Phenix City
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Local offices in Phenix City
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Alabama Department of Human Resources, Russell County Office
1901 Opelika Road, Phenix City, AL 36867
Help here
- Food assistance and family servicesContact the office about food assistance, family services, child support, or TANF and JOBS.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Utilities · City office
Phenix City Utilities Department
1119 Broad St., Phenix City, AL 36867
Help here
- Utility service and bill paymentsContact Utilities for water and sewer service, account questions, or bill payments.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on phenixcityal.gov
Older adults · City office
Central Activity Center
1500 14th St., Phenix City, AL 36867
Help here
- Senior activitiesOlder adults can find activities and information about discounts at city recreation facilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on phenixcityal.gov
Local office · City office
Phenix City 311 Citizen Service Center
Help here
- Report a non-emergency concernUse the 311 service center to report a non-emergency concern to the city.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 311.phenixcityal.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Phenix City Satellite Career Center
2602 College Dr., Brassell Hall, C Building, Room 132, Phenix City, AL 36869
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesVisit the career center for help with job searches, training, and workforce services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on adol.alabama.gov
State office · State office
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Driver License Office, Russell County
1320 Broad Street, Phenix City, AL 36867
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit this office for driver license services and testing information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alea.gov
Library · Regional office
Phenix City-Russell County Library
1501 17th Ave., Phenix City, AL 36867
Help here
- Library services and programsVisit the library to borrow books and media, use digital resources, and attend programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on phenixcitylibrary.com
Local office · City office
Phenix City Hall
601 12th St., Phenix City, AL 36867
Help here
- City information and servicesContact City Hall for help finding city departments and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on phenixcityal.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Phenix City Parks & Recreation
1500 Airport Road, Phenix City, AL 36867
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesFind city recreation programs, sports, parks, and facility information here.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on phenixcityal.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Phenix City
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
Feeding the Valley Food Bank
6744 Flat Rock Road, Midland, GA 31820
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 Russell County
Phenix City is in Russell County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Russell County Department of Human Resources
1901 Opelika Road, Phenix City, AL 36867
Help here
- Food assistanceApply for food assistance and get help with your case.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and your case.
- Family and child servicesContact the county office about family and child services.
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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211connectsalabama.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Macon-Russell Community Action Agency, Russell County Office
1113 2nd Place South, Phenix City, AL 36869
Help here
- Energy and emergency assistanceAsk about help with utility bills, rent, prescriptions, and transportation.
- Employment trainingAsk the agency about employment training programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mrcaa.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Phenix City Housing Authority
200 16th Street, Phenix City, AL 36867
Help here
- Public housingApply for affordable rental housing for eligible families, older adults, and people with disabilities.Apply onlineRead more
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramApply for rental assistance to help pay for eligible housing in Russell County.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pchousing.org
Public health · State office
Russell County Health Department
1850 Crawford Road, Phenix City, AL 36867
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Russell County Circuit Clerk
501 14th Street, Phenix City, AL 36867
Help here
- Court forms and filing informationFind court information and forms for common cases, including small claims and domestic relations.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on russell.alacourt.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.
- 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 2-1-1 or 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