Escambia County
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Local offices in Escambia County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
Escambia County Department of Human Resources
326 Evergreen Avenue, Brewton, AL 36426
Help here
- Food assistanceApply for food assistance and get help with your case.
- Family and child servicesGet help with family services and child welfare matters.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and cases.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Agency of South Alabama
26640 North Pollard Road, Daphne, AL 36526
Help here
- Community action programsContact the agency about community assistance programs serving Escambia County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on caaofsa.org
Housing help · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Brewton
201 Washington Circle, Brewton, AL 36426
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority about public housing in Brewton.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Public health · State office
Escambia County Health Department
1115 Azalea Place, Brewton, AL 36426
Help here
- Public health and clinical servicesGet clinical, home care, environmental health, and vital records services.
- WICApply for nutrition help for eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
CarePath Behavioral Health
1321 McMillan Street, Brewton, AL 36426
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesContact CarePath for mental health or substance use services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mh.alabama.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Escambia County Circuit Clerk
314 Belleville Avenue, Brewton, AL 36427
Help here
- Court forms and filing informationFind court forms and filing information for county court matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on escambia.alacourt.gov
Older adults · Regional office
South Alabama Regional Planning Commission Area Agency on Aging
110 Beauregard Street, Suite 207, Mobile, AL 36602
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet help finding aging, disability, caregiver, and public benefit services in Baldwin County.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agingsouthalabama.org
Veterans · County office
Escambia County Veterans Service Office
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on escambiacountyal.gov
Emergency help · County office
Escambia County Emergency Management
314 Belleville Avenue, Brewton, AL 36426
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet local information about preparing for and responding to emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ema.alabama.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Brewton Career Center
1023 Douglas Avenue, Suite 314, Brewton, AL 36426
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpVisit the career center for help with finding work and other job services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on alabamaworks.com
State office
ALEA Driver License Office, Escambia County
314 Belleville Avenue, Brewton, AL 36426
Help here
- Driver licensingGet driver license services at the county courthouse office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alea.gov
Library · County office
Escambia County Cooperative Library System
700 East Church Street, Atmore, AL 36502
Help here
- Countywide library servicesUse countywide library services, including books by mail and digital books.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on escambiacountylibrary.com
Escambia County, Alabama website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Escambia 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
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
Cities and towns in Escambia 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 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