Lynch

Local offices in Lynch

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

• Utilities · City office

  Lynch Water Works

  Help here

  • Water serviceContact Lynch Water Works about water service and water bills.
  Call 606-848-2282Website

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

• Local office · City office

  Lynch City Hall

  Help here

  • City government helpContact the city clerk or city officials for help with city government matters.
  Call 606-848-2873Website

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

Kentucky Department for Local Government: City of Lynch website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lynch

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

Offices for all of Harlan County

Lynch is in Harlan County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Kentucky Department for Community Based Services, Family Support Office

  103 S. 2nd Street, Harlan, KY 40831

  Help here

  • Benefits and family supportVisit or call this office for help with food, medical, and other family support benefits.
  Call 855-306-8959DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of Harlan

  509 Poplar Street, Harlan, KY 40831

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the housing authority about public housing for eligible residents.
  Call 606-573-5800DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov

• Public health · County office

  Harlan County Health Department

  402 East Clover Street, Harlan, KY 40831

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health department provides health clinics, immunizations, health education, and environmental health services.Read more
  • WICWIC offers food benefits and nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Read more
  Call 606-573-4820DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Kentucky Court of Justice Legal Self-Help

  Help here

  • Court self-help resourcesFind court forms and guides for people handling common legal matters without a lawyer.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kycourts.gov

• Local office · County office

  Harlan County Judge Executive’s Office

  P.O. Box 956, Harlan, KY 40831

  Help here

  • County government informationContact the Judge Executive’s Office for county government information and help reaching county officials.
  Call 606-573-2600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Cumberland Valley Area Development District, Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living

  342 Old Whitley Road, London, KY 40743

  Help here

  • Aging and independent living servicesThe Area Agency on Aging connects older adults and people with disabilities to meals, transportation, in-home support, and other services.Read more
  Call 606-864-7391DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Harlan 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