment, faith, and support.
Brown House
The Brown House – A Place of Renewal and Hope
Originally dedicated in 2008 and rededicated in 2024, the Brown House in Buckner stands as a beacon of transformation and second chances. Nestled just beyond the railroad tracks in the peaceful countryside of Oldham County, this home currently accommodates up to 10 male clients. Many of the men find meaningful employment in the surrounding area—jobs that often exceed their expectations.
At the Brown House, clients participate in weekly Tuesday night House Meetings, where they engage in shared accountability and community building. Tuesdays are especially vibrant. Volunteers arrive, filling the parking lot with kindness and care as they bring home-cooked meals and lead Bible studies that speak life and encouragement into the hearts of the men we serve.
We consider ourselves seed planters—sowing with hope, praying for the Lord to bring growth and transformation that only He can. There is nothing more powerful or rewarding than witnessing a life redeemed, renewed, and restored by the grace of God.
Chilton House West
Prodigal House West is a transitional home for our male clients on Oak Street, in an under-served area of downtown Louisville, is right next door to PHE. Our clients arrive here (and to the Brown & McCauley Houses) directly from prison with the one outfit they are given — usually a white t-shirt and grey sweatpants, white tennis shoes and their photographs and papers in a black garbage bag. Prodigal is able to provide them with a safe, comfortable home along with necessities such as: linens, towels, pillows, hygiene items, clothing, a Kroger card a TARC pass and many other needs and wants. With the humblest of beginnings, their journey begins… This is their chance, their divine opportunity, to make their life the life they have been longing for. Everyday is a second chance. This is amazing grace.
Prodigal House East
Prodigal House East is a transitional home for men on Oak Street in an under-served area of downtown Louisville. This home has typically been a step-up for our men who have graduated through several stages of our initial program while living in Prodigal House West. At this point, our clients have proven to be accountable and responsible in their daily lives. They regularly attend our weekly in-house Drug and Alcohol Counseling at PCS, and House Meetings. They are living a clean & sober lifestyle, paying their bills, saving money for their future, and becoming the men they have always wanted to be. One day at a time.
McCauley House
The McCauley House is our transitional home for women located in Crestwood, Kentucky. At any one time, we are able to house up to six women here in the heart of Crestwood. Opening in September 2005, the McCauley House is a beautiful historical home that has been lovingly redecorated by generous and talented volunteers in 2019. Our ladies have their House Meeting and Bible Study on Tuesday evenings. Like our male clients, our ladies stay busy rebuilding their lives, mending broken relationships, creating new ones, embracing their freedom, staying clean & sober and attending our programs for healing and growth. She is not broken anymore, she’s stronger, wiser, and more beautiful than before because God took her broken pieces and made her new again.
