Crisis Support
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Alabama Suicide and Crisis Hotline
Suicide & Crisis Hotline
The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. If you're struggling, you can call, text, or web chat with the Lifeline. There are crisis counselors available to listen and support you without judgment.
United Way of West Alabama
Local Resources & Assistance
2-1-1 can offer referrals to the following types of service: food banks, clothing closets, shelters, rent assistance, utility assistance. Physical and Mental Health Resources: health insurance programs, Medicaid and Medicare, maternal health, crisis intervention services, support groups, counseling, drug and alcohol intervention and rehabilitation, and much more.
Turning Point Crisis Call Line
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Intervention & Support
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When a situation does not require 911, Turning Point hotline workers provide confidential help, information, and referrals for you or someone you know any time, including weekends and holidays. Calling this hotline does not obligate you to do anything, including entering shelter or calling the police. The Hotline can also connect you to other local services and community resources.
The Trevor Project
Mental Health Support
If you are thinking about harming yourself — get immediate crisis support. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S via text, chat, or phone. The Trevor Project is 100% confidential and 100% free. Their trained counselors understand the challenges LGBTQ young people face and are available for support 24/7. When text, chat, or call, all of your conversations are confidential, and you can share as much or as little as you’d like.
The Alabama Cares program is designed to support family caregivers. The main purpose of the program is to provide temporary relief to the primary caregiver through supportive services to help delay and/or prevent caregiver burnout. The Alabama Cares program provides services in five core areas: Information, assistance, counseling, respite care and supplemental services.
ALZConnected is a free online community designed for people living with dementia and those who care for them. Members can post questions about dementia-related issues, offer support, and create public and private groups around specific topics.
Family Support Groups provide an opportunity for caregivers to share ideas, support each other, and learn from professionals. Support groups are open to all interested individuals. It is held at Caring Days on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 12:00 p.m (note: Website says 1pm [as of 3/8/24], the group meets at noon). Caring Days, an adult day care center, bridges the gap between independent living and highly restricted care. It provides a secure and happy environment for their clients and carefully planned activities to keep them using their cognitive, language, social, and motor skills.
The mission of FOCUS 50+ is to meet the needs of local senior citizens, enabling them to remain active, healthy, and independent. FOCUS 50+ provides programs and services for adults ages 50 and older at every stage of life. From homebound clients to the actively engaged senior. Check out their programs here:
In-home care services can help people at any point within the aging process. We’ll work with you to develop a personalized care plan tailored to help fit your family’s needs. Our expert care provides all the support people need to live well wherever they call home for years to come.
Hospice of West Alabama (HOWA) has provided care to terminally ill patients and their families since May of 1982. We are incorporated as a 501(c)(3) private non-profit organization and governed by a 25-member Board of Directors. The agency staff of more than 80 individuals serves hundreds of patients annually in Tuscaloosa, Pickens, Greene, Hale, Bibb, Fayette, and Lamar counties.
Mary Starke Harper Geriatric Psychiatry Center
Mary Starke Harper Geriatric Psychiatry Center is responsible for the provision of inpatient psychiatric services for citizens aged 65 and older throughout the state. The Harper Center was established in 1996. The MSH Geriatric Psychiatry Center provides treatment programs such as Medication and Medication Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Music Therapy, Community Placement Services, Dietary/Nutritional Counseling, Speech & Hearing Services, and much more.
Home In Place services support independence, staying in one’s own home, and remaining active in our community. The Home in Place director coordinates a network of volunteers prepared to offer services that include:Transportation/ companion trip to doctor's appointments, grocery store, pharmacy, hair stylist. Assistance carrying and putting groceries away, delivery of grocery and pharmacy order. Simple handyman jobs and technology support. Social visits, check-in phone calls, and other requested services that match volunteers' skills/resources.
ALL Kids is a low-cost, comprehensive healthcare coverage program for eligible children under age 19. Benefits include regular checkups and immunizations, sick child doctor visits, prescriptions, vision and dental care, hospitalization, mental health and substance abuse services, and much more. ALL Kids uses Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama (BCBSAL) to provide medical, mental health, and substance abuse services through their preferred provider network (PPO).
Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Alabama provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Our programs are proven to reduce a child’s risk of dropping out of school, becoming violent, using drugs and alcohol, and falling victim to other negative cycles that threaten our society.
Bottoms Up was founded in 2016 with the goal to help families with babies. We are a non profit organization that serves families directly. Diaper banks or diaper pantries are similar to a food banks. They collect diapers and other baby essentials to be distributed to families or other programs that serves families.
The purpose of Child Abuse Prevention Services of Tuscaloosa is to provide education and awareness programs for the prevention of child abuse and neglect.CAPS provides prevention and treatment education in an effort to break the cycle of child maltreatment, so that children can have a healthy childhood. We offer school and community based programs.
The Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP) protects and promotes the civil rights of children and adults with physical, cognitive, and mental health disabilities in Alabama. We are Alabama’s only statewide, cross-disability, comprehensive legal advocacy organization. We believe that persons with disabilities are entitled to equal access to the opportunities afforded to all members of American society. The Client Assistance Program (CAP) is a federally funded program that provides information, advice, and advocacy to people with disabilities who are applying for or receiving services provided by the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS), the state’s Independent Living Centers (ILCs), and other programs funded by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Children's Rehabilitation Service (CRS) is a statewide system of services for children with special health care needs and their families, and adults with hemophilia. Every county in Alabama is served through a network of 14 community-based offices staffed with skilled professionals who provide quality medical, rehabilitative, and educational support services. Using a comprehensive, culturally competent and family-centered approach, CRS partners with numerous public and private organizations: a collaborative network that provides specialty clinics and other services by physicians, nurses, social workers, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, occupational therapists, registered dietitians, parent consultants, youth consultants, vocational evaluators, secretaries, and administrators.
Eagles’ Wings Inc. provides services for people with developmental disabilities. These services all fall under the Home and Community Based Services. These services teach people to be more independent and immersed in their community as valued citizens. Services focus on privacy, dignity, respect and freedom from coercion and restraint.
-Supervised visual and performing arts activities for children who, because of their deficiencies in language and social skills, have difficulty utilizing existing after school or recreation programs offered by public schools, churches, or other institutions in Tuscaloosa County. -Respite for family members and other caregivers who are responsible for round the clock care of these children. -Outreach and assistance to low-income families who would otherwise be unable to secure similar after school and summer camp services for their children with autism.
RISE was started in 1974 to enrich the lives of infants and preschoolers – both traditional learners and children with varying abilities. Through early intervention and early childhood preschool services, children at RISE are equipped with the skills necessary to succeed in an inclusive school setting. Children at RISE receive music therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy in a classroom setting. Our team of nurses provide medical services to children in need throughout the day.
The Arc of Tuscaloosa County provides supported employment, prevocational, day habilitation and hourly services to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who are 21 years of age or older and reside in Tuscaloosa, Hale, Pickens, Bibb and Greene Counties. The agency maintains its position to advocate for the rights of all people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and promotes dignity, respect, and choice for all individuals served.
The Center was established by the Alabama Legislature in 1970 to provide a model treatment program for Alabama’s special-needs children, adolescents, and their families. Our namesakes are Albert Brewer, a former governor of Alabama, and Ralph Porch, a former legislator. We are a program of the College of Community Health Sciences operated by the College’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine. Our activities at Brewer-Porch Children’s Center are closely linked to the University’s mission of service, teaching and research. We serve as a teaching/learning site for students from The University of Alabama and other colleges and universities. Brewer-Porch is also a research site for faculty, students, and staff. We believe our participation in teaching and research are critical factors in keeping Brewer-Porch at the forefront of evidence-based practices and innovative treatment approaches. Adolescent Adaptive Skills Training Program (AASTP) is a school-based outpatient program that provides therapeutic and independent living skills services to middle and high school students from the Tuscaloosa City School system. The goal of the program is to work with each student, their family, and the school to enable the student to more effectively handle their psychiatric, behavioral and emotional issues, and then to return to their home school better prepared for social and academic success.
Serving local youth for more than 62 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of West Alabama exists to provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors. Through nationally proven programs led by trained Youth Development Professionals, all Club members are guided to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, while demonstrating good character and citizenship and living a healthy lifestyle. Our Club doors are open during critical hours and are the essential link between school and home, offering the greatest opportunity to influence the future of our kids and our community. Our affordable membership fees guarantee there is a safe place for youth to connect with peers, learn from mentors and develop and strengthen social, emotional and academic skills that will prepare them for lifelong success.
Five Horizons Health Services strives to promote a healthy, compassionate, and educated community through Medical Care, Prevention Education, Supportive Services, Advocacy, and Research. Five Horizons offers comprehensive case management services for individuals living with HIV or AIDS. The services include, but are not limited to, housing assistance, medication payment assistance, counseling services, and medical transportation.
This clinic operates under a SLIDING SCALE model.This means that it MAY NOT be free depending on your income.You will be required to prove financial need in order to receive free services or services at a reduced cost.This is a health care center funded by the federal government.This means even if you have no insurance you can be covered.The center is also income based for those making an income.This health center can cover services such as checkups, treatment, pregnancy care (where applicable), immunizations and child care (where applicable), prescription medicine and mental and substance abuse where applicable.
The Tuscaloosa County Health Department offers the public WIC, environmental, home care, and clinical services. Clinical services include STD testing and treatment, family planning, childhood and other vaccines, and breast and cervical cancer screening. Certified copies of birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates may be obtained from this health department.
The Tuscaloosa SAFE Center is a 24/7 sexual assault crisis center focusing on providing the best care possible to survivors of sexual assault. Resources provided include: -Forensic Examination -Follow-up Care -Medical Advocacy -Education/Outreach -Counseling -Support Group Services
At VA Tuscaloosa Healthcare System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers. Find a health facility near you, and manage your health online. Sign up for community events and updates. The VA offers mental health care, primary care, specialty care, and social programs and services.
The West Alabama Women's Center offers Pregnancy Confirmation, Prenatal Care & Complications, Contraceptive Options With Immediate Open Appointments, STI/HIV Testing and Treatment And Gender Affirming Care, and Other Health Services Available, Including Telehealth.
At Whatley Health Services locations, patients receive a variety of services in a welcoming environment where we provide the highest standard of health care. Services offered are comprehensive and designed to meet the needs of individual patients, who may be seen by appointment or walk-in. We accept all major health insurance while also offering a sliding fee discount for those who qualify. Our continuum of care involves networking, consultation, surveillance, data management, and research. A unique facet of our center involves physician follow-through with a patient when hospitalization is required. We provide services at 10 sites in our 9 county service area, which are Tuscaloosa, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Pickens, Sumter, Walker, Bibb, and Fayette.
The Yellowhammer Fund is a 501(c)3 abortion advocacy and reproductive justice organization serving Alabama, Mississippi, and the Deep South. We envision a society in which reproductive decisions are made free from coercion, shame, or state interference, a society in which individuals and communities have autonomy in making healthy choices regarding their bodies and their futures. We commit ourselves to community education and empowerment, policy advocacy, and the development of systems of mutual aid to ensure that our friends, families, and neighbors never go without the things they need.
Habitat for Humanity of Tuscaloosa began in 1987 through the efforts of Hank Hawkins, a friend and classmate of Fuller’s at the University of Alabama. This affiliate was built on the grassroot efforts of local volunteers committed to building affordable homes for families in need.
The goals and objectives of the Housing Authority of the City of Northport is to provide above decent, safe sanitary and affordable housing, economic opportunity and a suitable living environment free from discrimination while we serve the needs of low income families. We will maintain an overall occupancy rate of 98% in our Public Housing and 100% in Section 8 Programs.
THA’s mission is to provide a high standard of safe, decent, and affordable housing to the low to moderate-income residents of Tuscaloosa. HA maintains contractual arrangements with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through which THA manages and operates its low rent public housing program and administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8). THA’s development, modernization and rental subsidy programs are federally funded.
Jean Browning Maternity Home opens our doors to pregnant women and new moms just like you. We'll provide the support needed to create a happy and healthy life for you and your baby. When you choose to save the life of your baby, you're choosing to embrace everything that comes with motherhood. Unfortunately, this can be difficult if you've gone through an abusive relationship, dealt with financial instability or learned unhealthy coping mechanisms. Your life is precious. Make the most out of your time here by investing in yourself. In addition to shelter and support, we also provide: - Parenting and home economics classes - Continuing education resources - Christian counseling from trained professionals - Access to spiritual resources, like prayer and ministry
Lifeline Village maternity home was founded in 1984 to meet the needs of women in unplanned pregnancies by providing a stable and nurturing home environment during and after pregnancy. The Village is a ministry arm of Lifeline Children’s Services. Women can receive housing and physical care while also receiving resources, professional counseling, and information to assist them in making an informed decision regarding their plan for parenting or adoption. The staff of Lifeline Village focuses on the needs and decisions of each woman, without pressure and with support before, during, and after the birth of her child.
For those with no place to go or in need of emergency shelter, local Salvation Army homeless shelters provide a warm, safe place for men, women, and – whenever possible – families to stay. In cities where we do not operate homeless shelters, we offer financial assistance to cover emergency overnight housing costs or refer those facing housing and food insecurity to partner programs with emergency shelter services. Our transitional housing programs offer hope to the temporarily displaced, chronically homeless population, and many young adults who have aged out of the foster care system. For those experiencing a recent eviction, domestic breakup, addiction issue, or any other housing crisis, our temporary shelters provide homeless individuals with food and lodging while equipping them with the resources and support needed to regain stability.
If you are fleeing domestic violence or sexual assault and have nowhere to go, you may be eligible for emergency shelter. Emergency shelter requires a commitment to self-sufficiency and regular case management. If you have used our services (such as counseling, court advocacy, or shelter) within the past year, or are willing to start receiving other services, you may be eligible for financial housing assistance. Financial housing assistance typically requires the victim to have consistent income. Qualified victims may receive housing assistance in the form of an initial deposit, a month of rent, hotel stay, or more when that is required for victims’ safety. To request housing assistance, call our number. Please be prepared to explain how such assistance is necessary due to domestic violence or sexual assault.
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Clara Verner Towers is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Clara Verner Apartments is located along the banks of the Black Warrior River just off of Jack Warner Parkway. We provide INDEPENDENT living with a beautiful city, The University of Alabama, and a river view. Our community is safe and secure, a landmark that has been totally renovated. Contact Clara Verner Towers for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications.
The Way Station is designed to meet the very unique needs of young people ages 19 to 24 experiencing or at risk for homelessness. In order to best serve this often unseen and especially vulnerable population, the Way Station currently offers transitional housing program through our local Continuum of Care. The Way Station offers many supportive services such as trauma-informed care and counseling; education through traditional schooling or GED; life, job, and housing skills; financial empowerment classes; vocation/career training; and more as they navigate their way to successful adulthood.
Explore our Mental Health Expo to discover valuable resources offered by local support entities. Engage with informative videos presented by licensed counselors and explore comprehensive details about counseling providers in our area. Additionally, options are conveniently listed on our Ally Business Circle site, ensuring accessibility and ease of access for all seeking support.
To access services at Indian Rivers Behavioral Health, the first thing to do is call. Staff will ask you questions over the phone to learn more about you or your child. They will ask about who you are, your finances and ask for some clinical information. We use this to determine if you or your child meet our requirements for services with us. Intakes are completed each weekday from 8:00 am to 10:00 am and are typically seen in the ordered of arrival. We have secure on-line paperwork that can be complete prior to your visit which will decrease your wait time at our locations.
The UA Department of Psychology clinical training program places great value on the scientist-practitioner model of education and training. Therefore, clinical services provided within the Clinic are derived from and driven by evidence-based practice. In other words, services are guided by research findings relevant to the client’s presenting problems and needs.
North Harbor Pavilion, located on the Northport Medical Center Campus, houses our psychiatric treatment facility. Here, patients receive skilled, compassionate psychiatric treatment from highly trained mental health professionals. At North Harbor Pavilion, we serve adult and geriatric patients, who begin their assessment in the Northport Medical Center Emergency Department to determine if admission to our facility is warranted.
Mary Starke Harper Geriatric Psychiatry Center is responsible for the provision of inpatient psychiatric services for citizens aged 65 and older throughout the state. The Harper Center was established in 1996. The MSH Geriatric Psychiatry Center provides treatment programs such as Medication and Medication Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Music Therapy, Community Placement Services, Dietary/Nutritional Counseling, Speech & Hearing Services, and much more.
NAMI Connection is a weekly recovery support group for people living with mental illness in which people learn from each others’ experiences, share coping strategies, and offer each other encouragement and understanding.
The WGRC provides services to The University of Alabama faculty, staff and students, and Shelton State Community College students who are victims/survivors of interpersonal violence, as well as family and friends who have been impacted by the abuse. Services are also provided to anyone who is victimized on The University of Alabama campus. Services may include crisis intervention, advocacy, individual counseling and group therapy. All services are free, confidential, and voluntary. Information you share with the counselor or advocate is considered confidential and will not be released without your written consent.
The Client Assistance Program (CAP) is a federally funded program that provides information, advice, and advocacy to people with disabilities who are applying for or receiving services provided by the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS), the state’s Independent Living Centers (ILCs), and other programs funded by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. -Providing information about disability rights, employment, vocational rehabilitation, and independent living. -Advising people with disabilities of their rights under the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. -Helping people apply for, understand, and receive services from ADRS, the state’s ILC programs, and other programs funded by the Rehabilitation Act. -Identify problems and solutions between consumers and rehabilitation program staff. -Providing legal assistance and advice. -Referring people with disabilities to programs and services. -Conducting education and training in the community. -Advocating with state agency administrators and the state’s Rehabilitation Council to make recommendations on policies and practices
Legal Services Alabama (LSA) has eight offices and a centralized Call Center, working together to fulfill its mission statement: to provide free, client-centered, civil legal advocacy to low-income Alabamians and collaborate with others across the state and nation to find solutions to systemic issues caused by poverty and social justice inequities. LSA is one of the preeminent legal aid organizations in the country in bridging the civil justice gap through its recognized commitment to racial, social, and economic justice and support of a talented, diverse, and innovative staff. Our offices are located in Anniston/Gadsden, Birmingham, Dothan, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, Selma and Tuscaloosa. LSA offices handle civil cases only. Each office has lawyers licensed to practice in Alabama and other staff who know how to help low-income people resolve their legal problems.
In the UA Law Clinics, law student interns provide free legal advice in appellate advocacy cases, children's rights, criminal defense, civil law, domestic violence law, entrepreneurship & nonprofit, and mediation.
Welcome to our comprehensive Community Resources page, designed to offer a helping hand to all members of our community. Whether you're seeking mental health support, healthcare services, assistance for aging and caregivers, access to support groups, housing and shelter resources, or legal services, our curated list aims to connect you with the vital assistance you need. We are committed to providing a diverse range of resources to empower and support individuals on their journey to well-being and stability. Click on the name of the service or the resource's image to go to their website.
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The Alabama Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Alabama SPCA) is an Animal Welfare Organization based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The ALSPCA operates in all of Alabama. Establishing relationships with local Agencies in an effort to save abandoned, abused or injured pets from suffering by establishing and maintaining a network of individuals willing to provide temporary foster care for abandoned companion animals until such time as a permanent home for them would be found.
The Central-West Alabama Chapter provides programs and services to the citizens of Bibb, Chilton, Cullman, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Perry, Pickens, Lamar, Marion, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, Walker and Winston counties. The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Disaster Services: When disaster strikes, the Red Cross is ready to provide a place to sleep, warm meals, clothing, emotional support and hope to those affected. Preparedness: We provide free disaster preparedness education classes and information to our local communities. Health and Safety Services: We offer training in first aid, CPR/AED, swimming and water safety, care giving and more.
Community Service Programs of West Alabama, Inc. (CSP) is a private, nonprofit, community action agency, created by the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. CSP is dedicated to improving the quality of life for low-income and vulnerable populations in its service area. The agency uses public and private funding sources to develop and administer its various programs and encourages participation in coalitions with other organizations. The agency's mission is to provide resources and services, which resolve immediate needs and lead to long term self-sufficiency in low-income and vulnerable populations. The agency's service area includes Bibb, Choctaw, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Sumter and Tuscaloosa counties in West Alabama. The agency provides weatherization services only in Pickens county.
The Community Soup Bowl, located in the heart of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, has served meals to the homeless and needy for more than 30 years. The Soup Bowl offers a warm, inviting atmosphere and a hot lunch every weekday and most weekends. Because of the generosity of local restaurants, the Soup Bowl spends about $3 for each plate served. In 2020, the Soup Bowl almost 57,000 hot meals to the hungry in Tuscaloosa. The Soup Bowl is partially funded by donations from the five founding churches: First African Baptist, First Baptist, Christ Episcopal, First Presbyterian, and First United Methodist. Other churches and civic organizations provide additional volunteers and funding. Individual donations account for about 65% of the Soup Bowl’s budget.
The Food Assistance Division administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Alabama. The Food Assistance Program's purpose is to end hunger and improve nutrition by providing monthly benefits to eligible low income households to help them buy the food they need for good health. The eligibility rules and benefit amounts, based on income and household size, are determined by regulations issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Applications for the Food Assistance Program are available in all county DHR offices.
Table of Grace is a client-choice food pantry where our food is displayed much like in a market and our neighbors select from available inventory. Choices vary month to month depending on food availability.
The Humane Society of West Alabama, founded in 1971, is a no-kill, all-volunteer, nonprofit organization. We have no administrative costs, so most of our funds are spent on direct aid for the dogs and cats in our care. We receive no money from any governmental agency or national humane organization. We are dependent on donations and fundraisers to continue our work.
Meals on Wheels delivers a midday meal to people who are homebound and/or unable to prepare meals for themselves. Meals on Wheels is a volunteer-based program (partially funded by the City of Tuscaloosa, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), and donations) that provides dignity, companionship and a sense of security for recipients, their families and caregivers. This program is administered in collaboration with area churches that assume responsibility for the program on weekends.
The Domestic Violence Law Clinic provides free and comprehensive legal assistance on civil matters to survivors of domestic violence in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The Clinic takes a holistic approach to a survivor’s civil legal needs, with the clinic student assessing and helping the survivor escape further domestic violence, and if appropriate, then representing the survivor in obtaining a protection from abuse order. To meet the survivor’s other civil legal needs, clinic students also provide legal assistance in matters relating to divorce and alimony, child custody and support, employment and debt issues, housing, property recovery, and public benefits. The Clinic also provides outreach and educational services to inform survivors, service providers, and law enforcement personnel about legal rights and remedies to address domestic violence.
Founded in 1964, Family Counseling Service improves the quality of life for people of west Alabama by providing accessible, expert counseling services, and state-of-the-art programs that promote mental, emotional, and social well-being. In striving to help everyone reach their full potential, Family Counseling Service offers services aimed to help families, parents, individuals —both adult and adolescent.
Alabama Domestic Violence Hotline: 1.800.650.6522 An ACADV domestic violence advocate can identify specific ways to help you stay safe, whether you choose to leave the relationship or not. Every situation is different, but safety planning is a crucial step in protecting yourself and your children.
The Tuscaloosa SAFE Center is a 24/7 sexual assault crisis center focusing on providing the best care possible to survivors of sexual assault. Resources provided include: -Forensic Examination -Follow-up Care -Medical Advocacy -Education/Outreach -Counseling -Support Group Services
The West Alabama Women's Center offers Pregnancy Confirmation, Prenatal Care & Complications, Contraceptive Options With Immediate Open Appointments, STI/HIV Testing and Treatment And Gender Affirming Care, and Other Health Services Available, Including Telehealth.
The WGRC provides services to The University of Alabama faculty, staff and students, and Shelton State Community College students who are victims/survivors of interpersonal violence, as well as family and friends who have been impacted by the abuse. Services are also provided to anyone who is victimized on The University of Alabama campus. Services may include crisis intervention, advocacy, individual counseling and group therapy. All services are free, confidential, and voluntary. Information you share with the counselor or advocate is considered confidential and will not be released without your written consent.
When a situation does not require 911, Turning Point hotline workers provide confidential help, information, and referrals for you or someone you know any time, including weekends and holidays. Calling this hotline does not obligate you to do anything, including entering shelter or calling the police. The Hotline can also connect you to other local services and community resources.
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Fact-based, non-judgemental, non-coercive counseling without stigma or religious agenda. If you are pregnant and unsure how to feel or what to do next, or you want to talk about a past or current experience with abortion, adoption, parenting, infertility or pregnancy loss, you’ve found the right place. Call our All-Options Talkline at 1-888-493-0092 from anywhere in the United States or Canada.
West AlabamaWorks is a network of interconnected providers of workforce services, including all of the governmental, educational, and private sector components that train, prepare, and match job seekers with employers. We serve 9 counties in West Alabama, including Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Marengo, Pickens, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa.
By providing training and improving the professional skills of the West Alabama workforce, we seek to enhance our region’s economic stability and increase job opportunities for our community members.
CHAMPS is designed to help non-custodial parents establish and strengthen positive parental interaction by providing activities that develop and improve parenting skills, healthy relationship skills, and economic stability. The program also provides an 8-week paid career academy course that focuses on higher wage employment, improved job satisfaction & retention, and professional certifications to improve financial support for their child(ren). Contact rjackson@tuscaloosaoneplace.org for additional program information.
By providing training and improving the professional skills of the West Alabama workforce, we seek to enhance our region’s economic stability and increase job opportunities for our community members.
The West Alabama Chamber of Commerce provides a diverse range of job opportunities and training programs aimed at fostering economic growth and professional development in our community. From job listings to skill-building workshops, their initiatives empower individuals with the tools and resources needed to thrive in the workforce.
The Career Center partners with students as they explore possibilities, develop skills, and connect with opportunities related to their professional endeavors. Students can seek guidance selecting a major, planning a career, developing job-search strategies, and more. Our staff welcomes opportunities to speak to classes and student organizations about career preparation, professional school planning, and services we offer, and career consultants can help assess how personal factors influence career choices. The Career Center hosts several career fairs and utilizes Handshake, a job and internship platform, to connect students, alumni, and employers. The center also facilitates on-campus interviewing and information sessions to recruiters interested in recruiting at the Capstone.
Wherever you find recovering people, you’ll find recovering families and communities. At BHG, patients are placed in the safe and trusted hands of local doctors, nurses, counselors, and support staff who understand their community and are here to help patients on their journey to recovery. We're partnering with this community and its leaders to educate the public about addiction and improve access to medication-assisted recovery.
The Reprieves offer long-term, gender-specific addiction recovery services that is proven to lead to lasting sobriety. Our programs are centered around Alcoholics Anonymous’ 12 Steps and focus on rebuilding our resident’s relationships with themselves, their spirituality, and their community. We are guided by these three principles and use our own experiences with addiction to develop a bond with all our residents. At The Reprieves, we offer more than a treatment program to help people find long-lasting recovery. We offer a community of caring and supportive peers that will help guide people on the path they need to walk to begin and maintain their sobriety.
As an alternative to placement in the Department of Youth Services, Tuscaloosa Transitions serves Tuscaloosa County by offering highly individualized services to adolescent males and females between the ages of 13 and 17 1/2 who are experiencing behavioral and legal issues. The program varies in duration and intensity depending on the adolescent’s needs and motivation for change, but usually lasts from three to six months. This flexibility allows for a step-down or step-up of services based on the adolescent’s progress. Through a cooperative working relationship between The Bridge and the juvenile court, our mission is to serve as the central resource to assist adolescents and their families in navigating the services available to them in the county.
Indian Rivers Behavioral Health offers comprehensive substance abuse programs tailored to meet the specific needs of individuals in our community. From men's outpatient treatment to women's inpatient and outpatient programs, as well as specialized drug court programs, their services provide effective support and resources for those seeking recovery and rehabilitation.
The Phoenix House of Tuscaloosa’s mission is to provide individualized, supportive, and compassionate care to those suffering from an addiction, treating each client’s underlying core problems to help them heal spiritually, mentally, and physically. We strive to instill the tools needed to achieve and sustain a long-term recovery. To enable sustained recovery and sobriety, we provide strong case management which focuses on personal goals, and relationship development where family dynamics are repaired, futures rebuilt, and sustainable recovering lifestyle is achieved. “From the ashes we rise.”
Alcoholics Anonymous provides vital support for individuals struggling with alcohol addiction throughout West Alabama. With meetings available in Tuscaloosa, Haleyville, Jasper, and Fayette, AA offers a safe and supportive environment for those seeking recovery, fostering community and empowerment on the path to sobriety.
In every community throughout this state there is a great need for safe, reliable transportation for children and expectant mothers to their medical appointments. Mass transit is often not a resource in rural areas. In many cases, even families in rural areas that possess a vehicle cannot make long distance trips to specialized care. Today, Kid One operates a fleet of 21 vehicles serving 43 counties throughout Alabama. At its inception, Kid One consisted of one man, one van, and a vision for making access to health care a reality for children in need across this state.
The Tuscaloosa Transit Authority, or TTA, is a local, government-owned bus system based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama that commenced operation in 1971. The Tuscaloosa Transit Authority serves the city of Tuscaloosa and also operates the trolleys between the student entertainment districts downtown and The Strip and game day shuttle buses for Alabama football games.
All transportation services for Lowndes County are scheduled at the Haynesville Office by (334)548-6364. Transportation services for Greene, Hale, Perry, Choctaw, Dallas, Marengo, Bibb and Sumter counties can be scheduled by calling the Demopolis Office at (334) 289-5789 or Call Toll Free at (877)-799-5789. For specific transportation services by county
Support Groups &
National Organizations
Explore a network of LGBTQIA+ support groups and national organizations dedicated to fostering inclusion, advocacy, and empowerment. From PFLAG to Campus Pride and Magic City Acceptance Center, these organizations provide a diverse range of resources and community connections to support individuals of all identities.
PFLAG is the nation's largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.
Dedicated to providing a radically inclusive brave space for the LGBTQ community in Alabama. Offering both in-person and virtual programming to LGBTQ individuals of all ages.
Free Mom Hugs works to empower the world to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. We embrace people of all faiths, backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations.
GLSEN believes that every student has the right to a safe, supportive, and LGBTQ-inclusive K-12 education. We are a national network of educators, students, and local GLSEN Chapters working to make this right a reality.
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Five Horizons offers supportive services in the form of HIV-related case management services.
Campus Pride represents the leading national nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create a safer college environment for LGBTQ students
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES
QUICK LINKS
SCHOLARSHIPS
DRUID CITY PRIDE BOOK SCHOLARSHIP
The Druid City Pride Book Scholarship is open to any LGBTQ+ or ally student currently enrolled at The University of Alabama, Stillman College, or Shelton State Community College. The recipient will be announced at the 2021 Druid City Pride Festival. This book scholarship is for the Spring academic semester. Applicants must be full time students in good academic standing with a minimum overall GPA of 2.75. The application goes live on the Druid City Pride website each August.
POINT FOUNDATION
Point Foundation is a scholarship fund that provides financial aid for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer college aspiring individuals in the United States.
AFFORDABLECOLLEGES.COM - COLLEGE GUIDE FOR LGBTQ STUDENTS
Choosing a college is a daunting task for any first-time student, but for LGBTQ students, it can be downright terrifying. This guide includes actionable strategies to assess a school on its inclusivity and programs to help make the transition to college easier for LGBTQ students. There are scholarships too!!