Sumter County
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Local offices in Sumter County
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Human services · State office
Sumter County Department of Human Resources
108 West Main St, Livingston, AL 35470
Help here
- Food assistanceApply for food assistance and get help with your application.Apply online
- Family assistanceAsk about temporary cash assistance and employment support.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services and your case.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Public health · State office
Sumter County Health Department
1121 North Washington Street, Livingston, AL 35470
Help here
- Public health and WICGet WIC, vaccines, family planning, testing, and other health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Emergency help · County office
Sumter County Emergency Management Agency
110 Hospital Drive, Suite 104, Livingston, AL 35470
Help here
- Emergency informationGet local emergency information and learn how to prepare for disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sumtercountyal.com
Courts and legal help · State office
Sumter County Circuit Court
115 Franklin St, Livingston, AL 35470
Help here
- Court information for people representing themselvesFind court procedures and information for people handling a case without a lawyer.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sumter.alacourt.gov
State office · State office
ALEA Sumter County Driver License Office
104 Hospital Drive, Livingston, AL 35470
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit the office for driver license services and testing on its scheduled open day.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on alea.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Alabama Tombigbee Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging
3 Camden Bypass, Camden, AL 36726
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet information about services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on atrcaging.com
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Service Programs of West Alabama
601 Black Bears Way, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Help here
- Supportive servicesAsk about energy assistance, food referrals, and other support for households in need.
- Housing programsAsk about weatherization, housing counseling, and other housing programs.
- Head Start and early educationFind information about Head Start and early education services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cspwal.com
Sumter County, Alabama website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Sumter 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
- 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