Role: public-health, WIC, environmental-health and home-care information; geography: Lamar County; cost/eligibility: program criteria, appointments, fees and home-care eligibility vary; emergency limit: not emergency response or a general cleanup 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.
Lamar County Health Department
The Alabama Department of Public Health lists WIC, environmental, home-care and clinical services through the Lamar County Health Department. Call to confirm which service fits, current appointments, fees and eligibility. The contact page says appointments are not scheduled by email.
Role: primary care; geography: Vernon and the West Alabama service area; cost/eligibility: Medicaid, Medicare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield and most private plans are listed, with sliding-fee discounts for qualifying patients; confirm coverage, fees and intake; emergency limit: not a behavioral-health crisis or hoarding-specialty 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.
Whatley Health Services — Vernon Health Center
Whatley lists primary care at 141 2nd Avenue NW, Vernon, with weekday hours shown online. It says it accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield and most private insurance, and offers sliding-fee discounts to people who qualify. Call to confirm current hours, coverage and costs. The page lists primary care, not hoarding treatment.
Role: local public-housing agency and low-rent housing contact; geography: Vernon; cost/eligibility: household eligibility, applications and any waitlist must be confirmed; emergency limit: not a shelter or a promise of an open unit. | 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.
Housing Authority of the City of Vernon
HUD's Alabama contact report lists the Housing Authority of the City of Vernon as a low-rent agency at 230 Strickland Circle, Vernon, AL 35592. Ask whether it serves the household's address, whether applications or waitlists are open, and what documentation is required. No vacancy, voucher or immediate placement is promised.
Role: county solid-waste billing and exemption information; geography: ask whether the household's service address is covered; cost/eligibility: confirm current collection fees and annual exemption rules; emergency limit: not a bulky-item, hazardous-waste or clutter-cleanout 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.
Lamar County Solid Waste Department
Lamar County lists its Solid Waste Department at 205-695-6527 and describes an exemption request for households whose only income is Social Security. The county page gives an annual November–December filing window and exceptions; verify current rules and the address's service jurisdiction directly. Its listing does not promise furniture removal or cleanup.
Role: senior activity, congregate meals and referral information; geography: three listed centers in Kennedy, Sulligent and Millport, not Vernon; cost/eligibility: centers serve people age 60+ and spouses, while home-delivered meals require screening and have limited space; emergency limit: not crisis care 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.
Area Agency on Aging of West Alabama — Lamar County senior centers
The agency lists Kennedy, Sulligent and Millport Senior Activity Centers with weekday hours and phone numbers. Its regional page describes weekday meals and activities, says home-delivered meals require eligibility screening, and notes that transportation exists at many—not all—locations. Call the relevant center or county aging program to confirm current hours, meals, eligibility and whether any ride serves the person's address; no Vernon pickup was verified.
Role: regional information and referral for older adults, caregivers and people with disabilities; geography: West Alabama, including Lamar County; cost/eligibility: each referred program has separate screening; emergency limit: not a guaranteed ride, in-home service 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.
West Alabama Aging and Disability Resource Center
The Area Agency on Aging of West Alabama lists an Aging and Disability Resource Center and regional phone contacts. Ask which benefits, caregiver supports, nutrition or transportation options currently serve Lamar County and whether age, disability or other eligibility rules apply. A referral does not guarantee a service or capacity.
Role: practical education and community-resource information; geography: Lamar County, with an office in Vernon; cost/eligibility: ask about program schedules and any fees; emergency limit: not clinical care, hoarding treatment or an in-home cleanup 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.
Lamar County Extension Office
Alabama Cooperative Extension lists the Lamar County office at 281 Columbus Avenue NW, Vernon, phone 205-695-7139. Listed staff cover community workforce and economic development, family and child development, food and nutrition education, forestry and other topics. Call to ask which current resource fits the household's question.
Role: library information, collection and genealogy access; geography: Vernon; cost/eligibility: confirm any card, computer or printing rules; emergency limit: not case management, clinical care 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.
Mary Wallace Cobb Memorial Library — Northwest Regional Library
Northwest Regional Library lists Mary Wallace Cobb Memorial Library at 44425 Highway 17, Vernon, with weekday hours and genealogy hours on Tuesday and Thursday. Call before travel to confirm current hours and available services. The library is an information resource, not a provider referral or case-management program.
Role: regional food-bank network and partner-agency locator; geography: includes Lamar County; cost/eligibility: confirm pantry rules, hours and available food with the local agency; emergency limit: the food bank distributes through partners and does not promise direct household 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.
West Alabama Food Bank — Lamar County pantry locator
West Alabama Food Bank lists Lamar County in its service area and directs people to partner food pantries. Use its current find-food tool or call to locate a nearby partner, then confirm current hours, eligibility, and supply directly. A locator result is not a guarantee of food availability.
Role: locally listed food-pantry contact; geography: Vernon, Lamar County; cost/eligibility: confirm service area, documents and any requirements before travel; emergency limit: not emergency medical or crisis 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.
Vernon Food Pantry
Alabama Cooperative Extension's food-pantry list gives the Vernon Food Pantry at 385 7th Street SW, Vernon, phone 205-712-8179. Call before going to confirm that the listing is current, distribution hours, eligibility and supply; these details are not stated in the directory.
Role: low-income home-energy assistance intake; geography: ADECA lists Community Service Programs of West Alabama for Lamar County; cost/eligibility: household income and other program rules apply, funding and appointment availability vary; emergency limit: not an instant reconnection or utility-payment 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 LIHEAP — Community Service Programs of West Alabama
ADECA identifies Community Service Programs of West Alabama as the LIHEAP agency serving Lamar County. Its current state page gives the call center number and eligibility overview; call the agency to ask about appointments, documents, current funds and your household's eligibility. ADECA itself does not process applications.
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 Lamar 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 Lamar County health department to confirm current clinic hours, certification, appointments, and required documents.
Role: state family and child-support program information; geography: Alabama, with Lamar 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
Alabama DHR's county-office directory can direct callers to local family and child-related programs. Ask which unit handles the concern and confirm application steps, eligibility, and office hours; child-safety emergencies should use 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 Lamar 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 can help identify community providers. For Lamar County, the state lists Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center in Vernon; confirm current service location, clinical fit, payer, fees, intake, and availability. 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 Lamar 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 lists the Housing Authority of the City of Vernon as a low-rent agency. Confirm that it serves the household's address, whether applications or waitlists are open, and what documents are required; the directory is not a current vacancy list.
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.