Community Resources Guide

Since its inception in 1979, Family Health has provided services (adult health, pediatric health, women’s health, dental services) to the uninsured, underinsured, insured, and medically underserved populations of Mobile County. In addition to the general population, the center has also targeted special populations (such as migrant and seasonal workers, refugees, public housing residents, and people living with HIV/AIDS)

Mission: To provide temporary shelter, related services and nurturing support to families with children who are experiencing a homelessness crisis.  

Develop family and youth leaders, particularly those from underserved and underrepresented populations 

Maintain and strengthen Family Voices’ leadership role for children and youth with special health care needs (SHCN) and disabilities through advocacy and partnerships 

Create and support policy positions for children and youth with SHCN and disabilities 

Connect and enhance a vibrant national network of family organizations that reflect the diversity of the population they serve 

Maintain and strengthen organizational structure and capacity

Feeding the Gulf Coast has a network of community partners that are prepared to provide groceries to those in need. Hours of operation may be limited; please call the agency before attending a distribution to see if days or hours may have changed.
 

In addition to our agencies, this feature will also allow you to find Food Distributions and Child Meal Sites.

Food Pantry: (including basic hygiene items), clothes, diapers through discipleship, gas vouchers (first come, first served on Tuesdays), and Christmas Store (applications take in October)  

• Eligibility to receive help is based on a number of factors. Call our office to make sure you qualify. 

Free Hot Meal: open to all every first Friday of the month. From 9:00 A.M. - Noon with limited availability.

Free Services for the Homeless

• Showers - Every Monday
• Hot Meals - Mondays from 11:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
• Free Clothing and Shoes
• Brown Bag lunches every Tuesday and Thursday

Services provided at this clinic include the following: 

Free services include early childhood resources, GED and English Language Learner classes, and a wide range of help for work training and job search assistance. Medical and disability services are available as well.

The We Share program provides equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, and personal care items, available at no cost, with limited funding from the Alabama Department of Rehab (STAR program). Medical equipment is available for anyone at all our retail stores (ask a cashier, items subject to availability).

Food Pantry: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month 10:00 A.M. to Noon.  

• I.D. Required

Lending a hand to travelers in need

We partner with Travelers Aid International to provide discounted bus tickets to travelers who need help completing their journey. Travelers Aid helps all kinds of travelers. This could be a vulnerable young person trying to get home, an elderly person who may have missed their bus, or just someone who’s down on their luck.

Gulf States provides assistance to families and individuals working their way through the complexities of the process of immigrating to or staying in the United States.

Habitat works toward our vision by building strength, stability and self-reliance in partnership with families in need of decent and affordable housing. 

Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. 

Food Pantry: by appointment only. 

• Please call 251-216-6615 to arrange a time for assistance. 
• We serve anyone in Mobile county who has an emergency food need. 

Food Pantry: The 3rd Wednesday of each month: 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. I.D. Required.

Food Pantry: 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at8:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. Semmes and Wilmer residents only.

Our mission is to provide a comprehensive alcohol and drug recovery program for females ages 18 and up. We provide a twelve-week residential program that embraces all aspects of addiction and recovery, including spirituality.

Food Pantry: Please call to make appointment for food pantry. handout is the 4th Saturday of each month 8:00 A.M. - Noon. 

Community Housing Programs provide housing assistance to: