Elsmere

Local offices in Elsmere

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

• Older adults · City office

  Elsmere Senior Services at the Community Center

  179 Dell Street, Elsmere, KY 41018

  Help here

  • Senior activities and supportOlder residents can take part in activities and get information about senior services at the Community Center.
  Call 859-727-2306DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofelsmere.com

• Local office · City office

  Elsmere City Hall

  3921 Dixie Highway, Elsmere, KY 41018

  Help here

  • City services and resident assistanceContact the city about local services, report a concern, or ask for help finding the right city department.
  • Street and public works requestsContact Public Works about city streets, signs, street sweeping, parks, and other city property.Read more
  Call 859-342-7911DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofelsmere.com

• Library · County office

  Kenton County Public Library, Erlanger Branch

  401 Kenton Lands Road, Erlanger, KY 41018

  Help here

  • Library resources and programsBorrow books, music, and movies, use computers, or attend a community class.
  Call 859-962-4000DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on crestviewhills.gov

City of Elsmere website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Elsmere

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

Offices for all of Kenton County

Elsmere is in Kenton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Kenton County Attorney's Office, Child Support Division

  1840 Simon Kenton Way, Suite 4100, Covington, KY 41011

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services through the county Child Support Division.
  Call 859-491-4114DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kentoncountyky.gov

• State office · State office

  Kentucky DCBS Family Support Office, Covington

  130 W. 43rd Street, Covington, KY 41015

  Help here

  • Family Support benefitsApply for food and medical benefits through the local Family Support office.
  Call 855-306-8959DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 211Website

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

• Housing authority · Regional office

  Housing Authority of Covington

  2300 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY 41014

  Help here

  • Housing Choice VoucherThe Housing Choice Voucher program helps eligible people rent a home in the private market.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 859-491-5311DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Northern Kentucky Health Department, Kenton County Health Center

  1415 James Simpson Jr. Way, Covington, KY 41011

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, health testing, and other health services at the Kenton County Health Center.
  • WICWIC offers nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
  Call 859-431-3345DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northern Kentucky Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living

  22 Spiral Drive, Florence, KY 41042

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportOlder adults and caregivers can ask about meals, in-home help, transportation, and other support.Read more
  Call 859-692-2480DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Kenton 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