Breathitt County

Local offices in Breathitt County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · State office

  Breathitt County DCBS Office

  355 Broadway St., Jackson, KY 41339

  Help here

  • Public assistanceVisit the local office for help applying for state assistance programs.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chfs.ky.gov

• Child support · State office

  Division of Child Support Enforcement, Breathitt County

  726 Hwy 19, Jackson, KY 41339

  Help here

  • Child support servicesContact the local office for help with child support services.
  Call 606-666-5927DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on breathittcounty.ky.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Kentucky 211

  Help here

  • Help finding local servicesCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on kentucky211.org

• Public health · County office

  Breathitt County Health Department

  955 Hwy 30 W, Jackson, KY 41339

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet preventive health care, health information, and help connecting with community resources.
  • HANDS home visitingExpectant parents and parents of babies up to age two can get home visits and parenting support.
  Call 606-666-7755DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bchdky.org

• Local office · County office

  Breathitt County Fiscal Court

  1137 Main St., Jackson, KY 41339

  Help here

  • County government servicesContact the Fiscal Court for help with county government services.Read more
  Call 606-666-3800DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on breathittcounty.ky.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Kentucky River Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living

  941 North Main St., Hazard, KY 41701

  Help here

  • Older adult servicesOlder adults can ask about meals, in-home help, transportation, and other aging services.Read more
  Call 606-436-3158DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kradd.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Breathitt County Emergency Management

  1137 Main St., Jackson, KY 41339

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseContact the county office for help with emergency preparedness and response information.
  Call 606-666-9000DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on breathittcounty.ky.gov

• Library · County office

  Breathitt County Public Library

  1024 College Ave., Jackson, KY 41339

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and media, use public computers and Wi-Fi, and join library programs.
  Call 606-666-5541DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on breathittcountylibrary.com

Breathitt County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Breathitt County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Breathitt County

• Jackson

Kentucky programs by kind of help

These are run by Kentucky and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026