Columbia
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Local offices in Columbia
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Department for Community Based Services, Family Support
703 Jamestown St, Columbia, KY 42728
Help here
- Family support benefitsVisit or call to ask about food, medical, and cash assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov
Local office · City office
Columbia City Hall
116 Campbellsville St #2, Columbia, KY 42728
Help here
- City services and utility billingAsk City Hall about city services or get help with a city utility bill.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcolumbiaky.com
Jobs and training · State office
Kentucky Career Center, Columbia
969 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY 42728
Help here
- Job and career servicesGet help finding work, preparing for a job, or finding training and career support.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kcc.ky.gov
State office
Columbia Driver Licensing Regional Office
363 Office Park Drive, Suite 200, Columbia, KY 42728
Help here
- Driver license and ID servicesApply for or renew a Kentucky driver license, permit, or ID card in person.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on drive.ky.gov
Library · County office
Adair County Public Library
307 Greensburg St, Columbia, KY 42728
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books, use library resources, and get help with local history research.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on adaircountypubliclibrary.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Columbia
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
Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky
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
Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency, Inc.
23 Industry Dr, PO Box 830, Jamestown, KY 42629-0830
Listed on apps.legislature.ky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Adair County
Columbia is in Adair County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Adair County Office, Department for Community Based Services
703 Jamestown St., Columbia, KY 42728
Help here
- Food and medical benefitsApply for food benefits and get help with Medicaid and other family support programs.Apply online
- Child care assistanceAsk about help paying for child care.
- Child and adult protectionContact the office about child or adult safety concerns and protective services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chfs.ky.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Columbia Housing Authority
922 Carrie Bolin Drive, Columbia, KY 42728
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about affordable public housing in Columbia.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kentucky.gov
Public health · Regional office
Adair County Health Department, Lake Cumberland District Health Department
801 Wellness Way, Columbia, KY 42728
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for local health services, appointments, and health information.
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children with food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lcdhd.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Adair County Outpatient Clinic, Adanta Group
200 E. Frazier Ave., Columbia, KY 42728
Help here
- Behavioral health careContact the clinic about counseling, psychiatry, and support for mental health or substance use.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adanta.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Adair County Circuit Court Clerk
201 Campbellsville St., Suite 101, Columbia, KY 42728
Help here
- Court records and filing informationContact the clerk for court records and information about filing papers in Adair County courts.
- Court self-help resourcesUse Kentucky's self-help resources to find guides and forms for common legal matters.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kycourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Lake Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living
2384 Lakeway Drive, Russell Springs, KY 42642
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesCall for information and referrals to meals, transportation, in-home help, and other aging services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chfs.ky.gov
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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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.
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