153 programs serve Coosa County, including 39 local ones. Pick what you need.
HRSA-funded community health center with sliding-scale fees.
(256) 377-8008Alabama Appleseed
Nonprofit law and policy center; direct services focus on post-conviction/parole representation and re-entry support (housing support, case management, employment) for people leaving prison.
205-963-7999ADSS Senior Legal / AgeLine
Statewide free legal help for adults 60+ through local Area Agencies on Aging: housing/eviction, benefits (SS, Medicare, Medicaid), elder abuse/exploitation, POA, wills, guardianship, debt.
800-243-5463 (1-800-AGE-LINE); 334-242-5743LSA
Free civil legal help (housing/eviction, consumer/debt, family, public benefits, elder law, foreclosure); apply through the statewide call center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p or online.
256-715-3616East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission
Local aging office: Medicare counseling, in-home waivers, meals, caregiver support.
256-237-6741Alabama Habitat for Humanity
Connects people to local Habitat affiliates for home repair and affordable homeownership.
334-737-6401USDA Rural Development Alabama
1% loans up to $40,000 and grants up to $10,000 to fix homes and remove health and safety hazards.
334-279-3440Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Answers Medicare coverage, enrollment, billing and plan questions.
1-800-633-4227SAMHSA
24/7 free, confidential support for mental health, suicide or substance use crises. Call or text.
988Alabama Department of Human Resources
Takes and investigates reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of elderly or disabled adults. 24/7.
1-800-458-7214Alabama Department of Senior Services
One number that connects older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers to local aging services and benefits help.
1-800-243-5463Alabama Arise
Statewide policy advocacy on poverty issues like Medicaid, SNAP, taxes and housing.
334-832-9060Alabama Department of Senior Services
Training, information and respite care for family caregivers.
1-800-243-5463ACDD
Advocates for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
1-800-232-2158ADMH
Public mental health, substance use and developmental disability services, plus rights advocacy. DD Call Center: 1-800-361-4491.
1-800-367-0955Alabama's Protection & Advocacy agency
Free legal advocacy to protect the rights of people with disabilities: abuse and neglect, services, discrimination.
1-800-826-1675American Bar Association
Post a civil legal question online and a volunteer lawyer answers.
Online onlyAHFA
Homebuyer mortgages, down payment help and an affordable Apartment Finder.
1-800-325-2432Legal Services Alabama
Free online legal information, forms and self-help guides.
Online onlyAlabama Medicaid Agency
Health coverage for eligible low-income children, families, pregnant women, elderly and disabled Alabamians.
1-800-362-1504Alabama Relay
Free 24/7 relay so deaf, hard-of-hearing, deafblind and speech-disabled people can make phone calls.
711Alabama Department of Senior Services
Free, unbiased counseling on Medicare, Part D, Medicare Savings Programs, Medicaid and billing problems.
1-800-243-5463Alabama SILC
Plans and advocates for independent living services statewide.
334-293-7407Alabama Department of Public Health
Healthy foods, nutrition education and breastfeeding support.
1-888-942-4673Alabama State Treasurer
Tax-advantaged savings for disability expenses that doesn't count against SSI or Medicaid limits.
1-833-711-2253Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
Free device demonstrations, short-term loans, reused equipment and low-interest loans for assistive technology.
1-800-782-7656Alabama Attorney General
Takes and mediates complaints about scams, contractor or home-repair fraud and business disputes.
1-800-392-5658Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
Medical, rehab and care coordination for children with special health care needs.
1-800-846-3697U.S. Administration for Community Living
National line that connects older adults and caregivers to local aging services.
1-800-677-1116Social Security Administration
Lowers Medicare prescription drug premiums, deductibles and copays.
1-800-772-1213Alabama Department of Human Resources
Temporary cash help plus job training for low-income families with children.
Apply online or at the county DHR officeAlabama Institute for Deaf and Blind
Free amplified, TTY and other specialized phones.
205-328-3989U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Answers questions about HUD programs in Alabama and handles HUD housing complaints.
205-731-2630U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Free or low-cost counseling on renting, buying, foreclosure, reverse mortgages and homelessness.
1-800-569-4287Center for Independent Living
Advocacy, peer support, independent living skills and help finding local programs for people with disabilities.
(334) 240-2520Alabama State Bar
Refers callers to a local private attorney for a low-cost first consultation.
1-800-392-5660Legal Services Alabama
Free civil legal help: housing, benefits, consumer, family and elder law.
1-866-456-4995FCC / USAC
Monthly discount on phone or internet service.
1-800-234-9473Alabama Department of Senior Services
Investigates and resolves complaints for residents of nursing homes and assisted living.
334-242-5753Alabama Department of Senior Services / Alabama Medicaid
Pays for in-home care (personal care, homemaker, respite, adult day, meals) so people can stay out of nursing homes.
1-800-243-5463Alabama Medicaid Agency
Pays Medicare Part B premiums and, for QMB, Part A premium, deductibles and coinsurance.
1-800-362-1504U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Find the local housing authority that takes applications for public housing and Section 8.
1-800-955-2232State of Alabama Independent Living
In-home supports so people with significant disabilities can keep living at home.
1-844-602-7245Alabama Department of Senior Services
Free or low-cost 3-month supplies of prescription drugs through manufacturer programs.
1-800-243-5463Social Security Administration
Monthly benefits for people who can't work because of a disability and have enough work credits.
1-800-772-1213Social Security Administration
Monthly cash for people with very low income and few resources who are 65+, blind, or disabled.
1-800-772-1213U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Disability compensation, pension, Aid & Attendance and other benefits for veterans and survivors.
1-800-827-1000U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Health care enrollment for eligible veterans.
1-877-222-8387U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
24/7 confidential crisis support. Dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255.
988, press 1Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs
Free help filing VA claims, appeals, Aid & Attendance and survivor benefits through county offices.
334-242-5077Alabama State Bar
Free civil legal help from volunteer attorneys. Jefferson County residents use Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham: 205-250-5198.
1-888-857-8571