Cherokee County
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Local offices in Cherokee County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
Cherokee County Department of Human Resources
202 Dean Buttram Sr. Avenue, Centre, AL 35960
Help here
- Food assistanceApply for food assistance and get help with your case.Apply online
- Family and child servicesGet help with family services and child welfare concerns.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and cases.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
State office
Cherokee County WIC Clinic
833 Cedar Bluff Road, Centre, AL 35960
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible families can get healthy food, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama, Cherokee County Office
833 Cedar Bluff Road, Centre, AL 35960
Help here
- Utility assistanceEligible households can request help paying heating costs.Apply online
- Direct aidWhen funds are available, families can apply for help with rent, food, fuel, transportation, or prescriptions.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on caaneal.org
Public health · State office
Cherokee County Health Department
833 Cedar Bluff Road, Centre, AL 35960
Help here
- Public health servicesGet clinical, environmental health, home health, and vital records services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
CED Mental Health Center
200 Dean Buttram Senior Avenue, Centre, AL 35960
Help here
- Outpatient substance use treatmentGet outpatient or intensive outpatient treatment for substance use.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cedmentalhealth.org
State office
Alabama Medicaid Gadsden District Office
200 West Meighan Boulevard, Suite D, Gadsden, AL 35901
Help here
- Medicaid applicationsGet help applying for Medicaid if you live in Cherokee County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on medicaid.alabama.gov
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 First Call for Help
Help here
- Local resource referralsCall any time to find local help with basic needs and other services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211connectsalabama.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Cherokee County Probate Office
373 East Main Street, Suite 103, Centre, AL 35960
Help here
- Probate and recordsGet probate office forms and help with county filings and records.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cherokeecounty-al.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Cherokee County Circuit Clerk
373 East Main Street, Suite 102, Centre, AL 35960
Help here
- Court forms and filing informationFind court forms and filing information for local cases.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cherokee.alacourt.gov
Emergency help · County office
Cherokee County Emergency Management Agency
260 Cedar Bluff Road, Suite 104, Centre, AL 35960
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet local information and help preparing for emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cherokeecounty-al.gov
State office
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Driver License Office
260 Cedar Bluff Road, Centre, AL 35960
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit the office for driver license services and testing.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alea.gov
Library · County office
Cherokee County Public Library
310 Mary Street, Centre, AL 35960
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and digital media, use computers, and join library programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cherokeecountypubliclibrary.org
Cherokee County Commission website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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
- 2-1-1 First Call for Help
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