Pulaski County

Local offices in Pulaski County

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

• State office

  Department for Community Based Services, Pulaski County

  67 Eagle Creek Drive, Suite 101, Somerset, KY 42502

  Help here

  • Family support benefitsApply for or ask about state family support benefits and services.
  Call 606-677-4086DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chfs.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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of Somerset

  400 Hail Knob Road, Somerset, KY 42502

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing choice vouchersAsk about public housing and housing choice voucher assistance.
  Call 606-679-1332DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Pulaski County Health Department

  45 Roberts Street, Somerset, KY 42501

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet preventive care, health education, prenatal care, and environmental health services.
  • WICAsk the health department about nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
  Call 606-679-4416DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Lake Cumberland Area Agency on Aging

  2384 Lakeway Drive, Russell Springs, KY 42642

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportCall to ask about aging services and support available to Casey County residents.Read more
  Call 270-866-4200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Pulaski County Emergency Management

  25 Jessie Lane, Somerset, KY 42501

  Help here

  • Emergency planning and responseGet information about emergency plans and local response during disasters.
  Call 606-451-0256DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Kentucky Career Center, Somerset

  410 East Mount Vernon Street, Somerset, KY 42501

  Help here

  • Job search and trainingGet help finding work, improving job skills, and exploring training.
  • Unemployment informationGet information and referrals about unemployment benefits.
  Call 502-794-1940DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Somerset Driver Licensing Regional Office

  650 North Main Street, Suite 240, Somerset, KY 42501

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for, renew, or replace a Kentucky driver license or ID card in person.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Pulaski County Public Library

  304 South Main Street, Somerset, KY 42501

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and use books, computers, and learning resources.
  Call 606-679-8401DirectionsWebsite

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

Pulaski County Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Pulaski County

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

Job help near Pulaski County

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.

• American Job Center

  Kentucky Career Center- Somerset

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  0.6 miles away

  410 E Mount Vernon St., PO Box 29, Somerset, KY 42502-0029

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

  Call 502-764-1940DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 21, 2026

• Apprenticeship office

  Somerset Community College

  1.9 miles away

  808 Monticello Street, Somerset, KY 42501

  Call 877-629-9722Directions

• Youth and reentry program

  Goodwill Industries of Kentucky - Somerset

  For young people

  4.4 miles away

  370 S. Highway 27, Ste. 9A, Somerset, KY 42501

  Call 606-678-4429DirectionsWebsite

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.

Cities and towns in Pulaski County

• Burnside
• Eubank
• Ferguson
• Science Hill
• Somerset

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