Ashville
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Local offices in Ashville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Ashville Water and Sewer
211 8th Street, Ashville, AL 35953
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billingStart water or sewer service, ask about a bill, or make a payment.
- Garbage service helpContact City Hall for help with new garbage service or a service problem.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofashville.org
Local office · City office
Ashville Municipal Building (City Hall)
211 8th Street, Ashville, AL 35953
Help here
- City services and resident helpContact City Hall for help with city services and questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofashville.org
Older adults · City office
Ashville Senior Center
155 8th Street, Ashville, AL 35953
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsAdults age 60 and older can join activities and have lunch at the center.
- Transportation to the centerThe center offers rides to and from the center for a small fee.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofashville.org
State office
Ashville Driver License Office
31675 US Highway 411, Ashville, AL 35953
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationVisit this office for driver license and identification services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on alea.gov
City of Ashville, Alabama website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ashville
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
Community Food Bank of Central Alabama
4336 Turin Drive, Bessemer, AL 35020
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 St. Clair County
Ashville is in St. Clair County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
St. Clair County Department of Human Resources
213 Fox Hollow Boulevard, Pell City, AL 35125
Help here
- Food assistance and cash assistanceApply for food assistance, TANF, and other public assistance programs.Apply online
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services and case questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Public health · State office
St. Clair County WIC Clinic, Pell City
1175 23rd Street North, Pell City, AL 35125
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get healthy food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Public health · State office
St. Clair County WIC Satellite Clinic, Ashville
31675 U.S. Highway 411, Ashville, AL 35953
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get healthy food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama, St. Clair County Office
205 Edwin Holladay Place, Suite 113, Pell City, AL 35125
Help here
- Utility bill helpApply for heating bill assistance if you meet the program rules.Apply online
- Housing and other direct aidAsk about available help with rent, food, fuel, transportation, or prescriptions.Apply online
- Home weatherizationApply for home improvements that can reduce energy use and improve safety.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on caaneal.org
Housing help · Regional office
Pell City Housing Authority
110 32nd Street North, Pell City, AL 35125
Help here
- Public housingApply for public housing and ask the authority about its housing programs and application process.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pellcityhousing.org
Public health · State office
St. Clair County Health Department
1175 23rd Street North, Pell City, AL 35125
Help here
- Public health servicesGet clinic, immunization, environmental health, home health, and vital records services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.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.
- 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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