Vernon

Local offices in Vernon

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

• State office

  Alabama Department of Human Resources, Lamar County Office

  250 Springfield Road, Vernon, AL 35592

  Help here

  • Food assistanceContact the office to apply for food assistance.Apply online
  • Family and child servicesContact the office for help with family and child services.
  • TANF and JOBSContact the office to ask about TANF cash help and JOBS services.
  Call 205-695-5000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov

• Local office · City office

  Vernon City Hall

  44425 Highway 17, Vernon, AL 35592

  Help here

  • City government servicesVisit City Hall for help with city government matters.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ema.alabama.gov

• State office

  Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Driver License Office, Lamar County

  1118 County Road 9, Vernon, AL 35592

  Help here

  • Driver licensingVisit on Thursday for driver license services and testing.
  Call 659-676-1219DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on alea.gov

• Library · City office

  Mary Wallace Cobb Memorial Library

  110 First Avenue NW, Vernon, AL 35592

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to use its collections and public resources.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on imls-spr.imls.gov

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Vernon

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

Offices for all of Lamar County

Vernon is in Lamar County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Lamar County Department of Human Resources

  250 Springfield Road, Vernon, AL 35592

  Help here

  • Food assistance and family servicesApply for food assistance, family services, and TANF or JOBS support through the county DHR office.Apply online
  • Child support servicesContact the county DHR office to apply for child support services or get help with a case.Read more
  Call 205-695-5000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Lamar County Health Department

  300 Springfield Road, Vernon, AL 35592

  Help here

  • WICApply for WIC and get food vouchers and nutrition counseling if you qualify.Read more
  • Clinical health servicesGet family planning, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, vaccines, and other clinical services.Read more
  • Vital recordsRequest certified Alabama birth, death, marriage, or divorce records.Read more
  Call 205-695-9195DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 205-752-5429DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Alabama

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or search 211 for referrals to local health, housing, food, and other support services.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211alabamawebsiteprod.azurewebsites.net

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of West Alabama

  4200 Highway 69 N, Northport, AL 35473

  Help here

  • Aging servicesAsk about services and support for older adults and their caregivers in Fayette County.
  Call 205-333-2990DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Lamar County Emergency Management Agency

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and alertsGet emergency preparedness information and sign up for alerts about severe weather and community updates.Apply online
  Call 205-695-7105Website

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

Everything in Lamar 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