Community Resources
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Christian Care Ministries - (334) 705-0505
1000 Samford, Opelika, AL.
Used clothing at affordable prices. Men's, women's and children's; also household items.
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.
Family & Children Services - (334) 742-2112
2300 Center Hills Drive, Bldg -2 Opelika, AL
To provide programs to educate parents, children, professionals and the community for the prevention of child abuse and substance abuse.
Raintree After-School 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 - Main Office (334) 742-2700 (334) 749-2130 or (800) 815-0630
2300 Center Hill Dr., Bldg. 1, Opelika, AL.
Day patient - Alcohol and drug treatment. Age 18 and up.
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.
Auburn United Methodist Church - (334) 826-8800
P. O. Box 3155 or 137 South Gay Street, Auburn, AL
Janet Saidler (9a.m. to 12 noon)
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church - (334) 444-9156
100 Church Drive, Auburn, AL
First Tuesday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Presbyterian Community Ministry - (334) 887-3777
143 East Thach Avenue, Auburn, AL
Mon- Tue 10 AM - 2 PM, Thurs 12 - 4 PM.
Red Cross - (334) 749-9981
206 N 26th Street, Opelika, AL
Utility Assistance for Elderly (62 & above) and 100% Disabled, drawing Social Security payments. Will pay in full. Heating: From January to June 30. Cooling: From July to December 31. Must have a physician's statement
Salvation Army - (334) 745-6459
720 Columbus Parkway, Opelika, AL
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
Alabama Careerlink Center 2003 Frederick Road, Opelika, AL (334) 749-5704
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) 745-7537
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 - (334) 262-0359 or (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.
Aids Outreach of EAMC - (334) 887-5244
665 Opelika Road, Auburn, AL
To educate the surrounding communities about HIV disease.
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) 749-5012
3320 Skyway Drive, Auburn, AL.
Providing legal assistance to low income individuals in civil cases. No criminal or fee generating cases accepted.
Opelika Learning Center - (334) 741-5601
214 Jeter 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) 826-5811
1300 Commerce Drive, Suite 119, Auburn, AL 36830
To serve the elderly population of Lee, Russell, Hurtsboro & Phenix City. Adult Day Care and Foster Grandparent Volunteer, Retired Senior Volunteer, Home Health Services and Senior Housing.
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.
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)
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
Crisis Center For Lee
County Auburn,
(334) 821-8600 Auburn, AL
Provides a caring listener for those
in crisis situations
and suggest referrals when indicated. Also provides a
kids line.
Domestic
Violence Intervention Center 2183 Opelika Road, Auburn, AL (334) 749-1515
Provides emergency shelter
counseling, advocacy, support
and referrals for victims of domestic violence.
East Alabama Medical Center Dept.
of Social Work Service
2000 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, AL (334) 528-1375
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
2300 Centerhill Drive, Opelika, AL (334) 742-2112
Provides behavioral and mental health services to citizens
of Lee, Russell, Chambers and Tallapoosa counties.
Lee County
Department of Human Resources 1715 Corporate Drive, Opelika, AL (334) 737-1100
• 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.
Emergency Medical Service - (334) 528-1147
2000 Pepperell Pkwy., Opelika, AL.
Emergency ambulance and pre-hospital medical transport.
Fast Service Cab Co. - (334) 705-0333
415 MLK Blvd., Opelika, AL.
Lee County Transit Agency (LETA) - (334) 749-9092
36 Suite, E. Samford Drive, Opelika, AL.
Demand response transportation. Call 24 hours to 2 weeks in advance to schedule a ride.
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.