There are a number of local resources to help in almost any situation. The key is knowing what is available and how to connect to those resources. Healing Steps Movement, Inc. wants to ensure our communities are well-informed. Take a look at some of the available resources below. If you need assistance taking steps in applying for services, please contact us.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
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Catholic Social Services
https://www.csstuscaloosa.org/
Phone: 205-759-1268
Email: CSSInfo@csstuscaloosa.org
Hours: Monday - Thursday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Community Service Programs of West Alabama
Phone: 205-752-5429
Fax: 205-758-7229
Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:00am-5:00pm
Temporary Emergency Services
https://temporaryemergencyservices.org/
Phone: 205-758-5535
Hours: Monday - Friday | 9:00am-4:30pm)
FOOD
West Alabama Food Bank serves nine counties within the Black Belt by distributing food to non-profit organizations. To learn more contact them at 205-333-5353 or wafb@bellsouth.net.
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Commodities Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) provides nutrition to low-income seniors with incomes of less than 130 percent of the Federal Poverty Line (approximately $15,301 for a senior living alone).
To learn more about CSFP click https://www.feedingamerica.org/take-action/advocate/federal-hunger-relief-programs/csfp.
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If you are interested in participating in CSFP please contact us for assistance.
Supplemental Nutrition Food Assistance Program (SNAP)
If you are in need of food assistance and wish to apply for SNAP click https://mydhr.alabama.gov/ to begin the assisted application process.
If you are already receive SNAP benefits and have questions about your case, please call the Alabama DHR Hotline at 1 (800) 382-0499. If you do not need assistance in the SNAP application process, you can find your state application by clicking https://www.benefitscheckup.org/getsnap/.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Dial 2-1-1 from a cell phone or landline to be ask about different services in your area.
Website: www.211connectsalabama.org
Telephone: For assistance please call 2-1-1 or toll free number at: (888) 421-1266.
Call 7-1-1 if you are hearing-impaired and ask to be connected to 2-1-1 Connects Alabama.
LEGAL SERVICES
Legal Services Alabama is committed to serving low-income individuals.
The offer assistance with by civil legal aid in an effort to resolve legal problems.
For more information about their services click https://legalservicesalabama.org/.
Phone: 866-456-4995
Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:30a-4:30p
MEDICATION ASSISTANCE
Not being able to afford medication can be one of the scariest things in the world when it seems that life and death may be dependent upon it. However, there are generally resources available to help cover the cost. If you are in need of assistance locating resources or would like help applying, Healing Steps Movement, Inc. can guide you in the right direction and assist with the application process.
Below are a few options.
https://www.aafa.org/patient-assistance-medicine-drug-programs
https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/cardiac-rehab/managing-your-medicines/medicine-assistance-programs https://medicineassistancetool.org/
Contact us to learn more.
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SENIOR CITIZENS
Area Agency on Aging
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According to their website, "For more than forty years the Area Agency has assessed the needs of older persons in the seven-county region in West Alabama; distributed funds for the provision of services to older adults; helped agencies and local governments plan services for older persons; and provided information about available resources to older adults and their caregivers."
For additional information click https://www.westalabamaaging.org/.
Phone: 205-333-2990 | 1-800-AGELINE Fax: 205-333-2713
Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 4:30pm
University of Alabama Elder Law Clinic
"The Elder Law Clinic provides free legal assistance to individuals 60 years of age and older residing in West Alabama. Assistance is limited to non-criminal matters and is provided according to a set of priorities. As a Title III legal provider, there is no fee for the services and no income qualification required."
Click https://www.law.ua.edu/academics/law-clinics/elder-law-clinic/ to learn more.
Phone: 205-348-4960 | 1-800-452-9036