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Connie's Closet - (334) 745-2925
3613 Pepperell Pkwy., Opelika, AL.
Used clothing at affordable prices. Men's, women's and children's; also household items.
Goodwill Industries - (334) 745-6029
701 Avenue B, Opelika, AL.
New and used clothing at bargain prices for the entire family. They also have household items.
Opelika Housing Authority , Department of Resident Services - (334) 749-6459
500 Raintree St., Opelika, AL.
OHA operates a clothes closet with fairly used clothes for adults and children. Residents in need of clothing may contact the Resident Services Department to select clothing.
Salvation Army - (334) 745-6459
915 South Railroad Avenue, Opelika, AL.
To provide assistance and emergency relief for needy individuals. Volunteers assist with sorting donations and in other areas. Food, clothing and lodging.
Harvest Evangelistic, Inc. (His Place) (334) 742-0777 or (334) 749-2130
1415 Second Ave., Opelika, AL.
In house drug and alcohol rehab, Christian discipleship home. In-house for men, must be 18 years old. No fee.
Lee-Scan - (334) 742-2112
2210-B Gateway drive, Opelika, AL.
To provide programs to educate parents, children, professionals and the community for the prevention of child abuse and substance abuse.
PHDEP Program - (334) 749-5468
500 Raintree Street, Opelika, AL.
Educational, leadership and recreational opportunities or public housing resident youth and their families.
Opelika Addiction Center - (334) 742-2877 or (800) 815-0630
2300 Center Hill Dr., Bldng. 1, Opelika, AL.
Day patient - Alcohol and drug treatment. Age 17 and up.
Battered Women East Alabama Task Force - (334) 749-1515
P.O. Box 1140, Auburn, AL.
Provides emergency shelter counseling, advocacy, support and referrals for victims of domestic violence.
Child Advocacy Center of East Alabama - (334) 705-0770
1810 Corporate Drive, Opelika, AL.
To provide a safe and comfortable, non-threatening environment for children who are victims of physical and/or sexual abuse.
Crisis Center for Lee County - (334) 821-8600
Auburn, AL.
Provides a caring listener for those in crisis situations and suggests referrals when indicated. Also provides a kids line.
Opelika Fire Department - 911 or (334) 705-5300
1015 Avenue B, Opelika, AL.
Provide fire protection and prevention services.
Opelika Police Department - 911 or (334) 705-5200
501 10th Street, Opelika, AL.
Provides law enforcement service to the community.
Rape Counselors of East Alabama Inc. - (334) 741-0707
2133 Executive Park Drive, Opelika, AL.
Immediate help for rape victims. Speakers bureau. Sponsor victim support group. Education specialists for middle and high school aged students.
Alabama Council of Human Resources (ACHR) - (334) 821-8336
Winter program - DEC through May - will assist twice per year 1 person - up to $130; 2 people - up to $140. Opelika (Darden) 601 S fourth Street - Mon & Wed., Auburn (Boys & Girls club) 400 Boykin Street - Tues & Thurs.
Alabama Business Charitable Trust Fund (ACHR): One time payment for max of $225.
Auburn United Methodist Church - (334) 826-8800
220 E Magnolia Ave. (Auburn)
Selena Crawford (9-12 AM)
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church - (334) 887-6693 or (334) 887-9506
100 Church Dr. (Auburn)
Karen Montjoy
Presbyterian Community Ministry - (334) 887-3777
143 E Thach (Auburn)
Mon- Tue 10 AM - 2 PM, Thurs 12 - 4 PM.
Red Cross - (334) 749-9981
206 N 26th St. (Opelika)
One time utility assistance for Elderly (62 and above) & 100% Disabled, drawing Social Security payments. Will pay in full.
Salvation Army - (334) 745-6459
915 S Railroad Ave. (Opelika)
Will assist up to $ 30 once a year.
United Way of Auburn & Opelika - (334) 745-5540
2133 Executive Park Dr. (Opelika)
Will pay the last $30 of the account balance. **Bring: Proof of income for the last month and Social Security card for each person.
Chambers-Tallapoosa-Coosa Community Action Agency - (256) 825-4287
Job Corps. Recruitment/Placement Project- (334) 749-5065 and (800) 872-4104
804 S. Perry Street, Montgomery, AL. / 2300 Frederick Road, Opelika, AL.
Training in a wide variety of skills; can study for GED. Provide over 100 different types of job skills. Benefits provided while participant is in program: room and board, medical and dental care, clothing allowance of up to $317.50 the first year and salary up to $200.00 a month.
FSS Program Coordinator - (334) 745-4171
1701 Toomer Street, Opelika, AL.
Education, job training, employment goal setting to help OHA tenants to achieve self-sufficiency and possibly home ownership.
Alabama Coalition Against Hunger - (800) 622-3079
P.O. Box 409, Auburn, AL.
Anti-Hunger Advocacy. Food stamp application, food assistance information and referral to emergency food assistance.
Alabama Council on Human Relation - (334) 821-8336
P.O. Box 409, Auburn, AL.
To provide nutritional education and food vouchers for pregnant/nursing women, infants and children. (WIC)
Lee County Department of Human Resource - (334) 737-1100
2015 Gateway Drive, Opelika, AL.
Food Assistance.
Opelika Housing Authority - (334) 749-5468
500 Raintree Street, Opelika, AL.
Food Bank opened twice a month. Provides food items to those in need.
St. Vincent dePaul Society/St. Michael's Catholic Church - (334) 887-5540
302 East Magnolia Street, Auburn, AL.
Distribute food and food baskets as needed to needy individuals.
Tallapoosa Christian Crisis Center - (256) 329-3327
Tallapoosa county - provide food and other services to the needy.
Tallapoosa County Department of Human Resource - (256) 825-2755
Tallapoosa County - Food assistance.
Alabama Council of Human Relations Medicaid Program - (334) 821-8336
319 West Glenn Ave., Auburn, AL.
To educate families on benefits of preventative and continuous healthcare and to provide medical screening and referrals.
East Alabama Medical Center - (334) 749-3411
2000 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, AL.
Provide service to the community for their medical needs.
East Alabama Mental Health - (334) 742-2700
2506 Lambert Drive, Opelika, AL.
To provide behavioral and mental health service to citizens of Lee, Chambers, Russell and Tallapoosa counties.
Hospice of EAMC - (334) 826-1899
665 Opelika Road, Auburn, AL.
Assist the terminally ill and their caregiver with medical supplies, equipment and personal services.
Lee County Aids Outreach - (334) 887-5244
315 East Thach Avenue, Auburn, AL.
To educate the surrounding communities about HIV disease and provide direct service and counseling to persons infected with HIV.
Lee County Health Department - (334) 745-5765
1801 Corporate Drive, Opelika, AL.
To promote public health.
Legal Service Corporation of Alabama - (334) 749-5011
403 2nd Avenue, Opelika, AL.
Providing legal assistance to low income individuals in civil cases. No criminal or fee generating cases accepted.
Brown Center - (334) 745-9709
1103 Glenn Street, Opelika, AL.
Carver Primary - (334) 749-9712
307 Carver Avenue, Opelika, AL.
Jeter Primary - (334) 749-9723
214 Jeter Street, Opelika, AL.
Morris Avenue Intermediate - (334) 745-9734
8 Morris Avenue, Opelika, AL.
Northside - (334) 745-9731
601 Fifth Street, Opelika, AL.
Opelika Middle - (334) 745-9726
1206 Denson Drive, Opelika, AL.
Opelika High - (334) 745-9715
1700 Lafayette Pkwy., Opelika, AL.
Southview Primary - (334) 745-9711
2712 Marvyn Pkwy., Opelika, AL.
West Forest - (334) 745-9737
2801 Waverly Pkwy., Opelika, AL.
East Alabama Service for the Elderly, Inc. - (334) 749-0226
211 Samford Avenue, Opelika, AL.
To serve the elderly population of Lee, Russell and Macon county. Meals on wheels, Adult Day Care and Fostergrand Parent Volunteer Program.
Elderly Abuse Hotline - (800) 458-7214
50 Ripley Street, Montgomery, AL.
Recieve reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of elderly and handicapped adults, and individuals in nursing homes.
Lee-Russell Council of Government/Area Agency on Aging - (334) 749-5264
2207 Gateway Drive, Opelika, AL.
To provide programs and services to persons 60 and over.
Alabama Council on Human Relations - (334) 821-8336
P.O. Box 409, Auburn, AL.
To provide nutrition, education and food vouchers for pregnant/nursing women, infants and children. (WIC)
East Alabama Medical Center, Dept. of Social Work Service - (334) 749-3411, ext. 1378
200 Pepperell Pkwy., Opelika, AL.
Social Work Services shall be readily available to the patient, the patient's family and other persons significant to the patient, in order to facilitate adjustment of these individuals to the impact of illness, to promote maximum benefits from the health care services provided; and to insure a high quality of continued care following discharge from East Alabama Medical Center.
East Alabama Mental Health Family & Children Services - (334) 742-2112
2210 B Gateway Drive, Opelika, AL.
Provides behavioral and mental health services to citizens of Lee, Russell, Chambers and Tallapoosa counties.
Lee County Department of Human Resources (334) 737-1100
2015 Gateway Drive, Opelika, AL.
- Adult Protective Services - Provide social services to prevent further abuse and neglect.
- Child Protective Services - Protective social services to abused and neglected children.
- Child Support - Provide child support services.
- Crisis Unit - Investigate child abuse and neglect in Lee County.
- Food Stamp - Food assistance, provide food stamps to eligible households.
- Public Assistance and Job Unit - Temporary financial assistance and Medicaid for needy families with dependent children.
Social Security Administration - (334) 745-7052
1800 Corporation Drive, Opelika, AL.
Assist individuals filing for retirement, disability and survivor's benefits.
United Way of Lee County, Inc. - (334) 745-5540
2133 Executive Park Drive, Opelika, AL.
To raise, allocate and distribute funds for member agencies and provide community-wide social planning services.
Emergency Medical Service - (334) 705-1147
2000 Pepperell Pkwy., Opelika, AL.
Emergency ambulance and pre-hospital medical transport.
Quick Service Cab Co. - (334) 705-0333
415 MLK Blvd., Opelika, AL.
Lee County Transit Agency (LETA) - (334) 749-5264
2207 Gateway Drive, Opelika, AL.
Public transportation and demand response transportation on demand.
Veteran Affairs - (334) 745-9718 or (800) 827-1000
Lee Co. Courthouse, P.O. Box 2388, Opelika, AL.
Filing for compensation and pensions for veterans, widows and children. Insurance, headstone and burial allowance.