Questions people ask in Athens
Where can I get free food in Athens, Alabama?
We have confirmed 6 places that can help in Athens: Limestone County Churches Involved (Monday to Friday 9 AM to 11 AM), (256) 262-0671, call first; Full Gospel Tabernacle (Food pantry 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, from 3 PM to 5 PM. Serves residents of Limestone County), (256) 262-3052, call first; Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church (3rd Saturday of month, 10 AM noon, bring photo ID), (256) 444-2628, call first. 3 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get help paying rent or a utility bill in Athens, Alabama?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Athens: Community Action Partnership of Huntsville/Madison and Limestone Counties, (256) 851-9800. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get housing help in Athens, Alabama?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Athens: Housing Authority of the City of Athens, (256) 232-5300. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Athens, Alabama?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Athens: Athens Family Health Center, (256) 230-3061. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Athens, Alabama?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Athens: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Athens, Alabama?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Athens: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.
Where can I get free legal help in Athens, Alabama?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Athens: Legal Services Alabama, (866) 456-4995. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.