Ashland
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Local offices in Ashland
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Regional office
211 Connects Alabama
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health, utilities, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211connectsalabama.org
Housing authority · City office
Ashland Housing Authority
128 1st Street North, Ashland, AL 36251
Help here
- Public and rent-subsidized housingApply for public housing or ask about rent-subsidized housing in Ashland.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ashlandhdc.com
Utilities · City office
Ashland Water Works and Sewer Board
83183 Highway 9, Ashland, AL 36251
Help here
- Water and sewer billsPay your water and sewer bill or ask the Water Department about service.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofashlandal.com
Older adults · Regional office
Ashland Senior Center
45 2nd Avenue North, Ashland, AL 36251
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can share meals and take part in activities at the center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofashlandal.com
State office · State office
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Clay County Driver License Office
County Extension Building, 93 County Road 31, Ashland, AL 36251
Help here
- Driver license servicesVisit the office for driver license services on its listed service day.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on alea.gov
Library · Regional office
Ashland City Library
113 North 2nd Avenue West, Ashland, AL 36251
Help here
- Library materials and servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, or join library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cheaharegionallibrary.org
Local office · City office
Ashland City Hall
83183 Highway 9, Ashland, AL 36251
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services and information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofashlandal.com
City of Ashland, Alabama website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ashland
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
Community Food Bank of Central Alabama
4336 Turin Drive, Bessemer, AL 35020
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
Legal Services Alabama, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Offices for all of Clay County
Ashland is in Clay County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Clay County Department of Human Resources
86930 Highway 9, Lineville, AL 36266
Help here
- Food assistanceApply for food assistance and get help with your case.Apply online
- Family and children's servicesGet help with child welfare, protective services, and family support.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and case questions.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Public health · State office
Clay County Health Department
86892 Highway 9, Lineville, AL 36266
Help here
- Clinical and public health servicesGet vaccines, family planning, screening, and other clinic services.Read more
- WICApply for food and nutrition help for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Clay County Circuit Clerk
25 Court Square, Ashland, AL 36251
Help here
- Court information and formsFind court forms and filing information or ask for help accessing court records.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on clay.alacourt.gov
Older adults · Regional office
East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission Area Agency on Aging
1130 Quintard Avenue, Suite 300, Anniston, AL 36201
Help here
- Aging and disability supportCall for help finding aging, disability, and caregiver services in Clay County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on eastalabamaaging.org
Library · Regional office
Cheaha Regional Library
935 Coleman Street, Heflin, AL 36264
Help here
- Library accessUse library services and resources available to residents across the five-county system.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cheaharegionallibrary.org
Alabama programs by kind of help
These are run by Alabama 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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - 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
- 211 Connects Alabama
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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