Knott County
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Local offices in Knott County
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Public health · Regional office
Knott County Health Center, Kentucky River District Health Department
880 West Main Street, Hindman, KY 41822
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- Public health servicesThe health center offers health care, community education, and environmental health services.
- WICWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on krdhd.org
Human services · State office
Knott County Department for Community Based Services
125 Cowtown Road, Hindman, KY 41822
Help here
- Family support and benefitsVisit or contact the office for help with food, cash, and other family support benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chfs.ky.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Kentucky River Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living
941 North Main Street, Hazard, KY 41701
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- Aging and independent living servicesThe agency connects older adults and people with disabilities to help such as meals, transportation, and in-home support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kradd.org
Community action · Nonprofit
LKLP Community Action Council, Knott County Outreach
131 West Main Street, Hindman, KY 41822
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- Community action assistanceThe Hindman office helps residents find community assistance, including help with utility costs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lklp.org
Library · County office
Knott County Public Library
238 Highway 160 South, Hindman, KY 41822
Help here
- Library servicesThe library provides books, information, and public library services to county residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on knottcountylibrary.org
Emergency help · County office
Knott County Emergency Management
40 Center Street, Hindman, KY 41822
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseThe office helps the county prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on facebook.com
Knott County Fiscal Court website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Knott 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.
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