Community Resource Directory

Provider Name Hours Website Phone Address
  • Jefferson County Department of Health Monday-Friday: 7:45a to 4:30p www.jcdh.org 205-588-5234 1400 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Pathways Early Learning Center Monday-Friday: 7:30am – 5:30pm www.pathwayshome.org/what-wedo/early-learning-center.html 205-322-6854 409 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd North, Birmingham, AL 35203
  • Childcare Resources Birmingham Monday-Friday: 8 AM to 4:30 PM www.ccr-bhm.org 205-945-0018 244 W Valley Ave #200, Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Greater Birmingham Ministries 8:30 – 4:30 M-F Food Boxes- Fri 9:00 Clothes Closet: Tues and Thurs 9:00 – 11:00 www.gbm.org 205-326-6821 2304 12th Ave North, Birmingham, AL 35234
  • Gateway Family Solutions Open Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 5 pm and Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm www.gway.org 205-510-2600 1401 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    Alabama Regional Medical Services (ARMS) Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed for lunch: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.) www.alabamaarms.org 205-407-6900 712 25th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203
    Marks Village Health Center www.healthcenterclinics.org/center/marks-village-health-center/ 205-212-5700 7524 Georgia Rd, Birmingham, AL 35212
  • Crisis Center Central Alabama The Crisis Suicide and Rape Response hotlines are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The UTalk Youth Line is available every day between 3 PM and 10 PM. www.crisiscenterbham.org 205-323-7777 3620 8th Ave South, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • The Foundry Dental Center Monday-Friday: 9 AM to 5 PM Generally speaking, at our main office in Bessemer we have more patients seeking care than we have space available. If you are in pain, we have up to 10 walk-in slots available most days. (We are closed on the 4th Tuesday of the month, and some Fridays). It is best to arrive before 8:45 if you want to be a walk-in patient. www.foundrydentalcenter.com 205-434-2031 1700 Sixth Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 35020
  • Bundles of Hope Diaper Bank Hours are set by partners www.bundlesdiaperbank.org 205-607-2112 1430 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35203
  • One Place Metro M-F 8:30 to 4:30 www.oneplacebirmingham.com 205-453-7261 3613 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • Alabama Career Center Our hours of operation are M-F, 8am-5pm, except State holidays. The building is accessible by wheelchair. There is a vocational rehabilitation counselor on site. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. www.alabamaworks.com 205-582-5200 3216 4th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35222
    Automation Personnel Services M-F: 8 AM to 5 PM www.apstemps.com/birmingham location/ 205-868-9448 362 Palisades Blvd, Birmingham, AL, Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Bundles of Hope Diaper Bank Hours are set by partners www.bundlesdiaperbank.org 205-607-2112 1430 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35203
  • Food Stamps/SNAP (Jefferson County) M-F: 8 am-4:30 pm dhr.alabama.gov/food-assistance/ 205-423-4200 2001 12th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35234
  • Cahaba Medical Care Monday-Friday: 8 AM to 5 PM Closes daily 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM for lunch www.cahabamedicalcare.com 205-277-2358 975 9th Avenue SW, Bessemer, AL 35022
    Christ Health Center Monday-Friday: 7:45 am – 5:00 pm www.christhealthcenter.org 205-380-9455 5720 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35212
    Cooper Green Hospital Monday-Friday: 7 AM to 5 PM www.coopergreen.org 205-930-3377 1515 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233
    Jefferson County Department of Health Monday-Friday: 7:45a to 4:30p www.jcdh.org 205-588-5234 1400 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
    M-Power Ministries Health Center Acute Clinic: Tuesday and Thursday, Check-in 3:00PM to 3:30PM Caring Clinic: Monday and www.mpowerministries.org 205-595-5959 4022 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
    Red Crescent Clinic of Alabama The clinic will be open every Sunday from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM, except RCCA holidays www.redcrescentalabama.org 205-879-4247 2524 Hackberry Lane, Birmingham, AL 35226
    University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Hospital
    www.uabmedicine.org 800-822-8816 500 22nd Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham Monday-Friday: 8 AM to 5 PM www.nhsbham.org 205-328-4292 601 19th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
  • Fair Housing Center (Birmingham, AL) Monday – Friday: 6 AM to 5 PM www.fhcna.net 205-324-0111 1820 7th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
  • Community on the Rise Mondays and Thursdays, 10 AM to 2 PM: RISE ID recovery services (birth certificate, social security card, state ID/license) & #5 Recycling Drop-Off Tuesdays, 10 AM to 11 AM and 11 AM to 2 PM: Community Conversations Wednesdays, 10 AM to 4 PM: Recycling Workshop & Tours (visit by appointment only) Closed on Fridays www.communityontherise.com 205-680-5619 112 14th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
  • Highlands United Methodist Hospitality Hour: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8:30 AM to 10 AM Laundry Days: Tuesdays and Fridays during Hospitality Hour. Pick-up during Hospitality Hour on the next laundry day. Medical Aid: Thursdays, 8 AM to 12 PM www.highlandsumc.net/ community-ministries 205-933-8751 1045 20th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205
    Faith Chapel Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM www.faithchapel.net/carecenter 205-785-9673 921 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
  • Christ Health Center Monday-Friday: 7:45 am – 5:00 pm www.christhealthcenter.org 205-380-9455 5720 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35212
    UAB Community Psychiatry Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM-5:00 PM www.uab.edu/medicine/psychiatry/patient-care/community-psychiatry 205-934-7008 908 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    JBS Brief Psychiatric Care Clinic Monday-Thursday: 8 AM to 7 PM www.jbsmentalhealth.com/brief-psychiatric-care-clinic/ 205-545-8420 1230 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • M-Power Ministries Health Center Acute Clinic: Tuesday and Thursday, Check-in 3:00PM to 3:30PM Caring Clinic: Monday and Wednesday, 8 AM to 1 PM via appointment after being seen during Acute Clinic www.mpowerministries.org 205-595-5959 4022 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
    Positive Maturity Monday-Thursday: 8 AM to 4:30 PM www.positivematurity.org 205-803-2311 106 Oxmoor Rd Suite 152, Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Birmingham Urban League Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM Can submit application online at any time. www.birminghamul.org/rental%2Futility-assistance#84764aa2-c96f-42ba-9872-76a0086c1f64 205-326-0162 2101 6th Avenue N, Birmingham, AL 35203
    Bridge Ministries APPOINTMENT REQUIRED! Call for available times and to discuss critera for assistance. www.bridgeministriesbham.org 205 930-0309 1016 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    Shelby Emergency Assistance Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM www.shelbyemergencyassistance. org 205-665-1942 160 Shoshone Drive, Montevallo, AL 35115
  • Bessemer Housing Authority 7:30a to 4:30p M-F https://www.besha.org/ 205-481-4420 1515 Fairfax Avenue, Bessemer, AL 35020
    Birmingham Housing Authority Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. https://habd.org/ 205-324-0641 1826 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
    Columbiana Housing Authority 8a to 4:30 p M-F https://www.cityofcolumbiana.com/housing-authority 205-669-6921 111 Alabama Ave, Columbiana, AL 35051
    Jefferson County Housing Authority 7:30a – 5:30p Monday – Thursday https://www.jcha.com/ 205-849-0123 3700 Industrial Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35217
    Montevallo Housing Authority 7:30a to 4p M-F https://caleramontevallohousing.com/ 205-665-7250 1204 Island St, Montevallo, AL 35115
  • Positive Maturity Monday-Thursday: 8 AM to 4:30 PM www.positivematurity.org 205-803-2311 106 Oxmoor Rd Suite 152, Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Social Security Administration Monday-Friday: 9 AM to 4 PM
    Offices are busiest Mondays, the
    morning after a Federal holiday, and the first week of the month. If you come to an office, we may not be able to serve you that day. We may schedule an appointment or phone call for a different day.
    www.ssa.gov/atlanta/southeast/al/alabama.htm 800-772-1213 1200 Rev Abraham Woods Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35285
  • Central Alabama Partnership for Training and Employment (CAPTE) Monday-Friday: 8 AM to 5 PM www.mycapte.org 205-582-5200 3216 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
    Dannon Project Monday-Friday: 8 AM to 5 PM www.dannonproject.org 205-202-4072 2324 5th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
    Jefferson County Workforce Development Orientation: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM to 3 PM Note: Orientation, paperwork, and interview may take up to 3 hours. www.jccal.org/Sites/Jefferson_County/Documents/ Main/JCWIA-Programs.pdf 205-324-0061 3420 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
    Jeff State Ready to Work Program
    www.alabamareadytowork.org 888-453-3378 2601 Carson Rd, Birmingham, AL 35215
    Lawson State Community College
    www.lawsonstate.edu/sites/www/Uploads/PDFs/Public%20Relations/Homeless%20Shelter%20Program.pdf 205-929-6315 3060 Wilson Road, Birmingham, AL 35221
  • MAX Transit https://maxtransit.org/ 205-521-0101 1825 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL 35203
  • Traveler’s Aid Birmingham 8a to 3p M-F https://travelersaidbirmingham.com/ 205-322-5426 1605 5th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
  • Jefferson County Workforce Development Orientation: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM to 3 PM Note: Orientation, paperwork, and interview may take up to 3 hours. www.jccal.org/Sites/Jefferson_County/Documents/Main/JCWIA-Programs.pdf 205-324-0061 3420 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • Birmingham Urban League Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM Can submit application online at any time. www.birminghamul.org/rental%2Futility-assistance#84764aa2-c96f-42ba-9872-76a0086c1f64 205-326-0162 2101 6th Avenue N, Birmingham, AL 35203
    Bridge Ministries APPOINTMENT REQUIRED! Call for available times and to discuss critera for assistance. www.bridgeministriesbham.org 205 930-0309 1016 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    Catholic Center of Concern Monday-Friday: 8:30 AM to 12 PM www.catholiccharitiesbhm.org/the-catholic-centers-of-concern.html 205-786-4388 712 4th Ct W, Birmingham, AL 35204
    Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama Monday-Friday: 8am to 4:30pm www.caaneal.org 205-502-2108 900 38th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35222
    Greater Birmingham Ministries 8:30 – 4:30 M-F Food Boxes- Fri 9:00 Clothes Closet: Tues and Thurs 9:00 – 11:00 www.gbm.org 205-326-6821 2304 12th Ave North, Birmingham, AL 35234
    LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) Monday-Friday: 8 AM to 4:30 PM www.caaneal.org/liheap 205-502-2108 900 38th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • H20 (Help 2 Others) Water Assistance Monday – Friday 9:00am-4:00pm birminghamsalvationarmy.org 205-328-2420 2130 11th North, Birmingham, AL 35234
  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (Jefferson County) M-F 7:45a to 4:30p https://jcdh.org/SitePages/Programs-Services/Clinics/Clinics.aspx#WIC 205-558-2144 1400 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
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