Centre

Local offices in Centre

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

• State office

  Cherokee County Department of Human Resources

  202 Dean Buttram Sr. Avenue, Centre, AL 35960

  Help here

  • Food and family assistanceContact the state office in Centre for help with food and family assistance programs.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Connects Alabama

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health, utilities, and other needs.
  Call 888-421-1266Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211connectsalabama.org

• Local office · City office

  Centre City Hall

  350 East Main Street, Centre, AL 35960

  Help here

  • City services and recordsContact the city for help with city services, questions, and official records.Read more
  Call 256-927-5222DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Cherokee County Driver License Office

  260 Cedar Bluff Road, Centre, AL 35960

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identificationVisit this office for driver license and state identification services.
  Call 256-927-8249DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Centre Parks & Recreation

  350 East Main Street, Centre, AL 35960

  Help here

  • Parks and recreationFind city recreation and cultural activities for people of all ages.
  Call 256-927-5222DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Centre website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Centre

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

Offices for all of Cherokee County

Centre is in Cherokee County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Cherokee County Department of Human Resources

  202 Dean Buttram Sr. Avenue, Centre, AL 35960

  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 concerns.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and cases.
  Call 256-927-1440DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Cherokee County WIC Clinic

  833 Cedar Bluff Road, Centre, AL 35960

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportEligible families can get healthy food, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 256-927-3132DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama, Cherokee County Office

  833 Cedar Bluff Road, Centre, AL 35960

  Help here

  • Utility assistanceEligible households can request help paying heating costs.Apply online
  • Direct aidWhen funds are available, families can apply for help with rent, food, fuel, transportation, or prescriptions.Apply online
  Call 256-638-4430DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Cherokee County Health Department

  833 Cedar Bluff Road, Centre, AL 35960

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet clinical, environmental health, home health, and vital records services.
  Call 256-927-3132DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  CED Mental Health Center

  200 Dean Buttram Senior Avenue, Centre, AL 35960

  Help here

  • Outpatient substance use treatmentGet outpatient or intensive outpatient treatment for substance use.
  Call 256-927-3601DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Alabama Medicaid Gadsden District Office

  200 West Meighan Boulevard, Suite D, Gadsden, AL 35901

  Help here

  • Medicaid applicationsGet help applying for Medicaid if you live in Cherokee County.
  Call 866-371-4077DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Cherokee 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