Brent

Local offices in Brent

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Brent City Hall

  22 First Street, Brent, AL 35034

  Help here

  • Utility billingContact City Hall for help with city utility bills.
  Call 205-926-4643DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbrentalabama.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  Brent Senior Activity Center

  10445 AL-5, Brent, AL 35034

  Help here

  • Senior activities and nutritionAdults age 60 and older can visit for meals and social activities.
  Call 205-926-3968DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on westalabamaaging.org

• Library · Regional office

  Brent-Centreville Public Library

  20 Library Street, Centreville, AL 35042

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can visit the library to borrow books and use its research resources.
  Call 205-926-4736DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcentreville.com

City of Brent website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Brent

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Bibb County

Brent is in Bibb County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Bibb County Health Department

  281 Alexander Avenue, Centreville, AL 35042

  Help here

  • WICApply for nutrition help for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.Apply onlineRead more
  • Clinical and preventive health careGet services such as vaccines, family planning, and testing for sexually transmitted infections.Read more
  • Vital recordsRequest Alabama birth, death, marriage, or divorce certificates.Read more
  Call 205-926-9702DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov

• State office

  Bibb County Department of Human Resources

  84 Library Street, Centreville, AL 35042

  Help here

  • Food assistanceContact the office to ask about applying for food assistance.
  • Family and adult servicesContact the office for help with family services or adult protective services.
  • Child supportContact the office for information about child support services.
  Call 205-926-2900DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov

• 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.
  Call 205-752-5429DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cspwal.com

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Bibb County Circuit Clerk

  35 Court Square East, Centreville, AL 35042

  Help here

  • Court information and formsFind court information, forms, and instructions for people handling a case without a lawyer.
  Call 205-926-3103DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bibb.alacourt.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of West Alabama

  4200 Highway 69 North, Suite 1, Northport, AL 35476

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportGet information and referrals for aging, disability, and caregiver services.
  • Senior servicesAsk about senior meals and other services for older adults.Read more
  Call 205-333-2990DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on westalabamaaging.org

• Veterans · State office

  Bibb County Veterans Affairs Office

  35 Court Square East, Suite 105, Centreville, AL 35042

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help with veterans benefits and claims.
  Call 205-926-3116DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on va.alabama.gov

Everything in Bibb 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.
• 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