Dayton

Local offices in Dayton

We have not found offices in Dayton on official websites yet. 211 can tell you the closest one.

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Dayton

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

Job help near Dayton

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Dayton. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Demopolis Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  15 miles away

  1074 Bailey Drive, Demopolis, AL 36732

  Hours: 7:30am-4:30pm Mon-Fri

  Call 334-289-0202DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 5, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Livingston Career Center

  Also helps young people

  29 miles away

  201 Monroe St., Livingston, AL 35470

  Hours: Tuesday 9:00AM-4:00PM

  Call 334-289-0202Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 28, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Selma Career Center

  Also helps young people

  37 miles away

  1112 Water Avenue, Selma, AL 36703

  Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm Mon-Fri

  Call 334-872-0471DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 17, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Marengo County

Dayton is in Marengo County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Marengo County Department of Human Resources

  701 South Shiloh Street, Linden, AL 36748

  Help here

  • Food assistanceAsk about food assistance and how to apply.
  • Family and child servicesGet help with family and child services through the county DHR office.
  • Child supportGet information about child support services.
  • TANF and JOBSAsk about Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and JOBS services.
  Call 334-295-2000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Community Action Agency of South Alabama

  Help here

  • Community assistanceContact the agency to ask about assistance available to Marengo County residents.
  Call 251-626-2646Website

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

• Local office · Regional office

  2-1-1 Information and Referral

  Help here

  • Help finding local servicesCall 2-1-1 to get referrals to local food, housing, health, and other services.Read more
  Call 888-421-1266Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211connectsalabama.org

• Public health · State office

  Marengo County Health Department

  303 Industrial Drive, Linden, AL 36748

  Help here

  • Public health and clinic servicesGet vaccinations, family planning, testing, and other public health services.Read more
  • WICWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, new mothers, infants, and children under five.Read more
  • Vital recordsRequest certified Alabama birth, death, marriage, and divorce records.Read more
  Call 334-295-4205DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  West Alabama Mental Health Center

  1215 South Walnut Avenue, Demopolis, AL 36732

  Help here

  • Mental health careContact the center to ask about mental health care and support services.
  • Substance use careContact the center to ask about outpatient substance use services.
  Call 800-239-2901DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Alabama Tombigbee Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging

  107 Broad Street, Camden, AL 36726

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportCall for help finding aging, disability, caregiver, and in-home support services for Dallas County residents.
  Call 334-682-5206DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Marengo 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