Community Resources Guide

This program administers the Food Stamp Program.  

• The eligibility rules and benefit amounts are based on income and household size. 

All Safe Helpline services are: anonymous, confidential, and tailored to support members of the DoD community and their loved ones affected by sexual assault.

• Operated by RAINN for the Department of Defense
  • Online chat hotline

Within the structure of the Twelve Steps, Door to Serenity is being created to address the needs of those who seek our help on their road to recovery.

Without respect to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity, Door to Serenity welcomes the under-served who have tried unsuccessfully to address the pain of living through substance use disorder and want to start a new chapter.

Our mission is to provide affordable housing for the chronically homeless where they will receive services in a safe environment. 

Programs Available: 

Transitional Housing Program, Sybil H. Smith Family Village, (SSFV)

Food Pantry: 3rd Saturday of the month, 9:30am. Line begins prior to start time. Supply is limited, arrive accordingly.

We provide free educational services for the children of agricultural workers, from 6 weeks to 5 years old. 

The families that qualify and enroll in our program do not have to pay for any of the services they receive. 

Parenting education, parent training on topics related to child development, nutrition, and health & safety, adult education in financial literacy, computer basics, ESL and more. 

ECMHSP actively recruits and provides services to children who are suspected of having a disability or are diagnosed with having a disability. 

We offer free assistance in enrolling people in health insurance with the Affordable Care Act through healthcare.gov to see if they are eligible for the assistance. 

Phone: 1-844-248-7698

Provides epilepsy-related information & referral. Can help identify local resources and treatment providers specializing in epilepsy care and treatment. Provides information on agency outreach and education programs.

Phone: 800-332-1000 24/7 Helpline 

You can apply online: https://www.epilepsy.com/247-helpline

At USA Health, our neurologists provide a unique level of specialized care to patients with epilepsy by using advanced technology and an interdisciplinary approach. 

We bring together specialists from multiple disciplines to collaborate on individualized epilepsy treatments for each patient. This team includes epileptologists (neurologists specially trained to treat people with epilepsy), neurosurgeons, neuropathologists, and nurses who specialize in epilepsy treatment.

Food Pantry: Wednesdays by appointment only. Please call to schedule. 

Hot Meals: Tuesday 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Since its inception in 1979, Family Health has provided services (adult health, pediatric health, women’s health, dental services) to the uninsured, underinsured, insured, and medically underserved populations of Mobile County. In addition to the general population, the center has also targeted special populations (such as migrant and seasonal workers, refugees, public housing residents, and people living with HIV/AIDS)

Mission: To provide temporary shelter, related services and nurturing support to families with children who are experiencing a homelessness crisis.  

Develop family and youth leaders, particularly those from underserved and underrepresented populations 

Maintain and strengthen Family Voices’ leadership role for children and youth with special health care needs (SHCN) and disabilities through advocacy and partnerships 

Create and support policy positions for children and youth with SHCN and disabilities 

Connect and enhance a vibrant national network of family organizations that reflect the diversity of the population they serve 

Maintain and strengthen organizational structure and capacity

Feeding the Gulf Coast has a network of community partners that are prepared to provide groceries to those in need. Hours of operation may be limited; please call the agency before attending a distribution to see if days or hours may have changed.
 

In addition to our agencies, this feature will also allow you to find Food Distributions and Child Meal Sites.

FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters. Over 20,000 agency employees form a team of dedicated emergency management leaders. These leaders work collaboratively to share experiences and resources, building the FEMA the nation needs and deserves. They draw upon the strengths and expertise of stakeholders from all levels of government — tribal nations, territories, individuals, communities, the private sector, and nonprofit organizations — to guide how FEMA accomplishes its mission.

Food Panty: Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 A.M. to Noon. Must have ID.

Food Pantry: (including basic hygiene items), clothes, diapers through discipleship, gas vouchers (first come, first served on Tuesdays), and Christmas Store (applications take in October)  

• Eligibility to receive help is based on a number of factors. Call our office to make sure you qualify. 

Free Hot Meal: open to all every first Friday of the month. From 9:00 A.M. - Noon with limited availability.