Lauderdale County
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Local offices in Lauderdale County
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Human services · State office
Lauderdale County Department of Human Resources
424 Veterans Drive, Florence, AL 35630
Help here
- Food and family assistanceAsk about food assistance, cash assistance, and family services.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services and questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Public health · State office
Lauderdale County Health Department
4112 Chisholm Road, Florence, AL 35630
Help here
- Public health servicesGet clinical, home care, environmental health, and vital records services.
- WICAsk about WIC nutrition services for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Florence Housing Authority
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about housing assistance for eligible residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on flohousing.org
Older adults · Regional office
Northwest Alabama Council of Local Governments Area Agency on Aging
103 Student Drive, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet help finding aging, disability, caregiver, and long-term support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nacolg.org
Veterans · State office
Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, Lauderdale and Colbert Counties
312 South Court Street, Florence, AL 35630
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help finding and applying for state and federal veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on va.alabama.gov
Library · Regional office
Florence-Lauderdale Public Library
350 North Wood Avenue, Florence, AL 35630
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use computers, and get help with research.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on flpl.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Agency of Northwest Alabama, Lauderdale County Office
745 Thompson Street, Florence, AL 35630
Help here
- Community assistanceContact the office to ask about local community assistance programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on caanw.org
Emergency help · County office
Lauderdale County Emergency Management Agency
110 West College Street, Room B25, Florence, AL 35630
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and response informationGet local information about emergency preparedness and response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lauderdalecountyal.gov
Lauderdale County, Alabama website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Lauderdale 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.
- 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
- Northwest Alabama 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 888-421-1266 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988