Helpful Resources

Agency Name: 988 Lifeline

Phone: 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Website: https://www.988lifeline.org

Services Provided: Confidential conversations (call or text) with counselors for individuals experiencing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, suicidal thoughts, and/or homicidal thoughts

Agency Name: Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline

Phone: 1-800-422-4453; Call or text “GO”

Website: https://www.childhelphotline.org/

Services Provided: Safe, nonjudgmental and inclusive space for those concerned about or affected by child abuse. The agency provides appropriate, individualized guidance for those that reach out and can also help research additional resources that may be available.

Agency Name: National Domestic Violence Hotline

Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788

Website: https://www.thehotline.org/

Services Provided: Confidential service of advocates will listen without judgment and help you begin to address concerns related to relationships and domestic violence/abuse.

Agency Name: Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)

Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or text “HOPE” to 64673

Website: https://www.rainn.org/

Services Provided: Trained support specialists are equipped to provide information, resources, and referrals to meet both your immediate and long-term needs for sexual assault survivors.

Agency Name: Birmingham Crisis Center

Phone: 205-323-7777

Website: https://www.crisiscenterbham.org/

Services Provided: Trained crisis counselors to assess safety and needs to provide referrals for services like support groups and counseling, and assistance with basic needs, such as food and shelter, and others.

Adoption/Foster Care/Parenting

• The Connected Child by Karyn Purvis

• Parenting the Hurt Child by Gregory Keck & Regina Kupecky

• How to Raise an Emotionally Intelligent Child by John Gottman

Anxiety & Depression

• The Worry Cure by Robert Leahy

• When Life Goes Dark: Finding Hope in the Midst of Depression by Richard Winter

• Strong Like Water by Aundi Kolber

Grief

• God’s Healing for Life’s Losses by Bob Kelleman & Steve Viars

• Experiencing Grief by Norman Wright

• A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis

Marriage/Relationships

• Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas

• The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman

• How To Avoid Falling In Love With A Jerk by John Van Epp

Ministry Helps

• Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero

• Emotionally Healthy Discipleship by Peter Scazzero

• Counseling Through the Storm by Karen Roudkovski & Brooke Osborn

• The Other Half of Church by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

• Shepherding Like Jesus by Andrew Hebert

• Disciple Making Is . . . by Dave Earley & Rod Dempsey

Sexual Abuse

• Hush by Nicole Braddock Bromley

• The Courage to Heal Workbook by Laura Davis

Sexual Addiction

• Taking Every Thought Captive by Mark Laaser

• Facing the Shadow by Patrick Carnes

• Her Freedom Journey by Juli Slattery & Joy Skarka

• Born (Again) This Way by Rachel Gilson

Spirituality

• Celebration of Disciplines by Richard Foster

• Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald Whitney

• Gentle & Lowly by Dane Ortlund

• Renovation of the Heart by Dallas Willard

• The Problem of Pain by C.S. Lewis

Good Reads

• Try Softer by Aundi Kolber

• The Soul of Shame by Curt Thompson

• Boundaries by Henry Cloud & John Townsend

• The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

• Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown

Pregnancy Counseling Centers/Young Mothers’ Needs

Agency Name: Alabama Pregnancy Test Center

Address: 1449 Medical Park South, Suite 300, Birmingham, AL 35213

Phone: 205-961-2700

Website: https://alabamapregnancytestcenter.com/

Services Provided: Free pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, prenatal assessment, STI/STD testing for men and women, childbirth education classes, parenting classes, and fatherhood programming.

Eligibility Requirements: Free and confidential services for anyone regardless of race, age, or belief

Agency Name: Her Choice Birmingham Women’s Center

Address: 2120 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233

Phone: 205-252-0706

Website: https://herchoicebirmingham.org/

Email: mail@herchoicebirmingham.org

Services Provided: Free and confidential pregnancy tests, limited ultrasounds, counseling, support after abortion, and parent resources for women in the Birmingham area

Eligibility Requirements: Free and confidential services for anyone

Agency Name: UAB St. Vincent's Maternity Support Center

Address: 806 St. Vincent's Drive, Suite 410, Birmingham, AL 35205

Phone: 205-212-6667

Website: https://uabstvincents.org/locations/maternity-support-center/

Services Provided: Maternity nurse navigators, lactation support, expectant parent classes, birthing suite tours, boutique, postpartum support group

Eligibility Requirements: Expectant and new parents

Programs for Children & Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Agency Name: Glenwood

Address: 614 38th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35222

Phone: 205-939-1088

Website: https://glenwood.org/

Email: intake@glenwood.org

Services Provided: Diagnostic testing, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), individual and family counseling, speech language therapy, social skills training, occupational therapy, children & adult residential programs

Eligibility Requirements: Children, Adolescents, and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Agency Name: The Arc of Central Alabama

Address: 6001 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35212

Phone: 205-323-6838

Website: https://www.arcofcentralalabama.org

Email: development@arcofcentralalabama.org

Services Provided: Adult Day Services, Residential Programs for Adolescents and Adults, Employment Assistance for Adults, Early Intervention for Children, and Wellness Efforts for All

Eligibility Requirements: serves all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)

Agency Name: The Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs

Address: 1700 29th Court South, Birmingham, Alabama 35209

Phone: 205-879-3417

Website: https://thebellcenter.org/

Email: info@thebellcenter.org

Services Provided: Physical, occupational, and speech-language pathologists available for infants and toddlers (0-3) who are at risk for developmental delay

Domestic Violence Services

Agency Name: One Place Metro Alabama Family Justice Center

Address: 3613 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35222

Phone: 205-453-7261

Website: https://oneplacebirmingham.com/

Email: info@oneplacebirmingham.com

Services Provided: Safety planning, emergency financial help, assistance in finding safe housing, transportation assistance, legal support, childcare assistance, employment support, healthcare connections, individual counseling, and support groups

Eligibility Requirements: Free, confidential help for domestic or sexual violence in the Greater Birmingham and Jefferson County

Agency Name: Jessie’s Place at Jimmy Hale Mission

Address: 2305 5th Avenue N, Birmingham, AL 35203

Phone: 205-323-0170

Website: https://jimmiehalemission.com/jessies-place/

Email: info@jessiesplace.com

Services Provided: Medical, dental, and mental health care, legal assistance, spiritual care, education remediation including GED and literacy classes, life skills education including parenting classes, and work readiness training

Eligibility Requirements: 72-Hour Substance Abstinence required

Agency Name: Safe House

Address: 2060 CR-33, Pelham, AL, United States, 35124

Phone: 205-669-7233

Website: https://safehouse.org/

Email: safehouse@safehouse.org

Services Provided: Crisis counseling, case management, child advocacy services, safety planning, and connections to community resources

Eligibility Requirements: individuals and their dependent family members who are fleeing domestic and/or sexual violence

Housing/Utility Assistance

Agency Name: Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama

Address: 900 38th Street North,Birmingham, Al 35222

Phone: 205-502-2108

Website: https://www.caaneal.org/jefferson-county

Services Provided: Provides funds for heating (Oct-Apr) and cooling (May-Sept) for low-income households.

Eligibility Requirements: total household income for the previous month must be at or below 150% Federal poverty

Agency Name: Greater Birmingham Ministries

Address: 2304 12th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35234

Phone: 205-326-6821

Website: https://gbm.org/serving-people/financial-assistance/

Email: info@gbm.org

Services Provided: Every month, GBM can financially assist 16 families with their utility bills, medications, and housing costs

Eligibility Requirements: Income cannot exceed $37,010 per year

Agency Name: One Roof

Address: 730 8th Avenue West, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35204

Phone: 205-254-8833

Website: https://www.oneroofonline.org/

Email: info@oneroofonline.org

Services Provided: Coordinated entry, education and advocacy, case management, etc.

Eligibility Requirements: requires being homeless or at risk of homelessness

Local Food Assistance

Agency Name: Community Kitchens Birmingham

Address: 1024 12th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205

Phone: 205-251-3569

Website: https://www.thecommunitykitchens.org/

Services Provided: Serves free hot meals Monday — Saturday

Eligibility Requirements: All are welcome

Agency Name: Meals on Wheels

Address: 3620 8th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35222

Phone: 205-592-0413

Website: https://mowjeffco.org/

Services Provided: Two types of home-delivered meals: hot meals delivered daily (Monday through Friday) and frozen meals delivered once weekly.

Eligibility Requirements: Age 60 or older, or disabled, and typically homebound living in Jefferson County

Agency Name: Jefferson County Department of Human Resources

Address: 2001 12th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35234

Phone: 205-423-4200

Website: https://dhr.alabama.gov/food-assistance/

Email: Jefferson@dhr.alabama.gov

Services Provided: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); monthly benefits to eligible low income households to help them buy the food they need for good health

Eligibility Requirements: Must apply through county DHR office and be part of a household that lives and purchases/prepares meals together, meet citizenship and residency requirements, comply with work registration and income/resource limits based on household size, and cooperate with DHR in verifying information to be eligible for food assistance benefits.

Legal Assistance

Agency Name: Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham

Address: 2001 Park Place, Suite 430, Birmingham, AL 35203

Phone: 205-250-5198

Website: https://www.vlbham.org/

Services Provided: Free, high-quality legal services to low-income individuals and families in Jefferson County

Eligibility Requirements: Must reside in Jefferson County, living in a low-income household, and have a civil (not criminal) legal issue

Agency Name: Legal Services Alabama

Address: 1820 7th Ave North, Suite 200, Birmingham, AL 35203

Phone: 205-328-3540

Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/

Services Provided: free, client-centered civil legal advocacy to low-income Alabamians for the following case types: family, consumer, housing, public benefits, education, estate, adoption, and guardianship (not criminal)

Eligibility Requirements: Typically under 125% of federal poverty guidelines

Agency Name: Love Immigration Law Firm

Address: 3205 Lorna Rd. Suite 105, Birmingham, AL 35216

Phone: 205-323-8727

Website: https://loveimmigration.com/

Services Provided: 100% bilingual (Spanish/English) firm provides comprehensive immigration services including naturalization, employment authorization, green cards, waivers, DACA, consular processing, deportation and removal, asylum, tourist visas, and humanitarian applications (TPS, SIJ, VAWA, and U visas)

Eligibility Requirements: $150 Consultation Fee

Substance Use Disorder/Addiction

Agency Name: Longleaf Recovery & Wellness: Birmingham Recovery Center

Address: 2501 International Park Drive, Birmingham, AL 35243

Phone: 205-548-3202

Website: https://www.longleafcenters.com/

Email: intake@longleafcenters.com

Services Provided: Individual therapy, detox, psychoeducation/lifeskills, family support group, brainspotting, EMDR, neuropsychological testing, genetic testing, healthcare professional evaluations, and aftercare support

Eligibility Requirements: Accepts most major insurance providers

Agency Name: Bradford Health Services

Address: 300 Century Park S #100, Birmingham, AL 35226

Phone: 205-880-6821

Website: https://bradfordhealth.com/

Services Provided: Intensive outpatient program, medication-assisted treatment, alcohol and drug education classes, family support, aftercare, and community support groups

Eligibility Requirements: Accepts most major insurance providers; Payment plans available

Agency Name: Impact Recovery Center

Address: 2006 Pleasant Valley Rd., Odenville, AL, United States, 35120

Phone: 205-751-4936

Website: https://impactrecoverycenter.net/

Email: info@impactrecoverycenter.com

Services Provided: Inpatient 35-day Impact Renewal Program (12-step program); holistic therapies like yoga, exercises, spiritual support, and regularly scheduled group functions; Family support, aftercare

Eligibility Requirements: Requires that clients are fully detoxed prior to entering the Phase 1 program, as on-site detox is not provided

Mental Health Services

Agency Name: Grayson & Associates

Address: 2200 Lakeshore Dr #150, Birmingham, AL 35209

Phone: 205-871-6926

Website: https://grayson.associates/

Services Provided: Psychiatric evaluations, medication management, individual counseling, and specialized treatments for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, and substance dependence

Eligibility Requirements: Accepts many major insurance providers

Agency Name: Kairos Integrative Health

Address: 400 Vestavia Parkway, Suite 406 Vestavia Hills, AL 35216

Phone: 256-980-0620

Website: https://al.kairosintegrativehealth.com/

Email: info@al.kairosintegrativehealth.com

Services Provided: Psychiatric evaluations, psychotherapy, medication management, addiction treatment, and educational sessions designed to empower and inform.

Eligibility Requirements: Accepts lucet, Aetna, BHS, United Health Care, BCBS and Cigna; Discount options available

Agency Name: JBS Mental Health Authority

Address: 940 Montclair Road, Birmingham AL 35213

Phone: 205-595-4555

Website: https://jbsmentalhealth.com/

Email: info@jbsmha.com

Services Provided: comprehensive mental health services, including outpatient treatment, specialized therapy, in-home support, and crisis intervention

Eligibility Requirements: A diagnosis of severe mental illness, serious emotional disturbance (for children), or acute crisis, with specific, tailored requirements for children (ages 5-18), adults, and specialized or voluntary programs

Local Counseling

Agency Name: Still Waters Counseling and Education Center

Address: 400 Office Park Drive, Suite 230, Mtn Brook, AL 35223

Phone: 205-825-1423

Website: https://www.mystillwaters.org/

Email: hello@mystillwaters.org

Services Provided: In person & online counseling for individuals (adult, adolescents, and children), couples, and families

Eligibility Requirements: Accepts most major insurance providers; Sliding Scale Fee available

Agency Name: Sojourn Counseling

Address: 300 Vestavia Parkway, Suite 3900, Birmingham, AL 35216

Phone: 205-578-2028

Website: https://www.sojourncounseling.org/

Email: admin@sojourncounseling.org

Services Provided: In person & online counseling with a specialization in trauma and PTSD; IASIS Micro Neuro Feedback

Eligibility Requirements: Private Pay; Sliding Scale Available

Agency Name: Benjamin Counseling & Consulting

Address: 4000 Eagle Point Corporate Dr, Birmingham, AL 35242

Phone: 205-538-0244

Website: https://www.benjamincounselingandconsulting.com/

Email: info@benjamincounseling.org

Services Provided: In person & online counseling for individuals, families, couples, and retreats

Eligibility Requirements: Accepts most major insurance providers; Sliding Scale Fee available

Medical Assistance

Agency Name: M-Power Ministries

Address: 4022 4th Avenue South Birmingham, Alabama 35222

Phone: 205-582-1484; 205-582-1473 (Spanish Speakers)

Website: https://www.mpowerministries.org/health-center

Email: freeclinic@mpowerministries.org

Services Provided: Free primary care services to alleviate chronic illnesses

Eligibility Requirements: Adult patients without access to health insurance

Agency Name: Cahaba Valley Health Care

Address: 1509 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233

Phone: 205-918-2108

Website: https://www.cahabavalleyhealthcare.org/

Email: info@cahabavalleyhealthcare.org

Services Provided: Free dental and vision care

Eligibility Requirements: Adult patients without access to health insurance

Agency Name: Equal Access Birmingham at UAB

Address: 930 20th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205

Phone: 205-259-8836

Website: https://www.uab.edu/medicine/eab/

Email: equalaccess@uab.edu

Services Provided: Student-run clinic providing free general medical assistance, mental health assistance, reproductive health, dermatology, ophthalmology, optometry, and Physical Therapy

Eligibility Requirements: Uninsured or underserved in the greater Birmingham area

Assisted Living

Agency Name: Methodist Home for the Aging

Address: 1520 Cooper Hill Road, Birmingham, AL, 35210

Phone: 205-951-2442; 800-852-2093 (Toll Free)

Website: https://www.methodisthomes.org/

Services Provided: Institutional care - apartments, private and semi-private retirement units, assisted living, rehabilitation/therapy, intermediate and skilled health care facilities, activities, volunteer services.

Eligibility Requirements: Generally, age 62 years and older; Rehab age 55+.

Agency Name: St. Martin's in the Pines Retirement Community

Address: 4941 Montevallo Road, Birmingham, AL, 35210

Phone: 205-956-1831

Website: https://www.assistedliving.org/alabama/birmingham/st-martins-in-the-pines/

Services Provided: Independent living communities/complexes, assisted living facilities, and nursing facilities

Eligibility Requirements: 65 years or older, physician recommendation or order

Agency Name: Senior Placement Services

Phone: 205-913-3902

Website: https://seniorplacementservicesllc.com/

Email: melissa@seniorplacementservicesllc.com

Services Provided: Free assistance locating retirement communities for loved ones including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing facilities.

Eligibility Requirements: Available for all Alabama residents

Hospice

Agency Name: ExpectCare Hospice

Address: 501 Riverchase Parkway, Suite 200, Hoover Alabama 35244

Phone: 205-444-0126

Website: https://expectcarehospice.com/

Email: info@expectcarehospice.com

Services Provided: Hospice care, palliative care, bereavement support, spiritual support, and grief recovery support.

Eligibility Requirements: Must reside in one of the following counties: Shelby, Jefferson, Chilton, St. Clair, Walker and Cullman Counties

Agency Name: Compassus Hospice Birmingham

Address: 1900 International Park Drive, Suite 200, Birmingham, AL 35243

Phone: 833-463-0254

Website: https://www.compassus.com/locations/alabama/birmingham/

Services Provided: Hospice care, palliative care, respite care, bereavement support, and spiritual support