Community Resources Guide

We offer individual, couples and group counseling to people living with HIV, helping them cope with the effects of being HIV positive and other life challenges. We provide chemical dependency counseling. Counselors offer therapy to treat anxiety and depression related to one’s health status, troubled relationships, and self-esteem. 

Alabama’s network of 57 One-Stop Alabama Career Centers and satellites are strategically located throughout the state. Job search and development, occupational and educational training, vocational rehabilitation, veterans’ services, and unemployment insurance information are offered.

Autism services are available for Medicaid-eligible children and youth with autism, aged birth through 20, who require more intensive support.

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

Recognized leader of diverse residential and community-based education, rehabilitation, and employment programs that prepare individuals who are deaf, blind, deafblind, and multi-disabled to reach their potential in education, independence, and career.

Programs available include: 

Our current programs and services include, but are not limited to the following: information and resource assistance, resource directory, community education (i.e., parents, providers, family members) through our quarterly e-newsletter, exhibitions, speaking engagements, conferences, workshops and more. 

Mission Statement: The Camp ASCCA mission is to help eligible individuals with disabilities and/or health impairments achieve equality, dignity, and maximum independence. This is to be accomplished through a safe and quality program of camping, therapeutic recreation, virtual programming, and education in a year-round barrier-free environment. 

Our goal is to serve those who can derive maximum benefit from the resident camp experience and provide a healthier, happier, longer, and more productive life for children and adults of all abilities.

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+

We provide free educational services for the children of agricultural workers, from 6 weeks to 5 years old. 

The families that qualify and enroll in our program do not have to pay for any of the services they receive. 

Parenting education, parent training on topics related to child development, nutrition, and health & safety, adult education in financial literacy, computer basics, ESL and more. 

ECMHSP actively recruits and provides services to children who are suspected of having a disability or are diagnosed with having a disability. 

Provides epilepsy-related information & referral. Can help identify local resources and treatment providers specializing in epilepsy care and treatment. Provides information on agency outreach and education programs.

Phone: 800-332-1000 24/7 Helpline 

You can apply online: https://www.epilepsy.com/247-helpline

At USA Health, our neurologists provide a unique level of specialized care to patients with epilepsy by using advanced technology and an interdisciplinary approach. 

We bring together specialists from multiple disciplines to collaborate on individualized epilepsy treatments for each patient. This team includes epileptologists (neurologists specially trained to treat people with epilepsy), neurosurgeons, neuropathologists, and nurses who specialize in epilepsy treatment.

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).

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.

I&FS strives to meet the unmet needs of individuals with developmental disabilities developed before the age of 22. 

Assist with funds for transportation, bills, etc. 

Help connect people with other resources and have an annual food, summer building program and toy drive.

Infirmary Cancer Care, an affiliate of the UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, provides comprehensive oncology services to the Mobile area and surrounding communities. Access Infirmary Health’s full network of resources, along with the research and expertise available through the UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center. From diagnosis, to treatment, and beyond, Infirmary Cancer Care is here to provide patients with cancer the care that they need.

Phone: 251-435-CARE (2273)

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: