Community resources
Detailed listings for the greater Birmingham area. For any other Alabama county, use the county finder. You can also call 211 and a trained specialist will help.
In danger right now? Call 911. In emotional crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988, or Birmingham's Crisis Center at 205-323-7777, 24 hours a day.
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Homeless shelters
Emergency beds and day centers.
Homeless housing
Transitional and supportive housing.
Women and children
Domestic violence help, shelter and family support.
Suicide prevention
Crisis lines and mental health care.
Drug addiction
Treatment, recovery and peer support.
Alcohol recovery
Meetings, detox and treatment.
Power, rent and food
Help for underserved communities with basic needs.
Veterans
Housing, crisis and benefits help.
LGBTQ+ youth and families
Crisis lines and affirming spaces.
Legal aid
Free help with housing, family and benefits.
Ayuda en español
Recursos en español.
Seniors and disabilities
Aging, caregiver and independent living help.
Reentry
Support after incarceration.
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