Dallas County
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Local offices in Dallas County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
Dallas County Department of Human Resources
200 Samuel O. Moseley Drive, Selma, AL 36702
Help here
- Food assistance and family supportApply for food assistance and ask about family and child services.
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the county DHR office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Human services · Nonprofit
Dallas County System of Services
22 Church Street, Selma, AL 36701
Help here
- Family and community supportAsk about family support, emergency assistance, and community services available in Dallas County.
- Workforce supportAsk about job training and career support programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dallascountysos.org
Public health · State office
Dallas County Health Department
100 Samuel O. Moseley Drive, Selma, AL 36701
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Service Programs of West Alabama, Dallas County
1371 West Highland Avenue, Selma, AL 36701
Help here
- Utility assistanceAsk about utility bill assistance for eligible Dallas County households.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cspwal.com
Housing help · Regional office
Selma Housing Authority
444 Washington Street, Selma, AL 36701
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersApply for public housing or ask about housing choice vouchers and resident services.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on selmahousing.com
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Cahaba Center for Mental Health
1017 Medical Center Parkway, Selma, AL 36701
Help here
- Mental health careContact the center to ask about outpatient mental health care and support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cahabamentalhealth.com
Courts and legal help · State office
Dallas County Circuit Clerk
105 Lauderdale Street, Selma, AL 36701
Help here
- Court information and self-represented filing noticesFind court procedures and forms, and ask the clerk about registering for case notices.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dallas.alacourt.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Alabama Tombigbee Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging
107 Broad Street, Camden, AL 36726
Help here
- Aging and disability supportCall for help finding aging, disability, caregiver, and in-home support services for Dallas County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on atrcaging.com
Emergency help · County office
Dallas County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
102 Church Street, Selma, AL 36702
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about disaster planning, preparedness, and local emergency response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dallascounty-al.org
Jobs and training · State office
Selma Career Center
1112 Water Avenue, Selma, AL 36703
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, résumés, training, and unemployment-related work requirements.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on workforce.alabama.gov
State office
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Driver License Office, Dallas County
102 Church Street, Room 101, Selma, AL 36701
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit for driver license services and required testing.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alea.gov
Library · County office
Selma Dallas County Public Library
1103 Selma Avenue, Selma, AL 36703
Help here
- Library and learning resourcesUse library books, computers, Wi-Fi, learning resources, and community programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on selmalibrary.org
Dallas County, Alabama website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Dallas County
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
Cities and towns in Dallas 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
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