SDOH resources
Community resources
Help with food, housing, bills, rides, legal problems, and more. These programs serve patients near our clinics and across Alabama.
Find help by topic
Resources are grouped by need below. Hours, eligibility, and phone numbers can change, so call before you go. These organizations are not part of Physicians Care. Ask our staff at your next visit if you need help getting connected.
Child Care
| Resource | Contact | Hours | Address | Website |
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| Alabama Medicaid Maternity Care (ACHN) Pregnant women with Medicaid get help arranging prenatal care, delivery and follow-up through their regional Alabama Coordinated Health Network (ACHN). Call to get connected to maternity care and referrals. |
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Medicaid Call Center: Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:30pm | — | medicaid.alabama.gov (opens in a new tab) |
| Choctaw County Department of Human Resources (DHR) Choctaw County's DHR office helps eligible families with food assistance (SNAP), cash assistance (TANF/JOBS), child support, family and child services, and reporting child or adult abuse. | Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:30pm | 1003 South Mulberry Avenue, Butler, AL 36904 | dhr.alabama.gov (opens in a new tab) | |
| Choctaw County Health Department Alabama Department of Public Health clinic offering immunizations, WIC (including transferring WIC from another state), family planning, and other public health services. Bring a photo ID. |
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Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm (closed 12–1pm for lunch; appointments required) | 1001 South Mulberry Avenue, Butler, AL 36904 | alabamapublichealth.gov (opens in a new tab) |
Clothing
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| Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) – County Offices County DHR offices provide food assistance (SNAP), cash assistance (TANF), child support services, adult and child protective services, and other help for eligible families. Contact the office in your county. |
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Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:30pm | Clarke County DHR: 22609 Hwy 84, Grove Hill, AL 36451 | dhr.alabama.gov (opens in a new tab) |
| The Salvation Army – Meridian Corps (Meridian, MS) The nearest Salvation Army to Choctaw County offers community assistance programs and evening meals; call ahead to ask what help is currently available. | Call for hours | 1115 25th Ave, Meridian, MS 39301 | salvationarmyusa.org (opens in a new tab) |
Dental Health
| Resource | Contact | Hours | Address | Website |
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| Franklin Primary Health Center Community health center offering dental care — exams, X-rays, cleanings and treatment — for patients with or without dental insurance, with fees based on income. Locations include Gilbertown (Choctaw County) and Brewton. |
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Generally Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm (call location to confirm) | Gilbertown Medical & Dental Center: 140 Front St, Gilbertown, AL 36908; Brewton Family Dental Center: 1115 Azalea Pl, Brewton, AL 36426 | franklinprimary.org (opens in a new tab) |
Employment
| Resource | Contact | Hours | Address | Website |
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| Demopolis Career Center (Alabama Career Center) Free job-search help, job training referrals and help filing for unemployment benefits. Unemployment claims can also be filed online or by phone with the Alabama Department of Workforce. |
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— | 1074 Bailey Drive, Demopolis, AL 36732 | labor.alabama.gov (opens in a new tab) |
Finances
| Resource | Contact | Hours | Address | Website |
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| First Assembly of God – Butler Local church that coordinates help for the area ministerial association, including help finding housing, completing FEMA applications, and possibly help with medications. | — | 1701 E. Pushmataha St, Butler, AL 36904 | — | |
| Butler–Choctaw County Senior Center Senior center for adults 60+ (and spouses) offering hot weekday lunches, activities and social programs. Home-delivered meals may be available for homebound seniors. | Meals served Mon–Fri | 112 Tom Orr Drive, Butler, AL 36904 | atrcaging.com (opens in a new tab) | |
| Gilbertown Senior Center Senior center for adults 60+ offering hot weekday lunches and activities. Home-delivered meals (Meals on Wheels) may be available for homebound seniors in the area. | Meals served Mon–Fri | 51 East High St., Gilbertown, AL 36908 | atrcaging.com (opens in a new tab) | |
| Lisman Senior Center Senior center for adults 60+ offering hot weekday lunches and activities. Home-delivered meals may be available for homebound seniors in the area. | Meals served Mon–Fri | 10012 Crowell Dr. (Hwy 10, next to the fire station), Lisman, AL 36912 | atrcaging.com (opens in a new tab) | |
| Community Service Programs of West Alabama Community action agency that helps low-income households pay heating and cooling bills (LIHEAP) and offers weatherization and other housing help. Clarke, Marengo and Wilcox residents are served by Community Action Agency of South Alabama. |
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— | Sumter County office (serves Choctaw): 106 Hospital Drive, Suite 103, Livingston, AL 35470 | cspwal.com (opens in a new tab) |
| Social Security Administration – Selma Field Office Apply for or get help with Social Security retirement, SSI and SSDI disability benefits, and Medicare. Many services are available online or by phone; call ahead for an appointment. |
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— | 120 Executive Park Ln, Selma, AL 36701 | ssa.gov (opens in a new tab) |
| American Red Cross Disaster relief for families affected by fires, storms, and other emergencies, plus CPR, first aid, and safety classes. |
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National line: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week | — | redcross.org (opens in a new tab) |
| American Cancer Society Free help for people with cancer and their families, including cancer information, help finding rides to treatment, lodging during treatment, and other support resources. Available any time by phone. |
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Toll-free line: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week | — | cancer.org (opens in a new tab) |
| Alabama Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation (NET) Free rides to medical appointments covered by Medicaid for people with Alabama Medicaid. Call at least 5 days before your appointment to schedule. |
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Mon–Fri: 8:00am-4:30pm (closed state holidays) | — | medicaid.alabama.gov (opens in a new tab) |
| West Alabama Public Transportation (WAPT) Low-cost public van rides for anyone in the service area, including trips to medical appointments, shopping, and work. Rides must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. |
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Mon–Fri: 7:00am-9:00pm; weekends by request | 500 East Washington Street, Demopolis, AL 36732 | westalpt.com (opens in a new tab) |
| Choctaw County Veterans Service Office Free help for veterans and their families applying for VA benefits such as disability compensation, pensions, health care, and survivor benefits. | — | Choctaw County Courthouse, 117 South Mulberry Street, Room 126, Butler, AL 36904 | va.alabama.gov (opens in a new tab) |
Food
| Resource | Contact | Hours | Address | Website |
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| Feeding the Gulf Coast Regional food bank that supplies local food pantries and runs child nutrition programs, including free summer meals for kids at community sites. Use their website to find a food pantry near you. | Mon–Fri: 7:30am-4:00pm (main office) | 5248 Mobile South Street, Theodore, AL 36582 | feedingthegulfcoast.org (opens in a new tab) | |
| The Salvation Army – Clarke County Service Center Emergency food and basic supplies for people facing a crisis, such as after a storm, fire, or other disaster. | Mon, Wed, Fri at 1:30pm | 122 Wilson Avenue West, Thomasville, AL 36784 | salvationarmyusa.org (opens in a new tab) | |
| Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission (ATRC) Area Agency on Aging Services for seniors and adults with disabilities, including senior centers, meals and nutrition programs, in-home help, Medicaid waiver services, help with Medicare and prescription costs, legal help, and transportation. |
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Mon–Fri: 8:00am-4:30pm | 3 Camden Bypass, Camden, AL 36726 (mailing: 107 Broad Street, Camden, AL 36726) | atrcaging.com (opens in a new tab) |
| United Way 211 Free, confidential help line that connects you with local resources for food, housing, utility bills, health care, transportation, and more. |
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24 hours a day, 7 days a week | — | 211connectsalabama.org (opens in a new tab) |
| Clarke County Department of Human Resources (DHR) Apply for SNAP food assistance (food stamps) to help buy groceries, plus other family assistance programs for those who qualify. | Mon–Fri: 8:00am-4:30pm | 22609 Highway 84, Grove Hill, AL 36451 | dhr.alabama.gov (opens in a new tab) | |
| Wilcox County Department of Human Resources (DHR) Apply for SNAP food assistance (food stamps) to help buy groceries, plus other family assistance programs for those who qualify. | Mon–Fri: 8:00am-4:30pm | 231 Depot Street, Camden, AL 36726 | dhr.alabama.gov (opens in a new tab) | |
| Marengo County Department of Human Resources (DHR) Apply for SNAP food assistance (food stamps) to help buy groceries, plus other family assistance programs for those who qualify. | Mon–Fri: 8:00am-4:30pm | 701 South Shiloh Street, Linden, AL 36748 | dhr.alabama.gov (opens in a new tab) | |
| Choctaw County Department of Human Resources (DHR) Apply for SNAP food assistance (food stamps) to help buy groceries, plus other family assistance programs for those who qualify. | Mon–Fri: 8:00am-4:30pm | 1003 South Mulberry Avenue, Butler, AL 36904 | dhr.alabama.gov (opens in a new tab) |
Housing
| Resource | Contact | Hours | Address | Website |
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| Waterfront Rescue Mission – Mobile Overnight shelter and day services for men experiencing homelessness, including meals, along with recovery and life-skills programs. | Day services: 9:00am-3:00pm, lunch at noon | 279 North Washington Avenue, Mobile, AL 36603 | waterfrontmission.org (opens in a new tab) | |
| Broken Bow Women's Ministries Faith-based transitional home and 180-day program that helps women become stable and financially independent. | — | PO Box 129, Jackson, AL 36545 | — | |
| Independent Living Center of Mobile Services for people with disabilities to help them live independently, including advocacy, skills training, and help with accessibility such as home modifications (e.g., ramps and wider doorways). | Mon–Fri: 7:30am-5:00pm | 6750 Howell's Ferry Road, Mobile, AL 36618 | ilcmobile.org (opens in a new tab) | |
| U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Federal agency that answers questions about rental help programs, including Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and public housing. Contact your local housing authority to apply. |
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— | Birmingham Field Office: 417 20th Street North, Suite 700, Birmingham, AL 35203 | hud.gov (opens in a new tab) |
| Community Action Agency of South Alabama Free home weatherization for eligible homeowners to make homes more energy-efficient (one time per home), plus other help for families with limited income. Call for application periods. | Mon–Fri: 8:00am-4:00pm | 26440 Pollard Road, Daphne, AL 36526 | caaofsa.org (opens in a new tab) | |
| AIDS Alabama South Support for people living with HIV, including housing assistance, case management, financial help, food pantry, transportation, and free HIV/STI testing. | Clinic & testing: Mon–Thu, 8:00am-3:30pm | 717 Downtowner Loop West, Mobile, AL 36609 | aidsalabamasouth.org (opens in a new tab) | |
| United Way 211 Free, confidential information and referral line that connects you with local help for food, housing, utility bills, health care, counseling, and more. |
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24 hours a day, 7 days a week | — | 211connectsalabama.org (opens in a new tab) |
Independent Living
| Resource | Contact | Hours | Address | Website |
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| CarePatrol of Greater Mobile Free senior living placement service that helps families find assisted living, memory care, independent living, and in-home care options. | — | — | carepatrol.com (opens in a new tab) |
Interpersonal Safety
| Resource | Contact | Hours | Address | Website |
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| Penelope House Emergency shelter, advocacy, and support for survivors of domestic violence and their children. Crisis line answered 24/7. |
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Crisis line: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week | — | penelopehouse.org (opens in a new tab) |
| King's Home Long-term housing and free support services for women and mothers with children escaping domestic violence and homelessness, plus residential programs for youth ages 12 to 21 who have been abused or neglected. | Mon–Fri: 8:30 am-4:30 pm | 221 Kings Home Dr., Chelsea, AL 35043 | kingshome.com (opens in a new tab) |
Legal Help
| Resource | Contact | Hours | Address | Website |
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| Legal Services Alabama Free civil legal help for low-income individuals and families with problems such as housing, family law, public benefits, and consumer issues. Call the statewide helpline to apply. |
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Helpline: Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm | Selma office: 801 Alabama Avenue, Suite 250, Selma, AL 36701; Mobile office: 107 St. Francis Street, Suite 2100, Mobile, AL 36602 | legalservicesalabama.org (opens in a new tab) |
| South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program (SAVLP) Volunteer attorneys provide free help with civil legal matters (such as uncontested adoptions, consumer and debt problems, contracts, and disaster/FEMA issues) for low-income residents of Baldwin, Clarke, Mobile, and Washington counties. Call to see if you qualify. |
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— | 118 N. Royal Street, Suite 402, Mobile, AL 36602 | savlp.org (opens in a new tab) |
| Lifelines Counseling Services Mobile-based nonprofit offering counseling (family, grief, children and adolescents), victim advocacy, rape crisis services, and credit counseling. Its rape crisis program also serves Clarke County. | — | 705 Oak Circle Drive East, Mobile, AL 36609 | lifelinesmobile.org (opens in a new tab) | |
| West Alabama Mental Health – Choctaw County Counseling Center Outpatient mental health services for children and adults, plus services for people with intellectual disabilities and substance use disorders. Call the Access to Care line to request services. |
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Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm | 401 Rogers Avenue, Butler, AL 36904 | wamhc.org (opens in a new tab) |
Mental Health
| Resource | Contact | Hours | Address | Website |
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| CarePath Behavioral Health – Clarke County The community mental health center for Clarke County (formerly Southwest Alabama Behavioral Health Care Systems). It offers counseling, psychiatric care, case management, and substance use and developmental disability services. Fees are based on income and household size. |
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Crisis line: 24 hours a day | Grove Hill Outpatient, 129 Clarke Street, Grove Hill, AL 36451 | carepathbh.com (opens in a new tab) |
| West Alabama Mental Health Center – Marengo County The community mental health center for Marengo County. It offers outpatient counseling, psychiatric care, and substance use and developmental disability services. It also serves Choctaw County. |
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Mon–Fri: 8:00 am-5:00 pm; after-hours line available 24/7 | 1215 South Walnut Avenue, Demopolis, AL 36732 | wamhc.org (opens in a new tab) |
| Cahaba Center for Mental Health – Wilcox County (Camden) The community mental health center for Wilcox County. It offers outpatient counseling and psychiatric services for adults and children, crisis services, and day services for adults with developmental disabilities in Camden. |
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— | 45 Camden Bypass, Camden, AL 36726 | cahabamentalhealth.com (opens in a new tab) |
| Clarke Baptist Association Individual, family, and marriage counseling. Available to people with health insurance or who pay privately. | — | Grove Hill, AL | — | |
| Whitfield Regional Hospital – Behavioral Health Inpatient psychiatric care in Demopolis (formerly Bryan W. Whitfield Memorial Hospital), with a 10-bed adult unit for ages 18 to 64 and a 10-bed geriatric unit for adults 65 and older. Call to ask about admission and insurance. | — | 105 Highway 80 East, Demopolis, AL 36732 | whitfieldregionalhospital.com (opens in a new tab) |
Other Needs
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| Access Wireless Free or discounted mobile phone service for income-eligible residents through the federal Lifeline program. You may qualify if you get benefits such as Medicaid, SNAP, or SSI. |
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— | — | accesswireless.com (opens in a new tab) |
Substance Abuse
| Resource | Contact | Hours | Address | Website |
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| New Hope Detox – Jackson Medical Center A 5-to-7-day inpatient medical detox with 24-hour nursing, counseling, and group sessions. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance, and offers transportation. Ongoing treatment is encouraged after detox. | Inpatient; 24-hour nursing | 220 Hospital Drive, Jackson, AL 36545 | jmc.org (opens in a new tab) |
Transportation
| Resource | Contact | Hours | Address | Website |
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| Alabama Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation (NET) Helps people with full Medicaid coverage get rides to and from medical appointments. Call at least 5 days before your appointment to schedule a ride. |
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Mon–Fri: 8:00 am-4:30 pm; closed major state holidays | — | medicaid.alabama.gov (opens in a new tab) |
Utilities
| Resource | Contact | Hours | Address | Website |
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| Community Action Agency of South Alabama Helps income-eligible families with utility bills (energy assistance), emergency needs, home weatherization, housing, Head Start, and free tax preparation. |
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Mon–Fri: 8:00 am-4:00 pm | 26440 Pollard Road, Daphne, AL 36526. Serves Baldwin, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Marengo, Monroe and Wilcox counties. | caaofsa.org (opens in a new tab) |
Wellness
| Resource | Contact | Hours | Address | Website |
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| Alpha Women's Resource Center A Christian pregnancy help center with free pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, STI testing, counseling, and parenting education for women facing an unplanned pregnancy. | Open 3 days a week (call for days) | Highway 43, Jackson, AL 36545 | — | |
| AIDS Alabama South Free HIV, STI, and hepatitis C testing, plus PrEP/PEP, HIV treatment, case management, and help with housing, utilities, food, and transportation for people living with HIV. Serves 12 southwest Alabama counties, including Clarke, Marengo, Wilcox, and Choctaw. | Clinic & testing: Mon–Thu 8:00 am-3:30 pm (walk-ins for HIV/STI testing) | 717 Downtowner Loop W, Mobile, AL 36609 | aidsalabamasouth.org (opens in a new tab) | |
| Sisters Network Inc. A national breast cancer survivorship organization for Black women. It offers education, support, and survivor-led local chapters, including in Alabama. |
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— | Houston, TX (national headquarters) | sistersnetworkinc.org (opens in a new tab) |
| Alabama Tobacco Quitline Free phone and online coaching to help Alabama residents quit tobacco. Enrolled participants who are medically eligible can get up to 8 weeks of free nicotine patches. |
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— | — | quitnowalabama.com (opens in a new tab) |
| Alabama Medicaid Agency Decides who qualifies for Alabama Medicaid, which helps pay for medical care for eligible low-income children, pregnant women, families, seniors, and people with disabilities. You can apply online, by phone, or at a district office. |
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Recipient Call Center: Mon–Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm | Mobile District Office: 2800 Dauphin Street, Suite 105, Mobile, AL 36606; Selma District Office: 106 Executive Park Lane, Selma, AL 36701 | medicaid.alabama.gov (opens in a new tab) |
| Victory Health Partners A faith-based clinic providing low-cost primary care, specialty referrals, free medications, and dental, vision, and counseling services for uninsured adults ages 19 to 64. |
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Mon–Thu: 7:30 am-5:00 pm; Fri: 8:00 am-12:00 pm | 3750 Professional Parkway, Mobile, AL 36609 | victoryhealth.org (opens in a new tab) |
| Alabama Kidney Foundation Financial help for low-income Alabamians with kidney disease, including help with prescriptions, utility bills, and rides to dialysis or transplant appointments, plus patient education. Applications go through your dialysis or transplant clinic's social worker. |
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— | 265 Riverchase Parkway East, Suite 106, Hoover, AL 35244 | alkidney.org (opens in a new tab) |
| ALL Kids (Alabama Children's Health Insurance Program) Low-cost health insurance for children under 19 whose family income is too high for Medicaid, up to 312% of the federal poverty level. Covers doctor visits, checkups, hospital care, dental, vision, and more. |
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Mon–Fri | — | alabamapublichealth.gov (opens in a new tab) |
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