Manchester
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Local offices in Manchester
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Kentucky Department for Community Based Services, Clay County Office
25 Marcum Hill Road, Manchester, KY 40962
Help here
- Food and medical benefitsAsk about applying for food or medical benefits at the local Family Support office.
- Family and child support servicesAsk the local office about family support and services for children and adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Manchester
306 Town Branch Road, Manchester, KY 40962
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority about public housing and its application waiting list.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on housingauthorityofmanchester.com
Utilities · City office
Manchester Water Works
207 Church Street, Manchester, KY 40962
Help here
- Water and wastewater billingContact Water Works about city water and wastewater service or paying your bill.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmanchesterky.org
Local office · City office
Manchester City Hall
207 Church Street, Manchester, KY 40962
Help here
- City government and clerk servicesVisit City Hall for help with city government and the city clerk.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmanchesterky.org
Jobs and training · State office
Kentucky Career Center, Manchester
1535 Shamrock Road, Manchester, KY 40962
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet help looking for work, finding training, or returning to work after unemployment.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kcc.ky.gov
State office
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Driver Licensing Regional Office, Manchester
25 Marcum Hill Road, Manchester, KY 40962
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationVisit the regional office to apply for, renew, or replace a Kentucky driver license or ID.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on drive.ky.gov
Library · County office
Clay County Public Library
211 Bridge Street, Manchester, KY 40962
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its public library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on claycountylibrary.org
City of Manchester, Kentucky website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Manchester
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
Daniel Boone Community Action Agency, Inc.
1535 Shamrock Rd, Manchester, KY 40962-9201
Listed on apps.legislature.ky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Clay County
Manchester is in Clay County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Clay County Department for Community Based Services
249 Old Highway 421, Manchester, KY 40962
Help here
- Family support and benefitsVisit for help applying for state family support benefits and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chfs.ky.gov
Public health · Regional office
Cumberland Valley District Health Department, Clay County Center
330 Shamrock Road, Manchester, KY 40962
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit for local health services, screenings, and public health support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Cumberland Valley Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living
342 Old Whitley Road, London, KY 40743
Help here
- Older adult and independent living servicesContact the agency for older adult services, meals, transportation, and help living independently.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chfs.ky.gov
State office
Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Manchester
1535 Shamrock Road, Manchester, KY 40962
Help here
- Vocational rehabilitationVisit for help with services that support employment for people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kcc.ky.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Kentucky Office of Employment and Training, Manchester
1535 Shamrock Road, Manchester, KY 40962
Help here
- Job and workforce servicesVisit for help with job searches, training, and employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kcc.ky.gov
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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