Russell County
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Local offices in Russell County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Russell County Department of Human Resources
1901 Opelika Road, Phenix City, AL 36867
Help here
- Food assistanceApply for food assistance and get help with your case.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and your case.
- Family and child servicesContact the county office about family and child services.
Last checked October 8, 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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211connectsalabama.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Macon-Russell Community Action Agency, Russell County Office
1113 2nd Place South, Phenix City, AL 36869
Help here
- Energy and emergency assistanceAsk about help with utility bills, rent, prescriptions, and transportation.
- Employment trainingAsk the agency about employment training programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mrcaa.org
Housing help · Regional office
Phenix City Housing Authority
200 16th Street, Phenix City, AL 36867
Help here
- Public housingApply for affordable rental housing for eligible families, older adults, and people with disabilities.Apply onlineRead more
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramApply for rental assistance to help pay for eligible housing in Russell County.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pchousing.org
Public health · State office
Russell County Health Department
1850 Crawford Road, Phenix City, AL 36867
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Russell County Circuit Clerk
501 14th Street, Phenix City, AL 36867
Help here
- Court forms and filing informationFind court information and forms for common cases, including small claims and domestic relations.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on russell.alacourt.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Lee-Russell Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging
2207 Gateway Drive, Opelika, AL 36801
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesGet connected to services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
- Senior transportationAsk about transportation options for older adults and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lrcog.com
Veterans · State office
Russell County Veterans Service Office
1000 Broad Street, Phenix City, AL 36867
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits, including compensation, pensions, and education benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on va.alabama.gov
State office
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Driver License Office
1320 Broad Street, Phenix City, AL 36867
Help here
- Driver licensesVisit the office for driver license services, including required testing.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alea.gov
Library · Regional office
Phenix City-Russell County Library
1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL 36867
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and access digital books and audiobooks.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on phenixcitylibrary.com
Local office · County office
Russell County Vehicle Licensing Office
1000 Broad Street, Phenix City, AL 36867
Help here
- Vehicle licensingVisit the county office for vehicle licensing services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on revenue.alabama.gov
Russell County, Alabama website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Russell County
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
Feeding the Valley Food Bank
6744 Flat Rock Road, Midland, GA 31820
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
Cities and towns in Russell 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
Talk to a person
- 211 Connects Alabama
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 or 888-421-1266 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988