Ozark
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Local offices in Ozark
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Dale County Department of Human Resources
513 Carroll Avenue, Ozark, AL 36360
Help here
- Food assistanceContact the office to ask about applying for food assistance.Apply online
- Family assistanceContact the office to ask about family assistance and TANF or JOBS services.Apply online
- Child supportContact the office for help with child support services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 Connects Alabama
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 for free help finding food, housing, health care, jobs, and other local services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211connectsalabama.org
Housing help · Regional office
Ozark Housing Authority
241 Ed Lisenby Drive, Ozark, AL 36360
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersContact the Housing Authority to ask about public housing and housing vouchers.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ozarkhousingcommunity.org
Utilities · City office
Utilities Board of the City of Ozark
275 North Union Avenue, Ozark, AL 36360
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billingContact the Utilities Board to start or manage water and sewer service and pay your bill.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ozarkal.gov
Utilities · City office
Ozark Public Works Department
151 Peacock Parkway, Ozark, AL 36360
Help here
- Residential garbage and trash pickupContact Public Works for residential garbage and trash pickup within Ozark city limits.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ozarkal.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Ozark-Dale County Senior Center
390 Carroll Avenue, Ozark, AL 36360
Help here
- Senior center servicesContact the senior center about services and activities for older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ozarkal.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Ozark Career Center Itinerate Point
3269 South Highway 231, Ozark, AL 36360
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, training, veterans' services, and unemployment insurance information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on adol.alabama.gov
State office
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Dale County Driver License Office
202 Highway 123 South, Ozark, AL 36360
Help here
- Driver license servicesVisit the office for driver license services and required tests.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on alea.gov
Library · Regional office
Ozark-Dale County Library
296 North Union Avenue, Ozark, AL 36360
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, use a computer, or take part in library programs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ozarklibrary.com
Local office · City office
City of Ozark Municipal Building
275 North Union Avenue, Ozark, AL 36360
Help here
- City administrationContact the city administration about city services and local government questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ozarkal.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Ozark Civic Center
320 East College Street, Ozark, AL 36360
Help here
- Community centerContact the Civic Center about community center facilities and activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ozarkal.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ozark
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
Offices for all of Dale County
Ozark is in Dale County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Community action · Nonprofit
Organized Community Action Program, Inc.
507 N. Three Notch St., Troy, AL 36081
Help here
- Emergency assistanceAsk about emergency help for basic needs.
- Utility assistanceAsk about help paying home energy bills.
- Head StartAsk about early education, nutrition, and health services for preschool children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ocaptroy.org
Housing help · Regional office
Ozark Housing Community
241 Ed Lisenby Drive, Ozark, AL 36360
Help here
- Public housingApply for affordable public housing in Ozark or Ariton.
- Housing Choice VouchersAsk about rental assistance vouchers available to Dale County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ozarkhousingcommunity.org
Public health · State office
Dale County Health Department
532 W. Roy Parker Road, Ozark, AL 36360
Help here
- Clinical and public health servicesVisit for public health, clinical, and environmental health services.
- WICAsk about WIC nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southern Alabama Regional Council on Aging (SARCOA)
1075 S. Brannon Stand Road, Dothan, AL 36305
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesCall SARCOA to find aging, disability, caregiver, and benefits services for Coffee County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sarcoa.org
Veterans · State office
Dale County Veterans Service Office
202 Hwy 123 South, Suite F, Ozark, AL 36360
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for state and federal veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on va.alabama.gov
Emergency help · County office
Dale County Emergency Management Agency
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet local emergency information and learn how the county prepares for disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dalecountyal.gov
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
Talk to a person
- 2-1-1 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.
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