Henderson County
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Local offices in Henderson County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Child support · County office
Henderson County Attorney, Child Support Division
505 Klutey Park Plaza, Suite B, Henderson, KY 42419
Help here
- Child support assistanceContact the division for help with child support matters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hendersoncountyky.gov
State office · State office
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Family Support Office
510 Klutey Park Plaza Drive, Henderson, KY 42420
Help here
- Food and medical benefitsApply for food and medical benefits through the state Family Support 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
Housing authority · Regional office
Housing Authority of Henderson
111 South Adams Street, Henderson, KY 42420
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersApply for public housing or a voucher that helps pay rent in a private home.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hahenderson.org
Public health · Regional office
Green River District Health Department, Henderson County Health Center
472 Klutey Park Plaza, Henderson, KY 42420
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health center for local public health services and information.
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on grdhd.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Henderson County Judicial Center, Circuit Court Clerk
5 North Main Street, Henderson, KY 42419
Help here
- Court self-help accessUse the self-represented litigant computer and printer stations or ask the clerk for basic court procedure information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kycourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Green River Area Development District Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living
300 GRADD Way, Owensboro, KY 42301
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesContact the regional agency for help finding aging, caregiver, and disability services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gradd.com
State office · State office
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Protection and Permanency Office
417 South Main Street, Henderson, KY 42420
Help here
- Child and adult protectionContact the office about child or adult abuse and neglect, foster care, or adoption services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov
Emergency help · County office
Henderson County Office of Emergency Management
20 North Main Street, Henderson, KY 42420
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet local information about preparing for emergencies and recovering after a disaster.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hendersoncountyky.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Kentucky Career Center, Henderson
101 South Main Street, Henderson, KY 42420
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help finding a job, training, career services, or adult education.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kcc.ky.gov
State office · State office
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Driver Licensing Regional Office, Henderson
374 Borax Drive, Henderson, KY 42420
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for, renew, or replace a Kentucky driver license or identification card in person.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on drive.ky.gov
Library · County office
Henderson County Public Library
101 South Main Street, Henderson, KY 42420
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library for books, learning resources, and public programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hcpl.org
Henderson County, Kentucky website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Henderson 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
Tri-State Food Bank, Inc.
2504 Lynch Road, Evansville, IN 47711
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
Audubon Area Community Services, Inc.
1700 W 5th St, Owensboro, KY 42301-1952
Listed on apps.legislature.ky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Henderson 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