Goodwater

Local offices in Goodwater

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Connects Alabama

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health, utilities, and other needs.
  Call 888-421-1266Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211connectsalabama.org

• Housing help · City office

  Housing Authority of the City of Goodwater

  25 Salter Street, Goodwater, AL 35072

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and how to apply.
  Call 256-839-5271DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov

• Utilities · City office

  Goodwater Water Works and Sewer Board

  55 North Main Street, Goodwater, AL 35072

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billingPay your water bill or ask for help with water and sewer service.Apply online
  Call 256-839-6301DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gwh2o.nexbillpayonline.com

• Local office · City office

  Goodwater City Hall

  22132 Alabama Highway 9, Goodwater, AL 35072

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services and information.
  Call 256-839-6301DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Goodwater Senior Center

  431 Clay Street, Goodwater, AL 35072

  Help here

  • Senior center activities and wellness programsOlder adults can visit for activities, classes, exercise, and wellness programs.
  Call 256-839-5653DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Goodwater Public Library

  36 Weogufka Street, Goodwater, AL 35072

  Help here

  • Public library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use public library services.
  Call 256-839-5741DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on apls.state.al.us

City of Goodwater website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Goodwater

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

Offices for all of Coosa County

Goodwater is in Coosa County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Coosa County Department of Human Resources

  300 South Jackson, Rockford, AL 35136

  Help here

  • Food assistanceContact this office to apply for food assistance.Apply online
  • Adult servicesContact this office for help with adult services.
  Call 256-377-9009DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Community Action Committee of Chambers, Tallapoosa, and Coosa Counties

  170 South Broadnax Street, Dadeville, AL 36853

  Help here

  • Community and family assistanceContact the agency for help finding housing, energy, food, and family support programs.
  Call 256-825-4287DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Rockford Housing Authority

  Help here

  • Public housingApply for low-income public housing and get information about housing assistance.Apply online
  Website

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

• Public health · State office

  Coosa County Health Department

  9518-C US Highway 231 N, Rockford, AL 35136

  Help here

  • Public health and clinic servicesGet clinic, immunization, family planning, and environmental health services.
  • WICApply for WIC food benefits and get nutrition support for eligible families.Read more
  Call 256-377-1068DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Coosa County Circuit Clerk

  Coosa County Courthouse, 9709 US-231, Rockford, AL 35136

  Help here

  • Court forms and recordsFind court forms and filing information or use the public computer to search court records.
  Call 256-377-4988DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · County office

  Coosa County Commission Office

  9709 US Highway 231, Rockford, AL 35136

  Help here

  • County government informationGet help contacting the County Commission and finding county records and public meeting information.
  Call 256-377-1350DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Coosa 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