Decatur
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Local offices in Decatur
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State office
Morgan County Department of Human Resources
507 14th Street SE, Decatur, AL 35601
Help here
- Food assistanceApply for food assistance and ask the office about your case.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Housing help · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Decatur
100 Wilson Street NE, Decatur, AL 35601
Help here
- Public housing applicationsContact the housing authority about public housing applications and intake appointments.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on decatur-housing.org
Utilities · City office
Decatur Utilities
1002 Central Parkway SW, Decatur, AL 35601
Help here
- Utility billing and serviceGet help with residential electric, gas, water, wastewater, and utility bills.Read more
- Help paying an energy billApply through Community Action Partnership of North Alabama for available energy bill assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on decaturutilities.com
Local office · City office
City of Decatur
402 Lee Street NE, Decatur, AL 35601
Help here
- City service questionsCall City Hall with questions about city services, and staff will direct you to the right department.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on decatur-al.gov
Local office · City office
Decatur Direct
Help here
- Report a city service issueReport and track nonemergency problems such as potholes, drainage, or park maintenance concerns.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on decatur-al.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Decatur Career Center
1819 Bassett Avenue SE, Decatur, AL 35601
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help with job searches, training, and workforce services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adol.alabama.gov
State office
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Driver License Office, Morgan County
302 Lee Street NE, Decatur, AL 35601
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit the office for driver license services and testing.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alea.gov
Library · City office
Decatur Public Library
504 Cherry Street NE, Decatur, AL 35601
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and digital materials, use computers, and find library programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mydpl.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Decatur Parks & Recreation
2900 Point Mallard Circle SE, Decatur, AL 35601
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesFind city parks, recreation facilities, sports, classes, and community activities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on decatur-al.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Decatur
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
Food Bank of North Alabama
225 Finney Drive SW, Huntsville, AL 35824
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 Morgan County
Decatur is in Morgan County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Morgan County Department of Human Resources
Help here
- Food assistance, family services, and child supportContact the county office for information about food assistance, family services, or child support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Partnership of North Alabama
1909 Central Parkway SW, Decatur, AL 35601
Help here
- Community action servicesContact the agency to ask about utility assistance and other services for people with low incomes.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capna.org
Public health · State office
Morgan County Health Department
3821 Hwy. 31 South, Decatur, AL 35603
Help here
- Public health and clinical servicesGet vaccines, family planning, testing, and other clinical services.
- WICAsk about WIC food benefits and nutrition support at the clinic.Read more
- Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificatesRequest certified copies of Alabama vital records.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Morgan County Law Library
302 Lee Street NE, Decatur, AL 35601
Help here
- Law libraryUse the law library for legal research resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on morgancounty-al.gov
Older adults · County office
Morgan County Commission on Aging
560 NE Shull Road, Hartselle, AL 35640
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesAdults age 60 and older can get meals and join activities at county senior centers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on morgancounty-al.gov
Older adults · Regional office
NARCOG Area Agency on Aging
216 Jackson Street SE, Decatur, AL 35601
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet connected to aging, disability, caregiver, and benefits services serving Cullman County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on narcog.org
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