Dothan
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Local offices in Dothan
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Local office · City office
City of Dothan
126 N Saint Andrews Street, Dothan, AL 36303
Help here
- City information and helpCall or visit the city to get help finding the right department or city service.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dothan.org
Utilities · City office
Dothan Utility Services
Help here
- Utility accounts and billsGet help paying a city utility bill or starting or stopping electric, water, or sewer service.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dothan.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Dothan Leisure Services
501 Recreation Road, Dothan, AL 36303
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind and register for city recreation programs, activities, camps, and sports.Apply onlineRead more
- Senior programsFind activities, trips, and social programs for older adults at Rose Hill.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dothan.org
Library · Regional office
Dothan Houston County Library System Main Library
445 N Oates Street, Dothan, AL 36303
Help here
- Library materials and public computersGet a library card to borrow materials, use public computers, and join free programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhcls.org
Jobs and training · State office
Dothan Career Center
787 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL 36303
Help here
- Job and career servicesGet help searching for jobs, preparing a résumé, and finding training.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on workforce.alabama.gov
State office · State office
ALEA Driver License Office, Houston County
5679 Montgomery Highway, Dothan, AL 36303
Help here
- Driver licensesVisit the state office for driver license services and testing.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alea.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Dothan Housing
602 S Lena Street, Dothan, AL 36302
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersContact Dothan Housing for information about public housing and voucher programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dothanhousing.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Houston County
Dothan is in Houston County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Emergency help · County office
Houston County Emergency Management
405 Adams St., Dothan, AL 36303
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information and help during emergencies and disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on houstoncountyal.gov
Older adults · County office
Houston County In-Home Services Program
1699 Ross Clark Cir., Suite 1, Dothan, AL 36301
Help here
- Support for older adultsEligible residents age 60 and older can get help with meals, errands, housekeeping, and other daily needs.
- Energy assistance sign-upStaff can help eligible older adults sign up for energy assistance when funding is available.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on houstoncountyal.gov
Human services · State office
Houston County Department of Human Resources
1605 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL 36301
Help here
- Food assistanceContact the office for help with food assistance applications.
- Child supportContact the office for help with child support services.
- Family and child servicesFamilies can contact the office for help with family and child services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Public health · State office
Houston County Health Department
1781 East Cottonwood Road, Dothan, AL 36301
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesResidents can get immunizations, family planning, testing, and other clinic services.
- WICThe clinic provides WIC services for eligible pregnant people, parents, and young children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Dothan Housing
1001 Montana Street, Dothan, AL 36302
Help here
- Housing Choice VouchersResidents can contact the agency about rental assistance through housing vouchers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dothanhousing.org
Veterans · State office
Houston County Veterans Service Office
1685 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL 36301
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help with benefits questions and claims.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on va.alabama.gov
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
- Wiregrass 2-1-1
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.
Call 988Text 988