Calhoun
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Local offices in Calhoun
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
McLean County Family Support Office
290 State Highway 81 North, Calhoun, KY 42327
Help here
- Food and medical benefitsApply for food, medical, and other family support benefits at this state office.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Calhoun City Hall and Water and Sewer Office
325 West 2nd Street, Calhoun, KY 42327
Help here
- City government and clerk servicesVisit or call the city office for help with city government matters and clerk services.Read more
- Water and sewer service and billsGet water or sewer service, pay your bill, or ask the city about your account.Apply online
- Water and sewer bill paymentPay your water or sewer bill online or by phone through the city payment system.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on calhounky.com
Older adults · County office
McLean County Senior Services Center
875 Walnut Street, Calhoun, KY 42327
Help here
- Senior center programs and mealsAdults age 60 and older can visit for meals, activities, exercise, and help finding support.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mcleancounty.ky.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Calhoun
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
Tri-State Food Bank, Inc.
2504 Lynch Road, Evansville, IN 47711
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
Kentucky Legal Aid
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
Audubon Area Community Services, Inc.
1700 W 5th St, Owensboro, KY 42301-1952
Listed on apps.legislature.ky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of McLean County
Calhoun is in McLean County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
McLean County Department for Community Based Services Office
290 State Highway 81 North, Calhoun, KY 42327
Help here
- Family support benefitsThe office can help residents apply for food, health, child care, and other family support benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chfs.ky.gov
Public health · Regional office
Green River District Health Department, McLean County Health Center
200 Hwy. 81 N., Suite 101, Calhoun, KY 42327
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit or call the health center for public health services in McLean County.
- WICWIC provides food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthdepartment.org
Older adults · Regional office
Green River Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living
300 GRADD Way, Owensboro, KY 42301
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet information and referrals for aging and disability services, including meals, transportation, caregiver support, and long-term care help.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gradd.com
Veterans · State office
Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs, Region 5
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceThe regional benefits representative helps veterans and their families with veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.ky.gov
Emergency help · County office
McLean County Emergency Management
210 Main Street, Calhoun, KY 42327
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseThe county office helps residents prepare for emergencies and supports local response and recovery.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on facebook.com
Library · County office
McLean County Public Library
116 E. 2nd St, Livermore, KY 42352
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, and use the library’s other services.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mcleancopubliclibrary.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