Shelter the Homeless
The Salvation Army Coastal Alabama Area Command operates three shelters, each meeting specific needs: Dauphin Way Lodge, Family Haven and Red Shield Shelter.
Dauphin Way Lodge
251-438-4729
Dauphin Way Lodge is certified by the Alabama Department of Mental Health to provide multi-levels of substance use treatment services. Our team of certified counselors utilizes evidence-based models of therapy to address the mental, emotional, social, and physical impairments common with substance use disorders.
Core Services:
- Psychoeducational Group
- Group Therapy
- Individual Therapy
- Individualized Treatment Plans
- Family Psychoeducational Groups
- Family Therapy
- Community Recovery Groups
- Community Resources Groups
- Random Drug Screens
- HIV/AIDS Education & Testing
- Relapse Prevention
- Employment/Vocational Counseling
- Recreational Activities
- Daily Living Recovery Skills
- Peer Support Services
- Case Management
- Medication Monitoring
Admissions Criteria:
- All applicants must:
- Be age 19 or older.
- Complete a substance use screening and placement assessment identifying a substance use disorder.
- Priority treatment services are given to:
- Pregnant individuals with intravenous (IV) substance use disorders.
- Pregnant individuals with substance use disorders.
- All other individuals with IV substance use disorders.
- Women with substance use disorders and dependent children.
- HIV + individuals with substance use disorders.
- All other individuals with substance use disorders.
Levels of Care:
- Level III.3
- Clinically Managed Medium Intensity Residential Treatment where participants are provided intense and comprehensive treatment sessions. This program is for males only who are having difficulty maintaining alcohol/drug abstinence in their home environment and managing basic living skills.
- Level III.1
- Clinically Managed Low Intensity Residential Treatment where participants are provided lower frequency of comprehensive treatment sessions. This program can be a step-down program from a more intensive program or provide the needed environment for stability.
- Level III.01
- Transitional Residential Treatment assists in the reintegration of its participants into society. This halfway house styled program is designed for men who have completed a more intensive treatment program and are receiving aftercare services. Case management and peer services assist clients with pursuing an independent lifestyle of recovery.
- Level I
- Outpatient Treatment Program (OP) offers less than 8 hours of treatment services weekly to provide a step down level of care and assist clients in committing to treatment and change.
Family Haven
251-471-0029
A haven is defined as a place of shelter, refuge, and safety. However, for residents of The Salvation Army Family Haven it is so much more. It is family, love, guidance, faith, support, and HOPE.
The only shelter in the Coastal Alabama region of its kind, the Family Haven welcomes both single and two parent families. Providing emergency housing for homeless families built upon the goal of keeping them together while teaching the life skills needed to transition and maintain permanent housing.
On any given night, there could be up to 55 individuals from 15 different families living at The Family Haven. This is their “home.” We provide food, shelter, basic material needs, and a safe place for families in crisis to begin to heal. Each family is provided individualized services to assist in setting goals, obtaining life skills (such as budgeting), communication skills, parenting, stress management, finding a job, and more as they begin their journey to stable, permanent housing as a family.
Core Services:
- 3 meals a day
- Private room & bath for each family
- Clothing Assistance
- Transportation Assistance
- Counseling
- Case Management
- Parenting Classes
- Financial Management Classes
- Job Preparation Assistance
- Childcare Assistance
- Permanent Housing Assistance
- Resource Center with Computer Lab
Admissions Criteria:
- mothers with children
- fathers with children
- intact two-parent families with children
- parent must be at least 19 years old
Red Shield Shelter
The Salvation Army of Coastal Alabama provides overnight and short-term shelter for homeless men. Clients receive two meals a day, showers, clothing and lodging. During their stay, they also have the opportunity to receive social, emotional and spiritual guidance.
Men may stay in the transient shelter for up to a week within 60 day intervals.