Madisonville
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Local offices in Madisonville
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State office · State office
Madisonville Family Support Office
1086 Thornberry Drive, Madisonville, KY 42431
Help here
- Benefits applicationsApply for or get help with food, medical, and other public assistance benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov
Housing authority · City office
Housing Authority of Madisonville
211 Pride Avenue, Madisonville, KY 42431
Help here
- Public housingApply for public housing and ask about affordable housing for eligible households.Apply online
- Housing Choice VoucherApply to join the voucher waiting list and ask about rental assistance availability.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on madisonvillehousing.com
Utilities · City office
Madisonville Municipal Utilities
77 N. Main Street, Madisonville, KY 42431
Help here
- Utility service and billingStart or manage electric, water, sewer, and sanitation service, and get help with utility bills.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on madisonvilleliving.com
Older adults · County office
Regional Senior Citizens Center of Hopkins County
200 North Main Street, Madisonville, KY 42431
Help here
- Senior programs and supportAdults age 50 and older can visit for programs, connection, and support for themselves and their caregivers.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hopkinsseniorcenter.org
Jobs and training · State office
JobNet Career Center
75 South Railroad Street, Madisonville, KY 42432
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet help looking for work, finding training, or returning to work after a job loss.
- Unemployment insurance informationGet information and help finding unemployment insurance services.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on kcc.ky.gov
State office · State office
Madisonville Driver Licensing Regional Office
56 Federal Street, Madisonville, KY 42431
Help here
- Driver license and ID servicesApply for, renew, or replace a Kentucky driver license, permit, or ID card.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on drive.ky.gov
Library · County office
Hopkins County-Madisonville Public Library, Madisonville Branch
425 East Center Street, Madisonville, KY 42431
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, and use public computers and Wi-Fi.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on publiclibrary.org
Local office · City office
Madisonville City Hall
67 N. Main Street, Madisonville, KY 42431
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help reaching city departments and getting information about city services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on madisonvilleliving.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Larry Carney Center
230 Martin Luther King Blvd., Madisonville, KY 42431
Help here
- Community activities and facility rentalsTake part in community activities or ask about renting the center for an event.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on madisonvilleliving.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Madisonville
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
Pennyrile Allied Community Services, Inc.
1100 S Liberty St, PO Box 549, Hopkinsville, KY 42241-0549
Listed on apps.legislature.ky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Hopkins County
Madisonville is in Hopkins County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Hopkins County Child Support Office
25 East Center St, Madisonville, KY 42431
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can get help opening and managing a child support case and making payments.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hopkinscountyattorney.com
State office · State office
Hopkins County Department for Community Based Services Family Support Office
1086 Thornberry Drive, Madisonville, KY 42431
Help here
- Family Support benefitsResidents can apply for food, medical, and other public assistance benefits at this office.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov
Public health · County office
Hopkins County Health Department
412 North Kentucky Avenue, Madisonville, KY 42431
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hopkinscohealthdept.com
Older adults · Regional office
Pennyrile Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living
300 Hammond Drive, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Help here
- Aging and disability supportAsk about meals, transportation, caregiver support, benefits counseling, and services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on peadd.org
Emergency help · County office
Hopkins County Emergency Management Agency
130 N Franklin Street, Madisonville, KY 42431
Help here
- Emergency preparednessThe office helps residents prepare for emergencies and find county alert information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hopkinscounty.ky.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Kentucky Career Center JobNet
75 Railroad St, Madisonville, KY 42431
Help here
- Job search and training helpJob seekers can get help with job placement, career services, and training opportunities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wkworkforce.work
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