Stanford

Local offices in Stanford

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Lincoln County Senior Center

  100 Senior Way, Stanford, KY 40484

  Help here

  • Senior meals and food boxesAdults age 60 and older can ask about meals and food boxes at the senior center.Read more
  • Senior transportationOlder adults can contact the center to ask about transportation services.Read more
  Call 606-365-9016DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office · State office

  Department for Community Based Services, Stanford Office

  144 Frontier Boulevard, Stanford, KY 40484

  Help here

  • Family support benefitsVisit the office for help with food, medical, and other family support benefits.Apply online
  Call 855-306-8959DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov

• 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
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on kentucky211.org

• Housing authority · City office

  Housing Authority of Stanford

  100 Lacy Street, Stanford, KY 40484

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about its public housing program.
  Call 606-365-7874DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov

• Utilities · City office

  Stanford Water Works

  842 East Main Street, Stanford, KY 40484

  Help here

  • Water and sewer service and billsContact the water and sewer office to start service or pay a water or sewer bill.
  Call 606-365-4510DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on stanfordwater.com

• Local office · City office

  Stanford City Hall

  403 East Main Street, Stanford, KY 40484

  Help here

  • City government servicesVisit or call City Hall for help reaching the mayor, city clerk, or other city departments.
  Call 606-365-4500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Lincoln County Public Library

  201 Lancaster Street, Stanford, KY 40484

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its other library services.
  Call 606-365-7513DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Stanford website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Stanford

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

Offices for all of Lincoln County

Stanford is in Lincoln County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Department for Community Based Services, Family Support

  144 Frontier Boulevard, Stanford, KY 40484

  Help here

  • Family Support benefitsApply for food, medical, and other public assistance benefits.Apply online
  Call 855-306-8959DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Lincoln County Health Department

  44 Health Way, Stanford, KY 40484

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health services, immunizations, health education, and referrals.
  • WICEligible women, infants, and children can get healthy foods, nutrition education, and health referrals.
  Call 606-365-3106DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lincolncountyhealth.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living

  699 Perimeter Drive, Lexington, KY 40517

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can ask about regional aging services and support.Read more
  Call 866-665-7921DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bgadd.org

• State office · State office

  Department for Community Based Services, Protection and Permanency

  144 Frontier Boulevard, Stanford, KY 40484

  Help here

  • Child and adult protectionContact this office about reports of abuse or neglect, foster care, and adoption services.
  Call 606-365-3551DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Kentucky Career Center access point at Lincoln County Public Library

  201 Lancaster Street, Stanford, KY 40484

  Help here

  • Job seeker servicesGet help with job searches, career planning, training, and referrals to workforce services.
  Call 606-365-7513DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · County office

  Lincoln County Government

  102 East Main Street, Stanford, KY 40484

  Call 606-365-2534DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Lincoln 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