Somerset
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Local offices in Somerset
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Kentucky DCBS Family Support Office, Somerset
650 N. Main St., Suite 250, Somerset, KY 42501
Help here
- Food, medical, and family assistanceApply for food, medical, and other family assistance at the state office.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Somerset
400 Hail Knob Road, Somerset, KY 42502
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersAsk about public housing and housing choice voucher assistance.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on somersethousing.org
Utilities · City office
Somerset Utilities
306 E. Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, KY 42501
Help here
- Water and gas service and billsStart or transfer water or gas service, pay a bill, or ask about your utility account.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofsomerset.com
Local office · City office
Somerset City Hall / Energy Center
306 E. Mt. Vernon, Somerset, KY 42501
Help here
- City servicesContact the city about city services, the city clerk, or parking tickets.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofsomerset.com
Older adults · Regional office
Pulaski County Senior Citizen Center
125 E. University Drive, Somerset, KY 42501
Help here
- Senior servicesContact the center about services and activities for older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lcadd.org
Jobs and training · State office
Kentucky Career Center, Somerset
410 E. Mount Vernon St., Somerset, KY 42501
Help here
- Job and career servicesGet help finding a job, training for work, or learning about unemployment services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kcc.ky.gov
State office
Kentucky Driver Licensing Regional Office, Somerset
650 N. Main St., Suite 240, Somerset, KY 42501
Help here
- Driver licenses and ID cardsApply for, renew, or replace a Kentucky driver license or ID card in person.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on transportation.ky.gov
Library · County office
Pulaski County Public Library
304 S. Main St., Somerset, KY 42501
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books, use library resources, or get help with printing and other library services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pulaskilibrary.com
City of Somerset, Kentucky website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Somerset
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
Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency, Inc.
23 Industry Dr, PO Box 830, Jamestown, KY 42629-0830
Listed on apps.legislature.ky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Pulaski County
Somerset is in Pulaski County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Department for Community Based Services, Pulaski County
67 Eagle Creek Drive, Suite 101, Somerset, KY 42502
Help here
- Family support benefitsApply for or ask about state family support benefits and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chfs.ky.gov
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
Public health · Regional office
Pulaski County Health Department
45 Roberts Street, Somerset, KY 42501
Help here
- Public health servicesGet preventive care, health education, prenatal care, and environmental health services.
- WICAsk the health department about nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lcdhd.org
Older adults · Regional office
Lake Cumberland Area Agency on Aging
2384 Lakeway Drive, Russell Springs, KY 42642
Help here
- Aging and disability supportCall to ask about aging services and support available to Casey County residents.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lcadd.org
Emergency help · County office
Pulaski County Emergency Management
25 Jessie Lane, Somerset, KY 42501
Help here
- Emergency planning and responseGet information about emergency plans and local response during disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pulaskioem.com
Jobs and training · State office
Kentucky Career Center, Somerset
410 East Mount Vernon Street, Somerset, KY 42501
Help here
- Job search and trainingGet help finding work, improving job skills, and exploring training.
- Unemployment informationGet information and referrals about unemployment benefits.
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.
Call 988Text 988