Catholic Social Services
Food · Utilities
557 W Main St, Dothan, AL 36301
https://catholicsocialservices.org/catholic-social-services-of-dothan
Food on Thursday (must call, then pick up Friday); help with utilities. Phone line opens at 9am.
Free and low-cost food, shelter, medical, financial, and social services for those in need in Dothan, Alabama and the surrounding Wiregrass area.
Crisis lines — Emergency: 911 · Crisis line: 988 · Resources: 211
Food · Utilities
557 W Main St, Dothan, AL 36301
https://catholicsocialservices.org/catholic-social-services-of-dothan
Food on Thursday (must call, then pick up Friday); help with utilities. Phone line opens at 9am.
Food · Clothing · Shelter
216 E Crawford St, Dothan, AL 36301
https://dothanrescuemission.com/
Help with food, clothing, and shelter. Clothing Mon–Thu 8–11am; meal tickets given for food. Call to apply for shelter.
Recovery · Shelter
475 W Main St, Dothan, AL 36301
Residential recovery program only (men's and women's). Apply online at the website.
Food · Utilities
1380 W Main St, Dothan, AL 36301
Food pantry and utility assistance. Bring photo ID and proof of income (disability, SSI, etc.); bring the bill for utility help.
Food · Financial
1103 N Pontiac Ave, Dothan, AL 36303
https://www.evergreenpres.church/
Wednesday food pantry, 9-9:45am. Call the office Tuesday at 8:30am for an appointment; bring photo ID. Available once every 3 months.
Food
1081 Honeysuckle Rd, Dothan, AL 36305
Community-reported food distribution on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 3-5pm. Short form, bring ID. Call to confirm.
Food · Clothing · Showers
309 N Lena St, Dothan, AL 36303
https://www.livinghopedothan.com/
Food, clothing room, and hygiene products. Hot meals Mon and Tue; sack lunches Thu.
Food · Clothing · Showers
279 W Main St, Dothan, AL 36301
https://loveinactionministries.com/
Food, clothing, showers, laundry, and hot meals. Hot lunch Tue/Thu 11am–1pm. Bible study Tue 4:30pm. Samaritan's Clinic on Thursdays (homeless only).
Food
605 N Alice St, Dothan, AL 36303
Lunch and dinner served daily.
Food · Financial · Utilities
1001 S Bell St, Dothan, AL 36301
https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/ala-lou-mis/dothan/
Food and financial help. Year-round grocery help and occasional utility assistance. No rent funding or hotel help.
Food · Clothing · Showers
320 N Foster St, Dothan, AL 36303
Hot meals, clothes, hygiene, and Bible study.
IDs / Records · Shelter
567 W Main St, Dothan, AL 36301
Open 24/7
Resource referral hotline. Help with IDs, licenses, and birth certificates. Dial 211.
Recovery · Mental Health
1930 Wise Dr, Dothan, AL 36303
https://peopleengagedinrecovery.org/
Recovery mentorship, detox transportation, legal and DHR support.
Recovery · Medical
126 Hospital Ave, Ozark, AL 36360
https://www.specialcarecorp.com/locations/ozark-alabama/
Inpatient detox at Dale Medical Center in Ozark.
Food
382 Twitchell Rd, Dothan, AL 36303
Regional food bank supplying area pantries; does not distribute directly to individuals. Use "Get Help" on their website to find a food pantry in your county.
Food · Clothing
1315 Petty St, Dothan, AL 36301 & 435 J Steele Rd, Dothan, AL
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1707275859584758/
Free clothing, food, and household goods. Clothing given the 2nd and 4th Wednesday 11am–1pm; food anytime by appointment. Director's line: 334-405-7046.
Clothing
148 N Foster St, Dothan, AL 36303
Christian thrift ministry providing affordable clothing and household goods.
Food · Clothing · Financial
1306 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, AL 36301
Tue & Thu — arrive 8:30 AM
Christian assistance ministry for those in need. Tue & Thu, arrive 8:30am (first come, first served). Bring photo ID, SSN card, and income documentation (plus a utility bill for financial help).
Family
301 W Lafayette St, Dothan, AL 36301
Family services and support programs.
Medical · IDs / Records
1781 E Cottonwood Rd, Dothan, AL 36301
https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/houston
Public health, vital records (birth certificates), sliding-scale clinic services.
Medical
279 W Main St Ste 3, Dothan, AL 36301
Every Thursday — hours vary
Free health care and routine medication management for people experiencing homelessness, those in group homes, and Houston County Community Corrections Work Release inmates. Held every Thursday; volunteer medical professionals provide care and dinner is served to patients. Co-located with Love In Action.
Mental Health · Recovery
1672 Columbia Hwy, Dothan, AL 36303
Community mental health and substance use services. Sliding scale. Crisis care center at 2740 Headland Ave, Dothan; mobile interventions available.
Tech / Internet
445 N Oates St, Dothan, AL 36303
Free WiFi, public computers, printing, fax, hotspot lending.
Tech / Internet
535 Recreation Rd, Dothan, AL 36303
Free WiFi, public computers, printing, hotspot lending. Open Saturdays.
Employment · Tech / Internet
787 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, AL 36303
https://alabamaworks.workforce.alabama.gov/vosnet/default.aspx
Job search assistance, computer access, training referrals, unemployment services.
Employment · Clothing
3850 W Main St Ste 700, Dothan, AL 36305
Affordable thrift; Job Connection services for résumés and employment.
Veterans · Medical
3753 Ross Clark Cir #4, Dothan, AL 36303
https://www.va.gov/central-alabama-health-care/locations/
VA outpatient clinic for primary care, mental health, specialty referrals.
Benefits · Family
1605 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, AL 36301
SNAP (food stamps), TANF, Medicaid applications, child & adult welfare. Call or visit the office to fill out applications.
Benefits
1778 Whatley Dr, Dothan, AL 36303
SSI/SSDI applications, replacement cards, retirement and disability benefits. Visit by appointment only.
Seniors · Benefits
1075 S Brannon Stand Rd, Dothan, AL 36305
Senior services: Medicare counseling, meals, transportation, in-home care coordination.
Transportation
462 N Oates St, 4th floor, Dothan, AL 36303
https://searpdc.org/wiregrass-transit/
Origin-to-destination, shared-ride public transit for anyone in Dothan and Houston County; no qualifications. Call to reserve (Mon-Fri 8am-3pm), from the day before up to two weeks ahead. Standing reservations available for recurring trips like work or dialysis. Have your date/time, pickup, and drop-off ready. Fares from $3 one-way (exact change; card/app +10%). Wheelchair-accessible.
Legal Aid
212 N Lena St, Dothan, AL 36303
https://www.legalservicesalabama.org/
Free civil legal aid for low-income Alabamians: housing, family, consumer, benefits. Also reachable at 866-456-4995.
Youth
457 S Alice St, Dothan, AL 36301
After-school and summer programs for youth. Go to the website to set up an account.
Pregnancy · Family
171 Westgate Pkwy, Dothan, AL 36303
Free pregnancy support: ultrasounds, parenting classes, maternity/baby supplies.
Recovery
Multiple locations
Detox assistance from substances. Multiple inpatient locations.
Recovery
Multiple locations
https://www.christcenteredrecovery.com/
Christian-based recovery support network.
Recovery · Mental Health
Multiple locations in Florida
https://www.banyantreatmentcenter.com/
Inpatient and outpatient substance abuse / mental health care. Multiple treatment options and locations in Florida.
Recovery · Shelter
Fayette, AL
https://willbrightfoundation.com
Transitional living facility with scholarships for those unable to afford fees.
Tech / Internet
Online application (ships nationwide)
Low-cost refurbished computers and low-cost mobile internet for income-eligible households (200% federal poverty line or enrolled in income-based assistance).
Tech / Internet
Online application (ships nationwide)
Low-cost devices and internet for income-qualified individuals and nonprofits. Submit a request online; provide valid ID and proof of income (SNAP, SSI, Medicaid).
Tech / Internet · Benefits
Federal program — apply online
https://www.lifelinesupport.org/
Federal monthly discount on phone or internet for qualifying households (SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, etc.). Apply online.
Tech / Internet
Apply online
https://www.att.com/internet/access/
Low-cost home internet for households on SNAP, SSI, or Medicaid, or with income under 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.
Tech / Internet
Apply online
https://www.spectrum.com/internet/spectrum-internet-assist
Low-cost broadband for households with SNAP, SSI (65+), or NSLP participation.
Tech / Internet
Online locator
Search tool for low-cost internet offers and free digital literacy training by ZIP code.
DV / Safety · Shelter
Confidential — call hotline
https://houseofruthdothan.com/
Open 24/7
Emergency shelter and services for survivors of domestic violence. 24/7 confidential hotline.
DV / Safety
Call or text — anywhere in the U.S.
Open 24/7
Confidential 24/7 support. Text "START" to 88788.
Utilities · Benefits
Houston County: apply through SEACAP, Enterprise, AL
https://southeastalabamacommunityactionpartnership.org/
Help with heating and cooling bills. Houston County residents apply through Southeast Alabama Community Action Partnership (SEACAP), not the ADECA state office. Call 334-794-8754 to schedule an appointment; they provide one-time vouchers to utility companies.
Utilities
Apply through the local Salvation Army
One-time emergency utility bill assistance. Must be 60+, meet low-income requirements, or have a financial hardship or emergency.
Housing · Benefits
Apply online via the resident portal
https://portals.dothanhousing.org/
Apply for public housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) assistance through the online portal.