Other Types of Assistance
Listed below are some local resources which might not be found on the other resource pages.
If you know of someone who is need of assistance, please complete this Referral Form and an ESCC staff member will contact you.
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On Campus Resources
Boll Weevil Blessings Box
The Boll Weevil Blessings Box is located in the Student Center Lobby. Feel free to grab any food items clothing, or any other donated items available.
Little Free Library
The Little Free Library is located on the Enterprise State Community College campus in Talmadge Hall. Books, games, and movies are available for free if you would like to grab something to occupy your free-time or for family movie night.
Hours of Operation are:
Monday-Thursday 7AM-7PM
Friday 7AM-2PM
Helpful Organizations
SAIL Project
The SAIL Project offers safety and self-sufficiency for domestic violence victims and their families. The project also assists victims in dealing with domestic violence effects.
Telephone: (800) 650-6522
Website: acadv.org
Wiregrass Transit Authority
The Wiregrass Transit Authority helps locals travel throughout the area. The ride cost is $3.00 per person one way to any location within the Enterprise, Alabama city limits.
Telephone: (334) 417-1217 (Enterprise Area) or (334) 836-5555 (Dothan Area)
Website: wiregrasstransit.org
Legal Services Alabama
Free legal help is available for older adults across Alabama. Legal Services Alabama may be able to help with issues involving:
- Problems getting food stamps
- Services to keep you in your home longer (avoid nursing home)
- Housing evictions & foreclosure
- Elder abuse & domestic violence
- Avoiding unnecessary guardianship
- Medical & other debts
- Disability rights issues
- And more
Telephone: (866) 456-3959 (English) or (888) 835-3505 (Spanish)
Website: legalservicesalabama.org
Department of Human Resources
The Department of Human Resources houses many different support resources. They include:
- Family assistance
- Child support services
- Child care
- Jobs
- Food assistance
- Adult protective services
Website: dhr.alabama.gov
Christian Mission Centers
Christian Mission Centers has resources available to assist with transportation.
Telephone: (334) 393-2607
Email: benevolence@christmissions.org
Website: christmissions.org
SARCOA
The SARCOA Area Agency on Aging has multiple services available:
- Meal program
- Community Christmas project
- Senior centers
- Caregiver assistance
- Medicaid waiver
- Prescription drug assistance
- State health insurance & legal assistance
- Aging & disability resource center
- Returning home after hospitalization
- Long-term care resources
Telephone: (334) 793-6843
Website: sarcoa.org
Angel House
Angel House is a non-profit organization that works with families in Alabama who have been affected by suicide & homicide and victims of violent crime. Services they provide include:
- Crisis intervention
- Crime scene clean-up
- Therapy dog programs
- Individual & group counseling
- Funeral arrangements
- Assistance with compensation filing
- Emotion & physical support through the criminal justice system
- Death notification
- Media coverage
- Victim’s compensation
- Trial attendance
- Insurance claims
24-Hour Crisis Line: (866) 318-6225
Court Referral Education: (334) 305-2346
Victim Services Line: (334) 702-7010
Website: wiregrassangelhouse.org
Wiregrass 2-1-1
Wiregrass 2-1-1 connects you with an information and referral specialist that will help you find the services you need.
Text: (888) 421-1266
Website: 211connectsalabama.org
Emergency Preparedness
Coffee County Emergency Management Agency
Coffee County Emergency Management Agency implemented an emergency communication system to notify residents of:
- Flooding
- Severe weather
- Fire
- Terrorist attack
- Drought
- Wind
- Tornadoes
Text your zip code to (334) 554-3994 or visit coffeecounty.us and click on the Emergency Management tab.
Emergency Supply List
To prepare for emergencies in the wiregrass area, the Coffee County Emergency Management Agency recommends the following Supply List.
Basic Emergency Supply Kit
- Water (one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking & sanitation)
- Food (at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food)
- Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA weather radio with tone alert & extra batteries for both
- Flashlight & extra batteries
- First aid kit
- Whistle to signal for help
- Dust mask (to help filter contaminated air & plastic sheeting & duct tape to shelter-in-place)
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags, & plastic ties for personal sanitation
- Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
- Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
- Local maps
Additional Items to Consider
- Prescription medications & glasses
- Infant formula & diapers
- Pet food & extra water for your pet
- Important family documents (such as copies of insurance policies, identification & bank account records in a waterproof, portable container)
- Cash or traveler’s checks and change
- Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or information from www.ready.gov
- Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person
- Complete change of clothing including a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and sturdy shoes
- Household chlorine bleach & medicine dropper
- Fire extinguisher
- Matches in a waterproof container
- Feminine supplies & personal hygiene items
- Mess kits, paper cups, plates & plastic utensils, paper towels
- Paper & pencil
- Books, games, puzzles, or other activities for children