Fairfield

Local offices in Fairfield

We have not checked Fairfield on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Fairfield

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

Offices for all of Nelson County

Fairfield is in Nelson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Nelson County Family Support Office

  901 Atkinson Hill Avenue, Suite A, Bardstown, KY 40004

  Help here

  • Food and medical benefitsApply for food, medical, and other public assistance at the state office.
  Call 855-306-8959DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of Bardstown

  513 West Broadway, Bardstown, KY 40004

  Help here

  • Public housingAsk about applying for affordable public housing for eligible households.Apply onlineRead more
  • Housing Choice VouchersAsk about applying for a voucher to help pay rent in eligible housing.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 502-348-3525DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on habardstown.com

• Public health · Regional office

  Lincoln Trail District Health Department, Nelson County Health Center

  325 South Third Street, Bardstown, KY 40004

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet local public health information and clinic services through the county health center.
  • WICCall the health center to ask about food and nutrition help for pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
  Call 502-348-3222DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ltdhd.org

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Nelson County Circuit Court Clerk

  Nelson County Justice Center, 200 Nelson County Plaza, Bardstown, KY 40004

  Help here

  • Court records and self-help informationContact the clerk for court records and directions to official self-help forms and information.
  Call 502-348-3648DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kycourts.gov

• Local office · County office

  Nelson County Fiscal Court

  One Court Square, Second Floor, Bardstown, KY 40004

  Help here

  • County government servicesContact the county government for help finding county departments and services.
  Call 502-348-1800DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nelsoncountyky.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Lincoln Trail Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living

  750 South Provident Way, Elizabethtown, KY 42701

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource helpGet information about aging, disability, long-term care, and public assistance resources serving Nelson County.
  Call 270-737-6082DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ltadd.org

Everything in Nelson 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.
• 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