Middlesborough
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Local offices in Middlesborough
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Kentucky Department for Community Based Services
725 N. 19th Street, Middlesboro, KY 40965
Help here
- Public benefitsVisit or call the office for help with state benefit programs and referrals.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on kcc.ky.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Housing Authority of Middlesboro
310 S. 38th Street, Middlesboro, KY 40965
Help here
- Public housingApply for income-based public housing if you meet the program rules.
- Housing Choice VouchersAsk the Housing Authority about help paying rent through its voucher program.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on uwbg211.org
Local office · City office
Middlesboro City Hall
221 N. 21st Street, Middlesboro, KY 40965
Help here
- City servicesContact City Hall for help with city government services and questions.
- Wastewater and trash billsPay city wastewater and trash bills at City Hall or use the city drop box.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmiddlesboro.com
Older adults · Regional office
Middlesboro-Bell County Senior Citizens Center
207 S. 21st Street, Middlesboro, KY 40965
Help here
- Senior center programs and mealsAdults age 60 and older who live in Bell County can visit for meals, activities, and exercise programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cvadd.org
Library · County office
Middlesboro Library
126 S. 20th Street, Middlesboro, KY 40965
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library to borrow books and other materials and take part in programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on bellcpl.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Middlesboro Community Center
705 N. Petersboro Avenue, Middlesboro, KY 40965
Help here
- Community centerContact the city to ask about community center activities and services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmiddlesboro.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Middlesborough
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
Bell Whitley Community Action Agency, Inc.
129 Pine Street, Pineville, KY 40977-0159
Listed on apps.legislature.ky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Bell County
Middlesborough is in Bell County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
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
Housing Authority of Middlesboro
310 S. 38th St., Middlesboro, KY 40965
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the housing authority about local public housing and rental assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on southeast.kctcs.edu
Public health · County office
Bell County Health Department
310 S. Cherry St., Pineville, KY 40977
Help here
- Public health servicesGet vaccinations, nutrition support, and other public health services.
- WICWIC offers food benefits, nutrition help, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bellcohealthky.org
Older adults · Regional office
Cumberland Valley Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living
Help here
- Aging and disability supportCall for information about meals, in-home help, transportation, and other services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chfs.ky.gov
Veterans · State office
Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs, Region 13
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceContact a regional benefits representative for help with veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.ky.gov
State office · State office
Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Middlesboro
725 N. 19th St., Middlesboro, KY 40965
Help here
- Vocational rehabilitationAsk about services that help people with disabilities prepare for or keep a job.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kcc.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