Marion County
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Local offices in Marion County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
Marion County Department of Human Resources
760 Industrial Drive, Hamilton, AL 35570
Help here
- Food assistanceApply for food assistance and ask about your benefits.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services and case questions.
- Family assistanceAsk about family assistance and TANF or JOBS services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Marion-Winston Community Action Agency
372 7th Ave SW, Hamilton, AL 35570
Help here
- Community action servicesContact the agency to ask about assistance programs available to local residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on caamw.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Housing Authority of Hamilton
690 Bexar Avenue East, Hamilton, AL 35570
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersApply for public housing or a housing choice voucher through the authority.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hamiltonhousing.org
Public health · State office
Marion County Health Department
Help here
- Clinical and public health servicesGet vaccines, family planning, screening, and other local health services.
- WICAsk the health department about WIC nutrition support for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
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 servicesCall for information about aging, disability, caregiver, and senior services in Marion County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamaageline.gov
Emergency help · County office
Marion County Emergency Management Agency
Help here
- Emergency information and recoveryGet local emergency updates and information about help and recovery resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on marioncountyal.org
Jobs and training · State office
Hamilton Career Center
1481 Military Street South, Hamilton, AL 35570
Help here
- Job and career helpGet help with job searches, career training and unemployment insurance information.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on alabamaworks.com
State office · State office
Marion County Driver License Office
4521 Military Street South, Hamilton, AL 35570
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationVisit for driver license and identification services offered at this ALEA office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alea.gov
Library · County office
Marion County Library
Help here
- Library servicesUse the county library system for books, learning resources, and other library services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on marcolibrary.org
Marion County, Alabama website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Marion County
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
Heart of Alabama Food Bank
521 Trade Center Street, Montgomery, AL 36108
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
Cities and towns in Marion 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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988