Petrey

Local offices in Petrey

We have not checked Petrey on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Petrey

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

Offices for all of Crenshaw County

Petrey is in Crenshaw County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Crenshaw County Department of Human Resources

  25 Hospital Drive, Luverne, AL 36049

  Help here

  • Food assistanceApply for food assistance and get help with your case.
  • Family and child servicesGet help with child and family services, including reporting child welfare concerns.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and questions about your case.
  • Adult servicesAsk for help with adult services and protection concerns.
  • TANF and JOBSAsk about cash assistance and employment support through TANF or JOBS.
  Call 334-335-7000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Connects Alabama

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health, utilities, and other needs.
  Call 888-421-1266Website

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  South Central Alabama Regional Housing Authority

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceAsk about housing programs and rental vouchers serving Crenshaw County.
  Call 334-566-4495Website

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

• Public health · State office

  Crenshaw County Health Department

  15 Hospital Drive, Luverne, AL 36049

  Help here

  • Public health and clinical servicesGet vaccines, family planning, testing, and other clinical services.
  • WICApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant, recently had a baby, or care for a child under five.Read more
  • Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificatesRequest certified copies of vital records at the health department.
  Call 334-335-2471DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Crenshaw County Circuit and District Courts

  29 S. Glenwood Avenue, Suite 206, Luverne, AL 36049

  Help here

  • Court information and self-represented party resourcesFind court procedures, forms, and information for people representing themselves.
  Call 334-335-6575DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crenshaw.alacourt.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  South Central Alabama Development Commission Area Agency on Aging

  5900 Carmichael Place, Montgomery, AL 36117

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver servicesGet help finding aging services, Medicare support, and caregiver resources.
  Call 334-244-6903DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scadc.net

Everything in Crenshaw 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