Community Resources

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 1^st 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 1^st 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 7^th 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

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
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