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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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Location
Resource Type

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.


 

Phone Number
Address

510 S Royal St.
Mobile, AL 36603
United States

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Rebuilding Together of South Alabama

Services are free to low-income homeowners in Choctaw, Clarke,
Mobile, and Washington counties. Our client base is veterans, senior
citizens, those living with disabilities, and single-parent
households. our services are offered by volunteers-skilled and
unskilled.

Requirements are: must own the home (no rental property or heir
properties), have resided in the home for more than 3 years, and meet
our income requirements.


Services Provided: 

Phone Number
Address

P.O. Box 1752
Mobile, AL 36633
United States

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Salvation Army

The Salvation Army has rehabilitation, missing persons, adult rehabilitation center, disaster services, seasonal services, casework services, homemaker services, emergency shelter, visitation services, worship services, music & arts programs, community recreation programs, the pathway of hope, food pantry, alcohol, and drug
treatment, day camp activities


 

Phone Number
Address

1009 Dauphin St.
Mobile, AL 36604
United States

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Senior Resource Information Guide

Senior Resources in Alabama and the United States including: 

  • Assisted Living
  • Home Health / In-Home Care
  • Independent Living
  • Memory Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Personal Care
  • Respite Care
  • Skilled Nursing

 

 

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Social Security Administration

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is a U.S. government agency that administers social programs covering disability, retirement, and survivors' benefits, among other services. It is also responsible for issuing Social Security numbers and managing the program’s finances and trust fund.

Phone Number
Address

550 Government St Suite 100
Mobile, AL 36602
United States

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South Alabama Regional Planning Commission Area Agency on Aging

The agency provides various services for older adults, persons with disabilities and caregivers.

Over 25 senior centers provide recreation, transportation to the center, and a midday meal; or home-delivered meals for the homebound.

Phone Number
Address

110 Beauregard St.
Mobile, AL 36602
United States

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Veterans Crisis Line

You're not alone—the Veterans Crisis Line is here for you. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call.


Dial 988 then Press 1 

 Text 838255 

 Please call us 24 hours a day.

 

 

Phone Number
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Veterans Recovery Resources

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.

Phone Number
Address

1200 Springhill Avenue
Mobile, AL 36604
United States

Email Address
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Via! Health Fitness and Enrichment Center

The Via Health, Fitness and Enrichment Center/Senior Citizens Services promote a healthy, active, independent lifestyle among adults. Via/SCS advocates, teaches, and leads healthy aging programs and initiatives for the surrounding community.

GrandFriends Adult Day Program is a community service program of Via Health, Fitness and Enrichment Center. This program is designed to offer caregivers an affordable opportunity for respite while providing supervised activities within a safe, healthy, and comfortable environment.


Hours: 

Phone Number
Address

1717 Dauphin St.
Mobile, AL 36604
United States

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Volunteers of America

Volunteers of America Southeast offers direct human-care services, affordable housing, faith-based resource programs, and community outreach.

Some of our services provide care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health issues, substance abuse, low-income seniors, and the homeless


 

Phone Number
Address

1204 Hillcrest Rd.
Mobile, AL 36695
United States

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Waterfront Rescue Mission of Alabama

  • Overnight Shelter (Men Only): Check in from 4 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.
  • Day Services: Monday-Friday, 9:30 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. 
    • Day Services: Monday-Friday from 9:30 A.M.
Phone Number
Address

279-A N. Washington Ave
Mobile, AL 36603
United States

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