Letcher County

Local offices in Letcher County

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

• State office

  Letcher County Department for Community Based Services

  415 Highway 2034, Suite B, Whitesburg, KY 41858

  Help here

  • Family support benefitsVisit or contact this office for help with state family support benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 606-633-3778DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chfs.ky.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of Whitesburg

  4 Banks Street, Suite 101, Whitesburg, KY 41858

  Help here

  • Public housingThe housing authority helps residents apply for low-income housing.
  Call 606-633-7144DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on haofwhitesburg.com

• Public health · Regional office

  Letcher County Health Center

  115 East Main Street, Whitesburg, KY 41858

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health center provides public health services to Letcher County residents.
  • WICWIC offers nutrition help for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
  Call 606-633-2068DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on krdhd.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Kentucky River Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living

  941 North Main Street, Hazard, KY 41701

  Help here

  • Aging and independent living servicesThe agency connects older adults and people with disabilities to help such as meals, transportation, and in-home support.
  Call 606-436-3158DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kradd.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Letcher County Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency informationContact the office for county emergency information and preparedness help.
  Call 606-633-0429Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on letchercounty.ky.gov

• Library · County office

  Letcher County Public Library

  220 Main Street, Whitesburg, KY 41858

  Help here

  • Library servicesThe library lends books and media and offers public computers, internet access, and learning programs.
  Call 606-633-7547DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lcld.org

Letcher County Fiscal Court website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Letcher County

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

Cities and towns in Letcher County

• Fleming-Neonnot checked yet
• Jenkins
• Whitesburg

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