Jessamine County

Local offices in Jessamine County

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

• State office

  Jessamine County Family Support Office

  111 Edgewood Plaza, Nicholasville, KY 40356

  Help here

  • Family Support benefitsApply for food, medical, and other family support benefits at this office.
  Call 855-306-8959DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of Nicholasville

  601 Broadway Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356

  Help here

  • Public housingAsk about public housing for eligible families and older or disabled residents.Read more
  Call 859-885-4324DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Jessamine County Health Department

  210 East Walnut Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health services such as immunizations, child health care, and disease prevention.
  • WICWIC provides nutrition help for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
  Call 859-885-4149DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Jessamine County Court Complex

  107 North Main Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356

  Help here

  • Court recordsContact the Circuit Court Clerk to request records from county court cases.
  Call 859-885-4531DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kycourts.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living

  699 Perimeter Drive, Lexington, KY 40517

  Help here

  • Aging and independent living servicesThe agency connects older adults and people with disabilities to local support and independent living services.
  Call 859-266-1116DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · State office

  Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits Representative

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits counselingContact the regional benefits representative serving Jessamine County for veterans benefits help.
  Call 859-325-8288Website

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Jessamine County Emergency Management Agency

  101 South Second Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet public information and help preparing for and recovering from emergencies and disasters.
  Call 859-887-2922DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jessamineky.gov

• Library · County office

  Jessamine County Public Library

  600 South Main Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356

  Help here

  • Library materials and technologyGet a library card to borrow materials, use computers, and access online learning resources.Apply onlineRead more
  • Homebound deliveryAsk about delivery of library materials if you cannot visit the library.Read more
  Call 859-885-3523DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · County office

  Jessamine County Government

  101 North Main Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356

  Call 859-885-4500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jessamineky.gov

Jessamine County Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Jessamine County

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

Cities and towns in Jessamine County

• Keenenot checked yet
• Nicholasville
• Wilmore

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