Role: community mental-health and substance-use assessment and treatment; geography: serves Colbert, Franklin, and Lauderdale counties; cost/eligibility: call about intake, insurance, sliding fees, and appointments; emergency limit: clinic assessment is not emergency dispatch | Resource information was reviewed October 24, 2026. Service boundaries, intake, costs, hours, funding, and availability can change; contact the provider before traveling or making a decision. A listing is a starting point, not a recommendation or endorsement.
Riverbend Center for Mental Health — Colbert County access
Riverbend lists weekday same-day access assessments from 8:00–10:30 a.m. and asks people to bring a medication list and insurance cards. Call before traveling to confirm the right location, current intake schedule, costs, and services.
Role: state human-services intake, including SNAP and family services; geography: 3105 George Wallace Blvd, Tuscumbia; cost/eligibility: each program has separate eligibility and application rules; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or crisis response | Resource information was reviewed October 24, 2026. Service boundaries, intake, costs, hours, funding, and availability can change; contact the provider before traveling or making a decision. A listing is a starting point, not a recommendation or endorsement.
Alabama DHR — Colbert County office and benefits
The official county directory lists the Colbert office and its benefits contacts. Call to confirm office hours, application options, and documents; eligibility and benefit amounts are determined by the state program.
Role: food-benefit eligibility and application information; geography: Alabama, including Colbert County; cost/eligibility: household and program rules apply; emergency limit: benefits are not immediate food or emergency shelter | Resource information was reviewed October 24, 2026. Service boundaries, intake, costs, hours, funding, and availability can change; contact the provider before traveling or making a decision. A listing is a starting point, not a recommendation or endorsement.
Alabama DHR — SNAP food assistance
Use the state SNAP page to review application steps and county-office contacts. A household may apply even if uncertain about eligibility; DHR makes the official decision and determines benefit amounts.
Role: county public-health services including WIC, clinical and environmental health; geography: 1000 S. Jackson Highway, Sheffield; cost/eligibility: ask about service-specific fees, eligibility, and appointments; emergency limit: not emergency medical care | Resource information was reviewed October 24, 2026. Service boundaries, intake, costs, hours, funding, and availability can change; contact the provider before traveling or making a decision. A listing is a starting point, not a recommendation or endorsement.
Alabama Department of Public Health — Colbert County Health Department
The state directory lists WIC, clinical, environmental, and home-care services. Call to confirm which service fits, its current hours, address, and whether you need an appointment.
Role: nonprofit primary-care and limited dental services; geography: Florence, serving qualifying adults in the Shoals; cost/eligibility: clinic-published fees and age/coverage/work criteria apply—confirm current terms; emergency limit: not emergency care | Resource information was reviewed October 24, 2026. Service boundaries, intake, costs, hours, funding, and availability can change; contact the provider before traveling or making a decision. A listing is a starting point, not a recommendation or endorsement.
Shoals Community Clinic — health and dental programs
The clinic's FAQ describes health visits, labs, a medication program, and tooth extractions for adults meeting its criteria. Because schedules and availability may change, call to confirm current eligibility, fees, appointment times, and what to bring.
Role: energy-bill assistance application and appointment pathway; geography: Colbert County office in Sheffield; cost/eligibility: low-income and program rules apply; appointment and funding availability must be confirmed; emergency limit: not a utility emergency or shutoff guarantee | Resource information was reviewed October 24, 2026. Service boundaries, intake, costs, hours, funding, and availability can change; contact the provider before traveling or making a decision. A listing is a starting point, not a recommendation or endorsement.
Community Action Northwest Alabama — utility assistance
The agency describes income-qualified utility assistance and says it no longer accepts walk-in utility applications. Call about open appointments, funding, required documents, and current criteria before relying on help.
Role: housing-stability advocacy and case-management information; geography: regional agency serving Colbert County; cost/eligibility: contact to confirm program rules, funding, and current availability; emergency limit: not same-day shelter placement | Resource information was reviewed October 24, 2026. Service boundaries, intake, costs, hours, funding, and availability can change; contact the provider before traveling or making a decision. A listing is a starting point, not a recommendation or endorsement.
Community Action Northwest Alabama — housing assistance
The community-action agency describes housing support for people at risk of eviction or foreclosure. Ask whether the program is currently open to your situation and what documents or appointments are required.
Role: public-housing program contact; geography: 106 S. Main Street, Tuscumbia; cost/eligibility: HUD and authority rules apply—ask about programs, applications, and current waitlist; emergency limit: not immediate shelter | Resource information was reviewed October 24, 2026. Service boundaries, intake, costs, hours, funding, and availability can change; contact the provider before traveling or making a decision. A listing is a starting point, not a recommendation or endorsement.
Tuscumbia Housing Authority
The HUD Alabama authority directory lists the Tuscumbia Housing Authority. Call to confirm the correct office, current programs, eligibility, application process, and whether any waitlist is open; no placement or timing is guaranteed.
Role: regional homelessness planning and Coordinated Entry system information; geography: includes Colbert County; cost/eligibility: ask how access and screening work; housing programs set their own rules; emergency limit: does not guarantee a shelter bed or placement | Resource information was reviewed October 24, 2026. Service boundaries, intake, costs, hours, funding, and availability can change; contact the provider before traveling or making a decision. A listing is a starting point, not a recommendation or endorsement.
Northwest Alabama Homeless Care Council — Coordinated Entry navigation
The regional Continuum of Care coordinates housing and homelessness services across six counties. Contact the council to ask how to reach current Coordinated Entry or service providers; do not assume space is available.
Role: demand-responsive public transit; geography: Tuscumbia and rural Colbert County within published service areas; cost/eligibility: fee, advance booking, route, and vehicle availability vary—confirm before relying on a trip; emergency limit: not emergency transport | Resource information was reviewed October 24, 2026. Service boundaries, intake, costs, hours, funding, and availability can change; contact the provider before traveling or making a decision. A listing is a starting point, not a recommendation or endorsement.
NACOLG Dial-a-Ride — regional transportation
NACOLG says Dial-a-Ride serves the Shoals area and rural Colbert County, with variable rural rates when vehicles and drivers are available. Call to confirm fare, service boundary, booking lead time, and accessibility needs.
Role: senior-center activities and nutrition-program connection; geography: Tuscumbia, Colbert County; cost/eligibility: ask the center about age, meal, schedule, and participation rules; emergency limit: not health care or emergency support | Resource information was reviewed October 24, 2026. Service boundaries, intake, costs, hours, funding, and availability can change; contact the provider before traveling or making a decision. A listing is a starting point, not a recommendation or endorsement.
Tuscumbia Multi-Purpose Senior Center
NACOLG lists the Tuscumbia center and directs callers to confirm current activities and meal times before visiting. Ask about nutrition-program eligibility, transportation, and any first-visit steps.
Role: adult basic education, GED, diploma, ESL, and job-skills learning; geography: classes offered in Colbert County and the Shoals; cost/eligibility: published classes are free—confirm schedule, placement, and location; emergency limit: not crisis or benefits assistance | Resource information was reviewed October 24, 2026. Service boundaries, intake, costs, hours, funding, and availability can change; contact the provider before traveling or making a decision. A listing is a starting point, not a recommendation or endorsement.
Northwest Shoals Community College — adult education
NWSCC describes free adult-education classes serving Colbert County, including GED and job skills. Call to ask where a current class meets, how to enroll, and what assessment or documents are needed.
Role: city streets, sanitation, brush collection, and sewer-system contact; geography: Tuscumbia city limits; cost/eligibility: confirm address, accepted items, and any charges; emergency limit: not a private cleanout or hazardous-material response | Resource information was reviewed October 24, 2026. Service boundaries, intake, costs, hours, funding, and availability can change; contact the provider before traveling or making a decision. A listing is a starting point, not a recommendation or endorsement.
Tuscumbia Public Works — sanitation, brush, and sewer questions
The city says household garbage and brush collection apply within city limits; other debris has no scheduled pickup day and is collected as the truck reaches an area. Call about the property address and item before moving anything to the curb.
Role: municipal utility customer service and service applications; geography: city limits and some county addresses—verify the exact address; cost/eligibility: deposits, rates, and fees vary by service and are subject to change; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger | Resource information was reviewed October 24, 2026. Service boundaries, intake, costs, hours, funding, and availability can change; contact the provider before traveling or making a decision. A listing is a starting point, not a recommendation or endorsement.
Tuscumbia Utilities — electric, water, and natural gas
Tuscumbia Utilities lists electric, water, and gas service and directs customers to call about an account or service question. Confirm the address, current deposit and fees, payment options, and the latest rules directly with the utility.
Role: county water-service and water-quality contact; geography: addresses within the county department's service area; cost/eligibility: service territory, account, and charges are address-specific; emergency limit: not emergency response | Resource information was reviewed October 24, 2026. Service boundaries, intake, costs, hours, funding, and availability can change; contact the provider before traveling or making a decision. A listing is a starting point, not a recommendation or endorsement.
Colbert County Water Department
Colbert County publishes contact and water-quality information for its Water Department. Call to check which water provider serves a property and who handles an account, leak, or quality question.
Role: county court and circuit-clerk information; geography: courthouse in Tuscumbia; cost/eligibility: filing and record fees or legal requirements vary—confirm with the clerk; emergency limit: not legal advice or emergency protection | Resource information was reviewed October 24, 2026. Service boundaries, intake, costs, hours, funding, and availability can change; contact the provider before traveling or making a decision. A listing is a starting point, not a recommendation or endorsement.
Colbert County Circuit Court and clerk
The official court portal provides Colbert County court and clerk information. For a specific case, filing, property, or record question, call the clerk or seek qualified legal advice; this guide does not interpret court requirements.
Role: city building-permit and inspection questions; geography: Tuscumbia jurisdiction—confirm whether an address is inside city limits; cost/eligibility: permit rules and fees depend on the work; emergency limit: not emergency repair or code-compliance advice | Resource information was reviewed October 24, 2026. Service boundaries, intake, costs, hours, funding, and availability can change; contact the provider before traveling or making a decision. A listing is a starting point, not a recommendation or endorsement.
Tuscumbia Building Department — permits and inspections
Before structural, electrical, or other permitted work, ask the city whether a permit or inspection applies and what the current fee and process are. Jurisdiction and requirements depend on the property and project.
Role: public library, information, and community access; geography: Tuscumbia; cost/eligibility: ask about card, computer, and program requirements; emergency limit: not crisis or housing services | Resource information was reviewed October 24, 2026. Service boundaries, intake, costs, hours, funding, and availability can change; contact the provider before traveling or making a decision. A listing is a starting point, not a recommendation or endorsement.
Helen Keller Public Library
The City of Tuscumbia lists the Helen Keller Public Library among city departments. Call or check the city directory for current hours, library-card requirements, computer access, and programs before visiting.
Role: county household-garbage and white-goods pickup information; geography: Colbert County service area—confirm your address; cost/eligibility: ask the county's collection agency about accepted items, schedule, and any charge; emergency limit: not a hazardous-waste or active-safety response | Resource information was reviewed October 24, 2026. Service boundaries, intake, costs, hours, funding, and availability can change; contact the provider before traveling or making a decision. A listing is a starting point, not a recommendation or endorsement.
Colbert County — white-goods roadside pickup
Colbert County says its Commission provides white-goods roadside pickup and directs residents to call the household-garbage collection agency for details and schedules. Confirm what qualifies and how to prepare an item before placing it outside.
Role: nutrition and health-support program for eligible pregnant, postpartum, and young-child households; geography: Alabama, including Colbert County; cost/eligibility: program criteria and appointment rules apply; emergency limit: not immediate food delivery or medical emergency care | Resource information was reviewed October 24, 2026. Service boundaries, intake, costs, hours, funding, and availability can change; contact the provider before traveling or making a decision. A listing is a starting point, not a recommendation or endorsement.
Alabama WIC — Colbert County access through ADPH
The state health department provides WIC information and the Colbert County office contact. Call to ask about eligibility, appointments, documents, and the current service location.
Role: regional food-bank network and feeding-program information; geography: Colbert County is in the published service area; cost/eligibility: the food bank supplies partner programs—call 2-1-1 or a pantry about household access and rules; emergency limit: not a direct pantry or same-day food guarantee | Resource information was reviewed October 24, 2026. Service boundaries, intake, costs, hours, funding, and availability can change; contact the provider before traveling or making a decision. A listing is a starting point, not a recommendation or endorsement.
Food Bank of North Alabama — partner and food-program information
The Food Bank of North Alabama says it supplies qualified partner programs in Colbert County rather than distributing directly to households. Use 2-1-1 to find a current pantry and call that provider to confirm stock, hours, and requirements.