Whitesburg
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Local offices in Whitesburg
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, Family Support Office
415 Hwy 2034, Suite B, Whitesburg, KY 41858
Help here
- Food assistanceApply for SNAP food benefits or get help with your benefits case.Apply online
- Health coverageApply for Medicaid or get help with a public health coverage application.Apply online
- Cash and utility assistanceAsk about cash assistance or help with home energy bills.Apply online
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 · City office
Housing Authority of Whitesburg
4 Banks St, Whitesburg, KY 41858
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority about its public housing and application process.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Utilities · City office
Whitesburg Water Department
38 E Main St, Whitesburg, KY 41858
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billsContact the water department about water or sewer service, fees, and paying your bill.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwhitesburgky.com
Local office · City office
Whitesburg City Hall
38 E Main St, Whitesburg, KY 41858
Help here
- City clerk servicesContact the city clerk for help with city records and city services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwhitesburgky.com
Jobs and training · State office
Kentucky Career Center, Whitesburg Affiliate
417 Highway 2034, Suite 101, Whitesburg, KY 41858
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help finding a job, building skills, or connecting with career services.
- Unemployment insurance informationGet help finding information about unemployment insurance and claims.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jobsight.org
Library · County office
Harry M. Caudill Memorial Library
220 Main St, Whitesburg, KY 41858
Help here
- Library resources and programsBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, or attend library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lcld.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Whitesburg
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
Leslie, Knott, Letcher, Perry Community Action Council, Inc.
398 Roy Campbell Dr, Hazard, KY 41701-9486
Listed on apps.legislature.ky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Letcher County
Whitesburg is in Letcher County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lcld.org
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