Estill County
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Local offices in Estill County
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Child support · State office
Estill County Child Support Office
202 Main Street, Irvine, KY 40336
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support payments and child support cases.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ag.ky.gov
State office
Estill County Department for Community Based Services
102 Mack Street, Irvine, KY 40336
Help here
- Family support benefitsApply for or ask about food, cash, and medical assistance programs.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov
Housing help · City office
Irvine Housing Authority
285 Mountain Crest, Irvine, KY 40336
Help here
- Public housingAsk about affordable public housing and how to apply.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on irvinekentucky.gov
Public health · County office
Estill County Health Department
365 River Drive, Irvine, KY 40336
Help here
- Public health servicesGet vaccines, screenings, testing, and other public health services.
- WICWIC provides nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on estillcohd.com
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
New Vista Estill County
149 Richmond Road, Irvine, KY 40336
Help here
- Mental health careGet counseling, therapy, crisis support, and psychiatric care.
- Substance use treatmentAsk about counseling, recovery support, and treatment for alcohol or drug use.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newvista.org
Older adults · County office
Estill County Senior Citizens Center
100 Golden Court, Irvine, KY 40336
Help here
- Aging services and mealsOlder adults can ask about meals, transportation, activities, and other support services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on estillky.com
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
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bgadd.org
Emergency help · County office
Estill Emergency Operation Center
182 Broadway, Irvine, KY 40336
Help here
- Emergency management informationGet local information about emergency preparedness and response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on estillky.com
Jobs and training · State office
Kentucky Career Center Estill County Access Point
184 Broadway Street, Irvine, KY 40336
Help here
- Career servicesMeet career center staff at the library on the second Tuesday of the month for job and training help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kcc.ky.gov
Library · County office
Estill County Public Library
184 Broadway Street, Irvine, KY 40336
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, information, and public programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on estillpublib.org
Estill County Kentucky website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Estill County
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
Kentucky River Foothills Development Council, Inc.
6021 Atwood Drive, Richmond, KY 40475-2457
Listed on apps.legislature.ky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Estill 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.
- 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