Montgomery
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Local offices in Montgomery
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Montgomery Housing Authority
525 South Lawrence St, Montgomery, AL 36104
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceContact the housing authority for information about housing programs and rental assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mhatoday.org
State office
Alabama Medicaid Montgomery District Office
200 Interstate Park Drive, Suite 207, Montgomery, AL 36109
Help here
- Medicaid applications for older adults and people with disabilitiesThis district office receives applications for Medicaid programs for older adults and people with disabilities.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on medicaid.alabama.gov
Older adults · City office
Crump Senior Center
1751 Cong W L Dickinson Dr, Montgomery, AL
Help here
- Senior programs and supportContact the center to ask about programs and support for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on montgomeryal.gov
Local office · City office
Montgomery 311 Customer Service
103 North Perry St, Montgomery, AL 36104
Help here
- City information and non-emergency service requestsCall 311 for help with non-emergency city services, such as reporting potholes or finding city programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on montgomeryal.gov
State office
ALEA Montgomery County Driver License Office
1040 Coliseum Boulevard, Montgomery, AL 36109
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationVisit this office for driver license services and identification services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alea.gov
Library · Regional office
Montgomery City-County Public Library
245 High St, Montgomery, AL 36104
Help here
- Library services and programsVisit the library to borrow books and materials, use information services, and take part in programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on montgomeryal.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Montgomery Parks and Recreation Department
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city recreation programs and activities at parks and community centers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on montgomeryal.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Montgomery
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 Montgomery County
Montgomery is in Montgomery County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Montgomery County Department of Human Resources
3030 Mobile Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36108
Help here
- Food assistance and family benefitsApply for food assistance and other family benefits at the county DHR office.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the county DHR office.
- Family and child servicesContact the county office for family and child services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Montgomery Community Action Committee & CDC
1066 Adams Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104
Help here
- Community assistanceContact the agency to ask about community assistance programs for Montgomery County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mcacinc.org
Public health · State office
Montgomery County Health Department
3060 Mobile Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36108
Help here
- County health servicesGet public health services and information from the county health department.
- WICThe WIC clinic helps eligible women, infants, and children get nutrition support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Carastar Health
2140 Upper Wetumpka Road, Montgomery, AL 36107
Help here
- Behavioral health careGet behavioral health services for people living in Montgomery County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on carastar.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Montgomery County Law Library
Montgomery County Courthouse, 251 South Lawrence St, Montgomery, AL 36104
Help here
- Legal research and self-help materialsUse legal reference materials and get help finding self-help resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on montgomery.alacourt.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Central Alabama Aging Consortium
400 Cotton Gin Road, Montgomery, AL 36117
Help here
- Aging and disability helpGet connected to aging, disability, and caregiver services for Autauga County.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on centralalabamaaging.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 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