Community Resources Guide

Our mission is to facilitate the inclusion of Alabamians with disabilities in education, employment, housing, transportation, health care, and leisure.

Mission: to provide temporary shelter, related services and nurturing support to families with children who are experiencing a homelessness crisis.  

Services: We rely on the hospitality of community groups and faith communities to feed and shelter families. We also offer shelter diversion assistance, transitional housing, and post-shelter support. Each family receives intensive client-centered case management.  

families can receive 

• Services provided at this clinic include the following: exams, cleanings, sealants temporary fillings, extractions, partials dentures flippers whitening
• Also provided at this clinic is Franklin Medical & Dental Express which is by appointment only.
• The services provided by Franklin include pediatrics, OB/GYN, family medicine, internal medicine, geriatrics, rheumatology, dentistry, optometry, physical therapy, nutrition services, wellness & fitness, social services, substance abuse prevention and

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

Mobile Area Interfaith Conference, Inc (MAIC) is a collaborative effort involving faith-based organizations and religious congregations. The organization is dedicated to fostering the development of community resources to address unmet human needs, with a primary focus on serving marginalized citizens.  

Mobile County Metro Chaplaincy Program: Through the pre-release services at Mobile County Metro Jail Chaplaincy Program, inmates can attend GED classes, job readiness classes and religious 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

Mobility Assistance program (MAP) is a specialized, curb to curb transportation service for certified disabled people. 

The cost is $2.50 one way.  

Applications can be acquired from our GM&O location. Applicants must pass an in-person assessment and re-certify every three years.  

For more information, please call 251-338-0099 and read our MAP User Guide (PDF).  

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)

The Mission of S.O.U.P. is to feed, clothe, provide shelter, transportation to those who are in distress.  

• We feed the hungry every Wednesday from 11:30-1:30 pm. We serve a hot meal to an average of 600 people a month. 
• We give grocery boxes to over 300 households every quarter.  
• We provide clean clothing from the Love Closet on a weekly basis   

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.

The Wave Transit System is the operator of public transportation in Mobile, Alabama, operated by the City of Mobile. 

Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and their family members, friends, and supporters can make the call to or chat online with the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, where trained counselors are ready to talk confidentially 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Services:

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.

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 p.m. 
• Day Services: Monday-Friday, 9:30 A.M.