Selma
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Local offices in Selma
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Local office · City office
Selma City Hall
222 Broad Street, Selma, AL 36701
Help here
- City government helpContact City Hall for help reaching city offices and information about city services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on selma-al.gov
Utilities · City office
Selma Water Works & Sewer
1600 Selma Avenue, Selma, AL 36703
Help here
- Water and sewer billsPay your water and sewer bill or contact the office about a payment or service issue.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on selmawaterworksandsewer.nexbillpayonline.com
Library · Regional office
Selma Dallas County Public Library
1103 Selma Avenue, Selma, AL 36701
Help here
- Library and computer servicesBorrow books, use computers and Wi-Fi, or get help with copying, scanning, and faxing.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on selmalibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Selma Parks & Recreation Department
108 West Dallas Avenue, Selma, AL 36701
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesAsk about youth sports, wellness programs, parks, and recreation facilities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on selma-al.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Selma Housing Authority
444 Washington Street, Selma, AL 36701
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersApply for public housing or ask about housing choice vouchers and resident services.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on selmahousing.com
State office · State office
Alabama Medicaid Selma District Office
106 Executive Park Lane, Selma, AL 36701
Help here
- Medicaid applicationsGet information about applying for Medicaid and ask for help with your application.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on medicaid.alabama.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Selma Career Center
1112 Water Avenue, Selma, AL 36703
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, résumés, training, and unemployment-related work requirements.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on workforce.alabama.gov
State office · State office
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Dallas County Driver License Office
102 Church Street, Room 101, Selma, AL 36701
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationVisit the office for driver license services and state identification services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on alea.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Dallas County
Selma is in Dallas County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Dallas County Department of Human Resources
200 Samuel O. Moseley Drive, Selma, AL 36702
Help here
- Food assistance and family supportApply for food assistance and ask about family and child services.
- 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
Dallas County Health Department
100 Samuel O. Moseley Drive, Selma, AL 36701
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Cahaba Center for Mental Health
1017 Medical Center Parkway, Selma, AL 36701
Help here
- Mental health careContact the center to ask about outpatient mental health care and support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cahabamentalhealth.com
Emergency help · County office
Dallas County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
102 Church Street, Selma, AL 36702
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about disaster planning, preparedness, and local emergency response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dallascounty-al.org
Older adults · Regional office
Alabama Tombigbee Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging
107 Broad Street, Camden, AL 36726
Help here
- Aging and disability supportCall for help finding aging, disability, caregiver, and in-home support services for Dallas County residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on atrcaging.com
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Service Programs of West Alabama, Dallas County
1371 West Highland Avenue, Selma, AL 36701
Help here
- Utility assistanceAsk about utility bill assistance for eligible Dallas County households.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cspwal.com
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