Paintsville
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Local offices in Paintsville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Department for Community Based Services, Family Support
205 Main Street, Suite 1, Paintsville, KY 41240
Help here
- Food and cash benefitsApply for food benefits and get help with other family support programs.Apply onlineRead more
- MedicaidGet information and help applying for Medicaid health coverage.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on chfs.ky.gov
Housing help · City office
Housing Authority of Paintsville
700 Sixth Street, Paintsville, KY 41240
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersApply for public housing or a housing choice voucher if you meet the program rules.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on paintsvillehousingauthority.com
Utilities · City office
Paintsville Utilities Commission
137 Main Street, Paintsville, KY 41240
Help here
- Water service and bill paymentGet water service information and pay your water bill online or at the office.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on paintsvilleutilities.com
Older adults · Regional office
Johnson County Senior Center
1127 Euclid Avenue, Paintsville, KY 41240
Help here
- Senior activities and supportAdults age 60 and older can find meals, activities, exercise, and help with support services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bigsandy.org
Jobs and training · State office
Kentucky Career Center, Paintsville
230 Court Street, Paintsville, KY 41240
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help finding a job, building skills, or looking for job training.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kcc.ky.gov
Library · County office
Johnson County Public Library
444 Main Street, Paintsville, KY 41240
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, learning resources, and library programs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on johnsoncountypubliclibrary.org
Local office · City office
Paintsville City Hall
340 Main Street, Paintsville, KY 41240
Help here
- City government and tax helpContact the city about local government services and city taxes.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofpaintsville.net
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Paintsville
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
Big Sandy Community Action Program, Inc.
230 Court St, Paintsville, KY 41240-1606
Listed on apps.legislature.ky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Johnson County
Paintsville is in Johnson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Department for Community Based Services, Paintsville Office
205 Main St., Paintsville, KY 41240
Help here
- Family support benefitsVisit or contact the office to ask about food and cash assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov
Public health · County office
WIC at Johnson County Health Department
630 James Trimble Blvd., Paintsville, KY 41240
Help here
- WICCall the health department to ask about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on johnsoncohealthdept.org
Public health · County office
Johnson County Health Department
630 James Trimble Blvd., Paintsville, KY 41240
Help here
- Public health and clinic servicesGet health screenings, immunizations, disease testing, and other clinic services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on johnsoncohealthdept.org
Local office · County office
Johnson County Judge/Executive
230 Court Street, Suite 201, Paintsville, KY 41240
Help here
- County government helpContact the Judge/Executive's office for help with county government services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on johnsoncoky.com
Older adults · Regional office
Big Sandy Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living
110 Resource Court, Prestonsburg, KY 41653
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesAsk about meals, in-home help, transportation, caregiver support, and other services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bigsandy.org
Emergency help · County office
Johnson County Emergency Management
230 Court Street, Suite 201, Paintsville, KY 41240
Help here
- Emergency planning and disaster helpGet information about preparing for emergencies and county disaster response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on johnsoncoky.com
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