Abbeville
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Local offices in Abbeville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Henry County Department of Human Resources
507 Kirkland Street, Abbeville, AL 36310
Help here
- Food assistance and family servicesContact the office about food assistance, family services, child support, or TANF.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Abbeville Housing Authority
194 Ash Drive, Abbeville, AL 36310
Help here
- Assisted housingContact the housing authority about applying for assisted housing in Abbeville.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on eufaulahousing.com
Utilities · City office
Abbeville Water and Sewer Board
101 East Washington Street, Abbeville, AL 36310
Help here
- Water and sewer billsPay your water or sewer bill or contact City Hall for help with the billing system.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofabbeville.org
Public health · State office
Henry County Health Department, Abbeville Office
505 Kirkland Street, Abbeville, AL 36310
Help here
- Clinical and environmental health servicesContact the Abbeville office for public health and environmental health services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Local office · City office
Abbeville City Hall
101 East Washington Street, Abbeville, AL 36310
Help here
- City services and recordsContact City Hall for help with city government services and public records.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofabbeville.org
State office
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Driver License Office, Henry County
Henry County Courthouse, 101 North Doswell Street, Abbeville, AL 36310
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit on Wednesdays for driver license services at the Henry County Courthouse.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on alea.gov
Library · City office
Abbeville Memorial Library
301 Kirkland Street, Abbeville, AL 36310
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its public computers and other library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on abbevillelibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Abbeville
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
Heart of Alabama Food Bank
521 Trade Center Street, Montgomery, AL 36108
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 Henry County
Abbeville is in Henry County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211connectsalabama.org
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on southeastalabamacommunityactionpartnership.org
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Headland
225 Boynton Street, Headland, AL 36345
Help here
- Public housingAsk about income based public housing and apply when the waiting list is open.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on headlandha.com
Public health · State office
Henry County Health Department
505 Kirkland Street, Abbeville, AL 36310
Help here
- Clinical and environmental health servicesGet public health services, including vaccines, family planning, and environmental health help.Read more
- WICAsk about food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.Read more
- Vital recordsRequest certified Alabama birth, death, marriage, or divorce certificates.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southern Alabama Regional Council on Aging
1075 South Brannon Stand Road, Dothan, AL 36305
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesGet information and referrals for aging, disability, caregiver, and in-home support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sarcoa.org
Emergency help · County office
Henry County Emergency Management Agency
101 North Doswell Street, Abbeville, AL 36310
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about preparing for emergencies and local disaster response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on henrycountyal.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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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.
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