Resource Directory
Alabama's Ability Loan Program
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Description of Organization:
Alternative financing assistance geared toward the purchse of assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and related services for individuals with disabilities and their families
Phone Number:
(334) 759-0918
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Cost:
No costs; application acceptance or denial based on purpose of loan and/or credit score
Types of Service:
Financial Assistance, Specialized Needs, Assistive Technology
Clients Served:
Adults
8AM - 5PM (M-F) closed on weekends
Down Syndrome Alabama
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Description of Organization:
Empowers people with Down syndrome to live meaningful and full lives throughout all stages of life via programming aimed toward new parents, group advocacy, scholarship funds, connection through education and social outings, etc.
Phone Number:
(205) 988-0810
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Cost:
Free
Types of Service:
Advocacy, Education
Clients Served:
Family
9AM - 4PM (M-F) closed on weekends
Grayson and Associates
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Description of Organization:
Provides access to inpatient and outpatient services across Alabama. 5 of the 7 outpatient services are located in and around Birmingham. 7 hospitals offer inpatient services with those being Grandview Medical Center, St. Vincents East, Baptists Medical Center South, Crossbridge Behavioral Health, St. Vincent's Blount, St. Vincent's Chilton, St. Vincent's Clair, and Regional Medical Center
Phone Number:
(205) 871-6926
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Cost:
Based upon insurance coverage
Types of Service:
Mental Health, Counseling
Clients Served:
Everyone
8AM - 5PM (M-F) closed on weekends
Aletheia House (Women and Children's Services)
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Description of Organization:
Outpatient program, counseling, childcare, transportation, employment and housing assistance, life skills coaching, art therapy, residential treatment program, support program for pregnant women
Phone Number:
(205) 595-1114
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Cost:
Dependent on insurance coverage. Medicaid is accepted.
Types of Service:
Substance Use
Clients Served:
Teens
YWCA Central Alabama
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Description of Organization:
Social justice organization dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all through inititatives such as counseling, job skills training, child care services, temporary housing assistance, etc.
Phone Number:
(205) 322-9922
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Cost:
Most programming is free
Types of Service:
Housing, Education, Counseling, Employment, Child Care, Mental Health, Domestic Violence
Clients Served:
Family
7AM - 4PM (M-F) closed on weekends
Children's Aid Society
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Description of Organization:
Provide parents with skills and resources to keep families together, placing children in foster care or adoption when they cannot remain in the home, and empowering youth. Programming includes APAC Adoption Support, CAS Adoption Support, EPIC Parenting, Family Partners, Independent Living, and Project Independence
Phone Number:
(205) 251-7148
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Cost:
Free
Types of Service:
Family Support, Trafficking
Clients Served:
Family
8:30AM - 5PM (M-F) closed on weekends
Aletheia House (Women and Children's Services)
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Description of Organization:
Outpatient program, counseling, childcare, transportation, employment and housing assistance, life skills coaching, art therapy, residential treatment program, support program for pregnant women
Phone Number:
(205) 595-1114
Email:
Cost:
Dependent on insurance coverage. Medicaid is accepted.
Types of Service:
Substance Use
Clients Served:
Adults
Community Kitchens at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
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Description of Organization:
Religious organization. Serves as a food distribution center and community kitchen. The distribution center is open bi monthly and completely run off of donations. If there are no donations, they do not provide any services.
Phone Number:
(205) 251-3569
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Cost:
Free
Types of Service:
Food
Clients Served:
Family
Kitchen Weekdays and Saturday: 12PM in church parish hall Sunday: 12PM in UAB parking lot on 11th Ave S and 11th Place by the used book store Food Pantry 2022 Schedule: July 9 + 23, August 13 + 27, September 10 + 24, October 8 + 22, November 5 + 19, December 3 + 17 Special Dates: Thanksgiving turkeys - November 19 Christmas hams - December 17
Triumph Youth and Adult Community Development
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Description of Organization:
Meeting the needs of the community through the dispersement of fresh food from donors. Drive thru lines for pickup are available. Education and enrichment through wellness courses are also available.
Phone Number:
(205) 424-6892
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Cost:
Free
Types of Service:
Food
Clients Served:
Family
8:30AM - 4:30PM (M-F) closed on weekends
23rd Street Baptist Church, South
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Description of Organization:
Religious organization
Phone Number:
(205) 251-1752
Contact on Facebook
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Cost:
Free use of gently used clothing for those who are poor and working as well as unemployed families
Types of Service:
Clothing, Food
Clients Served:
Family
JOBS by DHR
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Description of Organization:
Operates in all 67 Alabama counties. Targeted for parents who receive financial assistance. The goal is to find and retain employment by addressing barrier such as access to quality child care, transportation, substance use, etc. There is also education regarding employability assessments, job readiness and skill training, etc. available.
Phone Number:
(334) 242-1773
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Cost:
Free
Types of Service:
Education, Employment
Clients Served:
Adults
8AM - 5PM (M-F) closed on weekends