Dauphin Island

Local offices in Dauphin Island

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

• Utilities · Regional office

  Dauphin Island Water & Sewer Authority

  908 Alabama Avenue, Dauphin Island, AL 36528

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billsVisit the office to ask about water or sewer service and pay your bill.Apply online
  Call 251-861-2363DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dauphinislandwater.nexbillpayonline.com

• Local office · City office

  Town of Dauphin Island Town Hall

  1011 Bienville Boulevard, Dauphin Island, AL 36528

  Help here

  • Town services and informationVisit the town office for help with town services, records, and general questions.
  Call 251-861-5525DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofdauphinisland.org

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Dauphin Island Community Center

  412 LeMoyne Drive, Dauphin Island, AL

  Help here

  • Community center and event spaceContact the center to ask about town events or reserve space for a gathering.
  Call 251-487-6110DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofdauphinisland.org

Town of Dauphin Island website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Dauphin Island

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

Offices for all of Mobile County

Dauphin Island is in Mobile County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Alabama Department of Human Resources, Mobile County Office

  3103 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 36606

  Help here

  • Food assistance and public assistanceApply for food assistance and other public benefits through the county office.Apply online
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and case questions.
  Call 251-450-7000DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov

• Public health · County office

  Mobile County Health Department WIC Program

  251 North Bayou St, Mobile, AL 36603

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant, recently gave birth, breastfeeding, or caring for a child under five.Apply online
  Call 251-690-8829DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mchd.org

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Mobile Community Action, Inc.

  461 Donald St, Mobile, AL 36617

  Help here

  • Community action servicesContact the agency to ask about local assistance programs for residents.
  Call 251-457-5700DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mcamobile.org

• Housing authority · Regional office

  Mobile Housing Board

  151 South Claiborne St, Mobile, AL 36602

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceGet information about public housing and housing choice voucher programs.Apply online
  Call 251-434-2300DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mobilehousing.org

• Housing authority · County office

  Mobile County Housing Authority

  16545 U.S. Highway 45, Citronelle, AL 36522

  Help here

  • Housing in unincorporated areasGet information about housing assistance for residents in unincorporated parts of Mobile County.
  Call 251-866-9696DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mobilecountyal.gov

• Human services · Regional office

  211 Connects Alabama

  Help here

  • Health and human services referralsCall 211 for free help finding local food, housing, utility, health, and other community services.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211connectsalabama.org

Everything in Mobile 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.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• 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.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

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