Fayette
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Local offices in Fayette
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Alabama Department of Human Resources, Fayette County Office
410 16th Street NE, Fayette, AL 35555
Help here
- Food assistanceContact the office for help applying for food assistance.
- Family assistanceContact the office for help with family assistance and TANF services.
- Child supportContact the office for child support services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Fayette Housing Authority
405 6th Street SW, Fayette, AL 35555
Help here
- Public housingAsk for a public housing application and information about eligibility and the waiting list.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fayetteal.org
Utilities · City office
Fayette Water Board
311 2nd Avenue SE, Fayette, AL 35555
Help here
- Water serviceContact the Water Board about water service and water bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fayetteal.org
Utilities · City office
Fayette Gas Board
315 2nd Avenue SE, Fayette, AL 35555
Help here
- Gas serviceContact the Gas Board about gas service and gas bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fayetteal.org
Local office · City office
City of Fayette City Hall
203 Temple Avenue N, Fayette, AL 35555
Help here
- City services and recordsVisit or call City Hall for help with city services and records.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fayetteal.org
Jobs and training · State office
Alabama Career Center, Fayette
2631 Temple Avenue N, Room B-37, Fayette, AL 35555
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, resumes, training, and unemployment questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on adol.alabama.gov
Library · County office
Fayette County Memorial Library
326 Temple Avenue N, Fayette, AL 35555
Help here
- Library materials and learning programsGet books, computer access, learning programs, and other library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fayetteal.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Fayette Civic Center
530 Temple Avenue N, Fayette, AL 35555
Help here
- Community events and meeting spaceAsk about community events or reserving space for a meeting or gathering.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fayetteal.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Fayette
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 Fayette County
Fayette is in Fayette County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Fayette County Department of Human Resources
410 16th Street NE, Fayette, AL 35555
Help here
- Food assistanceAsk about food assistance and how to apply.
- Family and child servicesGet help with family and child services.
- Child supportGet help with child support services.
- TANF and JOBSAsk about cash assistance and employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Public health · State office
Fayette County WIC Clinic
215 1st Avenue NW, Fayette, AL 35555
Help here
- WICAsk about food benefits and nutrition services for eligible women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Service Programs of West Alabama
Help here
- Community assistanceAsk about local programs that help households meet immediate needs and work toward self-sufficiency.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cspwal.com
Public health · State office
Fayette County Health Department
215 1st Avenue NW, Fayette, AL 35555
Help here
- Clinical and public health servicesGet vaccines, family planning, testing, and other health services.
- Environmental healthAsk about septic tanks and report concerns about food or lodging establishments.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center, Fayette County Office
123 2nd Avenue NW, Fayette, AL 35555
Help here
- Mental health careGet information about mental health care and crisis services.
- Substance use servicesAsk about substance use disorder treatment and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwamhc.com
Older adults · County office
Fayette County Aging Program
125 2nd Avenue NW, Fayette, AL 35555
Help here
- Senior center servicesGet information about meals, activities, and assistance programs for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fayetteco.net
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 888-421-1266 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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