Lake View
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Local offices in Lake View
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Lake View Municipal Utilities
22757 Central Park Drive, Lake View, AL 35111
Help here
- Water and electric serviceThe city provides water and electric utility service to residents.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lakeviewalabama.gov
Local office · City office
City of Lake View City Hall
22757 Central Park Drive, Lake View, AL 35111
Help here
- City government helpContact the city clerk or treasurer for help with city government questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lakeviewalabama.gov
Library · City office
Lake View Library
22757 Central Park Drive, Lake View, AL 35111
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the city library for local library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lakeviewalabama.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lake View
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 Tuscaloosa County
Lake View is in Tuscaloosa County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Tuscaloosa County Department of Human Resources
3716 12th Avenue East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
Help here
- Food assistanceApply for food assistance and get help with your case.Apply onlineRead more
- Family and child servicesGet help with child welfare and family support services.Read more
- Child supportGet help establishing or enforcing a child support order.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Public health · State office
Tuscaloosa County Health Department
2350 Hargrove Road East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
Help here
- WICGet nutrition support and food benefits through WIC.Read more
- Clinical health careGet health services such as vaccines, family planning, and testing for sexually transmitted infections.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cspwal.com
Housing help · Regional office
Tuscaloosa Housing Authority
2117 Jack Warner Parkway, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Help here
- Public housingApply for affordable rental housing if you meet the program rules.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tuscaloosahousing.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Tuscaloosa County Circuit Clerk
Tuscaloosa County Courthouse, 714 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Help here
- Court forms and proceduresFind court forms and information about court procedures.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tuscaloosa.alacourt.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of West Alabama
4200 Highway 69 North, Suite 1, Northport, AL 35473
Help here
- Aging and disability helpGet connected to services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on westalabamaaging.org
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.
Call 988Text 988