Pickens County
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Local offices in Pickens County
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Human services · State office
Pickens County Department of Human Resources
401 Tuscaloosa Avenue, Carrollton, AL 35447
Help here
- Food assistance and family supportContact this office for food assistance and help with family support programs.
- Child supportContact this office for help with child support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Public health · State office
Pickens County Health Department
80 William E. Hill Drive, Carrollton, AL 35447
Help here
- Public health and clinical servicesGet health services such as vaccines, family planning, and testing for sexually transmitted infections.
- WICAsk the health department about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible families.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Alabama Career Center
Help here
- Job search and career helpCareer centers help people search for jobs, build résumés, and find training.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on adol.alabama.gov
State office · State office
ALEA Pickens County Driver License Office
155 Reform Street, Carrollton, AL 35447
Help here
- Driver license servicesVisit this office for driver license services and required testing.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alea.gov
Older adults · Regional office
West Alabama Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging
4200 Highway 69 North, Suite 1, Northport, AL 35476
Help here
- Aging and disability supportCall to find aging, disability, and caregiver services serving Greene County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on westalabamaaging.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Pickens County Community Action Committee and Community Development Corporation
71 Lakeside Street, Carrollton, AL 35447
Help here
- Utility bill assistanceAsk about help paying home energy bills through the agency’s assistance programs.
- Community supportContact the agency to ask about support programs for low income residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on caapickens.org
Emergency help · County office
Pickens County Emergency Management Agency
155 Reform Street, Room 100, Carrollton, AL 35447
Help here
- Emergency information and alertsContact the agency for local emergency information and community alerts.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pickenscountyal.com
Veterans · State office
Pickens County Veterans Affairs
Service Center Building, Room 302-B, Highway 17 North, Carrollton, AL 35447
Help here
- Veterans servicesContact the county veterans office for help with veterans services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pickens.alacourt.gov
Library · County office
Pickens County Cooperative Library System
155 Reform Street, Room 120, Carrollton, AL 35447
Help here
- Interlibrary loan and library supportThe system helps local public libraries get materials that their own collections do not have.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pickenslibrary.com
Courts and legal help · State office
Pickens County Circuit Clerk
20 Phoenix Avenue, Carrollton, AL 35447
Help here
- Court information and formsFind court office information and links to court forms and legal help resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pickens.alacourt.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way of Pickens County 211
Help here
- Local resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on uwpickens.org
Pickens County, Alabama website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Pickens 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
- United Way of Pickens County 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 1-866-892-9211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988