General help for anyone in Limestone County
Alabama Appleseed Center for Law & Justice
Alabama Appleseed
Local · 67 Alabama counties
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.
205-963-7999
- Who
- Mainly people serving long sentences and returning citizens; call to ask about other issues (fines/fees)
- Where
- 400 South Union Street, Suite 355, Montgomery, AL 36104
- Email
- admin@alabamaappleseed.org
- Good to know
- Birmingham office: 2 Office Park Circle, Suite 10, Birmingham, AL 35223. Not a general civil legal aid intake; legal resource list at alabamaappleseed.org/legal-resources/.
Alabama Department of Senior Services - Legal Assistance Program
ADSS Senior Legal / AgeLine
Local · 67 Alabama counties
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); 334-242-5743
- Who
- Age 60+ (no income test; non-fee-generating cases)
- Where
- 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104
- Email
- ageline@adss.alabama.gov
- Good to know
- 1-800-AGE-LINE routes to the caller's local AAA/ADRC, which contracts the regional senior legal provider.
Legal Services Alabama - Huntsville Office
LSA
Local · 12 Alabama counties
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.
256-536-9645
- Who
- Low-income households (income-screened); some grants such as elder grants for age 60+ are not income-based
- Where
- 2409 Commerce Court SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
- Good to know
- County assignments from probono.net office listings (LSA site does not publish them). Cherokee County listed under Huntsville in probono.net; may be handled by Anniston/Gadsden office - confirm.
TARCOG Area Agency on Aging
Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments
Local · DeKalb, Jackson, Limestone, Madison, Marshall County, AL
Local aging office: Medicare counseling, in-home waivers, meals, caregiver support.
256-830-0818
- Who
- Adults 60+, people with disabilities, caregivers
Alabama Habitat for Humanity
Alabama Habitat for Humanity
Statewide, AL
Connects people to local Habitat affiliates for home repair and affordable homeownership.
334-737-6401
- Who
- Low-income households in a local affiliate's area
- Email
- support@alabamahabitat.org
USDA Section 504 home repair loans and grants
USDA Rural Development Alabama
Federal
1% loans up to $40,000 and grants up to $10,000 to fix homes and remove health and safety hazards.
334-279-3440
- Who
- Very-low-income rural homeowners; grants only for age 62+
1-800-MEDICARE
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Federal
Answers Medicare coverage, enrollment, billing and plan questions.
1-800-633-4227
- Who
- Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
SAMHSA
Federal
24/7 free, confidential support for mental health, suicide or substance use crises. Call or text.
988
- Who
- Anyone
Adult Abuse Hotline (Adult Protective Services)
Alabama Department of Human Resources
Statewide, AL
Takes and investigates reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of elderly or disabled adults. 24/7.
1-800-458-7214
- Who
- Elderly or disabled adults who can't protect themselves
Alabama Ageline / ADRC
Alabama Department of Senior Services
Statewide, AL
One number that connects older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers to local aging services and benefits help.
1-800-243-5463
- Who
- Older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers
- Email
- ageline@adss.alabama.gov
Alabama Arise
Alabama Arise
Statewide, AL
Statewide policy advocacy on poverty issues like Medicaid, SNAP, taxes and housing.
334-832-9060
- Who
- Advocates and the public (policy work, not direct help)
- Email
- info@alarise.org
Alabama CARES caregiver support
Alabama Department of Senior Services
Statewide, AL
Training, information and respite care for family caregivers.
1-800-243-5463
- Who
- Caregivers of adults 60+; relatives 55+ raising children
Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities
ACDD
Statewide, AL
Advocates for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
1-800-232-2158
- Who
- People with developmental disabilities and families
Alabama Department of Mental Health
ADMH
Statewide, AL
Public mental health, substance use and developmental disability services, plus rights advocacy. DD Call Center: 1-800-361-4491.
1-800-367-0955
- Who
- People with mental illness, substance use disorders or developmental disabilities
- Email
- alabama.dmh@mh.alabama.gov
Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP)
Alabama's Protection & Advocacy agency
Statewide, AL
Free legal advocacy to protect the rights of people with disabilities: abuse and neglect, services, discrimination.
1-800-826-1675
- Who
- Alabamians with disabilities
Alabama Free Legal Answers
American Bar Association
Statewide, AL
Post a civil legal question online and a volunteer lawyer answers.
Online only
- Who
- Low-income Alabama residents
Alabama Housing Finance Authority
AHFA
Statewide, AL
Homebuyer mortgages, down payment help and an affordable Apartment Finder.
1-800-325-2432
- Who
- Homebuyers within income limits; renters looking for affordable units
Alabama Legal Help
Legal Services Alabama
Statewide, AL
Free online legal information, forms and self-help guides.
Online only
- Who
- Anyone
Alabama Medicaid
Alabama Medicaid Agency
Statewide, AL
Health coverage for eligible low-income children, families, pregnant women, elderly and disabled Alabamians.
1-800-362-1504
- Who
- Low-income residents meeting program rules
Alabama Relay (711)
Alabama Relay
Statewide, AL
Free 24/7 relay so deaf, hard-of-hearing, deafblind and speech-disabled people can make phone calls.
711
- Who
- Deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind or speech-disabled callers
Alabama SHIP (Medicare counseling)
Alabama Department of Senior Services
Statewide, AL
Free, unbiased counseling on Medicare, Part D, Medicare Savings Programs, Medicaid and billing problems.
1-800-243-5463
- Who
- Medicare beneficiaries, families and caregivers
- Email
- ageline@adss.alabama.gov
Alabama Statewide Independent Living Council
Alabama SILC
Statewide, AL
Plans and advocates for independent living services statewide.
334-293-7407
- Who
- People with disabilities and advocates
- Email
- lisa.alford@rehab.alabama.gov
Alabama WIC
Alabama Department of Public Health
Statewide, AL
Healthy foods, nutrition education and breastfeeding support.
1-888-942-4673
- Who
- Pregnant or new mothers, infants and children under 5 with limited income
AlabamaABLE savings account
Alabama State Treasurer
Statewide, AL
Tax-advantaged savings for disability expenses that doesn't count against SSI or Medicaid limits.
1-833-711-2253
- Who
- People with disabilities meeting ABLE onset-age rules
Assistive technology (formerly STAR)
Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
Statewide, AL
Free device demonstrations, short-term loans, reused equipment and low-interest loans for assistive technology.
1-800-782-7656
- Who
- Alabamians of any age with disabilities
Attorney General Consumer Interest Division
Alabama Attorney General
Statewide, AL
Takes and mediates complaints about scams, contractor or home-repair fraud and business disputes.
1-800-392-5658
- Who
- Any Alabama consumer
- Email
- ConsumerInterest@AlabamaAG.gov
Children's Rehabilitation Service
Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
Statewide, AL
Medical, rehab and care coordination for children with special health care needs.
1-800-846-3697
- Who
- Under 21 with special health care needs
Disability Resource Network
Center for Independent Living
Statewide, AL
Advocacy, peer support, independent living skills and help finding local programs for people with disabilities.
(256) 403-0033
- Who
- People with disabilities in the center's counties
- Where
- 415-E Church St NW, Suite 11, Huntsville 35801
Eldercare Locator
U.S. Administration for Community Living
Federal
National line that connects older adults and caregivers to local aging services.
1-800-677-1116
- Who
- Older adults and caregivers
- Email
- eldercarelocator@USAging.org
Extra Help (Medicare drug costs)
Social Security Administration
Federal
Lowers Medicare prescription drug premiums, deductibles and copays.
1-800-772-1213
- Who
- People with Medicare and limited income and resources
Family Assistance (TANF) and JOBS
Alabama Department of Human Resources
Statewide, AL
Temporary cash help plus job training for low-income families with children.
Apply online or at the county DHR office
- Who
- Low-income families with children under 18
Free specialized phones (ATAP)
Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind
Statewide, AL
Free amplified, TTY and other specialized phones.
205-328-3989
- Who
- Income-eligible residents who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind or speech disabled
- Email
- ware.sandra@aidb.org
HUD Alabama field office
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Statewide, AL
Answers questions about HUD programs in Alabama and handles HUD housing complaints.
205-731-2630
- Who
- Alabama residents
HUD housing counseling
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Federal
Free or low-cost counseling on renting, buying, foreclosure, reverse mortgages and homelessness.
1-800-569-4287
- Who
- Any renter or homeowner
Lawyer Referral Service
Alabama State Bar
Statewide, AL
Refers callers to a local private attorney for a low-cost first consultation.
1-800-392-5660
- Who
- Anyone needing a lawyer
Legal Services Alabama
Legal Services Alabama
Statewide, AL
Free civil legal help: housing, benefits, consumer, family and elder law.
1-866-456-4995
- Who
- Low-income households; some help for 60+ regardless of income
Lifeline phone and internet discount
FCC / USAC
Federal
Monthly discount on phone or internet service.
1-800-234-9473
- Who
- Income at or below 135% of poverty, or on Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, federal housing aid or Veterans Pension
- Email
- LifelineSupport@usac.org
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Alabama Department of Senior Services
Statewide, AL
Investigates and resolves complaints for residents of nursing homes and assisted living.
334-242-5753
- Who
- Long-term care residents and families
Medicaid in-home care waivers
Alabama Department of Senior Services / Alabama Medicaid
Statewide, AL
Pays for in-home care (personal care, homemaker, respite, adult day, meals) so people can stay out of nursing homes.
1-800-243-5463
- Who
- Elderly or disabled, Medicaid-eligible, at nursing-home level of care
- Email
- ageline@adss.alabama.gov
Medicare Savings Programs (QMB, SLMB, QI-1)
Alabama Medicaid Agency
Statewide, AL
Pays Medicare Part B premiums and, for QMB, Part A premium, deductibles and coinsurance.
1-800-362-1504
- Who
- Low-income people who have or qualify for Medicare
Public housing and Section 8 vouchers
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Federal
Find the local housing authority that takes applications for public housing and Section 8.
1-800-955-2232
- Who
- Low-income families, elderly and people with disabilities
SAIL waiver
State of Alabama Independent Living
Statewide, AL
In-home supports so people with significant disabilities can keep living at home.
1-844-602-7245
- Who
- Adults with significant physical disabilities who qualify for Medicaid waiver services
SenioRx prescription help
Alabama Department of Senior Services
Statewide, AL
Free or low-cost 3-month supplies of prescription drugs through manufacturer programs.
1-800-243-5463
- Who
- 55+ with a chronic condition and no drug coverage, any age with a disability, or Medicare in the coverage gap
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration
Federal
Monthly benefits for people who can't work because of a disability and have enough work credits.
1-800-772-1213
- Who
- Workers with a qualifying disability and enough work history
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration
Federal
Monthly cash for people with very low income and few resources who are 65+, blind, or disabled.
1-800-772-1213
- Who
- Age 65+, blind or disabled, with limited income and resources
VA benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal
Disability compensation, pension, Aid & Attendance and other benefits for veterans and survivors.
1-800-827-1000
- Who
- Veterans, dependents and survivors
VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal
Health care enrollment for eligible veterans.
1-877-222-8387
- Who
- Veterans meeting service and discharge requirements
Veterans Crisis Line
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal
24/7 confidential crisis support. Dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255.
988, press 1
- Who
- Veterans, service members and families
Veterans Service Officers
Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs
Statewide, AL
Free help filing VA claims, appeals, Aid & Attendance and survivor benefits through county offices.
334-242-5077
- Who
- Veterans, dependents and survivors
Volunteer Lawyers Program
Alabama State Bar
Statewide, AL
Free civil legal help from volunteer attorneys. Jefferson County residents use Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham: 205-250-5198.
1-888-857-8571
- Who
- Low-income residents