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Local offices in Chatom
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State office
Alabama Department of Human Resources, Washington County Office
14921 Saint Stephens Ave, Chatom, AL 36518
Help here
- Food assistanceContact the office for help with food assistance.Apply online
- Family and child servicesContact the office about services for children and families.
- Child supportContact the office for help with child support services.
- TANF and JOBSContact the office for information about TANF or JOBS services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 Connects Alabama
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 for free help finding food, housing, health care, jobs, and other local services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211connectsalabama.org
Local office · City office
Chatom Town Hall
44 West Front Street, Chatom, AL 36518
Help here
- Town services and utility billsVisit Town Hall for town services and help with Chatom utility bills.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on chatom.org
State office
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Driver License Office, Washington County
45 Court Street, Chatom, AL 36518
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationVisit the office for driver license and identification services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on alea.gov
Library · County office
Washington County Public Library
14102 St Stephens Ave, Chatom, AL 36518
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library for information, reading programs, and internet access.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wcalabama.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Chatom Community Center
233 Dixie Youth Drive, Chatom, AL 36518
Help here
- Community center rentalAsk Town Hall about renting the community center for a gathering.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on chatom.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Chatom
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 Washington County
Chatom is in Washington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Washington County Department of Human Resources
14921 Saint Stephens Ave, Chatom, AL 36518
Help here
- Food assistanceApply for food assistance and get help with your case.Apply online
- Family assistance and employment servicesAsk about family assistance, TANF, and JOBS services.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and questions.
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
Mobile Community Action Agency, Washington County Community Services Center
13563 St. Stephens Avenue, Chatom, AL 36518
Help here
- Utility bill assistanceAsk about help paying eligible heating, cooling, or utility bills.Apply online
- Community supportAsk the center about available local help with housing, food, and other basic needs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mcamobile.org
Public health · State office
Washington County Health Department
14900 St. Stephens Avenue, Chatom, AL 36518
Help here
- Public health and clinical careGet vaccines, family planning, testing, and other clinical services.
- WICAsk about WIC nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.Read more
- Birth and other vital recordsRequest certified Alabama birth, death, marriage, or divorce records.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
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
Veterans · State office
Washington County Veterans Service Office
14102 St. Stephens Avenue, Chatom, AL 36518
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on va.alabama.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
- 2-1-1 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