Helena
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Local offices in Helena
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
City of Helena Utilities Board
816 County Road 52 East, Helena, AL 35080
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billsGet water or sewer service, pay a bill, or ask about a utility account.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofhelena.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Helena Community Center
110 Sports Complex Drive, Helena, AL 35080
Help here
- Community center and senior activitiesJoin senior programs and activities or use the community center walking track and basketball court.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofhelena.org
Library · County office
Jane B. Holmes Public Library
230 Tucker Road, Helena, AL 35080
Help here
- Library cards, books, and learning resourcesApply for a library card, borrow books, and use online learning resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofhelena.org
Local office · City office
Helena City Hall
10 Jack Gray Way, Helena, AL 35080
Help here
- City services and questionsContact City Hall for help reaching city departments and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofhelena.org
City of Helena, Alabama website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Helena
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
Community Food Bank of Central Alabama
4336 Turin Drive, Bessemer, AL 35020
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
Offices for all of Shelby County
Helena is in Shelby County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Shelby County Department of Human Resources
987 Highway 70, Columbiana, AL 35051
Help here
- Food assistanceContact the office to apply for food assistance and ask about your case.
- Family assistance and child supportContact the office for help with family assistance or child support services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action of Middle Alabama
56 Kelley Lane, Columbiana, AL 35051
Help here
- Community action assistanceAsk about local help with housing needs, utility costs, employment, and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on capmal.org
Housing authority · City office
Columbiana Housing Authority
111 Alabama Avenue, Columbiana, AL 35051
Help here
- Public and affordable housingAsk about public housing and housing choice voucher assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aahra.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Calera Housing Authority
1645 21st Avenue, Calera, AL 35040
Help here
- Public housingAsk the housing authority about applying for public housing and its waiting list.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on calera-montevallohousing.com
Public health · State office
Shelby County Health Department
2000 County Services Drive, Pelham, AL 35124
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Shelby County Circuit Clerk
112 North Main Street, Columbiana, AL 35051
Help here
- Court informationContact the Circuit Clerk for help with court records and court filings.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on shelbyal.com
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