Local in Houston County (7)
Dothan Rescue Mission
Men's Lodge
Local · Houston County, AL
Temporary shelter, hot meals and clean clothing for men; men's lodge helps residents find and keep work.
(334) 794-4637
- Who
- Homeless men; men convicted of sex crimes are not accepted
- Where
- 216 E. Crawford St., Dothan 36301
- Good to know
- Office hours listed as weekdays 8-4 or 9-5 (sources differ); call to confirm bed availability.
Catholic Social Services - Dothan
Emergency Assistance Ministry
Local · Houston County, AL
By appointment Mon-Fri 9am-3pm: food, clothing, furniture and appliances, household and hygiene items, and limited financial help with rent, utilities, medicine and transportation.
(334) 793-3601
- Who
- Houston County residents in crisis; no religious requirement
- Where
- 557 E. Main St., Dothan 36301
- Good to know
- Appointments may be scheduled through (251) 434-1500. Bring photo ID for all adults, lease/mortgage, all current bills, SS cards/birth certificates for household, and proof of income.
Catholic Social Services of Dothan
Local · 8 Alabama counties
Emergency Assistance Ministry by appointment Mon-Fri 9am-3pm: rent, utilities, medicine, transportation, food, clothing, furniture/appliances.
(334) 793-3601
- Who
- Anyone in crisis regardless of religion; bring photo ID for adults, lease/mortgage, current bills, proof of income, SS cards for household; limited, usually one-time help.
- Where
- 557 E Main St, Dothan 36301
- Email
- cssdothan@mobarch.org
- Good to know
- Appointments may be scheduled via (251) 434-1500.
City Hope (formerly Fostering Hope Wiregrass)
Local · 8 Alabama counties
Free foster closet at Dogwood Court, Dothan: clothes, shoes, diapers, toiletries, cribs, frozen meals, birthday closet; monthly restock shopping; parent nights and training hours.
No phone listed · Website ↗
- Who
- Licensed foster families in the Wiregrass
- Where
- Dogwood Court, Dothan, AL
- Good to know
- Run with City Church. Contact via website/Facebook; hours posted there.
Helping Hands Dothan
Local · Houston County, AL
Free clothing 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 11am-2pm; free food 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 11am-1pm; also household items and baby items (Preemie Project).
No phone listed · Website ↗
- Who
- Anyone in need in the Wiregrass
- Where
- 961 Headland Ave., Dothan 36303
- Good to know
- Schedule from 2022 news story; confirm it is still current.
Southeast Alabama Baptist Association
Local · Houston County, AL
Food pantry and clothing (free). Hours: Tue & Thu 8:30-9:30am.
No phone listed · Website ↗
- Who
- Low-income individuals and families; call to confirm requirements (ID/proof of address may be asked).
- Where
- 1308 Ross Clark Cir., Dothan, AL 36301
- Good to know
- Listed in Plentiful directory (directory.plentiful.org); not on a regional food bank partner list in the navigator. No phone listed; see directory page.
The Salvation Army Dothan Corps
Local · Geneva, Henry, Houston Counties, AL
Basic-needs help and Project SHARE power-bill help for the Wiregrass; call for hours.
(334) 792-1911
- Who
- Low-income households in crisis in the service area; ID, proof of address/income and the past-due bill or lease usually required; aid depends on available funds.
- Where
- 1001 S Bell St, Dothan 36301
- Good to know
- Counties from Salvation Army ALM division location directory (salvationarmyusa.org/usa-southern-territory/alabama-louisiana-and-mississippi/location-directory/). Project SHARE lists 1007 S Bell St.
Statewide programs that serve Houston County (1)
United Way 2-1-1
Anywhere
Free, 24/7 referral line. Finds the smaller church and community funds near their address that open up week to week. Also 1-888-421-1266, or text a ZIP code to 898-211.
2-1-1
- Who
- Anyone
Other help in Houston County