Bardwell
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Local offices in Bardwell
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
DCBS Family Support Office
178 US Hwy 51 N, Suite A, Bardwell, KY 42023
Help here
- Food, medical, and family benefitsVisit the office to apply for or get help with Kentucky food, health, and family benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked 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
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kentucky211.org
Utilities · City office
Bardwell City Utilities
225 Front Street, Bardwell, KY 42023
Help here
- Utility service and billsContact the city utility office about water, electric, sewer, and trash service and bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on carlislecountyky.com
Older adults · County office
Carlisle County Senior Center
261 Front Street, Bardwell, KY 42023
Help here
- Senior servicesOlder adults can contact the center for local senior services and support.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on chfs.ky.gov
Local office · City office
City of Bardwell City Hall
225 Front Street, Bardwell, KY 42023
Help here
- City servicesContact City Hall for help with city government services and questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kydlgweb.ky.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bardwell
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
Feeding America, Kentucky's Heartland
313 Peterson Dr., Elizabethtown, KY 42701
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
West Kentucky Allied Services, Inc.
328 East Broadway Street, PO Box 736, Mayfield, KY 42066
Listed on apps.legislature.ky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Carlisle County
Bardwell is in Carlisle County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Kentucky Department for Community Based Services, Carlisle County Office
311 Moorefield Road, Carlisle, KY 40311
Help here
- Family Support benefitsApply for food, medical, and other family assistance benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
West Kentucky Allied Services, Carlisle County Office
261 Front Street, Bardwell, KY 42023
Help here
- Community action assistanceAsk about help with utility costs, weatherization, and other community support programs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capky.org
Public health · Regional office
Carlisle County Health Department
62 John Roberts Drive, Bardwell, KY 42023
Help here
- Public health servicesCall the health department to ask about local health care, testing, and community health services.
- WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on purchasehealth.org
Older adults · Regional office
Purchase Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living
1002 Medical Drive, Mayfield, KY 42066
Help here
- Aging and disability supportContact the agency for information and referrals, meals, transportation, caregiver support, and other aging services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on purchaseadd.org
Emergency help · County office
Carlisle County Emergency Management
985 US Highway 62, Bardwell, KY 42023
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about preparing for emergencies and help coordinating local response and recovery.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on carlislecountyky.com
Library · Regional office
Ballard/Carlisle Public Library System
257 North Fourth Street, Wickliffe, KY 42087
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library system for books, learning resources, and other public library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on facebook.com
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.
Call 988Text 988