Camden
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Local offices in Camden
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Alabama Department of Human Resources, Wilcox County Office
231 Depot Street, Camden, AL 36726
Help here
- Food assistanceApply for food assistance and get help with your application.Apply online
- Family and child servicesAsk about family support, child services, and cash assistance programs.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Camden Career Center
223-A Claiborne Street, Camden, AL 36726
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help finding a job, training for work, or using job search services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on adol.alabama.gov
State office
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Driver License Office
219 Claiborne Street, Building 3, Suite D, Camden, AL 36726
Help here
- Driver licensingGet in-person help with driver license services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on alea.gov
Library · County office
Wilcox County Library
100 Broad Street, Camden, AL 36726
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use library resources and programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wilcox.biblionix.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Camden
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 Wilcox County
Camden is in Wilcox County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Wilcox County Department of Human Resources
231 Depot Street, Camden, AL 36726
Help here
- Food assistanceApply for food assistance and get help with your case.Apply online
- Family and child servicesGet help with family services and child welfare matters.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and case questions.Read more
- Temporary assistance and JOBSAsk about temporary cash assistance and employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Agency of South Alabama
219 Claiborne Street, Camden, AL 36726
Help here
- Direct assistanceAsk about help with housing, utility, and medical bills.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on caaofsa.org
Public health · State office
Wilcox County Health Department
107 Union Street, Camden, AL 36726
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Wilcox County Circuit Clerk's Office
12 Water Street, Suite 304, Camden, AL 36726
Help here
- Court forms and self-represented case informationFind court forms and instructions for handling a case without a lawyer.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wilcox.alacourt.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Alabama Tombigbee Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging
3 Camden Bypass, Camden, AL 36726
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet information about services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on atrcaging.com
Emergency help · County office
Wilcox County Emergency Management Agency
119 Hawthorne Ave, Camden, AL 36726
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information and help before, during, and after emergencies in Wilcox County.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.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 888-421-1266 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988