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Local offices in Crofton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Crofton City Hall
101 East Mill Street, Crofton, KY 42217
Help here
- City government helpContact City Hall for help with city government questions and services.
- Gordon Park reservationsCall City Hall to reserve space at Gordon Park.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on christiancountyky.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Crofton
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
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
Pennyrile Allied Community Services, Inc.
1100 S Liberty St, PO Box 549, Hopkinsville, KY 42241-0549
Listed on apps.legislature.ky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Crofton
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.
CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Crofton. These are the closest.
American Job Center
Kentucky Career Center - Hopkinsville
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
12 miles away
110 Riverfront Dr, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 5, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Kentucky Career Center - JobNet
Also helps young people
19 miles away
75 Railroad Street, Madisonville, KY 42431
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 21, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Ft. Campbell Career Center (Access Point)
29 miles away
5661 Screaming Eagle Blvd, Fort. Campbell, KY 42223
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 21, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Kentucky
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
West Kentucky Workforce Development Board
300 Hammond Drive, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Workforce board
Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board
500 Mero Street, Frankfort, KY 40601
Offices for all of Christian County
Crofton is in Christian County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Christian County Family Support Office
644 North Drive, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Help here
- Food and medical benefitsThe office helps residents with food, medical, and other family support benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov
Child support · County office
Christian County Attorney's Office
209 East 14th Street, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Help here
- Child support assistanceThe county attorney's office helps parents collect child support payments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on christiancountyky.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Hopkinsville
400 North Elm Street, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Help here
- Public and assisted housingThe housing authority takes applications for its housing programs and maintains program waiting lists.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on housingah.org
Public health · County office
Christian County Health Department
1700 Canton Street, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Help here
- Public health clinics and servicesThe health department offers clinic services, health information, and referrals for county residents.
- WICWIC provides food support, nutrition information, and health care referrals for eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on christiancountyhd.com
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Pennyroyal Center, Sivley Outpatient
735 North Drive, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesThe center provides outpatient behavioral health care and lists a 24-hour emergency response line.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pennyroyalcenter.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Christian County Justice Center and Court Self-Help
Help here
- Court and legal self-help informationThe Kentucky Court of Justice provides legal self-help forms and information for people handling court matters.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kycourts.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.
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