Cherokee

Local offices in Cherokee

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Cherokee Town Hall

  3780 Old Lee Highway, Cherokee, AL 35616

  Help here

  • Town servicesVisit or call Town Hall for help with town government services.
  • Utility billsPay a Town of Cherokee utility bill online or contact Town Hall for help.Apply online
  Call 256-359-4959DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cherokeeal.govtportal.com

• Jobs and training · State office

  Sheffield Career Center

  500 South Montgomery Avenue, Suite 102, Sheffield, AL 35660

  Help here

  • Job and unemployment helpGet help with job searches, training, and unemployment claims at this state career center.Apply online
  Call 256-383-5610DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Cherokee Public Library

  118 Church Street, Cherokee, AL 35616

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use library resources.
  Call 256-359-4384DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Cherokee website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Cherokee

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

Offices for all of Colbert County

Cherokee 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.
  Call 256-314-4900DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked 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.
  Call 256-383-1231DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked 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.
  Call 256-383-3832DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked 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.
  Call 888-421-1266Website

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

• 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.
  Call 866-371-4076DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked 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.
  Call 256-386-8511DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Colbert 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