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Lowndes County Resource Directory Education Emergency Health Housing Legal Recreation Social Services (NOTE: The headings which are underlined are links to their website.) "For a broader list of resources or to conduct your own
search, Offers children, ages 5 - 17, supplemental instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, study skills, phonics, and related areas. Contact: 334-277-9200 Hayneville/Lowndes County Library
4 Washington Street
Whitehall Public Library Full service library Lowndes County Area Vocational School Vocational School Lowndes County Career Technical Center
Lowndes County Head Start, Pre-School Program An early childhood development program for 3-5 year-old children of income eligible families with physical and mental disabilities. 3-5 year-olds must meet poverty guidelines, or physical mental disabilities.
Lowndes Special Education Coordinator Provides educational services for those with handicaps or other learning disabilities.
4 Hand Youth Program
Emergency ServicesOffers 24-hour hotline that provides information on overdoses, accidental in gestation, and inhaling of cleaning supplies, poison, legal or illegal drugs. In case of emergency call 1-800-222-1222 Coalition Against Domestic Violence If you are a victim you can get help. The Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence is dedicated to serving you. Call our toll-free 24-hour crisis line. Safe shelters across the state will open their doors for you and your children. Contact: 1-800-650-6522 - 24 hour crisis line Lowndes County Civil Defense/Emergency Management Agency
Coordination of all response units in disaster situations. Assists in recovery
operation Adults who meet together for support in order to recover from alcoholism.
Provides prevention education and counseling, treatment, HIV testing and emergency financial assistance to those infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS. Contact: Phone: 334-206-5364 jcheeks@adph.state.al.us Provides health benefits for children under 19 who are not eligible for Medicaid or AllKids and who do not have private insurance. Contact: 1-800-726-2289
ALL Kids
Provides adolescent substance abuse services. Contact: (800) 873-2887 or (334) 244-0702 Children's Rehabilitation Services Provides quality medical, rehabilitative, coordination and support services for children with special health care needs and their families. Contact: 2129 East South Boulevard Montgomery, AL 36116-2455 Phone: 334-281-8780 Toll-free number: 800-441-7607 Meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of women facing a crisis pregnancy in central Alabama. Contact: 269-0000 wrc@wrcmontgomery.org Drug Rehab Drug Rehab and Treatment Center 4H Clubs Youth organization for ages 9-19, which relies on adult volunteer leaders and focuses on life skills. Contact: Ester N.Jackson Hayneville, AL 334-548-2315 Hayneville, AL Contact: 1-866-845-8975 Click Here for additional drug prevention resources Department of Human Resources, Lowndes County
The administration of
public welfare for citizens of Lowndes County. Family Health Care of Alabama Comprehensive Health Care, Dental, Senior Citizen Program, SOBRA Medicaid, WIC, Transportation, Social Security, OCCAP, Outreach Services, Americorps, etc. Hayneville, AL 36040 Phone: 334-548-2516 Contact: Ms. Mae Richmond, Assistant Administrator Health Services, Lowndes County Association Provides health care to the community of Lowndes County and surrounding communities, which includes dental, medical, prenatal care, Medicaid screening and immunizations and nutritional counseling. Payment is based on income and number in household. Oak Street, Hayneville, AL 36040 Phone: 334-548-2516 Lowndes County Family Health Services Association
Health care services for low income families.
100 Oak Street, Hayneville, AL 36040
Lowndes County Health Department
Lowndes County Mental Health Services
Information concerning identifying, preventing, and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Contact: 1-800-232-4636
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Housing
Willow Non-Profit Housing Corporation, Inc.
Legal Services
Legal Services Corporation of Alabama, Lowndes County
Legal Services Alabama, Inc. -
207 Montgomery St., Suite 1200 Bell Building,
Montgomery, AL 36104
Alabama State Bar -
Lawyer Referral Service, 415 Dexter Ave., Montgomery, AL
36104 Provide mentors to children of prisoners in Alabama's correctional facilities with lots of helpful mentor resources. Weekend program for juveniles who need help learning to make better choices, anger management, and obeying rules.
Contact:
1210 Church Street
Huntsville, Alabama 35801
Phone: (256)539-9440
Amachi is offered through Big Brother and Big Sisters Program. The program matches children between the ages of 5 and 15 with a mentor. Contact: Tony Vick (334) 867-5309 Equips young boys in developing personal strengths by example and hands-on experience. Encunchatee-Bushawlo - Serving Lowndes County Contact: Scott Stricklin (334) 262-2697 Girls Scouts, Lowndes County Head Start Hayneville, AL 36040
Girl Scouts of South Central Alabama Promotes character development, leadership and life skills for girls ages 5-17. Contact: (334) 272-9164 (Montgomery) Web Site: http://www.gssca.org
Social Services
Community Action Agency, Lowndes County
Seeks solutions to the social and economic problems as they relate to poverty and to help people become self reliant and self supporting. Services provided are LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program), crisis cooling/heating, commodities, homeless aid, food, shelter, utilities, FEMA, food vouchers, shelter payments and utility payments, clothes closet, referrals, Alabama Business Charitable Trust Fund, etc. Hayneville, AL 36040 Phone: 334-548-2768 Christian Program that uses mentors to teach women life skills, job skills, relationships, parenting, remedial reading, and computer skills. 10 weeks. A ministry of the Woman's Missionary Union, SBC Contact: Site Coordinator: Lou Ann Raughton 334.269.5726 mizlou@jesusloves.net
The Family Service Center of Lowndes
County (FSC- LC) is the place where families meet to get information, share
ideas, set goals, and make their goals happen. Available to all families living
in Lowndes County, FSC-LC is a unique and exciting place for you and your
family. Many opportunities are available for you and your family through FSC-LC.
Because the center is linked with many organizations and agencies in the area,
you can be assured of being connected with as many services as you need. FSC-LC
makes it easier for you to find answers to your family questions and receive the
help you are looking for. In fact, FSC-LC can bring some of the services right
to your door! We offer Family Advocacy services, Parenting Classes, Anger
Management Classes, Counseling, Job Readiness Skills, Help with Resume writing,
and Computer use with internet access. All services are FREE!
Job Corps
Education and training opportunities to help you train for a long-term, specialized career, including:
• High school diploma/GED program
• Work-based learning opportunities
• Personalized career development plan
• Advanced Career Training programs
• Hands-on training in your chosen trade
Contact:
1145 Air Base Boulevard
Montgomery, AL 36108
phone: (334) 262-8883
toll free: (888) 449-8883
Lowndes County WIC Program
A food supplement program for low income pregnant and breast feeding women and children with nutritional needs.
Hayneville, AL 36040
Phone: 334-548-2521 Help for young people to be smart money managers. Consumer alerts, safe internet banking and more. Organized Community Action Program Program designed to help people themselves. Hayneville, AL Phone: 334-548-2521 Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday KidStuffAlabama offers comprehensive tools designed for parents of newborns in order to give them immediate access to important information to assist in their difficult and joyous job of being new parents. Montgomery, AL (334) 271-0304
SKIP, Inc A network of services for children (1 month to 18 years of age) of incarcerated parents that include: Character and Career Development, "Kids Helping Kids" Peer Mentoring Program, SKIP Volunteers, and Counseling Services 669 Bush Drive, Hope Hull, AL 36043 -- (334) 284-8103 - Gloria J. Canty skipinc@mindspring.com SOBRA Program
To serve pregnant women and young children born after September 30, 1993 who meet income requirement according to poverty standard.
Hayneville, AL 36040
Phone: 334-548-2516
Social Security Administration, Hayneville Determines eligibility for Medicare, Medicaid, SSI, and Social Security benefit programs. 2nd Floor, Lowndes County Health Service - Oak Street, Hayneville, AL 36040 Hours: 9 a.m. - noon, 1st & 3rd Monday each month
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