Community Resources Guide

• Senior Nutrition & Wellness program (SNWP) is a multifaceted program focused on providing senior citizens with hunger relief and healthy eating choices. 
• SNWP provides nutritious food assistance to income-challenged senior citizens every month. Prequalified participants receive nutritious non-perishable food items and fresh fruits and vegetables. Meats and fresh eggs are provided when available. 
• Household supplies such as bathroom tissue and other paper products are also given each month.
• Call for more information.

AARP Foundation, the charitable affiliate of AARP, provides resources so millions of older adults living with low income can secure good jobs, get the benefits and refunds they've earned, and stay connected to their communities. Our programs and services are available to AARP members and nonmembers alike.

Programs available include: 

Appointments for Emergency Assistance are made by phone at (251) 434-1500, beginning at 8:45 A.M. on Friday, for the following week. All other program appointments can be made by calling (251) 434-1550.

USDA Commodities are available from our food pantry, Monday-Friday from 8:45 A.M. -11:30 A.M. and from 1:30 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Emergency Assistance; Pregnancy and parenting education; adoption services; counseling; disability ministries and services; refugee resettlement; home repair; and St. Teresa of Calcutta Senior Ministries (non-medical) for seniors ages 60+

Lifegate offers food bags, Thanksgiving food baskets, utility bills, free Bibles, prayer, and spiritual guidance. 

The mission of the Adult Protective Services Division is to support and enable County Departments to protect elderly and disabled adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation and prevent unnecessary institutionalization

Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

Adult Abuse Hotline 1-800-458-7214

Programs Available: 

Transitional Housing Program, Sybil H. Smith Family Village, (SSFV)

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)

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).

Community Housing Programs provide housing assistance to:

We provide several core services, including 

• Information and referral, 
• advocacy, 
• skills and training, 
• peer support
• transition to home setting
• as well as additional services to help individuals.

Medicare is health insurance for people 65 or older. You’re first eligible to sign up for Medicare 3 months before you turn 65.

You may be eligible to get Medicare earlier if you have a disability, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or ALS (also called Lou Gehrig’s disease).

Our unique care model provides a full spectrum of healthcare services, so seniors can live at home, stay connected to their community and ultimately maintain their independence. Participants receive all healthcare services from Mercy Life of Alabama and our network of providers.

We offer: 

• medical care
• transport
• physical therapy
• recreational therapy
• social services
• home help
• spiritual care
• nutritional planning
• and specialty services

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 City of Mobile has fifteen community centers: nine large centers with multiple rooms and gymnasiums and six small centers located in neighborhood parks. Our center staff and partners provide daily classes and activities, as well as, seasonal sports leagues. Most of our centers can be rented or reserved for private events. For more information on rentals, go to our Rentals & Permits page.

Our community includes 55+seasoned community members who are active, engaged, and independent and lifelong learners. Programs include social and recreational activities, health and fitness classes, educational and enrichment programs, technology assistance, retirement planning, and volunteer activities. We currently have three Senior Centers that we manage and program: Connie Hudson Senior Center, Parkway Senior Center, and Tricksey Senior Center.   

A strong network of family and internal medicine specialists and services can offer you the best possible care. Internal medicine doctors (internists) prevent, diagnose, and treat adult diseases. Doctors who specialize in family medicine provide primary health care to the entire family. Your primary care team can coordinate the many services you receive such as: