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Call 211 first for same-day screening and referrals for food, shelter, rent, utilities, transportation, and benefits.

Free No sign-in Provider verification required enNonprofitUnited Way of Southwest Alabama 2-1-1 Connects AlabamaMobile Community Action - Low Income Home Energy Assistance ProgramWaterfront Rescue Mission - Mobile Campus

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Programs to contact

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United Way of Southwest Alabama 2-1-1 Connects Alabama

Nonprofit

Connect to local addiction treatment, housing and stabilizing services via 2-1-1 referral; call 2-1-1 for intake and housing referrals.

Open provider page +1-333-333-3333
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Mobile Community Action - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Nonprofit

Apply for LIHEAP utility assistance, rental aid, WIC and local clinic referrals through Mobile Community Action; apply online.

Open provider page +1-287-594-3646
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Waterfront Rescue Mission - Mobile Campus

Nonprofit

24/7 shelter, domestic violence support and addiction recovery intake in Mobile; call for intake to access emergency shelter and programs.

Open provider page +1-850-436-7868
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McKemie Place

Nonprofit

SNAP/EBT enrollment, child care aid, Head Start and recovery supports with case management; see hours & eligibility.

Open provider page +1-254-535-2419
5

Legal Services Alabama - Mobile Office

Nonprofit

Free legal help for eviction defense, benefits appeals and domestic violence cases in Mobile; apply online for intake.

Open provider page +1-866-456-4995
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Alabama Department of Human Resources - Mobile County

Local Government Program

Apply for SNAP, WIC, child care assistance and case management through Alabama DHR Mobile County; apply for benefits.

Open provider page +1-528-978-7384
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The Wave Transit System

Local Government Program

Find public transit routes and schedules to reach clinics, shelters and treatment programs in Mobile; see routes & schedules.

Open provider page +1-621-355-7520

Recommended next steps

  • Call 211 first for same-day screening and referrals for food, shelter, rent, utilities, transportation, and benefits.
  • Use Feeding the Gulf Coast's pantry locator and call the pantry before going to confirm hours and documents needed.
  • Apply for LIHEAP through Mobile Community Action if you have a shutoff notice, high bill, or need heating/cooling help.
  • If homeless or at risk, contact Housing First Coordinated Entry to get assessed for shelter and housing programs.
  • For emergency men's shelter, meals, and recovery services, contact Waterfront Rescue Mission's Mobile Campus.
  • Women needing overnight shelter should contact McKemie Place as early in the day as possible about bed availability.
  • For eviction, benefits denial, domestic violence, debt, or public benefits issues, apply with Legal Services Alabama.
  • Use Mobile County DHR for SNAP food assistance, TANF, Medicaid-related help, child support, and child welfare services.
  • Check The Wave routes, fares, and passes for transportation to appointments, work, shelters, and benefit offices.
  • Ask Catholic Social Services about emergency assistance, case management, food, rent, utilities, and family support.

Need categories

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Housing and Shelter

  • Emergency and Stability
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Food Assistance

  • Food Security