Resources / Homeless housing
Homeless housing
Getting out of shelter takes time and support. These programs offer transitional and longer-term housing, along with case management.
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.
Housing programs
Start with One Roof, which coordinates local homeless services, or ask the shelter you are staying at about housing referrals.
One Roof
Coordinates homeless services for Jefferson and surrounding counties
Main office 205-254-8833. Street outreach 205-920-1895. A good first call when you are not sure where to start.
Pathways
Women and women with children
Day center, transitional housing and permanent supportive housing, with meals, showers and laundry.
Firehouse Shelter
Men; day services open to all genders
Overnight shelter, day program, transitional housing, case management and 12-step groups.
Fellowship House
Men and women; Mothers Hope serves pregnant and parenting women
Residential treatment and medication-assisted treatment.
Pearson Hall
Men and women
Residential and outpatient programs.
Mary's House and Birmingham Hospitality Network
Families with children
Family housing programs listed with the City of Birmingham. Ask One Roof or 211 for current contact details.
Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity (JCCEO)
Low-income residents
Community services office that can point you to housing and rent help.
Help staying housed
Legal Aid Society
Facing eviction or housing problems
Ask about free civil legal help.
Greater Birmingham Ministries
Low-income families
Food pantry, clothes closet and utility assistance. Call for current days and hours.