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• We offer medical care , transport , physical therapy , recreational therapy , social services , home help , spiritual care , nutritional planning and specialty services .
Mobile Housing Authority ( 251 ) 434-2200 151 S Claiborne St . Mobile , AL 36602 www . mobilehousing . org
• In addition to providing public housing to those who qualify , there is a housing counseling program and help with financial planning . There is also a daycare and after-school care for children . Cost varies by ability to pay , but is discounted for people in public housing . ( 251 ) 470- 0275 or ( 251 ) 470-0226
• There are also educational programs , including GED preparation , which is free to low-income people within the city limits of Mobile . These programs are available at three centers : Clinton Johnson Center ( 251 ) 470-1728 , Bishop State ( 251 ) 662- 5370 , and for ages 16-21 at Career Links ( 251 ) 433-1358 .
• Senior Services : Housing assistance , case management , transportation , wellness programs , meal services , computer access . Office Hours : Monday - Friday , 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM .
Social Security Administration ( 800 ) 772-1213 550 Government St . Suite 100 Mobile , AL 36602 www . ssa . gov
• The Social Security Administration ( SSA ) is a U . S . government agency that administers social programs covering disability , retirement , and survivors ’ benefits among other services . It is also responsible for issuing Social Security numbers and managing the program ’ s finances and trust fund .
Via ! Health Fitness and Enrichment Center ( 251 ) 478-3311 1717 Dauphin St . Mobile , AL 36604 www . viamobile . org
• The Via Health , Fitness and Enrichment Center / Senior Citizens Services promotes a healthy , active , independent lifestyle among adults . Via / SCS advocates , teaches , and leads healthy aging programs and initiatives for the surrounding community .
• GrandFriends Adult Day Program is a community service program of Via Health , Fitness and Enrichment Center . This program is designed to offer caregivers an affordable opportunity for respite while providing supervised activities within a safe , healthy and comfortable environment .
Volunteers of America ( 251 ) 300-3500 1204 Hillcrest Rd . Mobile , AL 36695 www . voase . org
• Volunteers of America Southeast offers direct human-care services , affordable housing , faith-based resource programs and community outreach .
• Some of our services provide care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities , mental health issues , substance abuse , low-income seniors and the homeless .
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