Owenton
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Local offices in Owenton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Owen County Department for Community Based Services
75 Duke Avenue, Owenton, KY 40359
Help here
- Food and medical benefitsVisit or call to ask about applying for food benefits, Medicaid, and other family support.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
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Owenton
100 Gaines Village Drive, Owenton, KY 40359
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and Housing Choice Vouchers.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on haof.org
Local office · City office
Owenton City Hall
220 S. Main Street, Owenton, KY 40359
Help here
- City services and recordsContact City Hall about city services, public records, permits, and city government.
- Water and sewer serviceContact the city about applying for water or sewer service and related utility matters.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofowentonky.us
Older adults · County office
Owen County Senior Center
118 N. Main St., Owenton, KY 40359
Help here
- Senior center meals and activitiesOlder adults can come for a hot lunch, activities, internet access, and monthly day trips.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on owencountyky.us
Library · County office
Owen County Public Library
1370 Highway 22 East, Owenton, KY 40359
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use library resources, or request a book.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on owencountylibrary.org
City of Owenton, Kentucky website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Owenton
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
Freestore Foodbank
3401 Rosenthal Way, Cincinnati, OH 45204
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
Legal Aid of the Bluegrass
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
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission, Inc.
717 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011-2479
Listed on apps.legislature.ky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Owen County
Owenton is in Owen County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Owen County Department for Community Based Services
75 Duke Ave., Owenton, KY 40359
Help here
- Family and food assistanceApply for food and family assistance and get help with benefit services.Apply online
- Medicaid and KCHIPApply for Medicaid or health coverage for children through KCHIP.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kynect.ky.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission, Owen County
970 US Highway 127, Owenton, KY 40359
Help here
- Community action servicesContact the county office to ask about help available to local households.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capky.org
Public health · Regional office
Three Rivers District Health Department, Owen County
120 Progress Way, Owenton, KY 40359
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health services such as immunizations, family planning, and health education.Read more
- WICAsk about nutrition support for eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on trdhd.com
Older adults · Regional office
Northern Kentucky Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living
22 Spiral Drive, Florence, KY 41042
Help here
- Aging and disability supportOlder adults and caregivers can ask about meals, in-home help, transportation, and other support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nkadd.org
Older adults · Regional office
Owen County Senior Center
103 W. Perry St., Owenton, KY 40359
Help here
- Senior servicesContact the center about local services and support for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chfs.ky.gov
Emergency help · County office
Owen County Emergency Management
100 N. Thomas St., Owenton, KY 40359
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about preparing for emergencies and help coordinating disaster response and recovery.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on owencountyky.us
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.
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