Community Resources Guide

From birth through adulthood, we have programs and a highly-skilled, compassionate staff who can help assess your situation and provide the most appropriate treatment, therapies, and services. Whatever we can do to help you reach your maximum potential, we’ll be with you and your family all the way. 

Programs available

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).

McKemie Place is the only temporary emergency shelter for unaccompanied women 18 years old or older in our Region.

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.   

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

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: 

• 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.