The United Way of Lee County believes health is strongly linked to education and income. Good health allows children to learn better and allows adults to increase their income through productive work. Conversely, health problems often lead to increased school absences among children, as well as increased on-the-job absences by adults. That is why we are committed to increasing access to healthcare and providing health services to Senior Citizens and those with disabilities through our support of the following organizations:
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Alabama Head Injury FoundationAlabama Head Injury Foundation works across the state with survivors of traumatic brain injury and with their families to help them achieve the highest level of independent living possible. The majority of its clients tend to be those with more severe injuries, which often means living under the care of a family member serving as a 24/7 caregiver. AHIF’s primary services include support groups, a camp experience, financial counseling, housing assistance, home modifications and respite care for caregivers. Contact: Scott Powell Phone Number: 205-823-4544 Email: spowell@ahif.org
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East Alabama Services for the ElderlyEast Alabama Services for the Elderly promotes the general welfare of seniors and disabled individuals in Lee County and surrounding communities. Through this mission, EASE works to promote public awareness of the aging process and the obstacles that seniors regularly face. EASE provides health, nutrition and everyday living resources to improve this target population’s quality of life. EASE provides in-home services such as light housekeeping, personal care, companion care and transportation for seniors and disabled who are at risk of nursing home placement. It also manages two senior volunteer programs. One program places senior mentors and tutors in our school systems to aide children with special needs, while the other program helps seniors reinvest their time and talents by placing them in various non-profit agencies. Contact: Sherri Long Phone Number: 334-826-5811 Email: easehomehealth@bellsouth.net |
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Lee County Chapter of Easter Seals – Achievement CenterThe Lee County Chapter aids individuals in our community based on need without discrimination for medical and health needs. The Chapter also serves as a resource that collaborates with our community social service agencies to assist with special needs as presented on an individual basis. The Achievement Center provides vocational development services and extended employment programs for individuals with physical, mental, and developmental disabilities and for persons without disabilities who are culturally, socially, or economically disadvantaged. These services assist them in obtaining competitive or extended employment, help maximize their independent living skills and equip them to live at the highest possible level of independence within the community. Contact: Nancy Weatherman Phone Number: 334-745-3501 Email: nancy@achievement-center.org |
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Student Health FundUnited Way Student Health Fund is a program that can help pay for medical or dental needs of uninsured students enrolled in Auburn City Schools, Lee County Schools or Opelika City Schools. Routine cleanings and physicals are not eligible to receive funds and UWLC must receive a referral from the school system or DHR. Contact: Gabby Thabes Phone Number: 334-745-5540 |
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Unity Wellness Center of East Alabama Mental Health ServicesUnity Wellness Center provides HIV primary medical care, case management, HIV counseling, testing, and prevention education as well as medical transportation services and housing assistance to individuals with HIV/AIDS who live in Lee, Macon, Chambers, Russell and Tallapoosa Counties in east Alabama. Contact: Tracy Wynne Phone Number: 334-749-3593 Email: Tracy.Wynne@eamc.org |
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United Way Community FundThe Community Fund aims to help qualified individuals with necessary expenses during times of extreme financial hardship. This fund primarily assists with power or gas bills and is generally reserved for elderly and disabled individuals residing in Lee County. Assistance may only be given to an individual a maximum of once per calendar year. Contact: Gabby Thabes Phone Number: 334-745-5540 |
