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.