Glasgow
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Local offices in Glasgow
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Glasgow Family Support Office
746D East Main Street, Glasgow, KY 42141
Help here
- Food and medical benefitsApply for food, medical, and other family support benefits at the local state office.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Housing Authority of Glasgow
111 Bunch Avenue, Glasgow, KY 42121
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersApply for public housing or ask about a voucher to help pay rent in Barren County.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on haglasgow.com
Utilities · City office
Glasgow Water Company
126 East Public Square, Glasgow, KY 42142
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billingApply for water service, manage your account, or pay your water and sewer bill.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on glasgowh2o.com
Local office · City office
Glasgow City Hall
126 East Public Square, Glasgow, KY 42141
Help here
- City services and sanitation fee discountAsk City Hall to direct you to city services or about the sanitation fee discount for eligible older adults and people with disabilities.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofglasgow.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Glasgow Senior Center
117A Mayfield Plaza, Glasgow, KY 42141
Help here
- Senior meals and supportOlder adults can ask about meals, transportation, activities, and referrals to local services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on chfs.ky.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Kentucky Career Center, Glasgow
445 North Green Street, Glasgow, KY 42141
Help here
- Job and unemployment servicesGet help finding work, applying for jobs, or accessing unemployment assistance.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on kcc.ky.gov
Library · County office
Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library
1530 South Green Street, Glasgow, KY 42141
Help here
- Library cards, books, and public programsGet a library card, borrow books, use online resources, or take part in library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on weldonpubliclibrary.org
City of Glasgow, Kentucky website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Glasgow
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
Offices for all of Barren County
Glasgow is in Barren County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Barren County DCBS Family Support Office
746-D East Main Street, Glasgow, KY 42142
Help here
- Family Support benefitsApply for food, medical, and other family support benefits at the local 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
Barren County Health Department
200 South Green Street, Glasgow, KY 42142
Help here
- Public health and clinic servicesGet immunizations, health screenings, and other public health services.
- WICApply for nutrition help for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on barrenriverhealth.org
Local office · County office
Barren County Judge Executive's Office
117 North Public Square, Suite 3A, Glasgow, KY 42141
Help here
- County government information and public recordsAsk about county government services or how to inspect county public records.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on barrencounty.net
Older adults · Regional office
Barren River Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living
177 Graham Avenue, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesCall for information, referrals, and support services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bradd.org
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