Fort Deposit
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Local offices in Fort Deposit
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Town Hall
260 Old Fort Rd., Fort Deposit, AL 36032
Help here
- Town servicesContact the town for help with local government services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fortdeposital.gov
Utilities · City office
Fort Deposit Water Works & Sewer Board
260 Old Fort Road, Fort Deposit, AL 36302
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billingContact the board to ask about water or sewer service, your bill, and paying it.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fortdepositwater.nexbillpayonline.com
Older adults · City office
Fort Deposit Senior Center
17 Milner St., Fort Deposit, AL 36769
Help here
- Senior center servicesContact the town to ask about services at the senior center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fortdeposital.gov
Library · City office
Fort Deposit Library
260 Old Fort Rd., Fort Deposit, AL 36032
Help here
- Library servicesContact the town to ask about library services and hours.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fortdeposital.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Fort Deposit Housing Authority
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing office to ask about public housing and the waiting list.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on scarhahousing.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lowndes County
Fort Deposit is in Lowndes County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Lowndes County Department of Human Resources
382 Highway 97 South, Hayneville, AL 36040
Help here
- Food assistanceApply for food assistance and get help with your case.Apply online
- Family and child servicesGet help with family services, child welfare, and TANF or JOBS questions.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Public health · State office
Lowndes County Health Department
507 East Tuskeena Street, Hayneville, AL 36040
Help here
- Clinical and public health servicesGet vaccines, family planning, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, and other clinical services.Read more
- Vital recordsRequest certified Alabama birth, death, marriage, and divorce records.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Public health · State office
Lowndes County WIC Clinic
507 East Tuskeena Street, Hayneville, AL 36040
Help here
- WICApply for WIC and get nutrition counseling and food benefits if you qualify.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
South Central Alabama Regional Housing Authority
100 Spring Road, Troy, AL 36079
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for housing assistance through the authority’s housing programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scarhahousing.com
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Carastar Health, Lowndes County
5 Academy Lane, Hayneville, AL 36040
Help here
- Behavioral health careContact the center for mental health care and crisis support for Lowndes County residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mh.alabama.gov
State office · State office
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Driver License Office, Lowndes County
205 East Tuskeena Street, Hayneville, AL 36040
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit on the office’s open day for driver license services and testing.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alea.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
- 211 Connects 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