Bessemer
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Local offices in Bessemer
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of the City of Bessemer
1515 Fairfax Avenue, Bessemer, AL 35020
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing and vouchers that help pay rent.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on besha.org
Utilities · City office
Bessemer Utilities
1600 1st Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 35020
Help here
- Utility billsContact Bessemer Utilities for help with city utility service and bills.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bessemerutilities.nexbillpayonline.com
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way of Central Alabama 211
Help here
- Community services referralCall 211 to find local help with needs such as food, housing, and utilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on uwca.org
State office
ALEA Bessemer Driver License Office
1801 3rd Avenue, Bessemer, AL 35020
Help here
- Driver licensesVisit this office for driver license services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alea.gov
Library · City office
Bessemer Public Library
400 North 19th Street, Bessemer, AL 35020
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use books and other learning resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bessemerlibrary.com
Local office · City office
City of Bessemer City Hall
1700 3rd Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 35020
Help here
- City information and customer serviceCall or visit City Hall for help finding city services and departments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bessemeral.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Bessemer Parks and Recreation Department
100 14th Street South, Bessemer, AL 35020
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city parks, recreation facilities, and activities for residents.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bessemeral.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bessemer
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
Community Food Bank of Central Alabama
4336 Turin Drive, Bessemer, AL 35020
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 Jefferson County
Bessemer is in Jefferson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Jefferson County WIC Clinic, Central Health Center
1400 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233
Help here
- WICCall the clinic to ask about WIC food benefits and an appointment.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
State office
Alabama Department of Human Resources, Jefferson County Office
2001 12th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35234
Help here
- Food assistanceApply for food assistance and get help with your case at the county office.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services and enforcement.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way of Central Alabama 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwca.org
Human services · County office
Jefferson County Department of Community Services
716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N, Suite A-430, Birmingham, AL 35203
Help here
- Community development and housing programsAsk about county housing and community development programs available where you live.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jccal.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama, Jefferson County
6523 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35206
Help here
- Energy and community assistanceContact the agency to ask about energy and other low-income assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on caaneal.org
Housing help · County office
Jefferson County Housing Authority
3700 Industrial Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35217
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersAsk about public housing, housing choice vouchers, and housing counseling.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jcha.com
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
- United Way of Central Alabama 211
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