Linden
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Local offices in Linden
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Alabama Department of Human Resources, Marengo County Office
701 South Shiloh Street, Linden, AL 36748
Help here
- Food assistanceAsk about food assistance and how to apply.
- Family and child servicesContact the office about family and child services.
- Child supportContact the office with questions about child support services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Housing help · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Linden
625 Adams Drive, Linden, AL 36748
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority about public housing in Linden.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lindenhousingauthority.org
Human services · Regional office
211 Connects Alabama
Help here
- Health and human services referralsCall 211 for free help finding local food, housing, utility, health, and other community services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211connectsalabama.org
Local office · City office
City of Linden City Hall
211 N. Main Street, Linden, AL 36748
Help here
- City servicesContact City Hall for help with city services and questions.
- Utility billingPay a city utility bill online or by phone, and contact City Hall about a water reconnection.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lindenalabama.net
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Linden
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 Marengo County
Linden 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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on atrcaging.com
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