New Haven
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Local offices in New Haven
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
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kentucky211.org
Utilities · City office
New Haven Sewer Service
302 Center Street, New Haven, KY 40051
Help here
- Sewer service and billsApply for sewer service, ask about your account, or pay a sewer bill.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on newhaven.ky.gov
Library · County office
Nelson County Public Library, New Haven Branch
318 Center Street, New Haven, KY 40051
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to use library resources and join local programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ncplky.org
Local office · City office
New Haven City Hall
302 Center Street, New Haven, KY 40051
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services and information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on newhaven.ky.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve New Haven
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
Legal Aid Society
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
Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc.
332 Hood Ave, Lebanon, KY 40033-1567
Listed on apps.legislature.ky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Nelson County
New Haven is in Nelson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Nelson County Family Support Office
901 Atkinson Hill Avenue, Suite A, Bardstown, KY 40004
Help here
- Food and medical benefitsApply for food, medical, and other public assistance at the state office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Bardstown
513 West Broadway, Bardstown, KY 40004
Help here
- Public housingAsk about applying for affordable public housing for eligible households.Apply onlineRead more
- Housing Choice VouchersAsk about applying for a voucher to help pay rent in eligible housing.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on habardstown.com
Public health · Regional office
Lincoln Trail District Health Department, Nelson County Health Center
325 South Third Street, Bardstown, KY 40004
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local public health information and clinic services through the county health center.
- WICCall the health center to ask about food and nutrition help for pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ltdhd.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Nelson County Circuit Court Clerk
Nelson County Justice Center, 200 Nelson County Plaza, Bardstown, KY 40004
Help here
- Court records and self-help informationContact the clerk for court records and directions to official self-help forms and information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kycourts.gov
Local office · County office
Nelson County Fiscal Court
One Court Square, Second Floor, Bardstown, KY 40004
Help here
- County government servicesContact the county government for help finding county departments and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nelsoncountyky.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Lincoln Trail Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living
750 South Provident Way, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet information about aging, disability, long-term care, and public assistance resources serving Nelson County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ltadd.org
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