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.

DRUG ELIMINATION PROGRAMS

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.

UTILITY PAYMENT ASSISTANCE

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

EMPLOYMENT TRAINING

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.

FAMILY SELF SUFFICIENCY

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.

FOOD

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.

 

HEALTH SERVICES

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 SERVICES

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 SCHOOL

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.

 

SENIOR SERVICES

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.

 

SOCIAL SERVICES

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.

TRANSPORTATION

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 SERVICES

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.