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Local offices in Bayou La Batre
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Utilities Board of the City of Bayou La Batre
13321 North Wintzell Avenue, Bayou La Batre, AL 36509
Help here
- Water and sewer serviceContact the board to start water service, ask about water or sewer service, and pay a utility bill.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on utilitiesboardbayoulabatre.com
Local office · City office
Bayou La Batre City Hall
13785 South Wintzell Avenue, Bayou La Batre, AL 36509
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services, records, and city meetings.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbayoulabatre.com
Older adults · City office
Bayou La Batre Senior Center
12745 Padgett Switch Road, Irvington, AL 36544
Help here
- Senior center servicesOlder adults can contact the center about meals, activities, and other senior services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbayoulabatre.com
Library · City office
Bayou La Batre Public Library
12747 Padgett Switch Road, Irvington, AL 36544
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use free computers and Wi-Fi, make copies, send a fax, and join children's programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbayoulabatre.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Bayou La Batre Community Center
12745 Padgett Switch Road, Irvington, AL 36544
Help here
- Community center programsContact the center about community programs, activities, and events.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbayoulabatre.com
City of Bayou La Batre website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bayou La Batre
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 the Gulf Coast
5248 Mobile South Street, Theodore, AL 36582
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 Mobile County
Bayou La Batre is in Mobile County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Alabama Department of Human Resources, Mobile County Office
3103 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 36606
Help here
- Food assistance and public assistanceApply for food assistance and other public benefits through the county office.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services and case questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Public health · County office
Mobile County Health Department WIC Program
251 North Bayou St, Mobile, AL 36603
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant, recently gave birth, breastfeeding, or caring for a child under five.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mchd.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Mobile Community Action, Inc.
461 Donald St, Mobile, AL 36617
Help here
- Community action servicesContact the agency to ask about local assistance programs for residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mcamobile.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Mobile Housing Board
151 South Claiborne St, Mobile, AL 36602
Help here
- Housing assistanceGet information about public housing and housing choice voucher programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mobilehousing.org
Housing authority · County office
Mobile County Housing Authority
16545 U.S. Highway 45, Citronelle, AL 36522
Help here
- Housing in unincorporated areasGet information about housing assistance for residents in unincorporated parts of Mobile County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mobilecountyal.gov
Human services · Regional office
211 Connects Alabama
Help here
- Health and human services referralsCall 211 for free help finding local food, housing, utility, health, and other community services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211connectsalabama.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 888-421-1266 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988