Douglas

Local offices in Douglas

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

• Local office · City office

  Douglas Town Hall

  55 Highway 168, Douglas, AL 35964

  Help here

  • Town services and informationContact Town Hall for help with town services and questions.
  Call 256-593-9531DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Douglas Senior Center

  Help here

  • Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can get meals, join activities, and ask about transportation to the center.
  Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on marshallal.gov

Town of Douglas website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Douglas

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

Offices for all of Marshall County

Douglas is in Marshall County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Marshall County WIC Clinic

  150 Judy Smith Drive, Guntersville, AL 35976

  Help here

  • WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible women, infants, and children.Read more
  Call 256-533-0826DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov

• State office

  Marshall County Department of Human Resources

  180 Bluff Road, Guntersville, AL 35976

  Help here

  • Food and family assistanceAsk about food assistance, family assistance, and related applications.Apply online
  Call 256-582-7100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama

  8180 A US Highway 431, Albertville, AL 35950

  Help here

  • Utility and weatherization assistanceApply for heating bill help or home weatherization if you meet the program rules.
  • Family assistanceAsk about available help with rent, food, transportation, prescriptions, or job support.
  Call 256-638-4430DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on caaneal.org

• Housing help · Regional office

  Guntersville Housing Authority

  1205 Wyeth Drive, Guntersville, AL 35976

  Help here

  • Public housingAsk about affordable public housing and how to apply.
  • Housing Choice VoucherApply for rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher program.Read more
  Call 256-582-4331DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on guntersvilleha.org

• Human services · Regional office

  2-1-1 HELPline

  Help here

  • Information and referralCall to find local help with basic needs, health care, jobs, and other services.Read more
  Call 888-421-1266Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211connectsalabama.org

• Public health · State office

  Marshall County Health Department

  150 Judy Smith Drive, Guntersville, AL 35976

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet clinical services, vaccines, environmental health services, and health records.
  Call 256-582-3174DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov

Everything in Marshall 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