Coaling

Local offices in Coaling

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

• Local office · City office

  Town Hall

  11281 Stephens Loop, Coaling, AL 35453

  Help here

  • Town government servicesContact Town Hall for help with town government questions and services.
  Call 205-507-0200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on coalingalabama.com

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Town Parks and Recreation

  Stephens Loop Road, Coaling, AL

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  • Park and recreation facilitiesVisit the town park, playground, pavilion, walking track, and sports fields.
  • Tornado sheltersThe town opens its tornado shelters when Tuscaloosa County is under a tornado warning.
  Call 205-507-0200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on coalingalabama.com

Town of Coaling website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Coaling

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

Offices for all of Tuscaloosa County

Coaling is in Tuscaloosa County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Tuscaloosa County Department of Human Resources

  3716 12th Avenue East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

  Help here

  • Food assistanceApply for food assistance and get help with your case.Apply onlineRead more
  • Family and child servicesGet help with child welfare and family support services.Read more
  • Child supportGet help establishing or enforcing a child support order.Read more
  Call 205-562-6100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Tuscaloosa County Health Department

  2350 Hargrove Road East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

  Help here

  • WICGet nutrition support and food benefits through WIC.Read more
  • Clinical health careGet health services such as vaccines, family planning, and testing for sexually transmitted infections.
  Call 205-562-6900DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Community Service Programs of West Alabama

  601 Black Bears Way, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

  Help here

  • Supportive servicesAsk about energy assistance, food referrals, and other support for households in need.
  • Housing programsAsk about weatherization, housing counseling, and other housing programs.
  • Head Start and early educationFind information about Head Start and early education services.
  Call 205-752-5429DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cspwal.com

• Housing help · Regional office

  Tuscaloosa Housing Authority

  2117 Jack Warner Parkway, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

  Help here

  • Public housingApply for affordable rental housing if you meet the program rules.
  Call 205-758-6619DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Tuscaloosa County Circuit Clerk

  Tuscaloosa County Courthouse, 714 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

  Help here

  • Court forms and proceduresFind court forms and information about court procedures.
  Call 205-464-8260DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tuscaloosa.alacourt.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of West Alabama

  4200 Highway 69 North, Suite 1, Northport, AL 35473

  Help here

  • Aging and disability helpGet connected to services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
  Call 205-333-2990DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Tuscaloosa 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