Hazard

Local offices in Hazard

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

• 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

• Housing help · City office

  Housing Authority of Hazard

  100 Campbell Street, Hazard, KY 41701

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about its low-rent public housing.
  Call 606-436-5741DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov

• Local office · City office

  Hazard City Hall

  700 Main Street, Hazard, KY 41701

  Help here

  • City services and recordsContact City Hall for city services, public records, and help reaching city departments.
  • Water, sewer, and gas billsPay utility bills online or contact City Hall with billing questions.Apply online
  Call 606-436-3171DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hazardky.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  Kentucky Career Center, Hazard

  412 Roy Campbell Drive, Hazard, KY 41701

  Help here

  • Job search and training helpGet help finding a job, building skills, or finding job training.
  • Unemployment claim helpVisit the center for in-person help with an unemployment insurance claim.Read more
  Call 606-436-3161DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kcc.ky.gov

• Library · County office

  Perry County Public Library

  289 Black Gold Blvd., Hazard, KY 41701

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use computers, or attend programs.
  Call 606-436-2475DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Hazard, Kentucky website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Hazard

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

Offices for all of Perry County

Hazard is in Perry County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Perry County Department for Community Based Services

  1332 South KY Highway 15, Hazard, KY 41701

  Help here

  • Family and benefit servicesApply for SNAP, Medicaid, child care help, and other family benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 855-306-8959DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Kentucky River District Health Department, Perry County Health Center

  239 Lovern Street, Hazard, KY 41701

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health care, health education, and environmental health services.
  • WICPregnant people and families with young children can apply for food and nutrition support.
  Call 606-436-2196DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Kentucky River Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living

  917 Perry Park Road, Hazard, KY 41701

  Help here

  • Aging and independent living servicesOlder adults and people with disabilities can ask about local support and services.Read more
  Call 800-928-5723DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Kentucky Career Center, Hazard

  412 Roy Campbell Drive, Hazard, KY 41701

  Help here

  • Employment and unemployment helpGet help finding work, training for a job, and information about unemployment benefits.
  Call 606-435-6038DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Perry County Public Library

  289 Black Gold Boulevard, Hazard, KY 41701

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet books, computer access, research help, and learning resources.Read more
  Call 606-436-2475DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Perry 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.
• 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