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  • Alabama Baptist Maternity Care – 1.205.945.0037
     

    Alcoholics Anonymous – 334.745.8405
     

    Auburn Family Therapy – 334.821.3631
     

    Family Counseling Center – 334.327.3238
     

    Good Shepherd Counseling – 334.821.3631
     

    Rape Counselors of East Alabama – 334.741.0707
     

    Safe Harbor Women’s Center/Auburn University Student

    Counseling Services – 334.844.5123
     

    The Pastoral Institute - 334.649-6500

    East Alabama Mental Health - 334-742-2877 After Hours Emer. 1-800-815-0630

    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255

    The Bradley Center of St. Francis - 334.320-3700

    Rivertown Psychiatry - 706-223-1934

    Martin Army - 334.544-2273

    Army One Source - 334.342-9647

  • 2-1-1 Community Connections – 211 or 1.888.421.1266
    Alabama Elder Care – 1.800.356.9596
    Alabama HIV/AIDS – 1.800.228.0469
    Alcoholics Anonymous – 745.8405
    Crisis Center – 821.8600
    Child & Adult Protective Services – 737.1100
    Domestic Violence Intervention Center – 749.1515
    Elder Abuse Hotline – 1.800.458.7214
    Homeless Resource Network – 1.800.341.9371
    or emergency helpline – 706.327.3999
    Pregnancy Helpline – 1.800.542.4453

    Parenting Assistance Line – 1.866.962.3030 – For parents, grandparents, and relatives whose children are newborn to 12 years of age. A Resource Specialist will help in times of frustration and stress when raising a child.
    Rape Counselors of East Alabama – 741.0707
    East Alabama MH-MR Substance Abuse Services – 1.800.815.0630
    Suicide Prevention – 1.800.784.2433 – 24 hour suicide prevention and crisis line

    Education, Job Training, & Readiness
    Achievement Center – 745.3501 – Senior Community Service Employment Program for low income individuals ages 55 and older AND/OR Working Solutions Program for low income, out-of-school youths 16-21 years old.
    Alabama Career Center – 749.6065 – 2300 Frederick Rd, Opelika. For Unemployment Claims, call 1.866.234.5382
    ACHR Family Service Center – 821.8336 – Job training and GED prep for Early Head Start and Head Start families.
    Christian Women’s Job Corp – 826.8800
    Education for Employment – 749.8278
    Goodwill Retail Store & Career Center – 275.4815 – 3740 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika
    Literacy Coalition – 705.0001 – Adult basic literacy and adult GED prep.
    Opelika Assessment Center – 749.5704
    Skills Training (machinist) – 749.5294
    Southern Union Community College:
    Office Careers Information Technology Class – 745.2965
    Adult Education, GED Prep – 745.6437
    Workforce Investment Act (WIA) – 749.5707

  • Hot Food
    Christian Care Ministries –705.0505 – 1000 Samford Ct, Opelika. Soup Kitchen every Thursday 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    Pepperell Baptist Church – 2702 Second Ave, Opelika. First and last Tuesday of the month in the Fellowship Hall from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

    Groceries
    Christian Care Ministries –705.0505

    Lakeview Baptist Church – 887.7094. Monday 9-11 AM by appointment only

    The Bridge Christian Center – 742.0144 – 1000 Lee Rd 263, Beulah. Tuesday 10 AM – 12 PM

    St. Michael’s Catholic Church – 887.5540 – 1100 N College St, Auburn. Recipients must be registered before receiving food. Registration is the 1st Wednesday of the month from 9-11 AM. Recipients receive food on Thursday from 9 AM – 12 PM.

    Smiths Station Baptist Church – 334.297.4932 – 2500 Lee Rd 430, Smiths Station. By appointment only.

    Pine Grove United Methodist Church – 749.8874 – 7235 US Hwy 29N, Opelika. Thurs 9-11 AM

    Auburn United Methodist Church – 826.8800 – 302 W Magnolia Ave, Auburn. Fri 9-11:30 AM

    Community Market – 749.8844 – 3810-C Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika. Call for appointment.

    Salvation Army of Lee County – 826.0073 – 1038 Opelika Rd, Auburn

    East Alabama Food Bank – 821.9006

    Mercy Program – 826.8800

    Shady Grove Christian Church – 745.7770

    Southside Church of Christ – 745.5372

    St. Luke CME – 745.2335

    Meal Delivery (Elderly & Homebound)
    Area Agency on Aging (Lee-Russell) – 749.5264

    Salvation Army of Lee County – 826.0073

    Other Food Resources
    Angel Food Ministries: $30 per “box” designed to feed a family of 4 for a week. EBT accepted. Must call to order and arrange for pick-up.

                    Auburn Site: The City Church – 821.1692

                    Opelika Sites:

                                    Pine Grove United Methodist Church – 749.8874

                                    Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church – 334.297.2115

    Community Market – 749.8844. Brown Bag program for the elderly

    Food Stamp Office (Department of Human Resources) – 737.1100 – 1715 Corporate Dr, Opelika

    WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) – 821.8336 – Boykin Center, 410 Boykin St, Auburn

  • Christian Care Ministries – 705.0505 – 1000 Samford Ct, Opelika (Clothing Closet only)

    Goodwill Retail Store – 275.4815 – 3740 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika

    Harvest Thrift Store – 705.8858 – 2510 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika

    Mission Thrift Store – 887.5433 – E University Dr, Auburn. Next to WalMart Neighborhood Market

    Salvation Army Thrift Store – 745.6459 – 720 Columbus Pkwy, Opelika / 826.0073 – 1038 Opelika Rd, Auburn

    Sunshine Shop (ACHR) – 821.8336 – Parents of Head Start & Early Head Start Children Only

    The Buildmore Store – 745.5959 – 1302 1st Ave, Opelika. Low cost building materials, appliance, and tools.

  • Homeless Resource Network – 1.800.341.9371

    His Place (Men) – 334.749.2130

    Hope’s Inn (Women/Children) – 334.864.0890. Must be working and on waiting list for an appointment.

    House of Restoration (Men, Women, Children) – 334.214.5522 – 908 7th Ave, Phenix City, AL

    House of Mercy (Men, Women, Children) – 706.322.6463 – 1532 Third Ave, Columbus, GA. Must obtain a police report from the Columbus Police Department (background check, basically).

    Valley Rescue Mission (Men) – 706.322.8267 – 2903 Second Ave, Columbus, GA. Must obtain a police report from the Columbus Police Department (background check, basically).

    Damascus Way (Women/Children) – 706.653.2061 – 1200 Eleventh Ave, Columbus, GA. Must obtain a police report from the Columbus Police Department (background check, basically).

    Salvation Army-Columbus – 706.327.0275 – 1718 Second Ave, Columbus, GA. Must obtain a police report from the Columbus Police Department (background check, basically).

    Domestic Violence Intervention Center (East Alabama Safe House) – 749.1515

  • City of Auburn (CDBG) – 501.7280 – Community Development Block Grant

    Salvation Army – 826.0073 – 1038 Opelika Rd, Auburn

  • Auburn Housing Authority – 821.2262 – Public Housing, Section 8

    Opelika Housing Authority – 745.2250 – Public Housing, Section 8

    Habitat for Humanity – 745.2123

    Lee County Red Cross – 749.9981

    Timothy Manor – 749.4400 (Must be 62 or older)

  • Alabama Rural Ministry – 501.4276 – Home repairs for disabled, elderly, or low income individuals or families. Application process and meet income guidelines.

    City of Auburn (CDBG) – 501.7280 – Community Development Block Grant. Housing Rehab Loan Program to receive loans for major repairs. Emergency Housing Rehab Program for grants that assist with small emergency repairs. Must live within Auburn City limits.

  • ACHR – 821.8336 – Mon-Thurs 10 AM – 12 PM

    Auburn United Methodist Church – 524.4828 – Mon-Thurs 1:30-4 PM

    City of Auburn (CDBG) – 501.7280 – Community Development Block Grant. Must live within Auburn City limits. Public Housing and Section 8 residents not eligible.

    Holy Trinity Episcopal Church – 887.9506

    Opelika SHARE (seasonal) – 745.5540 – Opelika Light & Power. Must be 55 or older or 100% disabled head of household.

    Mercy Program – 826.8800

    Presbyterian Community Ministry – 887.3777 – Mon & Tues 10 AM-2 PM, Thur 12-4 PM

    Project SHARE (seasonal) – 787.5932 – Must be 62 or older or 100% disabled head of household. Leave message.

    Salvation Army – 1038 Opelika Rd, Auburn – Walk-in, Mon-Thurs 9 AM-12 PM

    Trinity United Methodist Church – 745.2632

    United Way – 745.5540

    William Mason Emergency Fund – 745.5540 – By appointment only

  • Auburn United Methodist Church – 524.4828

    City of Auburn (CDBG) – 501.7280 – Community Development Block Grant. Must live within Auburn City limits. Public Housing and Section 8 residents not eligible.

    Salvation Army – 1038 Opelika Rd, Auburn – Walk-in starting at 10 AM

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    Alabama Medicaid – 1.800.362.1504

    Driver’s License or State ID – 742.9986 – 1220 Fox Run Ave, Opelika

    Legal Action for Women – 1.800.634.2224

    Legal Services of Alabama – 334.826.6828 / Statewide Helpline – 866.456.4995 / Línea de Ayuda en Español – 888.835.3505. Representation to low income individuals or families with eviction from private and public housing, help on claims for SSI, Social Security, Food Stamps, Family Assistance, Unemployment Compensation, divorces and other civil legal problems.

    Lifeline & Link-Up – Lifeline offers a monthly discount for basic phone service. Link-Up offers a discount for phone set-up charges. Contact your local telephone carrier to see if you qualify for this program. Landline phone service only.

    Social Security Administration – 745.7052 – 1800 Corporate Dr, Opelika

    Veterans Affairs – 745.9781 – 215 South 9th St, Opelika

     

  • Family Guidance Center – 745.7037 – Information on Child Care Subsidy

  • Area Agency on Aging (Lee-Russell) – 749.5264
    East Alabama Services for the Elderly – 826.5811
    Senior RX – 1.800.243.5463

  • East Alabama Services for the Elderly – 826.5811

  • Central Alabama Comprehensive Health – 1.800.458.5791
    East Alabama Medical Center – 749.3411
    EAMC Prenatal Clinic – 528.5808 – Call for Appointment. Does not accept walk-ins. For women without insurance. May be on Medicaid or qualify for Medicaid.
    East Alabama Mental Health – 1.800.815.0630
    Lee County Health Department – 745.5293 – 1801 Corporate Dr, Opelika
    Lee Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) – 745.6447
    Mercy Medical – 501.1081 – 1702 Catherine Ct, Suite 1A, Auburn – For individuals with no insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare.
    Prepared Childbirth Education Classes – 705.1260        Sight Savers  - 877-942-2627
    Unity Wellness Center – 887.5244 – Formerly AIDS Outreach of EAMC. Free HIV Testing.
    Women’s Hope Medical Clinic – 502.7000 – Pregnancy testing, STI testing, limited ultrasound and prenatal care.

  • $4 Prescription Drug Programs – Kroger, Target, and Wal-Mart Pharmacies
    Lee Co. Easter Seals – 745.3501
    Partnership for Prescription Assistance – 1.888.477.2669
    Senior RX – 1.800.243.5463
    Salvation Army of Lee County – 826.0073
    William Mason Emergency Fund – 745.5540

  • Public Transportation
    Lee-Russell Dial-A-Ride – 749.9092 – Schedule pick-up, call Mon-Fri 8 AM-2 PM. You have to schedule pick-up at least 1 business day prior to transit needs.

    Medical Transportation
    Johnson Express – 745.7178 – Accepts Medicaid
    NET Program-Medicaid – 502.5468 – Non-emergency Transportation to medical appointments. Only Medicaid recipients are eligible and appointment must be covered by Medicaid. Call at least 1 week prior to appointment.

  • Lifeline Children’s Services:
    People wanting to adopt – 205.967.0811
    People wanting to place their child – 1.800.875.5595
    Social worker in Auburn – 501.9944

  • Auburn United Methodist Church – 826.8800
    First Baptist Opelika – 745.5715
    First Presbyterian Church – 887.5571
    Lakeview Baptist Church – 887.7094 (Food Only)
    MERCY Auburn United Methodist – 826.8800
    Presbyterian Community Ministry – 887.3777
    St. Michael’s Catholic Church – 887.5540

  • American Red Cross – 749.9981
    Crisis Center – 821.8600
    Child Advocacy Center – 705.0770
    Child & Adult Protective Services – 737.1100
    Domestic Violence Intervention Center – 749.1515
    Elder Abuse Hotline – 1.800.458.7214
    HIS Place – 742.0777
    Kid Line (Hotline for “Latch Key Kids”) – 887.KIDS (887.5437)
    Mental Health Information/Referral – 742.2700
    Mercy Medical – 501.1081
    National Runaway Switchboard – 1.800.621.4000
    Rape Crisis – 745.8634
    The Women’s Center – 742.2877
    United Way – 745.5540

  • Employment Resources – 742.9271
    First Choice Personnel – 704.0400
    Kelly Temporary Services – 742.9111
    Presidio Personnel, Inc. – 745.0023

  • Liberty Godparents Home in Lynchburg, VA – 1.800.54.CHILD (24453)
    Lifeline Village (Birmingham) – 1.800.875.5595
    Living Alternatives in Tyler, TX – 1.800.447.2891
    Mercy Ministries of America in Nashville, TN – 1.800.922.9131 (Women 16-28 years old)
    Women’s Hope Medical Clinic – 502.7000
    The Way Home – 256.845.6883 (Girls 13-19 years old)

  • Alabama Council of Human Relations (WIC, Head Start, Etc.) – 821.8336
    Child Advocacy Center of East Alabama – 705.0770
    Child Care Resource Center – 749.8400
    Department of Human Resources (DHR) – 737.1125
    LETA Transportation – 749.9092
    Social Security Administration – 745.7052
    United Way – 745.5540
    211 Connections – 211

  • Prayer Line – 1.866.349.3300
    Silent Unity – 1.800.669.7729
    New Hope – 714.NEW.HOPE (714.639.4673)
    Guidepost Prayer Fellowship – 1.800.204.3772