Fulton County

Local offices in Fulton County

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

• Human services · State office

  Kentucky Department for Community Based Services, Fulton County Office

  601 Stephen Beale Drive, Suite 1, Fulton, KY 42041

  Help here

  • Family SupportApply for food benefits and other family assistance at the county office.Apply online
  Call 855-306-8959DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Fulton County Attorney Child Support Office

  203 Moulton Street, Hickman, KY 42050

  Help here

  • Child support establishment and enforcementAsk for help establishing or enforcing a child support order.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 270-236-0100DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kentucky211.org

• Community action · Nonprofit

  West Kentucky Allied Services, Fulton County Office

  201 North Highland Drive, Fulton, KY 42041

  Help here

  • Energy and housing assistanceAsk about help with utility costs, weatherization, and other support for eligible households.
  Call 270-472-0002DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wkas-ky.org

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of Fulton

  201 N. Highland Drive, Fulton, KY 42041

  Help here

  • Public housingAsk the authority about applying for public housing for eligible households.Apply online
  Call 270-472-1115DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hafulton.org

• Public health · Regional office

  Purchase District Health Department, Fulton County Health Center

  350 Browder Street, Fulton, KY 42041

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet local public health services, including family planning and vaccines.
  • WICContact the health center about nutrition support and WIC services for eligible families.
  Call 270-472-1982DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Four Rivers Behavioral Health

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesFind mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services for Fulton County residents.
  Call 800-592-3980Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 4rbh.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Purchase Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living

  1002 Medical Drive, Mayfield, KY 42066

  Help here

  • Aging and independent living supportCall the regional agency to find aging and disability support available in Fulton County.
  Call 270-247-7171DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Fulton County Office of Emergency Management

  2216 Myron Cory Drive, Suite 1, Hickman, KY 42050

  Help here

  • Emergency information and preparednessGet information about county emergency planning and public alerts.
  Call 270-236-3480DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Fulton County Public Library District

  312 Main Street, Fulton, KY 42041

  Help here

  • Library materials and internetBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and get free internet access.
  Call 270-472-3439DirectionsWebsite

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

Fulton County Local Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Fulton County

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

Cities and towns in Fulton County

• Fulton
• Hickman

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