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Local offices in Samson
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Local office · City office
Samson City Hall
16 E Main Street, Samson, AL
Help here
- City services and public informationContact City Hall for help with city services, public information, and city questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofsamson.com
Utilities · City office
Samson Water, Sewer & Garbage
16 E Main Street, Samson, AL
Help here
- Water, sewer, and garbage billingPay city utility bills online or contact City Hall for help with a bill or service reconnection.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofsamson.com
Library · City office
Samson Public Library
Help here
- Library access and internetVisit the library to use free internet, borrow library materials, or get copies and faxes.
- Genealogy and tax formsUse the library's genealogy resources and get help accessing state and federal tax forms.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofsamson.com
Older adults · Regional office
Samson Senior Center
33 E Sellers Street, Samson, AL 36477
Help here
- Senior center servicesOlder adults can visit the center for local senior programs and activities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on sarcoa.org
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
City of Samson, Alabama website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Geneva County
Samson is in Geneva County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Geneva County Department of Human Resources
1831 West Magnolia Ave., Geneva, AL 36340
Help here
- Food assistanceApply for food assistance and ask about other family support services.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the county DHR office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Public health · State office
Geneva County Health Department
300 County Road 41, Hartford, AL 36344
Help here
- WICWIC offers nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
- Clinical health servicesGet vaccines, family planning, and testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections.
- Vital recordsRequest certified Alabama birth, death, marriage, and divorce records.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Emergency help · County office
Geneva County Emergency Management Agency
200 N. Commerce Street, Geneva, AL 36340
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet local emergency information and help preparing for or recovering from disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on genevacountyal.gov
Veterans · State office
Geneva County Veterans Service Office
Geneva County Courthouse, 200 North Commerce Street, Geneva, AL 36340
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help preparing applications for veterans benefits and finding related services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on va.alabama.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Samson Housing Authority
12 N. Wise St., Samson, AL 36477
Help here
- Public housingPick up an application and ask about public housing in Samson.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on samsonhousingauthority.com
Community action · Nonprofit
Southeast Alabama Community Action Partnership
100 George Wallace Drive, Enterprise, AL 36330
Help here
- Community action servicesAsk the agency about available help with housing, food, utilities, and employment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on southeastalabamacommunityactionpartnership.org
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