Butler County
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Local offices in Butler County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Child support · County office
Butler County Attorney, Child Support Division
110 North Main Street, Morgantown, KY 42261
Help here
- Child supportThe County Attorney's office handles child support matters for local families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on butlercounty.ky.gov
State office · State office
Butler County Department for Community Based Services, Family Support
333 Gardner Lane, Morgantown, KY 42261
Help here
- Family Support benefitsApply for food, medical, and other family support benefits at this state office.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.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
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on kentucky211.org
Public health · Regional office
Butler County Health Department
104 North Warren Street, Morgantown, KY 42261
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department provides public health services and clinic visits for county residents.
- WICWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits for eligible families with young children.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bn.barrenriverhealth.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Butler County Circuit Court Clerk
110 North Main Street, Morgantown, KY 42261
Help here
- Court services and law libraryThe clerk handles court filings and records and provides access to the law library.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on butlercounty.ky.gov
Local office · County office
Butler County Local Government
Help here
- County servicesContact the county government for help finding county departments and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on butlercounty.ky.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Barren River Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living
177 Graham Avenue, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Help here
- Aging servicesThe agency connects older adults and people with disabilities to services such as meals, transportation, and in-home support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chfs.ky.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Butler County Senior Center
104 North Warren Street, Suite B2, Morgantown, KY 42261
Help here
- Senior center servicesThe senior center offers services and activities for older adults, including meals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bradd.org
Emergency help · County office
Butler County Emergency Management Agency
110 North Main Street, Morgantown, KY 42261
Help here
- Emergency planningThe agency plans for emergencies and disasters in Butler County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on butlercounty.ky.gov
Library · County office
Butler County Public Library
116 West Ohio Street, Morgantown, KY 42261
Help here
- Library servicesThe library provides public access to books and other library resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on butlercounty.ky.gov
Butler County, Kentucky website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Butler County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Feeding America, Kentucky's Heartland
313 Peterson Dr., Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Kentucky Legal Aid
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Action of Southern Kentucky
921 Beauty Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101-6135
Listed on apps.legislature.ky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Butler County
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
Talk to a person
- Kentucky 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988