Here is a comprehensive list of **support resources in Alabama** for various needs, including crisis support, mental health services, and social services: --- ### **General Support Resources in Alabama** #### **1. 2-1-1 Connect Alabama** - **Purpose**: A statewide service connecting residents to local resources for health, housing, food, employment, and more. - **Contact**: - **Phone**: Dial **211** - **Website**: [211connectsalabama.org](https://www.211connectsalabama.org) - **Services**: - Emergency housing assistance. - Referrals to mental health services. - Help with food and utility bills. --- ### **2. Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR)** - **Purpose**: Provides assistance with family and social services. - **Contact**: - **Phone**: **334-242-1310** - **Website**: [dhr.alabama.gov](https://www.dhr.alabama.gov) - **Services**: - Child welfare and foster care programs. - Food assistance (SNAP). - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). --- ### **3. Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH)** - **Purpose**: Offers mental health and substance abuse services statewide. - **Contact**: - **Phone**: **1-800-367-0955** (Crisis Line) - **Website**: [mh.alabama.gov](https://mh.alabama.gov) - **Services**: - Mental health crisis intervention. - Addiction treatment programs. - Services for individuals with developmental disabilities. --- ### **4. Crisis Center Birmingham** - **Purpose**: Provides support for individuals experiencing emotional distress, including suicide prevention. - **Contact**: - **Phone**: **205-323-7777** (24/7) - **Website**: [crisiscenterbham.org](https://www.crisiscenterbham.org) - **Services**: - Crisis counseling and emotional support. - Referrals to local mental health services. - Support groups for survivors of trauma. --- ### **5. United Way of Central Alabama** - **Purpose**: Connects individuals and families with local services and community resources. - **Contact**: - **Phone**: **205-251-5131** - **Website**: [uwca.org](https://www.uwca.org) - **Services**: - Housing assistance. - Financial counseling. - Resources for job training and education. --- ### **6. Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ACADV)** - **Purpose**: Offers support to victims of domestic violence. - **Contact**: - **Phone**: **1-800-650-6522** (24/7) - **Website**: [acadv.org](https://www.acadv.org) - **Services**: - Emergency shelter and advocacy. - Counseling and legal support. - Education and outreach programs. --- ### **7. Legal Services Alabama (LSA)** - **Purpose**: Provides free legal aid for low-income individuals and families. - **Contact**: - **Phone**: **1-866-456-4995** - **Website**: [legalservicesalabama.org](https://www.legalservicesalabama.org) - **Services**: - Help with housing and eviction issues. - Family law and custody cases. - Assistance with public benefits. --- ### **8. Alabama Suicide Prevention Resources** - **Contact**: - **Phone**: **988** (National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) - **Text**: Text "HOME" to **741741** (Crisis Text Line) - **Services**: - Immediate crisis counseling. - Suicide prevention education. - Connection to mental health providers. --- ### **9. Community Action Agencies in Alabama** - **Purpose**: Local agencies providing assistance with housing, utilities, and employment. - **Website**: [caaalabama.org](https://www.caaalabama.org) - **Services**: - Energy and utility bill assistance. - Weatherization programs for homes. - Job placement and training services. --- ### **10. LGBTQ+ Support in Alabama** - **Organizations**: - **Free2Be (Huntsville)**: Advocacy and mental health support for LGBTQ+ individuals. - **Phone**: **256-886-1150** - **Website**: [free2be.org](http://www.free2be.org) - **PFLAG Alabama**: Support groups and education for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families. - **Website**: [pflag.org](https://www.pflag.org) --- ### **11. Alabama Area Agency on Aging (AAA)** - **Purpose**: Resources and support for older adults and their caregivers. - **Contact**: - **Phone**: **1-800-243-5463** - **Website**: [alabamaageline.gov](https://www.alabamaageline.gov) - **Services**: - Meals on Wheels. - Caregiver support. - Medicare counseling. --- ### **12. Addiction Support** - **Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH)**: - **Phone**: **1-844-307-1760** (Substance Abuse Helpline) - **Website**: [mh.alabama.gov](https://mh.alabama.gov) - **Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Alabama**: - **Website**: [aa.org](https://www.aa.org) --- ### **When to Use These Resources** - For immediate crises, dial 911 or contact a specific crisis hotline (such as 988). - For ongoing support, reach out to the relevant local agency or service listed above. Let me know if you need more details on any of these resources!