Clay County

Local offices in Clay County

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

• 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
  Call 256-396-6800DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 256-396-6421DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov

• 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.
  Call 256-463-7125DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cheaharegionallibrary.org

• 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.
  Call 256-237-6741DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on eastalabamaaging.org

• 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.
  Call 888-421-1266Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211connectsalabama.org

• 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.
  Call 256-354-7926DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on clay.alacourt.gov

Clay County Revenue Commissioner website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Cities and towns in Clay County

• Ashland
• Lineville

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