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Seniors and people with disabilities
Aging and disability can make everyday tasks, benefits and housing harder to manage. These organizations help people live safely and independently.
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Information and referral
1-800-AGELINE (United Way Area Agency on Aging)
Seniors, people with disabilities and caregivers
Aging and Disability Resource Center for Jefferson County. Live help finding in-home care, meals, transportation and benefits.
Disability Rights & Resources
People of all ages with disabilities
Independent living center offering advocacy, peer support, information and referral across central Alabama. It does not provide housing or vouchers.
Related help
Greater Birmingham Ministries
Low-income families
Food pantry, clothes closet and utility assistance. Call for current days and hours.
Legal Services Alabama
Low-income seniors and people with disabilities
Help with benefit denials and cutoffs, including Social Security and SSI appeals.
Alabama Department of Human Resources
Benefits such as SNAP