Mortons Gap

Local offices in Mortons Gap

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

• Utilities · City office

  Mortons Gap City Hall and Water and Sewer Utility

  131 Cross Street, Mortons Gap, KY 42440

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billingContact the city about water and sewer service or paying your utility bill.
  Call 270-258-5362DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Mortons Gap website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Mortons Gap

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

Offices for all of Hopkins County

Mortons Gap is in Hopkins County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Hopkins County Child Support Office

  25 East Center St, Madisonville, KY 42431

  Help here

  • Child support servicesParents can get help opening and managing a child support case and making payments.Apply online
  Call 270-821-3164DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office · State office

  Hopkins County Department for Community Based Services Family Support Office

  1086 Thornberry Drive, Madisonville, KY 42431

  Help here

  • Family Support benefitsResidents can apply for food, medical, and other public assistance benefits at this office.Apply online
  Call 855-306-8959DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing authority · City office

  Housing Authority of Madisonville

  211 Pride Avenue, Madisonville, KY 42431

  Help here

  • Public housingApply for public housing and ask about affordable housing for eligible households.Apply online
  • Housing Choice VoucherApply to join the voucher waiting list and ask about rental assistance availability.Apply online
  Call 270-821-5517DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Hopkins County Health Department

  412 North Kentucky Avenue, Madisonville, KY 42431

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health department provides clinic and public health services for county residents.Read more
  • WICWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support to eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and young children.Read more
  Call 270-821-5242DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Pennyrile Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living

  300 Hammond Drive, Hopkinsville, KY 42240

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportAsk about meals, transportation, caregiver support, benefits counseling, and services for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Call 866-844-4396DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Hopkins County Emergency Management Agency

  130 N Franklin Street, Madisonville, KY 42431

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessThe office helps residents prepare for emergencies and find county alert information.
  Call 270-821-5717DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Hopkins 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