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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

Nami (National Alliance of Mental Illness)

The peer-led programs and support groups offer education, skill training and support and are provided free to the community; connections recovery support group; 

  • NAMI Basics: offered virtually
  • NAMI Homefront: offered virtually
    NAMI In our Own Voice
  • NAMI Peer-to-Peer
  • NAMI Family to Family
  • NAMI Family & Friends

 

Phone Number
Address

P. O. Box 161522
Mobile, AL 36616
United States

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National Domestic Violence Hotline

The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) provides funding for the ongoing operation of a 24-hour, national, toll-free telephone hotline.

Phone Number
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National Runaway Safeline

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)


 

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National Sexual Assault Hotline

Please call us 24 hours a day.

RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country.

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, help is available.

Sexual Assault and Harassment

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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New Generation Church

Food Pantry: 2nd and 4th Fridays: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. 


 

Phone Number
Address

1350 N Cody Rd.
Mobile, AL 36608
United States

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New Life in Christ Church

Food Bank: Monday and Thursday from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. (must sign in by 10:0 A.M.)


Free Meal Wednesdays at 5:30 P.M.
Hot Breakfast Sundays from 9:00 A.M. to 9:20 A.M.


New and Gently Used Clothing and Shoes 

  • Free Noon to 3:00 P.M. Monday,Tuesday and Thursday

 

Phone Number
Address

102 East Berry Ave.
Foley, AL 36536
United States

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OneWay Restoration Ministries

Our program is a 9-month, in-house, faith-based recovery program. 

Each resident in the program receives free room and board during the length of the program. We are here to help individuals with family issues, drug or alcohol addictions, or any type of life struggle through a balanced program of restoration. 

Our program includes pastoral counseling, biblical therapy, daily bible study, meaningful work within the ministry, and life skills training. We do not charge any intake or program fees. 

Phone Number
Address

5225 Gunn Rd
Mobile, AL 36619
United States

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Our Sister's Closet

Free job search services: Write & type resumes, resume review, interview coaching, job search assistance 

By appointment only 


 

Phone Number
Address

2605 Springhill Avenue
Mobile, AL 36604
United States

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Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy

Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy serves as Alabama’s only licensed charitable pharmacy, which provides free prescription medications to uninsured individuals in Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia, and Washington counties.  

As a licensed 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we focus primarily on maintenance medications for chronic illnesses – such as heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. 


Prescription Line: 251-432-4111
Prescription Fax: 251-432-4119


Hours
Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Phone Number
Address

2424 Gordon Smith Drive
Mobile, AL 36617
United States

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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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People Engaged in Recovery

Services Provided: peer-led support groups, peer mentoring, yoga and meditation, basic living skills, veterans support groups, relapse prevention planning


 

Phone Number
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Prism United

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:

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Prodisee Pantry

Prodisee Pantry is a non-profit community ministry providing emergency food and disaster relief.

  • The Pantry provides food to single parents, homeless persons, retirees, families in transition, under-employed and unemployed households, grandparents raising grandchildren and others in need. 
  • Prodisee Pantry is a food Pantry for any Baldwin County resident (or transient) in need of food.

 

Phone Number
Address

9315 Spanish Fort Blvd
Spanish Fort, AL 36527
United States

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Project Life Saver

This program is designed to track participants who are traveling on foot; however, it also has proved to be an asset when other scenarios arise. 

If you are a caregiver of an individual with Alzheimer’s, Autism, Down Syndrome, or a related disorder, and are interested in applying for Project Life Saver, call or email the contact information below. 

This is a free program offered by Sheriff Sam Cochran, so call today.


 

Phone Number
Address

510 S Royal St.
Mobile, AL 36603
United States

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Providence Presbyterian Church

Food Pantry: 3rd Friday of the month: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM  

  • Serves residents of 36693, 36609, 36695, 36619, and 36582. 

 

Phone Number
Address

2320 Schillinger Road South
Mobile, AL 36695
United States

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PureLife Pharmacy

No insurance is required for Low to no-cost medication in Baldwin County, Gulf Shores, and Mobile. 

Prescriptions can be picked up in person, delivered within Baldwin County, or mailed to other locations. o Most Medications are less than $10 and Antibiotics are free. 

RxAngels allows a customer 1 free month of medications per year. 

Phone Number
Address

1518 N. McKenzie St.
Mobile, AL 36535
United States

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Rainbow Mobile

Rainbow Mobile is the heart and home for the LGBTQ+ community of Mobile & Baldwin Counties. All are welcome to access our variety of resources for individuals, youth, and families.

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