McCracken County
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Local offices in McCracken County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Public health · Regional office
WIC, Paducah-McCracken County Office
916 Kentucky Avenue, Paducah, KY 42003
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programCall to make an appointment for nutrition support if you are pregnant, recently gave birth, or have a young child.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on purchasehealth.org
Child support · County office
McCracken County Attorney's Child Support Office
325 South 8th Street, Paducah, KY
Help here
- Child support enforcementGet help establishing and enforcing court-ordered child support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mccrackencountyky.gov
State office
Kentucky Department for Community Based Services, McCracken Family Support Office
2855 Jackson Street, Suite 1, Paducah, KY 42002
Help here
- Family support benefitsVisit or call the office for help with applications for food, cash, and medical assistance benefits.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chfs.ky.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
West Kentucky Allied Services, McCracken County
1601 Broadway, Paducah, KY 42056
Help here
- Utility and hardship assistanceAsk about help with utility bills, rent, weatherization, and other hardship needs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wkas-ky.org
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Paducah
2330 Ohio Street, Paducah, KY 42003
Help here
- Public housingApply for affordable rental housing if you meet the program requirements.
- Housing Choice Voucher programAsk about rental assistance that helps eligible households pay rent in private housing.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on paducahhousing.com
Public health · Regional office
Purchase District Health Department, Paducah-McCracken County Health Center
916 Kentucky Avenue, Paducah, KY 42003
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health services, health education, and help with environmental health concerns.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on purchasehealth.org
Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit
Four Rivers Behavioral Health, Paducah Office
425 Broadway, Paducah, KY 42001
Help here
- Behavioral health and substance use servicesContact Four Rivers for mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 4rbh.org
Older adults · Regional office
Paducah/McCracken County Senior Center
1400 H.C. Mathis Drive, Paducah, KY 42001
Help here
- Senior center servicesOlder adults can visit for meals, social activities, and health promotion services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chfs.ky.gov
Emergency help · County office
Paducah-McCracken County Office of Emergency Management
3700 Coleman Road, Paducah, KY 42001
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet emergency alerts and information about preparing for and recovering from a disaster.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mccrackencountyky.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Kentucky Career Center, Paducah
416 South 6th Street, Paducah, KY 42001
Help here
- Job seeker servicesGet help finding work, training, and reemployment services at this regional career center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wkworkforce.work
Library · County office
McCracken County Public Library
555 Washington Street, Paducah, KY 42003
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card to borrow books, use computers, and access digital resources.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mclib.net
McCracken County Kentucky website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve McCracken County
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
Feeding America, Kentucky's Heartland
313 Peterson Dr., Elizabethtown, KY 42701
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
Kentucky Legal Aid
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
West Kentucky Allied Services, Inc.
328 East Broadway Street, PO Box 736, Mayfield, KY 42066
Listed on apps.legislature.ky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in McCracken 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
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