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Community Resources Guide

About the Community Resources Guide

While we do update our guide annually, information may change over time. Please contact organizations with questions about their services or availability. Guide is also available as a downloadable document if you need a printable version.

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National Human Trafficking Hotline

What we do: 

  • National Human Trafficking Hotline.
  • Turning knowledge into targeted systems-level strategies to disrupt and prevent human trafficking.
  • Building a dataset that illuminates how human trafficking really works, in real time.
  • The National Survivor Study is a scientifically rigorous research project developed in full partnership with survivors of human trafficking to gain insights that we can use to push for real and impactful change.
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National Runaway Safeline

Confidential crisis intervention and support for runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth and their families. Available 24/7 via phone or live chat through our website. o May provide free bus tickets back home for qualifying youth ages 12-21.


Call or text 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)


 

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National Street Harassment Hotline

Catcalls, sexually explicit comments, sexist remarks, homophobic slurs, groping, leering, stalking, flashing, and assault. Most women and some men will face gender-based street harassment by strangers in their life. Street harassment limits people's mobility and access to public spaces. It is a form of gender violence and it's a human rights violation.


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New Age Academy

Low cost childcare after school, Sign Language Classes and programs for Autistic Children.


 

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1000 Hillcrest Rd
Mobile, AL 36695
United States

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New Generation Church

Food Pantry: 2nd and 4th Fridays: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. 


 

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7054 Howells Ferry Rd.
Mobile, AL 36618
United States

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OneWay Restoration Ministries

Our program is a 9-month, in-house, faith-based recovery program. 

Each resident in the program receives free room and board during the length of the program. We are here to help individuals with family issues, drug or alcohol addictions, or any type of life struggle through a balanced program of restoration. 

Our program includes pastoral counseling, biblical therapy, daily bible study, meaningful work within the ministry, and life skills training. We do not charge any intake or program fees. 

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Address

5225 Gunn Rd
Mobile, AL 36619
United States

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Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy, Inc.

Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy serves as Alabama’s only licensed charitable pharmacy, which provides free prescription medications to uninsured individuals in Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia, and Washington counties.  
Ozanam Pharmacy services are based on household income.

As a licensed 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we focus primarily on maintenance medications for chronic illnesses – such as heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. 


Prescription Line: 251-432-4111
Prescription Fax: 251-432-4119

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Address

2424 Gordon Smith Drive
Mobile, AL 36617
United States

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Penelope House

The crisis line is answered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide emergency shelter, Domestic Violence counseling, information, and referral services to victims of Domestic Violence and their children.

 Males and Females are welcome.


 

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People Engaged in Recovery

Services Provided: peer-led support groups, peer mentoring, yoga and meditation, basic living skills, veterans support groups, relapse prevention planning


 

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Address

3103 Airport Boulevard | Suite 160
Mobile, AL 36606
United States

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Prism United

Prism United responds to the comprehensive needs of LGBTQ+ youth in Southwest Alabama. Specifically, Prism works to mitigate the psychological, socio-economic, and academic disadvantages caused by repression and victimization.

Programs and Services:

Facilitated, curriculum-based virtual and in-person gatherings through our Prism Teens (14-18), Prism Pre-Teens (10-13), and Prism Families programs

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Project Lifesaver

This program is designed to track participants who are traveling on foot; however, it also has proved to be an asset when other scenarios arise. 

If you are a caregiver of an individual with Alzheimer’s, Autism, Down Syndrome, or a related disorder, and are interested in applying for Project Life Saver, call or email the contact information below. 

This is a free program offered by Sheriff Sam Cochran, so call today.


 

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Address

510 S Royal St.
Mobile, AL 36603
United States

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Providence Presbyterian Church

Food Pantry: 3rd Friday of the month: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM  

  • Serves residents of 36693, 36609, 36695, 36619, and 36582. 

 

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Address

2320 Schillinger Road South
Mobile, AL 36695
United States

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Pure Word Deliverance House of Prayer

Food Pantry: Tuesday and Thursdays: 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.


 

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Address

2530 S Shelton Beach Rd.
Prichard, AL 36613
United States

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PureLife Pharmacy

No insurance is required for Low to no-cost medication in Baldwin County, Gulf Shores, and Mobile. 

Prescriptions can be picked up in person, delivered within Baldwin County, or mailed to other locations. o Most Medications are less than $10 and Antibiotics are free. 

RxAngels allows a customer 3 free month of medications per year. 

Phone Number
Address

1518 N. McKenzie St.
Mobile, AL 36535
United States

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Rainbow Mobile

Rainbow Mobile is the heart and home for the LGBTQ+ community of Mobile & Baldwin Counties. All are welcome to access our variety of resources for individuals, youth, and families.

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Rape Crisis Center - 24-hour crisis line

  • Counseling - Free and confidential crisis counseling is provided to survivors of sexual violence. This is available for the survivor and their family, friends, intimate partners, or other secondary survivors.
  • Legal Advocacy - If a client wishes to press charges against her/his assailant,our staff will serve as an advocate throughout the law enforcement and criminal justice proceedings.
  • Forensic Examination, where do I go?
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Address

705 Oak Cir Dr E
Mobile, AL 36609
United States

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