Shelby County
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Local offices in Shelby County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Shelby County Department of Human Resources
987 Highway 70, Columbiana, AL 35051
Help here
- Food assistanceContact the office to apply for food assistance and ask about your case.
- Family assistance and child supportContact the office for help with family assistance or child support services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action of Middle Alabama
56 Kelley Lane, Columbiana, AL 35051
Help here
- Community action assistanceAsk about local help with housing needs, utility costs, employment, and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capmal.org
Housing help · City office
Columbiana Housing Authority
111 Alabama Avenue, Columbiana, AL 35051
Help here
- Public and affordable housingAsk about public housing and housing choice voucher assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aahra.org
Housing help · Regional office
Calera Housing Authority
1645 21st Avenue, Calera, AL 35040
Help here
- Public housingAsk the housing authority about applying for public housing and its waiting list.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on calera-montevallohousing.com
Public health · State office
Shelby County Health Department
2000 County Services Drive, Pelham, AL 35124
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Shelby County Circuit Clerk
112 North Main Street, Columbiana, AL 35051
Help here
- Court informationContact the Circuit Clerk for help with court records and court filings.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shelbyal.com
Older adults · Regional office
Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging
209 Cloverdale Circle, Alabaster, AL 35007
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet information and referrals for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Blount County.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on m4a.org
Emergency help · County office
Shelby County Emergency Management Agency
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessSign up for county alerts and find guidance to prepare for emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shelbyal.com
Emergency help · County office
Shelby County 9-1-1
19220 Highway 280, Birmingham, AL 35242
Help here
- Emergency call processing and dispatchCall 911 for emergencies anywhere in Shelby County.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shelby911.org
Human services · County office
Shelby County Community Services
200 West College Street, Columbiana, AL 35051
Help here
- Community resource referralsFind county resources and referrals for food, senior programs, and other community services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shelbyal.com
Jobs and training · State office
Alabaster Career Center
109 Plaza Circle, Alabaster, AL 35007
Help here
- Job and career servicesJob seekers can contact the Career Center for help finding work and career services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamaworks.com
State office
ALEA 280 Service Center
19220 U.S. 280, Birmingham, AL 35242
Help here
- Driver licensingApply for or renew a driver license and complete driver license testing.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alea.gov
State office
ALEA Shelby County Courthouse Annex Office
1022 County Services Drive, Pelham, AL 35124
Help here
- Driver licensingApply for or renew a driver license and complete driver license services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alea.gov
State office
ALEA Columbiana Office
104 Depot Street, Columbiana, AL 35051
Help here
- Driver licensingApply for or renew a driver license and complete driver license services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alea.gov
Library · County office
Public Libraries of Shelby County
50 Lester Street, Columbiana, AL 35051
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, reference help, internet access, and programs across the county library system.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shelbycounty-al.org
Shelby County, Alabama website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Shelby 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
Community Food Bank of Central Alabama
4336 Turin Drive, Bessemer, AL 35020
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 Shelby 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
- United Way of Central Alabama 211
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