Midfield

Local offices in Midfield

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

• Local office · City office

  Midfield City Hall

  725 Bessemer Super Highway, Midfield, AL 35228

  Help here

  • City services and paymentsContact City Hall for help with city services, forms, and payments.
  Call 205-923-7578DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Midfield Community Center and Senior Center

  410 Grant Street, Midfield, AL 35228

  Help here

  • Senior center activitiesResidents can contact the center about senior activities and programs.
  • Parks and recreationResidents can ask about recreation programs and community center activities.
  Call 205-932-2455DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Midfield Public Library

  400 Breland Drive, Midfield, AL 35228

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use library services.
  Call 205-923-1027DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Midfield website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Midfield

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

Offices for all of Jefferson County

Midfield is in Jefferson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Jefferson County WIC Clinic, Central Health Center

  1400 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233

  Help here

  • WICCall the clinic to ask about WIC food benefits and an appointment.Apply online
  Call 205-930-1119DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Alabama Department of Human Resources, Jefferson County Office

  2001 12th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35234

  Help here

  • Food assistanceApply for food assistance and get help with your case at the county office.Apply online
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and enforcement.
  Call 205-423-4900DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  United Way of Central Alabama 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Human services · County office

  Jefferson County Department of Community Services

  716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N, Suite A-430, Birmingham, AL 35203

  Help here

  • Community development and housing programsAsk about county housing and community development programs available where you live.
  Call 205-325-5761DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama, Jefferson County

  6523 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35206

  Help here

  • Energy and community assistanceContact the agency to ask about energy and other low-income assistance programs.
  Call 256-899-8760DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Jefferson County Housing Authority

  3700 Industrial Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35217

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing choice vouchersAsk about public housing, housing choice vouchers, and housing counseling.
  Call 205-849-0123DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Jefferson 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