Oakman

Local offices in Oakman

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  Oakman Water Works

  10303 Main Street, Oakman, AL 35579

  Help here

  • Water service and billsContact Water Works to ask about water service or pay your water bill.Apply online
  Call 205-622-3230DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oakmanwaterworks.nexbillpayonline.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  Oakman Senior Center

  8250 Market Street, Oakman, AL 35579

  Help here

  • Senior center servicesOlder adults can contact the center about local senior services and activities.
  Call 205-622-3232DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on m4a.org

• Local office · City office

  Oakman Town Hall

  8236 Market Street, Oakman, AL 35579

  Help here

  • Town servicesContact Town Hall for help with town government services.
  Call 205-622-3232DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oakmancityhall.localsearch.com

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Oakman

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

Offices for all of Walker County

Oakman is in Walker County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Walker County Department of Human Resources

  1901 Highway 78 East, Jasper, AL 35501

  Help here

  • Food assistanceContact the office for information about applying for food assistance.
  • Family and child servicesContact the office for help with family and child services.
  Call 205-387-5400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 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

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211connectsalabama.org

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Walker County Community Action Agency

  224 Highway 195 South, Jasper, AL 35503

  Help here

  • Energy assistanceAsk about help paying heating and cooling costs.Read more
  • Housing counselingGet budgeting and housing counseling, including help with down payment programs.Read more
  • TransportationSchedule low-cost demand-response transportation within Walker County.Read more
  • Career resource centerGet help with job searches, resumes, and computer skills.Read more
  Call 205-221-4010DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on caawalker.org

• Housing help · Regional office

  Jasper Housing Authority

  1005 Highway 69 South, Jasper, AL 35501

  Help here

  • Public housingApply for public housing when the authority is accepting applications.Apply online
  • Housing Choice VouchersCheck whether the authority is accepting applications for rental assistance vouchers.Apply online
  Call 205-384-4864DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jasperhousingauthority.org

• Public health · State office

  Walker County Health Department

  Help here

  • Public health and clinical careVisit for vaccinations, family planning, testing, and other public health services.Read more
  • WICApply for WIC and get nutrition counseling and food benefits at the health department.Read more
  • Vital recordsRequest certified Alabama birth, death, marriage, and divorce records.Read more
  Call 205-221-9775Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging

  209 Cloverdale Circle, Alabaster, AL 35007

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource helpGet information and referrals for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Blount County.Read more
  Call 205-670-5770DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on m4a.org

Everything in Walker 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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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