Tuscumbia
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Local offices in Tuscumbia
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Colbert County Department of Human Resources
3105 George Wallace Blvd, Tuscumbia, AL 35674
Help here
- Food assistanceAsk the office about applying for food assistance benefits.
- Family and child servicesContact the office for help with family and child services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Housing Authority of the City of Tuscumbia
106 S. Main Street, Tuscumbia, AL 35674
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority about its public housing program.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on aahra.org
Utilities · City office
Tuscumbia Utilities Department
202 East 6th Street, Tuscumbia, AL 35674
Help here
- Utility service and billingGet help with electric, water, and natural gas service and billing.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoftuscumbia.org
Local office · City office
Tuscumbia City Hall
116 East 6th Street, Tuscumbia, AL 35674
Help here
- City government servicesVisit City Hall for help finding city departments and resident services.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoftuscumbia.org
Older adults · Regional office
Tuscumbia Multi-Purpose Senior Center
601 N Commons Street E, Tuscumbia, AL 35674
Help here
- Senior servicesOlder adults can visit for local senior programs and support.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoftuscumbia.org
Library · City office
Helen Keller Public Library
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library for books, learning resources, and programs for all ages.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoftuscumbia.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Tuscumbia
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
Food Bank of North Alabama
225 Finney Drive SW, Huntsville, AL 35824
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 Colbert County
Tuscumbia is in Colbert County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Colbert County Department of Human Resources
3105 George Wallace Blvd., Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
Help here
- Food assistanceAsk about food assistance and how to apply.Apply online
- Family and child servicesGet help with family and child welfare services.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and cases.Read more
- Adult servicesGet help with adult protective services and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Public health · State office
Colbert County Health Department
1000 S. Jackson Highway, Sheffield, AL 35660
Help here
- WICApply for nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
- Clinical health servicesGet vaccines, family planning, testing, and other clinic services.
- Vital recordsRequest certified Alabama birth, death, marriage, or divorce records.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Agency of Northwest Alabama, Colbert County Office
505 N. Columbia Avenue, Sheffield, AL 35660
Help here
- Utility assistanceAsk about help paying home energy bills if your household meets income rules.
- Housing assistanceAsk about support for people at risk of eviction or foreclosure.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on caanw.org
Local office · Regional office
Northwest Alabama 211
Help here
- Information and referralCall to find local help with food, housing, health care, utilities, and other needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on uwnwal.org
State office · State office
Alabama Medicaid Florence District Office
412 S. Court Street, Suite 200, Florence, AL 35630
Help here
- Medicaid applicationsApply for Medicaid programs for older adults, people with disabilities, and other eligible residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on medicaid.alabama.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Colbert County Circuit Clerk
201 N. Main Street, Tuscumbia, AL 35674
Help here
- Court forms and proceduresFind court procedure information and limited access to court forms.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on colbert.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 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