Community Resources Guide

Dialing 2-1-1 connects you to a trained operator 24/7 that has access to a comprehensive database with a multitude of services in your community. By its design, the 2-1-1 system is ideally suited for serving as the initial contact point for any variety of programs; 211 or Text your zip code to 898-211

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.

Alabama Possible’s Alabama Goes to College Campaign provides FAFSA and college application completion supports to students across the state. Alabama Possible also provides poverty simulations which are designed to sensitize those who frequently support families living in poverty, as well as to create a broader awareness of the realities of poverty among policy-makers, business and community leaders, students, faculty, administrators, and more. 

The Alabama Small Business Development Center network is a statewide, inter-institutional program to enhance economic growth in Alabama by providing management and technical assistance to small businesses. 

Professional Business Advisors are available in 10 Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) located at our member university partners across the state. The Alabama SBDC Network provides existing and aspiring entrepreneurs with the expert assistance, tools, training, and education they need to succeed

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. 

Feeding the Gulf Coast has a network of community partners that are prepared to provide groceries to those in need. Hours of operation may be limited; please call the agency before attending a distribution to see if days or hours may have changed.
 

In addition to our agencies, this feature will also allow you to find Food Distributions and Child Meal Sites.

FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters. Over 20,000 agency employees form a team of dedicated emergency management leaders. These leaders work collaboratively to share experiences and resources, building the FEMA the nation needs and deserves. They draw upon the strengths and expertise of stakeholders from all levels of government — tribal nations, territories, individuals, communities, the private sector, and nonprofit organizations — to guide how FEMA accomplishes its mission.

The City of Mobile has fifteen community centers: nine large centers with multiple rooms and gymnasiums and six small centers located in neighborhood parks. Our center staff and partners provide daily classes and activities, as well as, seasonal sports leagues. Most of our centers can be rented or reserved for private events. For more information on rentals, go to our Rentals & Permits page.

The Personnel Department provides our agencies with qualified employees. In turn, we serve the citizens of Mobile County by ensuring that the filling of local government jobs is based upon merit and ability and eliminates political factors, nepotism, or favoritism.

Knowledgeable staff can help with your job search, whipping your resume into shape and finding resources to prepare for your next interview. 

Whether your business is just getting started or already established, our Connection Center has the tools you need. We have meeting spaces, sample business plans and librarians that can help find the resources you need to do business better. 

From learning computer skills to creating flyers we offer classes to help build your business skills. 

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)

Prism United responds to the comprehensive needs of LGBTQ+ youth in Southwest Alabama. Specifically, Prism works to mitigate the psychological, socio-economic, and academic disadvantages caused by repression and victimization.

Programs and Services:

Facilitated, curriculum-based virtual and in-person gatherings through our Prism Teens (14-18), Prism Pre-Teens (10-13), and Prism Families programs

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