South Shore

Local offices in South Shore

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  City of South Shore City Hall

  69 Narco Drive, South Shore, KY 41175

  Help here

  • City services and water billsContact City Hall for city services, water billing questions, or help with a water bill.Apply online
  Call 606-932-6144DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on kydlgweb.ky.gov

• Library · County office

  McKell Branch, Greenup County Public Library

  22 McKell Lane, South Shore, KY 41175

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch for a library card, books, programs, and help using library resources.
  Call 606-932-4478DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on greenuplib.org

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve South Shore

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Greenup County

South Shore is in Greenup County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office · State office

  Greenup County Family Support Office

  20 Lil Way, Greenup, KY 41144

  Help here

  • Food and medical benefitsResidents can contact this office about food assistance, medical benefits, and other family support programs.Apply online
  Call 855-306-8959DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov

• Housing authority · Regional office

  Appalachian Foothills Housing Agency

  1214 Riverside Boulevard, Wurtland, KY 41144

  Help here

  • Section 8 rental assistanceThe agency accepts applications for rental assistance vouchers for eligible low income households.Apply online
  Call 606-836-0911DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on afha.net

• Public health · County office

  Greenup County Health Department

  806 Seaton Avenue, Greenup, KY 41144

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health department offers clinic services, immunizations, health education, and other community health programs.Read more
  • WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get food and nutrition support.Read more
  Call 606-473-9838DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on greenupchdky.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  FIVCO Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living

  32 FIVCO Court, Grayson, KY 41143

  Help here

  • Aging and independent living supportThe agency connects older adults and people with disabilities to meals, transportation, in-home help, and other services.
  Call 606-929-1366DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chfs.ky.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Greenup County Emergency Management

  1819 Ashland Road, Greenup, KY 41144

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseThe office helps residents prepare for emergencies and coordinates the county response to disasters.
  Call 606-473-1411DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on greenuppublicsafety.com

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Kentucky Career Center TENCO, Ashland

  1844 Carter Avenue, Ashland, KY 41101

  Help here

  • Job seeker servicesThe career center helps residents find jobs, build work skills, and connect with training and support services.
  Call 606-920-2024DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tencocareercenter.com

Everything in Greenup 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