Henry County

Local offices in Henry County

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

• State office

  Henry County Department of Human Resources

  507 Kirkland Street, Abbeville, AL 36310

  Help here

  • Food assistance and family servicesContact the office about food assistance, family services, child support, or TANF.
  Call 334-585-4100DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

• 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.
  Call 334-347-0881DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Abbeville Housing Authority

  194 Ash Drive, Abbeville, AL 36310

  Help here

  • Assisted housingContact the housing authority about applying for assisted housing in Abbeville.Apply online
  Call 334-585-2165DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of Headland

  225 Boynton Street, Headland, AL 36345

  Help here

  • Public housingAsk about income based public housing and apply when the waiting list is open.Apply online
  Call 334-693-2525DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Henry County Health Department

  505 Kirkland Street, Abbeville, AL 36310

  Help here

  • Clinical and environmental health servicesGet public health services, including vaccines, family planning, and environmental health help.Read more
  • WICAsk about food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.Read more
  • Vital recordsRequest certified Alabama birth, death, marriage, or divorce certificates.Read more
  Call 334-585-2660DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southern Alabama Regional Council on Aging

  1075 South Brannon Stand Road, Dothan, AL 36305

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesGet information and referrals for aging, disability, caregiver, and in-home support services.
  Call 334-793-6843DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Henry County Emergency Management Agency

  101 North Doswell Street, Abbeville, AL 36310

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet information about preparing for emergencies and local disaster response.
  Call 334-585-6702DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Dothan Career Center

  787 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL 36303

  Help here

  • Job and career servicesGet help searching for jobs, preparing a résumé, and finding training.Apply online
  Call 334-792-2121DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Driver License Office, Henry County

  101 N. Doswell Street, Abbeville, AL 36310

  Help here

  • Driver licensingVisit the driver license office for licensing services on its listed service day.
  Call 334-585-3257DirectionsWebsite

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

Henry County, Alabama website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Henry County

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

Cities and towns in Henry County

• Abbeville
• Haleburg
• Headland
• Newville

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