Barbourville

Local offices in Barbourville

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• State office

  Kentucky Department for Community Based Services, Barbourville Office

  464 Court Square, Barbourville, KY 40906

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesVisit the state office to ask about public benefits and family support services.
  Call 606-546-2639DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kcc.ky.gov

• Housing help · City office

  Housing Authority of Barbourville

  105 Lake Avenue, Barbourville, KY 40906

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the housing authority about public housing in Barbourville.
  Call 606-546-3567DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hudhousing.org

• Utilities · City office

  Barbourville Utility Commission

  202 Daniel Boone Drive, Barbourville, KY 40906

  Help here

  • Utility service and billsGet help with electric, water, sewer, cable, and internet service and bills.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 606-546-3187DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on barbourville.com

• Local office · City office

  City of Barbourville

  196 Daniel Boone Drive, Barbourville, KY 40906

  Help here

  • City services and recordsVisit or call City Hall for help with city services and public records.
  Call 606-546-6197DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbarbourville.com

• Older adults · County office

  Knox County HELP Senior Center

  130 Harding Street, Barbourville, KY 40906

  Help here

  • Senior servicesContact the center for services and support for older adults.
  Call 606-546-5191DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on chfs.ky.gov

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Kentucky Career Center JobSight, Barbourville

  464 Court Square, Barbourville, KY 40906

  Help here

  • Job and career helpGet help with job searches, career services, and workforce programs.
  Call 606-546-2639DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kcc.ky.gov

• Library · County office

  Knox County Public Library

  206 Knox Street, Barbourville, KY 40906

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its other public library services.
  Call 606-546-5339DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on knoxpubliclib.org

City of Barbourville website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Barbourville

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Barbourville

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Kentucky Career Center JobSight

  Also helps young people

  0.3 miles away

  464 Court Square, Barbourville, KY 40906

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

  Call 606-546-2639DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Knox County

Barbourville is in Knox County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Department for Community Based Services, Family Support

  710 Pitzer St., Barbourville, KY 40906

  Help here

  • Food and medical benefitsApply for food, medical, and other public assistance at the local state office.
  Call 855-306-8959DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.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
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kentucky211.org

• Housing help · Regional office

  Barbourville Housing Authority

  105 Lake Avenue, Barbourville, KY 40906

  Help here

  • Public housingAsk the housing authority about applying for public housing in Barbourville.
  Call 606-546-3567DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofbarbourville.com

• Public health · County office

  Knox County Health Department

  261 Hospital Drive, Barbourville, KY 40906

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health services and information from the county health department.
  Call 606-546-3486DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kchdky.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Cumberland Valley Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living

  342 Old Whitley Road, London, KY 40743

  Help here

  • Aging and independent living servicesGet information and help with services that support older adults living independently.
  Call 606-877-5763DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cvadd.org

• State office

  Department for Community Based Services, Protection and Permanency

  710 Pitzer St., Barbourville, KY 40906

  Help here

  • Child and adult protectionContact this office about child or adult protection and foster care services.
  Call 606-546-5154DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov

Everything in Knox 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