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COMMUNITY RESOURCES HANDBOOK

A reference guide for the oxford city school system 2016-20

the oxford school system would like to thank the calhoun county community foundation, the calhoun county health council, and all agencies listed in this resource guide for their willingness to share information that would be beneficial to our system in addressing the needs of families as they move into the oxford school district. this resource guide is to be used by the principals and counselors of each school in the oxford city school system to aid families as they come to enroll their students. a copy of this guide will not be given to the family, but can be used to give them contact information to help with areas of need as they establish their residency in oxford. children are our primary concern, and we want to be able to offer any help possible to ensure that they are provided for in the appropriate way, and that their needs are met.

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Table of Contents

Areas of Need

Abuse................................................................................page 3

clothing............................................................................ page 4

counseling/mental health..................................................page 5

emergencies......................................................................page 6

food..................................................................................page 7

legal aid............................................................................page 8

medical services/insurance..............................................page 9

shelter...............................................................................page 11

transportation...................................................................page 12

utilities.............................................................................page 13

index of agencies (alphabetically).............................page 15

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abuse

big oak boys ranch 892-0773

calhoun/cleburne children's center 238-0902

Highland Health 236-3403

concern for children, inc. 282-8548

daybreak crisis recovery center, inc. 237-6300

department of human resources 240-2030

family links, inc. 820-5911

family services center of calhoun county dial 211 or 231-2240

salvation army 236-5643

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clothing

all saints interfaith center of concern 236-7793

baptist service center 831-4691

community enabler developer, inc. 237-6144



interfaith ministries 237-1472


second chance 236-7381

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counseling/mental health


big brothers/big sisters of calhoun county 240-3525

boys and girls clubs of east central alabama 236-7050

calhoun/cleburne children's center 238-0902

calhoun/cleburne mental health center 236-3403

concern for children, inc. 282-8548

daybreak crisis recovery center 237-6300


LINC program 820-5911



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emergency numbers

alabama state troopers 435-3521

E-911 911

northeast alabama regional medical center 235-5121

oxford fire department 831-3125

oxford police department 835-6108

oxford rescue squad 831-4421

sheriff's department 236-6600

stringfellow hospital 235-8900

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food


anniston soup bowl 236-6794





food stamp office 240-2050


meals on wheels (oxford) 237-4538



senior nutrition center 831-5900

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legal aid



legal services corporation of alabama 237-3615


social security administration 877-701-2139

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medical services/insurance

alabama medicaid agency 1-800-362-1504

alabama quality healthcare 236-0221

allkids insurance 1-888-373-5437


calhoun county health department 237-7523

cheaha regional head start (ayers center) 831-4360

children's rehabilitation service 240-8801


concern for children 282-8548


east alabama shrine club 236-6175

family links, inc. 820-5911


health services center 832-0100


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medical services/insurance (continued)

kid one transport system 1-800-543-7143

LINC program 820-5911

lions club school contacts

national kidney foundation of alabama 205-934-2111

Hope Women’s Services 237-9999

st. michael's community services center 236-6060

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shelter

big oak boys ranch 892-0773

department of human resources 256-240-2150



oxford housing authority 831-1642



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transportation

kid one transport system 1-800-543-7143

oxford transportation (anniston limousine) 256-231-0010

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utilities

Red Cross 236-0391

Alabama Power 1-800-245-2244

baptist service center 256-237-5171

community action agency 237-4114


department of human resources 256-240-2150



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index

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ALABAMA MEDICAID AGENCY

regional medical center 235-5567

400 east 10th street

P. O. box 2208

anniston, al 36202

this agency provides medicaid to all women who are pregnant and children who qualify financially. this is for medicaid eligibility determination only. clients can be seen from 8:00 until 11:30 AM and 1:00 until 3:30 PM, monday through friday. no fees are required.

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Anniston QUALITY HEALTH CARE

1316 noble street 236-0221

suite 1A

anniston, al 36201

this agency helps eligible clients with medical expenses if they qualify financially for this service. there is a sliding fee scale. their hours are 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, monday through friday.

ALABAMA STATE TROOPERS

highway 21 south 435-3521

jacksonville, al 36265

the alabama state troopers office can provide emergency aid to anyone requesting such. they can also provide information about weather conditions, driving conditions, etc.

ALABAMA Power

1221 noble street 1-800-245-2244

anniston, al 36201

this company can help with utility bills if the client is determined eligible. call the above number and ask about project share or the SSI supplement income program.

ALLKIDS INSURANCE PROGRAM

1-888-373-5437

this program is a low-cost comprehensive health insurance program for children under the age of 19. parents must enroll they children in the program. once enrolled, the child will be provided

with medical care including dental and eye care. their hours are 7:00 am until 6:00 pm, monday through friday.

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ALL SAINTS INTERFAITH CENTER OF CONCERN

1029 west 15th street 236-7793

anniston, al 36201

this agency provides financial aid, food, clothing, prescription assistance, and household goods. it serves sick and unemployed women and children. contact this agency monday through friday from 10:00 AM until 2:00 pm. there are no fees for this program.

ANNISTON SOUP BOWL

1516 moore avenue 236-6794

anniston, al 36201

this agency serves the elderly, unemployed, and disabled persons of the county. there are no fees for these meals. food is served monday through friday, from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm.

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BAPTIST SERVICE CENTER

65 colton avenue 831-4691

oxford, al 36203

this organization provides assistance once every three months to each needy household. food, clothing, and assistance for utilities is available. client must bring a valid driver's license or picture identification. clients must come to the service center from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm on monday, tuesday, or thursday. there is no cost to the family.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CALHOUN COUNTY

p. o. box 1304 256-241-3525

anniston, al 36202

this program is for at-risk youth ages 6-15. it provides mentoring services for the youth. a school, parent or dhr may refer students for this program. hours for the program are monday - friday from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. there are no fees.

BIG OAK BOYS' RANCH, INC.

250 jake mintz road 256-892-0773

gadsden, al 35905

this agency provides a christian home for children ages 6-18 who have been orphaned, abused, neglected, etc. referral needs to be made by a social worker if possible. children live at this ranch and attend a private christian school. there are no fees for this service. their office hours are 8:00 am until 4:30 pm, monday through friday.

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BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF EAST CENTRAL ALABAMA


anniston, al 36201

this organization serves disadvantaged, at-risk and latchkey youth. the club works to instill character and leadership in each youth, while also helping them with education, careers, health and life skills, arts, sports, etc. the program runs from october to october, with an annual fee of $25.00. there is also a summer program available from $35.00 per week. during the school year, the hours are 2:30 pm until 7:30 pm, Monday through friday. the summer program hours are 7:30 am until 5:30 pm. call the above number for the location nearest your address.

CALHOUN/CLEBURNE CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.

2100 leighton avenue 238-0902

anniston, al 36207

this agency works as a liaison between dhr, law enforcement, therapist, and the district attorney's office to prosecute child abuse cases and to provide follow-up services for the child and family. there are no fees, but there must be a direct referral from another agency. their hours are 8:00 am until 4:30 pm, monday through friday.

Highland Health Systems

331 east 8th street 236-3403

p. o. box 2205

anniston, al 36202

this agency serves anyone needing assistance in mental retardation, mental health, or substance abuse. any individual needing this type help can call and make an appointment. fees are on a sliding scale, depending upon income and number of dependents in the family. office hours are 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, monday through friday.

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CALHOUN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

3400 mcclellan boulevard 237-7523

p. o. box 4699

anniston, al 36204

this agency serves all individuals. call to set up an appointment. many health care services are available such as child health, home health, immunizations, medicaid screenings, family planning, pregnancy tests, etc. the fees are on a sliding scale, depending on income. medicaid is accepted. the hours for this office are 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, monday through friday.

CHEAHA REGIONAL HEAD START

ayers head start center 831-4360

1801 coleman road

anniston, al 36201

this program serves children ages 3-5 whose families are included under the poverty guidelines. they offer education, health services, social services, nutritional services, and parent involvement. their hours are 8:00 am until 4:30 pm, monday through friday.

CHILDREN'S REHABILITATION SERVICE

1010 christine avenue 256-240-8801

suite 250

anniston, al 36207

this agency works with any children who have special health care needs. anyone can refer an individual to this program. they offer a clinical evaluation program, medical program, information, care coordination, etc. their fees are based on the income of the family. office hours are 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, monday through friday.

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COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

1427 wilmer avenue 237-4114

anniston, al 36201

this agency can offer help with utilities and other services, based on need. an individual must contact this agency in order to be referred for assistance.

COMMUNITY ENABLER DEVELOPER, INC.

1411 gurnee avenue 237-6144

anniston, al 36201

this agency serves anyone who is in need of food or clothing. a referral must be made by the family service center. once a referral has been approved, the individual may receive help with food, clothing, household needs, school supplies, and some medical needs. there are no fees. office hours are 8:00 am until 4:30 pm, monday through friday.

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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

415 West 11th Street 256-240-2021

p. o. box 1869

anniston, al 36202

the department of human resources offers valuable help in many areas. their office hours are 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, monday through friday. in most cases, there are no fees for their services. some of the areas of help include family assistance (helping families get financial assistance if eligible); jobs training (helping persons get education and training to gain employment); food stamp office (help families get assistance with food for their families by receiving food stamps if eligible); family and children's services (working with families in the areas of abuse/neglect of children, adoption, foster care, etc.); child support enforcement (helping to enforce child support payments); adult services (working to ensure that elderly or disabled adults are not abused, neglected, or exploited).

EMERGENCY-911

110 east 15th street 911

anniston, al 36201

this is the number to call for any emergency 24 hours a day. a representative of this emergency agency will stay with the individual on the phone to help them through the crisis and to get immediate aid to them.

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EAST ALABAMA SHRINE CLUB


p. o. box 212

anniston, al 36202

this agency is for children 18 and under, with disabilities. they are available 24 hours a day. they provide orthopedic and burn care for children, as well as helping with surgery, treatments, and transportation for the child and one parent.

FAMILY LINKS, INC.

105 West 15th St 820-5911

Anniston, al 36205

this agency provides a continuum of support services for children and youth. they have several programs for both children and parents to help provide the best possible environment for a child to grow and be educated. After school programs include: anger management, shop lifting prevention, and mentoring.

FAMILY SERVICES CENTER OF CALHOUN COUNTY


p. o. drawer 2649

anniston, al 36202

this agency tries to prevent any disruption to a FAMILY, WHICH could result in out-of-home placement of their children. they offer many resources such as food, clothing, parenting workshops, etc. their hours are M-F 8:00-2:00 for help with bills and M-F 8:00-4:00 for food and clothing.

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FOOD STAMP OFFICE

415 West 11th St 256-240-2100

Or

256-240-2021

anniston, al 36202

in order to qualify for assistance from this agency, an individual must complete the application process and be determined eligible for the issuance of food stamps. there are no fees for this service. their office hours are 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, monday through friday.

HEALTH SERVICES CENTER, INC.

608 m. l. k. drive 832-0100

p. o. box 1392

anniston, al 36202

this agency allows anyone to refer themselves for treatment. also, other agencies can refer clients. this agency offers hiv/aids medical care, substance abuse treatment, prevention education, free HIV testing, and case management for each client. their office hours are 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, monday through thursday, and 8:00 am through 12:00 noon on friday.

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INTERFAITH MINISTRIES, INC.


p. o. box 1444

anniston, al 36202

this agency is composed of a group of volunteers from over one hundred faith communities, working together to meet human needs. they serve the elderly, low income, and homebound. they offer many services, meeting both physical and emotional needs. some of the services offered are: emergency funds for medication, utilities, rent, etc.; food, clothing and school supplies; meals on wheels; dental services donated by area dentists; help prevent evictions and to help the homeless find housing; serve approximately 350 families each year at christmas; provide assistance for homebound elderly and disabled individuals; free prescription drugs to eligible elderly and disabled; a support group (touch) for cancer patients; a grief support group for families and friends who have lost loved ones. to be eligible for these services, an individual must be referred to interfaith ministries by the family services center (231-2240). their office hours are 8:00 am until 4:00 pm, monday through friday. most services are free, but meals-on-wheels is based on ability to pay.

KID ONE TRANSPORT SYSTEM

p. o. box 11864 1-800-543-7143

birmingham, al 35202

this system offers free transportation to children and expectant mothers to medical care facilities. a person must have a transportation problem to qualify. this system offers transportation in-county as well as to birmingham. their office hours are 6:00 am until 5:00 pm, monday through friday.

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LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION OF ALABAMA

1820 7th Ave N. 205-328-3540

suite 200

Birmingham, al 35203

this agency provides free legal assistance to low income individuals in civil matters only: consumer, education, unemployment, divorce, custody, spouse abuse, medicaid, medicare, landlord-tenant public and private housing, afdc, food stamps, social security, ssi, wills, power of attorney. there are no fees, and services are based on household income and assets. hours are 8:30 am until 5:30 pm, monday through friday.

LINC PROGRAM

p. o. box 1212 820-5911

anniston, al 36202

this program works with parents and students to promote a climate of safety by reinforcing a drug-free lifestyle as well as other healthy behaviors among youth. they also have intervention programs geared toward reducing at-risk behaviors. with parent's consent, students in grades 7-12 may participate in a voluntary drug and violence-free pledge program.

Anniston LIONS CLUB [email protected]

this organization helps low income students get the proper eye care they need, including examinations and glasses if needed. each school has contact names of a lion club member, or an optometrist that will participate in this program. check with the child's school for this information.

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MEALS ON WHEELS

1431 Gurnee Ave #A 256-237-4538

Anniston, Al 36201

this program offers hot meals delivered five days a week to homebound persons, primarily the elderly, infirm, or disabled. referrals can come from any source, including the individual. the cost is based on the ability to pay.

NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA

5735 carmichael parkway 334-396-9870

suite 200

montgomery, al 36117

this agency serves individuals at risk for chronic kidney disease. referrals must be made by a doctor or social worker. they supply educational materials, financial assistance for dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients. their office hours are 8:00 am until 4:30 pm, monday through friday.

NORTHEAST ALABAMA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER


anniston, al 36201

this is one of the two hospitals in the anniston/oxford area. medical services of all types are offered at this medical center. an emergency room is available, as well as in- and out-patient procedures. many health programs are also offered at NEARMC.

OXFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT 831-3125

the oxford fire department has a main station in downtown oxford as well as sub-stations in different areas of the city. if there is an emergency with fire involved, call the above number for help.

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OXFORD HOUSING DEPARTMENT

90 hamric drive east 831-1642

oxford, al 36203

this agency strives to provide safe, sanitary, healthy environments in which to live for low to moderate income families. they also provide opportunities for families to learn self-sufficiency and economic independence. there is an application process, and it is open to all ages. their hours are 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, monday through friday.

OXFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT

highway 78 west 831-3121

oxford, al 36203

the oxford police department is available to all citizens within the city limits of oxford for any emergency situation. call the above number 24 hours a day for any emergency.

OXFORD RESCUE SQUAD

12 highway 78 west 831-7250 or 911

oxford, al 36203

this agency offers 24-hour ambulance service to anyone in the oxford city limits. call either of the numbers listed above. the fees for this service vary, depending on the level and length of travel for the ambulance. there is no charge for search and rescue.

OXFORD TRANSPORTATION (ANNISTON LIMOUSINE) 820-5990

this service is offered to handicapped people living within the oxford city limits. it is a stop-to-stop service. you must apply and be approved for this service. call 237-6741 and speak to shane christian to apply. once accepted, the fare is $1.00 each way per person. this helps those without transportation to be taken places within the area to pay bills, get medical attention, buy groceries, etc.

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SALVATION ARMY


anniston, al 36201

this organization serves all people of calhoun county. you must be referred to them by family services. they help provide rent, medication, clothes, food, etc. to those in need. their hours are 8:00 am until 2:00 pm, monday through friday, 8:00 am until 12 noon on wednesday. there are no fees for this service.

SAV-A-LIFE WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER

1317 wilmer avenue 237-9999

suite 107

anniston, al 36201

this center strives to help women and families in difficult situations by offering free pregnancy testing, counseling, parenting classes, baby items, etc. there are no fees for their services. no appointment is necessary. their office hours are 9:00 am until 4:00 pm, tuesday through thursday.

SECOND CHANCE, INC.

p. o. box 2714 236-7381

anniston, al 36202 236-7233 (24-hour crisis line)

this organization provides shelter and services for battered women and children. they will assist such individuals by providing emergency shelter, counseling, and nutrition. they will take telephone referrals and referrals from other agencies. there are no fees. their office hours are 8:00 am until 4:30 pm, monday through friday.

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SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM (OXFORD CENTER)

424 main street oxford 831-5900

oxford, al 36203

this center provides meals on site as well as home-delivered meals monday through friday. they serve those individuals 60 years of age and above. there are no fees, but donations are accepted.

to be referred for this program, call 237-6741. office hours are 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, monday through friday.

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT 911 or 236-6600

the sheriff's department is available to all citizens in case of an emergency. just call either of the numbers above to request assistance with your emergency.

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION


p. o. box 2167

anniston, al 36207

this agency is available for many services to the citizens of the area. you can request ssi assistance, food stamps, etc. call to make an appointment or go by the office during their office hours of 8:30 am until 3:30 pm, monday through friday. for a listing of services offered, contact their office.

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ST. MICHAEL'S COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER


p. o. box. 1884

anniston, al 36202

this center serves uninsured adults. walk-ins are taken. they provide free basic helath care for uninsured adults. to see a nuse practitioner, you must arrive before 11:00 am. their hours are 8:00 am until 11:00 am, and 1:30 pm until 4:00 pm, monday through friday. on tuesday, their hours are 8:00 am until 12:00 noon.

STRINGFELLOW HOSPITAL


anniston, al 36201

this is one of the two hospitals that serve the anniston/oxford area. they have an emergency room on site. if you need medical attention, this hospital offers many different types of health services. call to see if they can help with your medical needs.

WORD ALIVE CHURCH

hwy. 78 west 835-0058

oxford, al 36203

this church offers food to those in need. the program is called isaiah 58. call the above number to enroll in the program and find out the exact day of food pick-up at their site on highway 78. it is usually the third monday of the month, from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. you must bring a driver's license and a utility bill when you come to pick up your food.

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