Ariton

Local offices in Ariton

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

• Local office · City office

  Ariton City Hall

  6 E Main St, Ariton, AL 36311

  Help here

  • Town government helpContact the town office about local government services and town business.
  Call 334-762-2266DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Dot Laney Memorial Library

  30 W Main St, Ariton, AL 36311

  Help here

  • Public libraryVisit the library to use local public library services.
  Call 334-762-2463DirectionsWebsite

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

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Ariton

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

Job help near Ariton

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Ariton. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Ozark Career Center

  13 miles away

  3259 south Hwy 231, Ozark, AL 36360

  Hours: Thursdays 1:00PM-4:00PM

  Call 334 792-2121 ext 85335Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 16, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Troy Career Center

  20 miles away

  1023 S Brundidge Street, Troy, AL 36081

  Hours: 7:30am - 4:30pm Mon-Fri CT

  Call 334-566-3920DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 28, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Enterprise Career Center

  21 miles away

  2021 Boll Weevil Circle, Enterprise, AL 36330

  Hours: 7:30-4:30 Mon-Fri

  Call 334-347-0044DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 16, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Dale County

Ariton is in Dale County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Organized Community Action Program, Inc.

  507 N. Three Notch St., Troy, AL 36081

  Help here

  • Emergency assistanceAsk about emergency help for basic needs.
  • Utility assistanceAsk about help paying home energy bills.
  • Head StartAsk about early education, nutrition, and health services for preschool children.
  Call 334-566-1712DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Dale County Department of Human Resources

  513 Carroll Avenue, Ozark, AL 36360

  Help here

  • Food assistanceContact the office to ask about applying for food assistance.Apply online
  • Family assistanceContact the office to ask about family assistance and TANF or JOBS services.Apply online
  • Child supportContact the office for help with child support services.
  Call 334-445-4900DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Ozark Housing Community

  241 Ed Lisenby Drive, Ozark, AL 36360

  Help here

  • Public housingApply for affordable public housing in Ozark or Ariton.
  • Housing Choice VouchersAsk about rental assistance vouchers available to Dale County residents.
  Call 334-774-8210DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Dale County Health Department

  532 W. Roy Parker Road, Ozark, AL 36360

  Help here

  • Clinical and public health servicesVisit for public health, clinical, and environmental health services.
  • WICAsk about WIC nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
  Call 334-774-5146DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southern Alabama Regional Council on Aging (SARCOA)

  1075 S. Brannon Stand Road, Dothan, AL 36305

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesCall SARCOA to find aging, disability, caregiver, and benefits services for Coffee County residents.
  Call 334-793-6843DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · State office

  Dale County Veterans Service Office

  202 Hwy 123 South, Suite F, Ozark, AL 36360

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for state and federal veterans benefits.
  Call 334-774-5550DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Dale 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