Macon County
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Local offices in Macon County
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State office · State office
Macon County Department of Human Resources
404 North Main Street, Tuskegee, AL 36083
Help here
- Food assistanceAsk about applying for food assistance and getting help with an existing case.Apply online
- Family assistanceContact the office to ask about family assistance and related services.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Public health · State office
Macon County Health Department
812 Hospital Road, Tuskegee, AL 36083
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit for county health services, immunizations, and vital records.
- WICWIC offers food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families with young children.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Housing Authority of the City of Tuskegee
2901 Davison Street, Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
Help here
- Public housing and housing assistanceContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and its housing assistance programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on tuskegeepha.weebly.com
Veterans · State office
Macon County Veterans Service Office
2400 Hospital Road, Building 2, Room 2-109, Tuskegee, AL 36083
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help with benefit claims and questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on va.alabama.gov
Emergency help · County office
Macon County Emergency Management Agency
242 County Road 10, Tuskegee, AL 36083
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information about preparing for and responding to local emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ema.alabama.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Macon-Russell Community Action Agency
501 South School Street, Suite B, Tuskegee, AL 36083
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mrcaa.org
Older adults · Regional office
South Central Alabama Development Commission Area Agency on Aging
5900 Carmichael Place, Montgomery, AL 36117
Help here
- Aging and caregiver servicesGet help finding aging services, Medicare support, and caregiver resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scadc.net
State office · State office
Macon County Driver License Office
302 South Main Street, Tuskegee, AL 36083
Help here
- Driver license servicesVisit for driver license services at the Tuskegee Municipal Complex.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alea.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Macon County Circuit Clerk
Macon County Courthouse, 101 Rosa Parks Plaza, Tuskegee, AL 36083
Help here
- Court forms and proceduresGet court forms and information about Circuit Clerk office procedures.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on macon.alacourt.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Macon 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
- 211 Connects Alabama
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