Newport
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Local offices in Newport
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Kentucky Department for Community Based Services, Family Support Office
Watertower Square, 4th Floor, 601 Washington Avenue, Newport, KY 41071
Help here
- Food and public assistance benefitsApply for food, medical, and other public assistance benefits at this office.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Newport, Kentucky, operating as Neighborhood Foundations
30 East 8th Street, Newport, KY 41071
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing, housing vouchers, and other affordable housing options.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on neighborhoodfoundations.com
Utilities · City office
Newport Finance Department
998 Monmouth Street, Newport, KY 41071
Help here
- City bills and paymentsPay city bills in person or contact the Finance Department about a bill or payment.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on newportky.gov
Local office · City office
Newport City Hall
998 Monmouth Street, Newport, KY 41071
Help here
- City government servicesVisit City Hall for city information, public records, and help reaching city departments.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on newportky.gov
Library · County office
Newport Branch, Campbell County Public Library
901 East 6th Street, Newport, KY 41071
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books, use library computers, and get help with research and other library services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cc-pl.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Newport Parks and Recreation
998 Monmouth Street, Newport, KY 41071
Help here
- Parks and recreationGet information about city parks, recreation programs, pool passes, and shelter reservations.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on newportky.gov
City of Newport, Kentucky website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Newport
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
Freestore Foodbank
3401 Rosenthal Way, Cincinnati, OH 45204
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
Legal Aid of the Bluegrass
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
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission, Inc.
717 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011-2479
Listed on apps.legislature.ky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Campbell County
Newport is in Campbell County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Campbell County Child Support Office
601 Washington Avenue, Suite 290, Newport, KY 41071
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage and arranging or enforcing child and medical support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on campbellcountyattorney.com
State office
Kentucky DCBS Family Support Office, Newport
Watertower Square, 4th Floor, 601 Washington Avenue, Newport, KY 41071
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for food, medical, and other public assistance benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov
Housing help · County office
Campbell County Department of Housing
1098 Monmouth Street, Room 235, Newport, KY 41071
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher assistanceGet information about rental assistance and the Housing Choice Voucher program.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on campbellcountyky.gov
Public health · Regional office
Northern Kentucky Health Department, Campbell County Health Center
1098 Monmouth St., Suite 130, Newport, KY 41071
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, testing, breastfeeding support, and other public health services.
- WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nkyhealth.org
Older adults · County office
Campbell County Senior and Wellness Center
3504 Alexandria Pike, Highland Heights, KY 41076
Help here
- Senior activities and wellness programsAdults age 60 and older can join activities, learning programs, and wellness services at the center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on campbellcountyky.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Northern Kentucky Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living
22 Spiral Drive, Florence, KY 41042
Help here
- Aging and disability supportOlder adults and caregivers can ask about meals, in-home help, transportation, and other support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nkadd.org
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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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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