Role: qualified behavioral-health care; geography: Cherokee, Etowah and DeKalb service region; confirm local intake; cost/eligibility: confirm eligibility, fees, insurance and availability; emergency limit: planned care is not 911 dispatch. | Each listing states its role, geography, verified cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; a listing is not an endorsement.
CED Mental Health adult services
CED offers adult services. Start with the Cherokee access number to discuss the care pathway, symptoms, accessibility and payer options. Ask specifically about hoarding-related experience; it was not independently verified.
Role: child and adolescent care pathway; geography: CED service region; confirm Cherokee County access; cost/eligibility: confirm age, guardian/consent requirements, payer, fees and intake; emergency limit: not an emergency response guarantee. | Each listing states its role, geography, verified cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; a listing is not an endorsement.
CED Mental Health children and adolescent services
The provider has a children-services pathway. A parent or supporter can ask about an appropriate assessment and family involvement. Confirm the services offered at the local office rather than assuming every regional service is available in Centre.
Role: public-health clinical and environmental services; geography: Cherokee County; cost/eligibility: service-specific eligibility, appointments and fees; confirm directly; emergency limit: not an emergency department. | Each listing states its role, geography, verified cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; a listing is not an endorsement.
Cherokee County Health Department
ADPH lists WIC, clinical, environmental and home-care services and 256-927-3132. Ask about the appropriate service and appointment requirements; home care does not mean decluttering or housekeeping.
Role: utility aid, variable direct aid and self-sufficiency navigation; geography: Cherokee County office at 833 Cedar Bluff Road, Centre; cost/eligibility: income/program rules, appointment and current funding apply; emergency limit: not guaranteed same-day assistance. | Each listing states its role, geography, verified cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; a listing is not an endorsement.
Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama — Cherokee office
The agency lists LIHEAP, variable direct aid and GROW support. Call 256-638-4430 to confirm current intake and documents. Rental, food, fuel, transportation or prescription assistance is funding-dependent, not assured. A November calendar reference does not establish that applications are currently open.
Role: energy-efficiency and home-safety program; geography: agency Cherokee County service area; cost/eligibility: confirm household/property eligibility, approvals, waiting list and scope; emergency limit: not emergency repairs or a cleanout. | Each listing states its role, geography, verified cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; a listing is not an endorsement.
Community Action weatherization pathway
The Cherokee office page describes weatherization to reduce energy use and improve home health and safety. Ask about eligibility and the application pathway; do not assume hazardous conditions, clutter removal or every repair are covered.
Role: nonprofit food-distribution locator; geography: Cherokee County and the food bank's regional service area; cost/eligibility: posted distributions are free while supplies last; confirm event-specific rules; emergency limit: not a guaranteed immediate food delivery. | Each listing states its role, geography, verified cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; a listing is not an endorsement.
Community Food Bank of Central Alabama — Cherokee food search
Search the official map and calendar for current Centre-area food options. Check the date, appointment rules and eligibility before travelling. The Birmingham warehouse is not a direct walk-in food distribution location.
Role: senior nutrition and local-program navigation; geography: 229 Dean Buttram Senior Avenue, Centre; cost/eligibility: confirm age, enrollment, meal rules, cost and capacity; emergency limit: not home-care or emergency placement. | Each listing states its role, geography, verified cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; a listing is not an endorsement.
Centre Nutrition and Senior Center
The County lists the nutrition/public-transportation office at 256-927-8432. Ask about current meals, participation and support options; the office's published hours do not establish meal or ride availability.
Role: demand-response public transportation; geography: Cherokee County residents; confirm destination/service limits; cost/eligibility: regional site posts distance-based fares; confirm current quote, reservation and accessibility; emergency limit: not ambulance transport or a guaranteed ride. | Each listing states its role, geography, verified cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; a listing is not an endorsement.
Cherokee County Rural Transit
EARPDC lists booking information at 256-927-7472 and weekday service. Posted fares are $2 for the first five miles plus $1 per additional five for the general public, and $1 plus 50 cents for seniors and people with disabilities. Confirm the trip total, return ride and capacity before booking.
Role: older-adult, disability and caregiver navigation; geography: East Alabama region including Cherokee County; cost/eligibility: program-specific eligibility and availability; confirm fees or cost sharing; emergency limit: not emergency home care or placement. | Each listing states its role, geography, verified cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; a listing is not an endorsement.
East Alabama Aging and Disability Resource Center
The regional aging network lists the Centre senior center and AGE-LINE at 1-800-243-5463. Ask about the appropriate aging, caregiver, benefits or community-service pathway; referrals do not guarantee approval or an available service.
Role: public information and practical access; geography: 310 Mary Street, Centre; cost/eligibility: confirm card rules, hours, computer availability and printing charges; emergency limit: not housing or clinical intake. | Each listing states its role, geography, verified cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; a listing is not an endorsement.
Cherokee County Public Library
The library lists 256-927-5838. Ask about available public information, internet access and practical help locating forms. Do not share sensitive intake details on a public computer without considering privacy.
Role: household and community education; geography: Cherokee County; cost/eligibility: confirm current program topics, registration and fees; emergency limit: not treatment or a cleaning service. | Each listing states its role, geography, verified cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; a listing is not an endorsement.
Cherokee County Alabama Cooperative Extension
The county Extension office is a local education starting point for household and community questions. Ask what current programs or guidance fit your needs; education is not an offer of in-home cleanup.
Role: municipal garbage, debris and street services; geography: City of Centre; confirm address jurisdiction; cost/eligibility: confirm collection rules, accepted materials, fees and scheduling; emergency limit: not in-home cleanup or emergency removal. | Each listing states its role, geography, verified cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; a listing is not an endorsement.
City of Centre Public Works — Street and Sanitation
The City describes curbside garbage, limb/debris pickup and right-of-way work. Check your address and material limits before placing items out. County rural collection and landfill policies are separate.
Role: county disposal and collection information; geography: rural Cherokee County and eligible county residents; distinguish municipal accounts; cost/eligibility: confirm current bill/account requirements, materials, hours and fees; emergency limit: not a free unlimited cleanout. | Each listing states its role, geography, verified cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; a listing is not an endorsement.
Cherokee County rural collection and landfill guidance
The County identifies Three Corners Landfill at 2205 County Road 6, Piedmont. Its first-Saturday no-charge program is restricted to acceptable residential waste, one pickup-or-smaller load and required proof of trash service. Confirm eligibility and accepted items before travel; other loads may have charges.
Role: municipal building and property-requirement guidance; geography: Centre city jurisdiction; confirm address; cost/eligibility: confirm required approvals, inspections and fees before work; emergency limit: not emergency stabilization or cleanup assistance. | Each listing states its role, geography, verified cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; a listing is not an endorsement.
City of Centre Building Department
Use the current Building Department page to ask which requirements apply to planned work. The former building-inspector URL returned 404 during review; do not rely on it or assume county and city rules are the same.
Role: county land-use and permitting information; geography: Cherokee County; confirm municipal versus county jurisdiction; cost/eligibility: verify current rules, required permits and fees; emergency limit: not repairs, code representation or emergency response. | Each listing states its role, geography, verified cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; a listing is not an endorsement.
Cherokee County zoning and permitting guidance
Check the County's zoning/permitting information and ask which office covers your property before starting work. A referral or general page is not approval for a particular project.
Role: fire-service information and prevention education; geography: Centre and surrounding communities; confirm service area; cost/eligibility: ask about available prevention guidance; no visit is promised; emergency limit: active fire or immediate danger: call 911. | Each listing states its role, geography, verified cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; a listing is not an endorsement.
City of Centre Fire Department safety education
The City describes a primarily volunteer department and fire-safety education. Ask through official City channels about a planned safety question. The City Hall number is a routing contact, not a substitute for emergency dispatch.
Role: county-office navigation; geography: Cherokee County; cost/eligibility: confirm office jurisdiction, forms and any service fees; emergency limit: not benefits approval or emergency dispatch. | Each listing states its role, geography, verified cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; a listing is not an endorsement.
Cherokee County Commission and department directory
County offices are listed at 260 Cedar Bluff Road, Suite 103, Centre, with 256-927-3668 for the Commission. Use the department directory to identify the right office for a specific question rather than assuming it provides direct property assistance.
Role: referral navigation for housing and basic needs; geography: Alabama; cost/eligibility: provider criteria and current funding vary; emergency limit: not a shelter bed or emergency response guarantee. | Each listing states its role, geography, verified cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; a listing is not an endorsement.
Alabama 211 housing and basic-needs referrals
Use 211 to ask about current housing, food, utility, and shelter referrals. Confirm screening, location, hours, funding, and openings with the referred provider; a listing or referral is not a placement guarantee.
Role: federal housing information and links to local housing agencies and counseling; geography: Alabama; cost/eligibility: programs have separate criteria and waitlists; emergency limit: not direct housing placement or a current opening list. | Each listing states its role, geography, verified cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; a listing is not an endorsement.
HUD Alabama housing resources
HUD's state page links to public housing agencies and housing counseling. Contact an agency directly to ask whether a waitlist is open, what county it serves, and how to apply; the HUD page does not confirm current vacancies.
Role: civil legal-aid intake and information; geography: statewide, subject to service area and issue rules; cost/eligibility: screened by income and case type; emergency limit: not emergency response or guaranteed representation. | Each listing states its role, geography, verified cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; a listing is not an endorsement.
Legal Services Alabama
Legal Services Alabama accepts applications for eligible civil legal matters. Apply or call to ask about income, issue, conflicts, deadlines, and service availability; applying does not guarantee representation. For immediate physical danger, call 911.
Role: vocational rehabilitation and disability-related services; geography: Alabama; cost/eligibility: disability and program eligibility screening applies; emergency limit: not income support or a job-placement guarantee. | Each listing states its role, geography, verified cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; a listing is not an endorsement.
Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
The state agency provides information about vocational rehabilitation and related programs. Ask whether the person's goals and circumstances fit current eligibility requirements and what documentation is needed.
Role: information and referral for older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities; geography: Alabama; cost/eligibility: linked services apply separate screening; emergency limit: not emergency response or guaranteed in-home care. | Each listing states its role, geography, verified cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; a listing is not an endorsement.
Alabama Aging and Disability Resource Center
The state Aging and Disability Resource Center connects callers with information about aging, disability, and caregiver supports. Ask what serves Cherokee County and what age, income, or functional criteria apply; a referral is not a service guarantee.
Role: state food-assistance application information; geography: Alabama; cost/eligibility: household and income criteria apply; emergency limit: not immediate food or emergency response. | Each listing states its role, geography, verified cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; a listing is not an endorsement.
Alabama SNAP and food assistance information
Alabama DHR provides information about applying for SNAP. Use the current application channel and ask DHR about documents, processing time, and eligibility; a pending application is not immediate pantry access.
Role: nutrition and food-benefit program for eligible pregnant, postpartum, and young-child households; geography: Alabama, local clinic access varies; cost/eligibility: WIC criteria and certification apply; emergency limit: not emergency food or medical care. | Each listing states its role, geography, verified cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; a listing is not an endorsement.
Alabama WIC program information
The state WIC program explains nutrition services and eligibility for qualifying families. Contact the Cherokee County health department to confirm current clinic hours, certification, appointments, and required documents.
Role: state family and child-support program information; geography: Alabama, with Cherokee County office; cost/eligibility: each service has separate rules; emergency limit: not emergency response or general cleanup. | Each listing states its role, geography, verified cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; a listing is not an endorsement.
Alabama Department of Human Resources family services
DHR's county office can direct callers to the appropriate family or child-related program. Ask which unit handles the concern and confirm application steps, eligibility, and office hours; child-safety emergencies should be reported through the proper emergency channel.
Role: locate HUD-approved housing counseling; geography: Alabama, search by current location; cost/eligibility: ask counselor about fees and service scope; emergency limit: not a rental unit or shelter placement. | Each listing states its role, geography, verified cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; a listing is not an endorsement.
Alabama housing counseling directory
HUD's housing-counseling locator can help find counseling for rental, budget, or housing questions. Confirm the counselor serves Cherokee County and ask about fees and appointments; counseling does not guarantee a unit or subsidy.
Role: state health-coverage program information; geography: Alabama; cost/eligibility: enrollment category and covered-service rules apply; emergency limit: not medical triage or a provider appointment. | Each listing states its role, geography, verified cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; a listing is not an endorsement.
Alabama Medicaid member and provider information
Use Alabama Medicaid's official information to review eligibility, coverage, and member resources. Confirm provider participation and coverage directly before scheduling care; call 911 for urgent emergencies.
Role: locate state-listed community mental-health providers; geography: Alabama and county-specific service areas; cost/eligibility: verify intake, payer, location, and availability; emergency limit: not 911 dispatch. | Each listing states its role, geography, verified cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; a listing is not an endorsement.
Alabama mental-health provider and service directory
Alabama Department of Mental Health's directory helps identify community providers. For Cherokee County, the state lists AltaPointe; confirm current service location, fit, payer, fees, intake, and availability directly. A directory entry does not indicate hoarding specialization.
Role: federal behavioral-health information and treatment locator; geography: nationwide; cost/eligibility: provider intake, fees, and coverage vary; emergency limit: call/text 988 for crisis and 911 for immediate danger. | Each listing states its role, geography, verified cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; a listing is not an endorsement.
Community mental-health information from SAMHSA
SAMHSA offers a treatment locator and information about behavioral-health services. Verify credentials, clinical fit, fees, payer, and availability with the provider; locator results are not endorsements or emergency care.
Role: education and peer-support information for people and families affected by mental-health concerns; geography: national materials, local groups vary; cost/eligibility: confirm current Alabama options; emergency limit: not clinical or emergency support. | Each listing states its role, geography, verified cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; a listing is not an endorsement.
National Alliance on Mental Illness family education
NAMI's education resources may help supporters learn communication and coping approaches. Confirm whether a current Alabama program serves Cherokee County; call or text 988 for crisis support and 911 for immediate physical danger.
Role: identify local public housing agencies; geography: Alabama; cost/eligibility: agency rules and waitlists apply; emergency limit: not an open-unit listing or placement guarantee. | Each listing states its role, geography, verified cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; a listing is not an endorsement.
Alabama housing agencies through HUD
HUD's agency directory can help locate the public housing authority serving an address. Ask directly about county coverage, current waitlist status, eligibility, and application requirements; the Centre Housing Authority application page currently says its listed voucher waitlists are closed, while its portal homepage uses different wording.
Role: locate federal Social Security offices and benefit information; geography: nationwide; cost/eligibility: federal program criteria and appointment rules apply; emergency limit: not housing, food, or emergency response. | Each listing states its role, geography, verified cost or eligibility details (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; a listing is not an endorsement.
United States Social Security office locator
The federal locator identifies Social Security offices and online services. Confirm the correct office, appointment method, and required documents before travel; disability and retirement benefits require federal eligibility review.