Roanoke

Local offices in Roanoke

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 · Regional office

  Roanoke Housing Authority

  231 Avenue A, Roanoke, AL 36274

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the Housing Authority to ask about its affordable public housing.
  Call 334-863-4513DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on auburnhousingauth.org

• Utilities · Regional office

  Roanoke Utility Board

  3573 Highway 431, Roanoke, AL 36274

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, and gas service and billsVisit or call the Utility Board about water, sewer, or gas service and to pay a utility bill.Read more
  Call 334-863-4055DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on roanoke-utilities.com

• Local office · City office

  City of Roanoke City Hall

  809 Main Street, Roanoke, AL 36274

  Help here

  • City services and helpContact City Hall for help with city services and to report a street or trash problem.
  Call 334-863-4129DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on roanokealabama.org

• Jobs and training · State office

  Roanoke Career Center

  3928 Highway 431, Roanoke, AL 36274

  Help here

  • Job and employment helpVisit the Career Center for help finding work and job training.
  Call 334-863-8114DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Annie L. Awbrey Public Library

  736 College Street, Roanoke, AL 36274

  Help here

  • Library cards and public resourcesGet a library card, borrow books, use public computers, or ask about other library services.
  Call 334-863-2632DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on roanokealabama.org

The City of Roanoke, AL website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Roanoke

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

Job help near Roanoke

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Roanoke Career Center

  Also helps young people

  1.9 miles away

  3928 Hwy 431, Roanoke, AL 36274

  Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday

  Call 256-414-6200DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 21, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Randolph County

Roanoke is in Randolph County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Randolph County Department of Human Resources

  865 Hillcrest Avenue, Wedowee, AL 36278

  Help here

  • Food assistanceAsk about applying for food assistance or get help with a food assistance case.Apply online
  Call 256-814-5280DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Community Action Agency of Talladega, Clay, Randolph, Calhoun, and Cleburne Counties

  136 Court Street North, Talladega, AL 35161

  Help here

  • Energy and utility assistanceAsk about help with energy bills and other assistance for eligible households.
  Call 256-362-6611DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Randolph County Health Department

  320 Main Street, Roanoke, AL 36274

  Help here

  • Clinical and public health servicesGet health services such as vaccines, family planning, and testing for sexually transmitted diseases.
  • WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, and children under five with food and nutrition support.Read more
  • Home healthAsk about home health services for people who need care at home.Read more
  • Vital recordsRequest certified Alabama birth, death, marriage, or divorce certificates.Read more
  Call 334-870-0002DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Alabama

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or search 211 for referrals to local health, housing, food, and other support services.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211alabamawebsiteprod.azurewebsites.net

• Older adults · Regional office

  East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission Area Agency on Aging

  1130 Quintard Avenue, Suite 300, Anniston, AL 36201

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportCall for help finding aging, disability, and caregiver services in Clay County.
  Call 256-237-6741DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · State office

  Randolph County Veterans Service Office

  One Main Street, Room 208, Wedowee, AL 36278

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 256-357-4775DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Randolph 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