Community Resources Guide

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. 

We offer free assistance in enrolling people in health insurance with the Affordable Care Act through healthcare.gov to see if they are eligible for the assistance. 

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: 251-341-0170 Local Office or 800-332-1000 24/7 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.

Since its inception in 1979, Family Health has provided services (adult health, pediatric health, women’s health, dental services) to the uninsured, underinsured, insured, and medically underserved populations of Mobile County. In addition to the general population, the center has also targeted special populations (such as migrant and seasonal workers, refugees, public housing residents, and people living with HIV/AIDS)

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 

Develop family and youth leaders, particularly those from underserved and underrepresented populations 

Maintain and strengthen Family Voices’ leadership role for children and youth with special health care needs (SHCN) and disabilities through advocacy and partnerships 

Create and support policy positions for children and youth with SHCN and disabilities 

Connect and enhance a vibrant national network of family organizations that reflect the diversity of the population they serve 

Maintain and strengthen organizational structure and capacity

Develop family and youth leaders, particularly those from underserved and underrepresented populations 

Maintain and strengthen Family Voices’ leadership role for children and youth with special health care needs (SHCN) and disabilities through advocacy and partnerships 

Create and support policy positions for children and youth with SHCN and disabilities 

Connect and enhance a vibrant national network of family organizations that reflect the diversity of the population they serve 

Maintain and strengthen organizational structure and capacity

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.

Food Panty: Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 AM to Noon. Must have ID.

• Food Pantry: (including basic hygiene items), clothes, diapers through discipleship, gas vouchers (first come, first served on Tuesdays), and Christmas Store (applications take in October)  
• Eligibility to receive help is based on a number of factors. Call our office to make sure you qualify. 

Free Hot Meal: open to all every first Friday of the month. From 9:00 A.M. - Noon with limited availability.

Free Services for the Homeless

• Showers
• Hot Meals - Tuesday - Friday
• Clothing
• Shoes

• 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

Food Pantry: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month: 10:00 AM – Noon. 

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).

Food Pantry: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month 10:00 AM to Noon. 

Early Head Start (EHS) comprehensive early childhood development programs provide children and families with access to a range of services such as health screenings, referrals and follow-up support, parenting resources, and social services. 

Research shows that EHS positively impacts children’s cognitive, language, and social-emotional development; family self-sufficiency; and parental support of child development