Jackson
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Local offices in Jackson
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
DCBS Family Support Office, Jackson
355 Broadway, Jackson, KY 41339
Help here
- Food, medical, and cash benefitsVisit or call the office for help with food, medical, and other public benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 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 · City office
Jackson Housing Authority
400 Railroad Street, Jackson, KY 41339
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about its public housing units and applications.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on finance.ky.gov
Utilities · City office
Jackson Municipal Waterworks
333 Broadway St, Jackson, KY 41339
Help here
- Water service and billingContact Waterworks to ask about water service, start service, or pay a water bill.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofjacksonky.org
Local office · City office
Jackson City Hall
333 Broadway St, Jackson, KY 41339
Help here
- City services and public recordsContact City Hall for help reaching city departments and asking about public records.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofjacksonky.org
Jobs and training · State office
Kentucky Career Center, Jackson
500 Brown Street, Jackson, KY 41339
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpGet help finding a job, improving work skills, or learning about training and unemployment services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on kcc.ky.gov
State office · State office
Jackson Driver Licensing Regional Office
1127 Main Street, Jackson, KY 41339
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationApply for or renew a Kentucky driver license or identification card at this office.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on drive.ky.gov
Library · County office
Breathitt County Public Library
1024 College Avenue, Jackson, KY 41339
Help here
- Library materials and public accessBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, or attend library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on breathittcountylibrary.com
City of Jackson, Kentucky website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Jackson
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
Gods Pantry Food Bank, Inc.
2201 Innovation Drive, Lexington, KY 40511
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
Middle Kentucky Community Action Partnership, Inc.
171 Howell Hts, Jackson, KY 41339-9689
Listed on apps.legislature.ky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Breathitt County
Jackson is in Breathitt County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Breathitt County DCBS Office
355 Broadway St., Jackson, KY 41339
Help here
- Public assistanceVisit the local office for help applying for state assistance programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chfs.ky.gov
Child support · State office
Division of Child Support Enforcement, Breathitt County
726 Hwy 19, Jackson, KY 41339
Help here
- Child support servicesContact the local office for help with child support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on breathittcounty.ky.gov
Public health · County office
Breathitt County Health Department
955 Hwy 30 W, Jackson, KY 41339
Help here
- Public health servicesGet preventive health care, health information, and help connecting with community resources.
- HANDS home visitingExpectant parents and parents of babies up to age two can get home visits and parenting support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bchdky.org
Local office · County office
Breathitt County Fiscal Court
1137 Main St., Jackson, KY 41339
Help here
- County government servicesContact the Fiscal Court for help with county government services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on breathittcounty.ky.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Kentucky River Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living
941 North Main St., Hazard, KY 41701
Help here
- Older adult servicesOlder adults can ask about meals, in-home help, transportation, and other aging services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kradd.org
Emergency help · County office
Breathitt County Emergency Management
1137 Main St., Jackson, KY 41339
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseContact the county office for help with emergency preparedness and response information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on breathittcounty.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.
- 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