Chelsea

Local offices in Chelsea

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Library · County office

  Chelsea Public Library

  16623 US 280, Chelsea, AL 35043

  Help here

  • Library materials and programsGet a library card to borrow books and use digital materials and library programs.
  Call 205-847-5750DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofchelsea.com

• Local office · City office

  Chelsea City Hall

  11611 Chelsea Road, Chelsea, AL 35043

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city information, departments, and services.
  Call 205-678-8455DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofchelsea.com

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Chelsea Community Center

  11101 Highway 47, Chelsea, AL 35043

  Help here

  • Recreation and community programsJoin community programs or use the center's recreation facilities.
  • Senior programsResidents can find senior activities and programs at the Community Center.Read more
  Call 205-677-2052DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofchelsea.com

City of Chelsea, Alabama website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Chelsea

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

Offices for all of Shelby County

Chelsea is in Shelby County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• 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.
  Call 205-669-3000DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 205-669-3836DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 205-669-6921DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 205-668-0783DirectionsWebsite

  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

  • Public health clinic servicesGet clinic services such as vaccinations, family planning, and testing for sexually transmitted infections.Read more
  • WICWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Read more
  Call 205-664-2470DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 205-669-3760DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything 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