Monticello
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Local offices in Monticello
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State office
Kentucky Department for Community Based Services, Family Support Office
1520 North Main St., Suite 5, Monticello, KY 42633
Help here
- Benefits applicationsVisit the office for help applying for food, medical, and other family support benefits.
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
Monticello Utility Commission
1040 N. Main St., Monticello, KY 42633
Help here
- Water, sewer, and garbage serviceContact the utility office about water, sewer, or garbage service and bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on monticelloky.gov
Local office · City office
Monticello City Hall
120 S. Main St., Monticello, KY 42633
Help here
- City government servicesVisit or call City Hall for help with city services and questions for city staff.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on monticelloky.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Kentucky Career Center, Monticello
121 N. Main St., Monticello, KY 42633
Help here
- Job and workforce servicesVisit for help finding work, job training, and reemployment services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kcc.ky.gov
Library · County office
Wayne County Public Library
157 Rolling Hills Blvd., Monticello, KY 42633
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use other library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on waynecountylibrary.org
Parks and recreation · Regional office
Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park
56 Clint Collins Dr., Monticello, KY 42633
Help here
- Park and recreation facilitiesVisit the park for outdoor recreation and community activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on monticelloky.gov
City of Monticello, Kentucky website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Monticello
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
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
Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency, Inc.
23 Industry Dr, PO Box 830, Jamestown, KY 42629-0830
Listed on apps.legislature.ky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Wayne County
Monticello is in Wayne County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Wayne County Department for Community Based Services, Family Support Office
1520 North Main Street, Suite 5, Monticello, KY 42633
Help here
- Food, medical, and cash assistanceApply for food, medical, and other family assistance through the state Family Support office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency, Wayne County Office
75 W. Columbia Avenue, Monticello, KY 42633
Help here
- Community assistanceContact the local office to ask about help with household needs and available community programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capky.org
Housing help · Regional office
Monticello Housing Authority
210 Homestead Heights, Monticello, KY 42633
Help here
- Public housingApply for affordable public housing if you meet the program's income and residency rules.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on uwbg211.org
Public health · Regional office
Wayne County Health Department
39 Jim Hill Service Drive, Monticello, KY 42633
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department about local health services and appointments.
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lcdhd.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
The Adanta Group, Wayne Clinic
735 West Columbia Avenue, Suite 200, Monticello, KY 42633
Help here
- Behavioral health careThe clinic provides mental health and substance use services for people in the area.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adanta.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Wayne County Circuit Court Clerk
Wayne County Justice Center, 100 W. Columbia Avenue, Suite 101, Monticello, KY 42633
Help here
- Court records and court clerk servicesVisit or call the clerk's office for court records and information about court clerk services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kycourts.gov
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