Elba
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Local offices in Elba
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Elba Housing Authority
1207 North Claxton Avenue, Elba, AL 36323
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk the housing authority about public housing and rental assistance applications.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on elbahousing.org
Utilities · City office
Elba Waterworks and Electric Board
200 Buford Street, Elba, AL 36323
Help here
- Water, sewer, and electric utilitiesContact the board about water, sewer, and electric service or paying your utility bill.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on elbaal.gov
Older adults · City office
Elba Senior Center
304 Factory Street, Elba, AL 36323
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can come for weekday meals, games, activities, and group trips.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on elbaal.gov
Local office · City office
Elba City Hall
Help here
- City servicesContact City Hall with questions about city services, including sanitation and missed garbage pickup.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on elbaal.gov
State office
Coffee County Vehicle Licensing Office, Elba
230-P North Court Avenue, Elba, AL 36323
Help here
- Vehicle licensingVisit the state vehicle licensing office for vehicle registration and related motor vehicle services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on revenue.alabama.gov
Library · City office
Elba Public Library
406 Simmons Street, Elba, AL 36323
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, or get copies, scans, and faxes.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on elbaal.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Elba
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 Coffee County
Elba is in Coffee County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Coffee County Department of Human Resources
3881 Salem Road, Enterprise, AL 36330
Help here
- Food assistanceAsk about applying for food assistance benefits.
- Family and child servicesContact the office about family and child services.
- Child supportContact the office for child support information.
- Adult protective servicesReport concerns about abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an adult.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Public health · State office
Coffee County Health Department
2841 Neal Metcalf Road, Enterprise, AL 36330
Help here
- WICThe health department offers WIC services for eligible families.
- Clinical health servicesAsk about vaccines, family planning, and other clinical health services.
- Vital recordsRequest certified Alabama birth, death, marriage, and divorce records.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Local office · Regional office
Wiregrass 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help with food, housing, health care, utilities, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wiregrass211.com
Community action · Nonprofit
Southeast Alabama Community Action Partnership
100 George Wallace Drive, Enterprise, AL 36330
Help here
- Community action servicesAsk the agency about available help with housing, food, utilities, and employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on southeastalabamacommunityactionpartnership.org
Housing help · Regional office
Enterprise Housing Authority
300 Mildred Street, Enterprise, AL 36330
Help here
- Public housingApply for public housing if you meet the program requirements.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on enterprisehousing.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
South Central Alabama Mental Health Center, Coffee County Outpatient
2861 Neal Metcalf Road, Enterprise, AL 36330
Help here
- Mental health and substance use careThe clinic provides outpatient mental health and substance use care for Coffee County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scamhc.org
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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988