La Center

Local offices in La Center

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

• Utilities · City office

  LaCenter Utility Billing

  333 Broadway, La Center, KY 42056

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, and trash billsPay water, sewer, and trash bills online, by phone, by mail, or at the city hall drop box.Apply online
  Call 855-451-1993DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflacenter.utilitydistrict.com

• Local office · City office

  LaCenter City Hall

  333 Broadway, La Center, KY 42056

  Help here

  • City services and questionsContact city hall for help with city services and questions.
  Call 270-665-5162DirectionsWebsite

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

City of LaCenter website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve La Center

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

Job help near La Center

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 La Center. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Kentucky Career Center - Paducah

  Also helps young people

  21 miles away

  416 S. Sixth Street, Paducah, KY 42003

  Hours: M-F 8:00am-4:30pm

  Call 270-575-7000DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 31, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Webster County Public Library (Access Point)

  77 miles away

  101 KY-132, Dixon, KY 42409

  Hours: First Tuesday of Each month -9:00am-3:30pm

  Call 270-639-9171DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 21, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Kentucky Career Center - JobNet

  Also helps young people

  83 miles away

  75 Railroad Street, Madisonville, KY 42431

  Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

  Call 270-821-9966DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 21, 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 Ballard County

La Center is in Ballard County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Ballard County Department for Community Based Services, Family Support

  115 N. 4th St., Wickliffe, KY 42087

  Help here

  • SNAP and child care renewalsVisit or contact the office for help with SNAP or child care renewals.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 855-306-8959DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Ballard County Attorney's Office, Child Support Enforcement Division

  Ballard County Courthouse, 132 North 4th Street, Wickliffe, KY 42087

  Help here

  • Child support enforcementContact the office for help with child support enforcement in Ballard County.
  Call 270-335-3588DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ballardcounty.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

• Public health · Regional office

  Ballard County Health Center, Purchase District Health Department

  198 Bluegrass Drive, LaCenter, KY 42056

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health services, health education, and help with immunizations and other clinic programs.
  • WICWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
  Call 270-665-5432DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Purchase Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living

  1002 Medical Drive, Mayfield, KY 42066

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportContact the agency for information and referrals, meals, transportation, caregiver support, and other aging services.Read more
  Call 270-247-9426DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Ballard County Office of Emergency Management

  1718 Barlow Road, Wickliffe, KY 42087

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseContact the office for local emergency information, preparedness, and response coordination.
  Call 270-665-9928DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Ballard 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