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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

Alabama Department of Rehabilitation

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

Phone Number
Address

1610 Center Street Suite A
Mobile, AL 36604
United States

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Christ United Methodist - Christian Cancer Support

2nd Tuesday of each month from 1:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m. in room A-201

Christian Cancer Support is a community-wide support/education group for patients, survivors, and caregivers who are dealing with and overcoming cancer. Please join us as we provide education, faithful testimony, information/referral, and prayer. 

For more information or a start date, please contact Teresa Atkins at tratkins2812@gmail.com.

Phone Number
Address

6101 Grelot R.
Mobile , AL 36609
United States

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Christ United Methodist - Grace For Grandmothers

Grace for Grandmothers is a support group for those who are experiencing alienation or estrangement from their grandchildren.

To see if this support is right for you, contact Donna Alexander at 251-510-0905.


 

Phone Number
Address

6101 Grelot Rd.
Mobile, AL 36609
United States

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Christ United Methodist - Widowed Persons Services

Tuesdays @ 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in room A-202

Widowed Persons Services mission is to support and encourage persons who are grieving the death of a spouse as they journey into a renewed life of purpose and fulfillment.


For more information, call Jack Nichols at 251- 709-7869.


 

Phone Number
Address

6101 Grelot Rd.
Mobile, AL 36609
United States

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Lifelines/Family Counseling Center of Mobile, Inc.

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: 

Phone Number
Address

705 Oak Circle Drive East
Mobile, AL 36609
United States

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Mobile VA Clinic

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: 

Phone Number
Address

4444 Demetropolis Road
Mobile, AL 36619
United States

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Mobile Vet Center

We offer confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting.

Our services include 

  • counseling for needs such as depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST). 
  • We can also connect you with more support in VA and your community.

 

Phone Number
Address

3221 Springhill Avenue Building 2, Suite C
Mobile, AL 36607
United States

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National Helpline for Male Survivors

Weekly online support groups for men who were sexually abused or assaulted.

Confidential, Anonymous, and Facilitated by a Counselor


Weekly Schedule: 

  • Monday and Tuesday: 4:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M. PST
  • Wednesday: 5:00 P.M.  - 6:30 P.M.  PST
  • Thursday: 4:00 P.M.  - 5:30 P.M.  PST
  • Friday: 9:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. PST
Phone Number
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National Suicide and Crisis Line

Dial 988 

For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988 

Please call us 24 hours a day.


 

Phone Number
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Penelope House

The crisis line is answered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide emergency shelter, Domestic Violence counseling, information, and referral services to victims of Domestic Violence and their children.

 Males and Females are welcome.


 

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Rape Crisis Center - 24-hour crisis line

  • 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?
Phone Number
Address

705 Oak Cir Dr E
Mobile, AL 36609
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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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.

 

 

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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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