Community Resources Guide

Regardless if you are someone in need of services, or someone who wants to give back to the community, or both – there is a place for you at Lifelines. At Lifelines, we CARE. Through Counseling, Assistance, Referrals and Education, it is our goal to provide Real Solutions for Real Problems that are experienced as a part of daily living.

Programs offered: 

For more than 200 years, Prevention and Wellness has been the cornerstone of the MCHD. By encouraging preventive practices, promoting health and wellness, and providing educational services to the communities of Mobile County, prevention and wellness continue to exemplify the vision of a healthy, safe, prepared, and educated community.

In addition to providing public housing to those who qualify, there is a housing counseling program and help with financial planning. There is also a daycare and after-school care for children. Cost varies by ability to pay, but is discounted for people in public housing. 

Phone: (251) 470-0275 or (251) 470-0226

The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) provides funding for the ongoing operation of a 24-hour, national, toll-free telephone hotline.

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)

Please call us 24 hours a day.

RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country.

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, help is available.

Sexual Assault and Harassment

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:

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 1 free month of medications per year. 

• 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?

Ronald McDonald House Charities Mobile provides a supportive home environment offering care, compassion, and hope to families with seriously ill and injured children being treated at area hospitals.

To qualify, families must have a child 21 years of age or younger being treated in one of our area hospitals and live at least 20-25 miles away, respite is also available upon request for those who qualify. Hospital staff must provide a referral for accommodations.

After school Program: Homework Assistance, Character Building, Recreational Activities for Grades K-6

We provide community members with general information about autism spectrum disorder, guide callers to resources available to meet individualized needs, assist with problem-solving for individuals, families, and professionals who work with individuals with autism spectrum disorder, provide information about best practice standards developed, and endorsed by the AIACC, provide opportunities for training and consultation to parents and professionals that are specific to needs identified in the region by utilizing the collective expertise of various departments and programs within the Universi

Welcome to Vets Recover, a trusted organization dedicated to providing comprehensive care and support to veterans, first responders, and their families. Our mission is to remove barriers to care, deliver quality integrated health care, and build a better community through recovery and connection.

Non-Profit Faith-Based Residential and Educational Program for children and young adults. 

Transitional living programs, education programs, and community-based education programs.

The YMCA provides such care with the fee charged according to household income based on a sliding fee scale.

Multiple locations