Perry County
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Local offices in Perry County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Perry County Department of Human Resources
9851 Hwy 5 South, Marion, AL 36756
Help here
- Food assistanceContact the office for help with food assistance.
- Family and child servicesContact the office about family and child services.
- TANF and JOBSContact the office for information about TANF or JOBS assistance.
- Child supportContact the office for child support information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Service Programs of West Alabama, Perry County
60 Hamburg Duncan Road, Uniontown, AL 36786
Help here
- Utility assistanceAsk about utility assistance for eligible low-income households.
- Mobile food pantryAsk when the mobile food pantry will serve Perry County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cspwal.com
Housing help · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Marion
102 Cahaba Heights, Marion, AL 36756
Help here
- Public housingContact the authority about public housing in Marion.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 Connects South Central Alabama
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to get connected with local help for housing, food, health care, jobs, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211connectsalabama.org
Public health · State office
Perry County Health Department
1748 South Washington St., Marion, AL 36756
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit for WIC, vaccines, family planning, testing, and other health services.
- Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificatesRequest certified copies of birth, death, marriage, and divorce records at the health department.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Alabama Tombigbee Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging
3 Camden Bypass, Camden, AL 36726
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet information about services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on atrcaging.com
Emergency help · County office
Perry County Emergency Management Agency
1025 W. Green Street, Marion, AL 36756
Help here
- Emergency informationContact the county agency for local emergency information and preparedness help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on perrycountyal.gov
State office
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Driver License Office, Perry County
1710 S. Washington Street, Suite 104, Marion, AL 36756
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationVisit the office for driver license and identification services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alea.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Perry 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 Perry 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
- 2-1-1 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