Fayette County
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Local offices in Fayette County
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Human services · State office
Fayette County Department of Human Resources
410 16th Street NE, Fayette, AL 35555
Help here
- Food assistanceAsk about food assistance and how to apply.
- Family and child servicesGet help with family and child services.
- Child supportGet help with child support services.
- TANF and JOBSAsk about cash assistance and employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Public health · State office
Fayette County WIC Clinic
215 1st Avenue NW, Fayette, AL 35555
Help here
- WICAsk about food benefits and nutrition services for eligible women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Service Programs of West Alabama
Help here
- Community assistanceAsk about local programs that help households meet immediate needs and work toward self-sufficiency.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cspwal.com
Housing help · Regional office
Fayette Housing Authority
405 6th Street SW, Fayette, AL 35555
Help here
- Public housingAsk for a public housing application and information about eligibility and the waiting list.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fayetteal.org
Public health · State office
Fayette County Health Department
215 1st Avenue NW, Fayette, AL 35555
Help here
- Clinical and public health servicesGet vaccines, family planning, testing, and other health services.
- Environmental healthAsk about septic tanks and report concerns about food or lodging establishments.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center, Fayette County Office
123 2nd Avenue NW, Fayette, AL 35555
Help here
- Mental health careGet information about mental health care and crisis services.
- Substance use servicesAsk about substance use disorder treatment and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwamhc.com
Older adults · County office
Fayette County Aging Program
125 2nd Avenue NW, Fayette, AL 35555
Help here
- Senior center servicesGet information about meals, activities, and assistance programs for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fayetteco.net
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of West Alabama
4200 Highway 69 N, Northport, AL 35473
Help here
- Aging servicesAsk about services and support for older adults and their caregivers in Fayette County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on westalabamaaging.org
Emergency help · County office
Fayette County Emergency Management Agency
103 1st Avenue NW, Suite 8, Fayette, AL 35555
Help here
- Disaster preparednessGet local information about preparing for emergencies and disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ema.alabama.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Fayette Career Center
2631 Temple Avenue N, Fayette, AL 35555
Help here
- Job search and trainingGet help finding work, preparing a resume, or finding job training.
- Unemployment informationAsk for information about unemployment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adol.alabama.gov
State office
Fayette County Driver License Office
103 1st Avenue NE, Fayette, AL 35555
Help here
- Driver licensesVisit for driver license services at the Fayette County Courthouse Annex.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alea.gov
State office
Fayette County Vehicle Licensing Office
113 N. Temple Avenue, Fayette, AL 35555
Help here
- Vehicle licensingVisit for vehicle licensing services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on revenue.alabama.gov
Library · City office
Fayette County Memorial Library
326 Temple Avenue North, Fayette, AL 35555
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books, use public computers, and join learning programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fayetteal.org
Fayette County, Alabama website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Fayette County
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
Heart of Alabama Food Bank
521 Trade Center Street, Montgomery, AL 36108
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
Cities and towns in Fayette County
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
Talk to a person
- 211 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.
Call 988Text 988