Oxford

Local offices in Oxford

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

• Utilities · City office

  Oxford Water Works

  600 Barry Street, Oxford, AL 36203

  Help here

  • Water service and billingContact Water Works about water service, paying your bill, or a water problem.
  Call 256-831-5618DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Oxford Senior Center

  424 Main Street, Oxford, AL 36203

  Help here

  • Senior activities and mealsOlder residents can visit for social activities, games, crafts, and meals.
  Call 256-831-5900DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Oxford City Hall

  145 Hamric Drive East, Oxford, AL 36203

  Help here

  • City services and requestsContact Oxford 311 for help with city services or to report a non-emergency issue.
  Call 256-241-4311DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Oxford Public Library

  110 East 6th Street, Oxford, AL 36203

  Help here

  • Library cards and resourcesGet a library card, borrow materials, use online resources, or ask staff for help.
  Call 256-831-1750DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Oxford Civic Center

  401 McCullars Lane, Oxford, AL 36203

  Help here

  • Recreation and community facilitiesResidents can use recreation facilities and ask about community rooms and activities.
  Call 256-831-2660DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Oxford, Alabama website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Oxford

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

Offices for all of Calhoun County

Oxford is in Calhoun County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Calhoun County Department of Human Resources

  415 West 11th St., Anniston, AL 36202

  Help here

  • Food assistanceApply for food assistance and ask about your benefits.
  • Family and child servicesGet help with family services and child welfare concerns.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.
  Call 256-240-2021DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Community Action Agency of Talladega, Clay, Randolph, Calhoun, and Cleburne Counties

  136 Court Street North, Talladega, AL 35161

  Help here

  • Energy and utility assistanceAsk about help with energy bills and other assistance for eligible households.
  Call 256-362-6611DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Anniston Housing Authority

  500 Glen Addie Ave, Anniston, AL 36201

  Help here

  • Affordable housingApply for public housing or a voucher to help pay rent.Apply online
  Call 256-236-1575DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  Jacksonville Housing Authority

  895 Gardner Drive Southeast, Jacksonville, AL 36265

  Help here

  • Affordable housingAsk about affordable housing for eligible families.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · Regional office

  211 Connects Alabama

  Help here

  • Health and human services referralsCall 211 for free help finding local food, housing, utility, health, and other community services.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · State office

  Calhoun County Health Department

  3400 McClellan Boulevard, Anniston, AL 36201

  Help here

  • Public health clinicGet vaccinations, family planning, testing, and other clinic services.Read more
  • Birth, death, marriage, and divorce recordsRequest certified copies of Alabama vital records.Read more
  • WICApply for food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Read more
  Call 256-237-7523DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Calhoun 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