Section

Local offices in Section

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

• Utilities · Regional office

  Waterworks Boards of Section & Dutton

  87 Circle Drive, Rainsville, AL 35986

  Help here

  • Water service and billsContact the waterworks office to start water service, pay a bill, or ask about a water account.Apply online
  Call 256-638-2119DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Section Town Hall

  72 Dutton Road, Section, AL 35771

  Help here

  • Town services and resident helpContact the town office for help with local government services.
  Call 256-228-3280DirectionsWebsite

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

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Section

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

Offices for all of Jackson County

Section is in Jackson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Jackson County Department of Human Resources

  305 Bingham Street, Scottsboro, AL 35768

  Help here

  • Food assistanceContact the county office to ask about applying for food assistance.Apply online
  • Family and child servicesContact the county office for help with family and child services.
  • Child supportContact the county office for help with child support services.
  Call 256-575-6000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Connects Alabama

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health, utilities, and other needs.
  Call 888-421-1266Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211connectsalabama.org

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama, Jackson County Office

  205 Liberty Lane, Scottsboro, AL 35768

  Help here

  • Household assistanceAsk about utility assistance and other household support available in Jackson County.
  Call 256-638-4430DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Housing Authority of Jackson County

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceFind housing options and apply for available public housing or rental assistance.Apply onlineRead more
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hajc.net

• Public health · State office

  Jackson County Health Department

  204 Liberty Lane, Scottsboro, AL 35769

  Help here

  • Public health and clinical careGet clinical, environmental health, home health, and vital records services.
  • WICAsk the health department about WIC food benefits and nutrition services for eligible families.
  Call 256-575-0220DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Jackson County Council on Aging

  146 Rita Williams Drive, Scottsboro, AL 35769

  Help here

  • Senior servicesAsk about senior programs, nutrition services, and transportation in Jackson County.
  Call 256-574-6733DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jccoa.com

Everything in Jackson 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