Andalusia
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Local offices in Andalusia
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Covington County Department of Human Resources
1515 Martin Luther King Jr Expressway, Andalusia, AL 36420
Help here
- Food assistanceVisit DHR for help with food assistance applications and questions.
- Family assistanceContact DHR about family assistance and related services.
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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211connectsalabama.org
Housing help · City office
Andalusia Housing Authority
145 Murphree Drive, Andalusia, AL 36420
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority about public housing assistance.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Utilities · City office
Utilities Board of the City of Andalusia
21 Waits Drive, Andalusia, AL 36420
Help here
- Utility service and billsApply for water, sewer, or electric service and get help with utility bills.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofandalusia.com
Local office · City office
Andalusia City Hall
505 East Three Notch Street, Andalusia, AL 36420
Help here
- City servicesContact City Hall for help with city government services and questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on andalusiaal.gov
Older adults · City office
Andalusia Adult Activity Center and Senior Nutrition Center
401 Walker Avenue, Andalusia, AL 36420
Help here
- Adult activitiesJoin recreation, classes, events, and activities for adults age 21 and older.
- Senior nutrition and supportSenior adults can get meals and other supportive services through the Nutrition Center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on andalusiaal.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Andalusia Career Center
1000 Dannelly Boulevard, Andalusia, AL 36420
Help here
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on alabamaworks.com
State office
ALEA Covington County Driver License Office
Covington County Courthouse, 1 Court Square, Andalusia, AL 36420
Help here
- Driver licensesVisit the office for driver license services and information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on alea.gov
Library · City office
Andalusia Public Library
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials and services, including books and e-books.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on andalusiaal.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Andalusia
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 Gulf Coast
5248 Mobile South Street, Theodore, AL 36582
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 Covington County
Andalusia is in Covington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Community action · Nonprofit
Organized Community Action Program, Inc.
507 North Three Notch Street, Troy, AL 36081
Help here
- Emergency assistanceAsk about emergency help for eligible households facing hardship.
- Utility assistanceApply for help paying heating or cooling costs.
- Head StartFind preschool, nutrition, and health services for eligible young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ocaptroy.org
State office
Covington County WIC Clinic
23989 Alabama Highway 55, Andalusia, AL 36420
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC offers nutrition support to eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Andalusia, Florala, and Opp Housing Authorities
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceContact a local housing authority to ask about public housing and rental assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aahra.org
Public health · State office
Covington County Health Department
23989 Alabama Highway 55, Andalusia, AL 36420
Help here
- Public health and WICGet health services, WIC nutrition support, and help with vital records.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southern Alabama Regional Council on Aging (SARCOA)
1075 South Brannon Stand Road, Dothan, AL 36305
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sarcoa.org
Veterans · State office
Covington County Veterans Service Office
250 Hillcrest Drive, Suite 151, Andalusia, AL 36420
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on covingtoncountyal.gov
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