Ashford
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Local offices in Ashford
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Ashford Housing Authority
100 Bruner Street, Ashford, AL 36312
Help here
- Public housingApply for income based public housing and ask about an application or tenancy.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ashfordha.com
Utilities · City office
Ashford Water Works
525 N. Broadway St., Ashford, AL 36312
Help here
- Water bills and servicePay your water bill, ask about service, or arrange a payment extension at the water department.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofashford.com
Local office · City office
Ashford City Hall
525 N. Broadway St., Ashford, AL 36312
Help here
- City servicesVisit City Hall for city records, notary services, citations, and other city business.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofashford.com
Older adults · City office
Ashford Senior Center
409 North County Road 33, Ashford, AL 36312
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsAdults age 60 and older can join activities, have lunch, and ask about transportation or home delivered meals.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofashford.com
Library · Regional office
Ashford Branch Library
305 6th Avenue, Ashford, AL 36312
Help here
- Library servicesGet books, library materials, computer access, and help from library staff.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhcls.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ashford
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 Houston County
Ashford is in Houston County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Houston County Department of Human Resources
1605 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL 36301
Help here
- Food assistanceContact the office for help with food assistance applications.
- Child supportContact the office for help with child support services.
- Family and child servicesFamilies can contact the office for help with family and child services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Local office · Regional office
Wiregrass 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help with food, housing, health care, utilities, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wiregrass211.com
Housing help · Regional office
Dothan Housing
1001 Montana Street, Dothan, AL 36302
Help here
- Housing Choice VouchersResidents can contact the agency about rental assistance through housing vouchers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dothanhousing.org
Public health · State office
Houston County Health Department
1781 East Cottonwood Road, Dothan, AL 36301
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesResidents can get immunizations, family planning, testing, and other clinic services.
- WICThe clinic provides WIC services for eligible pregnant people, parents, and young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Houston County Circuit Court
114 North Oates Street, Dothan, AL 36303
Help here
- Self-represented court filing helpPeople representing themselves can contact the clerk to arrange help with court registration and filing steps.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on houston.alacourt.gov
Older adults · County office
Houston County In-Home Services Program
1699 Ross Clark Cir., Suite 1, Dothan, AL 36301
Help here
- Support for older adultsEligible residents age 60 and older can get help with meals, errands, housekeeping, and other daily needs.
- Energy assistance sign-upStaff can help eligible older adults sign up for energy assistance when funding is available.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on houstoncountyal.gov
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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988