Burkesville
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Local offices in Burkesville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Cumberland County Family Support Office
232 Keen Street, Burkesville, KY 42717
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsApply in person or get help with food, medical, and other public assistance benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Burkesville
401 Sunset Drive, Burkesville, KY 42717
Help here
- Public housingApply for public housing or ask about your application and housing options.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bvilleha.com
Utilities · City office
Burkesville Municipal Water Works
379 Keen Street, Burkesville, KY 42717
Help here
- Water and sewer billsPay your water and sewer bill, ask about your account, or arrange new water service.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofburkesville.org
Local office · City office
Burkesville City Hall
379 Keen Street, Burkesville, KY 42717
Help here
- City clerk and administrationVisit or call the city clerk for city forms, records, and general city service questions.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofburkesville.org
Jobs and training · State office
Kentucky Career Center, Cumberland County Office
213 Upper River Street, Burkesville, KY 42717
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help finding a job, preparing for work, or exploring training options.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kcc.ky.gov
Library · County office
Cumberland County Public Library
114 Hill Street, Burkesville, KY 42717
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, use public computers, or join a library program.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cumberlandcountylibrary.org
City of Burkesville Municipal Water Works website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Burkesville
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
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 Cumberland County
Burkesville is in Cumberland County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Department for Community Based Services, Family Support Office
232 Keen Street, Burkesville, KY 42717
Help here
- Food and medical assistanceVisit or call the office for help with food, medical, and other family support benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov
Public health · Regional office
Cumberland County Health Department
226 Copper Lane, Burkesville, KY 42717
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department to schedule local public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lcdhd.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Adanta
Help here
- Behavioral health crisis supportCall Adanta for behavioral health crisis support serving Cumberland County.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adanta.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Cumberland County Justice Center, Circuit Court Clerk
112 Courthouse Square, Burkesville, KY 42717
Help here
- Court records and formsAsk the clerk for court records, filing procedures, and official court forms.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kycourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Lake Cumberland Senior Center for Aging
213 Upper River Street, Burkesville, KY 42717
Help here
- Aging servicesOlder adults can contact the center about meals, transportation, and other support services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cumberlandcounty.ky.gov
Emergency help · County office
Cumberland County Emergency Operations Center
229 Glasgow Road, Burkesville, KY 42717
Help here
- Emergency management and dispatch informationContact the center for non-emergency information about county 911 dispatch and emergency management.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cumberlandcounty.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