Cleburne County

Local offices in Cleburne County

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

• Public health · State office

  Cleburne County Health Department

  90 Brockford Road, Heflin, AL 36264-1605

  Help here

  • WICWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.Read more
  • Clinical health servicesAsk about vaccines, family planning, testing, and other clinical services.Read more
  • Vital recordsRequest certified Alabama birth, death, marriage, or divorce records.
  Call 256-463-2296DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Cleburne County Department of Human Resources

  732 Oxford Street, Heflin, AL 36264

  Help here

  • Food assistanceVisit or call the office to ask about food assistance.
  • Family and child servicesContact the office to ask about family assistance and child support services.
  Call 256-805-8610DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way 211 / First Call for Help

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for basic needs and other problems.
  Call 211Website

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Community Action Agency of Talladega, Clay, Randolph, Calhoun, and Cleburne Counties

  136 Court Street North, Talladega, AL 35161

  Help here

  • Energy and utility assistanceAsk about help with energy bills and other assistance for eligible households.
  Call 256-362-6611DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Heflin Housing Authority

  1 Brimer Circle, Heflin, AL 36264

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the authority to ask about public housing and application availability.
  Call 256-463-7784DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  East Alabama Area Agency on Aging

  1130 Quintard Avenue, Suite 300, Anniston, AL 36201

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource helpCall for help finding aging, disability, and caregiver services available in Cleburne County.
  Call 256-237-6741DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Cleburne County Emergency Management Agency and E911

  6751 Highway 78, Heflin, AL 36264

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and alertsGet emergency alerts and help planning for hazards or special needs.
  • 911 address requestsAsk the county about applying for a new 911 street address.Read more
  Call 256-463-8911DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Cleburne County Driver License Office

  120 Vickery Street, Suite 105, Heflin, AL 36264

  Help here

  • Driver license servicesVisit the office for driver license services and eligible license testing.
  Call 256-540-0064DirectionsWebsite

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

Cleburne County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Cleburne County

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

Cities and towns in Cleburne County

• Edwardsvillenot checked yet
• Fruithurstnot checked yet
• Heflin
• Ranburnenot checked yet

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.
• 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
• 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