Lynn

Local offices in Lynn

We have not checked Lynn on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Lynn

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Winston County

Lynn is in Winston County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Winston County Department of Human Resources

  156 Blake Drive, Double Springs, AL 35553

  Help here

  • Food and family assistanceContact the county office for help with food and family assistance programs.Apply online
  • Child supportContact the county office for help with child support services.
  Call 659-247-6000DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Connects Alabama

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health, utilities, and other needs.
  Call 888-421-1266Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211connectsalabama.org

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Marion-Winston Community Action Agency

  24714 Highway 195, Room 14, Double Springs, AL 35553

  Help here

  • Community assistanceContact the local office to ask about community assistance programs.
  Call 205-489-5448DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on caamw.org

• Public health · State office

  Winston County Health Department

  110 Legion Road, Double Springs, AL 35553

  Help here

  • Public health and clinical careGet vaccines, family planning, testing, and other public health services.
  • WICAsk the health department about WIC nutrition support and benefits.
  • Vital recordsRequest certified Alabama birth, death, marriage, or divorce records.Read more
  Call 659-247-8300DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov

• Local office · County office

  Winston County Government

  11 Blake Drive, Double Springs, AL 35553

  Help here

  • County services and officesFind county offices and information about local services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on winstonal.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  NACOLG Area Agency on Aging

  103 Student Drive, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource helpGet help finding aging, disability, caregiver, and support services.
  Call 256-389-0531DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nacolg.org

Everything in Winston 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