AltaPointe
5750-A Southland Drive
Mobile, AL 36693
Phone: (251) 473-4423
www.altapointe.org
If
you or your family feel overwhelmed, are feeling too "stressed out,"
having thoughts of hurting yourself or others, find that you are using
drugs or alcohol in order to cope, or if you just need someone to talk
to, call (251) 824-2310 to reach a professional by phone. AltaPointe
professionals may also be reached via email at oilcrisis@altapointe.org.
Area on Aging/SARPC
110 Beauregard St., Suite 207
Mobile, AL 36602
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm
(251) 433-6541
Provides
a free, private Benefits Checkup to help older adults ages 55+ and
those with disabilities find benefits they are eligible to receive but
are not receiving
Bay Area Food Bank – Mobile – (Main Warehouse)
Serving the Central Gulf Coast
Alabama, Florida, Mississippi
Call Toll-Free: 888-704-FOOD (3663)
http://www.bayareafoodbank.org
Food Assistance
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F
Food Locator (Available 24/7) http://www.bayareafoodbank.org/FindHelp/AgencyLocator.aspx
Boat People SOS
13835 South Wintzell Avenue
Bayou La Batre, AL 36509-2401
(251) 824-7004
http://www.bpsos.org/en/media-room/blog/221-bpsos-bayou-la-batres-katrina-relief-work-featured
· Case Management
· Translation Services
· Referral Services
Business Support Center
12745 Padgett Switch Road
Bayou La Batre, AL
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm
(251) 824-2221
www.gulfcoastbsc.com
www.facebook.com/gulfcoastsupportcenter
The
Business Support Center (BSC) is available FREE of charge for
businesses and individuals who are suffering from the Gulf Oil crisis.
The BSC is a one-stop shop for all business crisis needs, giving them
the tools they need to Survive, Sustain and Succeed. Each person who
comes to the center is assigned an experienced business counselor who
will guide them through the various resources available to them, which
include:
· Financial
· BP Claim Preparation Assistance
· Loan Re-Financing
· SBA Disaster Loans
· Low-Interest Rate (4%) Loans
· Up to $2,000 for Working Capital
· Loan Payment Deferred for 12-months
· Business Planning
· Government Contract Assistance
· International Trade Assistance
· Business Start-Ups & Plans
· Business Restructuring/Expansion
· Career Center
· On-the-Job Training (OJT)
· Labor Market Information
· Employer Services
· Individuals Eligible for Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
· Counseling
· Crisis Counseling – On-site and Off-site
· Suicide Prevention
Catholic Social Services of Mobile
400 Government Street
Mobile, Alabama 36602
251-434-1550, FAX 251-434-1549
jwilson@cssmobile.org
http://www.catholicsocialservicesmobile.com/cssmob/
Disaster Case Management
· Energy, water, gas and rent/mortgage assistance available.
· Outreach to affected communities
· Translator available
The Service Center of Catholic Social Services of Mobile
555 Dauphin Street
Mobile AL 36602
(251) 434-1500, FAX (251) 434-1509
http://www.mobilecss.org
· Emergency assistance for basic survival needs in times of crises
· Clothing
· Furniture
· Food Pantry
Community Action Inc - Mobile
Main Office
204 E. Main St.
Prichard, AL 36610
Phone: 251-457-5700
Fax: 251-452-7247
http://www.mcamobile.org/index.htm
Regular Business Hours: Mon - Fri: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Summer Business Hours: Mon - Thurs: 7:00AM - 6:00PM
Mobile
Community Action provides utilities assistance up to $400, rent and
mortgage assistance up to $600, emergency shelter assistance (hotel
stay) up to five days/and personal vouchers in the amount of $150.
Individuals must reside in Bayou La Batre, Coden, Irvington, Grand Bay,
Dauphin Island and St. Elmo.
Individuals
must call for appointments. Appointments are made at the Bayou La Batre
Community Center - 251-824-7026 or the South Alabama Community Center -
251-957-6722
Individuals
must call for appointments. Appointments are made at the Bayou La Batre
Community Center - 251-824-7026 or the South Alabama Community Center -
251-957-6722
Documents that are required:
· Current picture ID for individual making application
· Social Security cards for everyone in household
· Individuals must show proof of income from previous month
· To receive utility assistance the utility bill must be in the name of "head of household" or "spouse's name"
· All individuals 18 and older must be in school or show income or a zero income letter
· The zero income letter must be notarized. All family members with zero income for the previous month can be on letter.
· All documentation must be presented at the time of application.
· Individuals must be 175% of the poverty guidelines.
Community Action Agency - Mobile – Hillside Center
6024 Lorma Drive
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 343-3351
Community Action Agency - Mobile – Bayou La Batre Center
13260 N Wintzell Ave
Bayou La Batre, AL 36509
(251) 824-3113
Vision screenings for children (6 months – 5 years)
FocusFirst
provides a cost-effective direct response to the vision problems of
children who live in urban and rural areas. Under the supervision of
Impact staff, undergraduate and graduate students ensure that children,
ages six months to five years, in Head Starts and lower-income daycares
are screened for vision problems, using high-tech photo optic scan
cameras, and receive subsidized follow-up care.
District Attorney’s Office Mobile County - Helping Families Initiative
We
encourage you to call (251) 574-4921 with any questions and concerns,
or if you know of a student or parent who needs assistance through the
Helping Families Initiative. Working together, we can make a difference
in the lives of Mobile County’s children and families.
Case Management for Students
3223 Spring Hill Avenue
Mobile, AL 36607-1809
(251) 476-1922
www.housinglink.info
Education Foundation - Mobile Area
605 Bel Air Blvd # 400
Mobile, AL 36606-3530
(251) 476-0002
http://www.maef.net
Provide needed support services for families with at-risk preschoolers
Hands On South Alabama
Serving South Alabama
1050 Government St. 201
Mobile AL 36604
(251)433-4456
http://www.volunteermobile.org
· Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
· Volunteer Recruitment and Referral
Housing First, Inc.
3223 Spring Hill Avenue
Mobile, AL 36607-1809
(251) 450-3345 Phone
(251) 450-3348 Fax
www.housinglink.info <http://www.housinglink.info
Housing Link(Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program)
Services for Eligible Families may include:
- Rent and utilities including up to 6 months arrears
- Security and utility deposits
- Household storage up to 3 months
- Motel vouchers up to 30 days with housing unit identified
- Case management services
- Housing location assistance
- Legal services to delay and prevent eviction: Legal Services of Alabama
- Counseling for credit repair: Consumer Credit Counseling Services
- PROHIBITED: all other personal and household expenses
Housing Link is:
- FOR time-limited assistance for households with potential for housing stability
- NOT a mortgage assistance program
- NOT for households currently receiving a continuing federal housing subsidy, such as Section 8 or public housing
- NOT an emergency assistance program for immediate needs; two to four weeks may be needed to be approved and receive assistance
In
order to receive HPRP-funded Financial Assistance and/or Housing
Relocation and Stabilization Services, households must meet at least the
following minimum criteria:
Case Management
Households,
individuals and families, must receive at least an initial consultation
and eligibility assessment with a case manager who can determine
eligibility and the appropriate type of assistance needed; this includes
evaluation of financial resources and support networks to remain in
existing housing, or obtain new housing. Households are expected to
participate in paying housing costs whenever possible.
Family must be *income eligible*, below 50% of the Area Median Income for their family size and county of residence
Housing Status:
The
household must be either homeless (to receive rapid re-housing
assistance) OR at risk of losing its housing (to receive homelessness
prevention assistance); Certification of Eligibility:
Eligible
households may be certified eligible for financial assistance and
services, including arrears up to six months. Re-certification for
continued assistance and services must occur every three months and must
be based on documented progress with a household case plan to achieve
program goals.
Impact Alabama
1901 6th Ave N
Suite 2400
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205)934-0664
http://www.impactalabama.org
Trains
college, graduate, and law students to provide free tax preparation
services and opportunities for savings and economic improvement to
low-income, working families—especially targeting those eligible for an
Earned Income Tax Credit refund.
Tax preparation
Lifelines – Mobile/Baldwin Counties
705 Oak Circle Drive East
Mobile, AL 36609
251-602-0909
251-660-2831 Fax
http://www.lifelinesmobile.org
Helpline
- Help begins with a simple phone call. 251-431-5111 is all you need to
dial to be connected to our services. From emergency situations to the
beginning of a long-term program, the Helpline connects and directs you
to the right channels to get you back on your feet. Helpline is
available from 8am-5pm daily Monday through Friday via telephone.
Community resource directories are available to agency staff providing
services to residents of Mobile and Baldwin counties.
Juvenile
Anger Management program (JAM) addresses peer pressure, self-esteem,
communication skills and problem solving skills. The JAM group meets
once a week for one hour. Strengthening Families Program is dedicated to
improving relationships between parents and youth. SFP meets two hours a
week and features a parent, youth and family sessions. The goal of the
program is to increase social skills, communication skills, and give
parents the tools to help their children become responsible adults. For
more information, please call 2511-431-5100.
Consumer Credit Counseling Services - To provide financial counseling to residents of Baldwin county. 251-602-0011.
Suicide
Prevention/Gatekeeper Training- Community members are taught basic
skills to recognize a person at risk of suicide and to connect them to
appropriate resources. For more information call 251-431-5100.
Lighthouse Apostolic Church Academy of Excellence
9901 Tom Waller Road
Grand Bay, AL 36541
251.957.2500
http://www.lthtemple.org
· Psychosocial intervention counseling sessions for children
· Translator services
· Transportation to and from center
· Referral services
Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy
Our service area includes Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia counties in south Alabama
Contact hours: 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
571 Dauphin Street
Mobile, AL 36602-2109
(251) 432-4111 Telephone
(251) 432-4119 Fax
http://www.ozanampharmacy.org
· Prescription assistance
Penelope House Family Violence Center
Services Mobile and Washington Counties
Administrative Office Mobile, AL 251-342-2809
http://www.penelopehouse.org
· 24-Hr. Crisis Line Domestic Violence 251-342-8994
· A
24-hour crisis line is answered 24 hours a day, 365 days per year to
provide Domestic Violence counseling, information and referrals.
· Shelter 251-342-3144
· Emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children is available 24 hours a day, 365 days per year
· Shelter and services to domestic violence victims
· Remaining funds for basic support necessities such as food
Salvation Army of Coastal AL
1009 Dauphin St.
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 438-1625 for residents in South Mobile County
(251) 285-3056 for residents in Baldwin County
http://www.uss.salvationarmy.org/uss/www_uss_macal.nsf
· Groceries
· Clothing Vouchers
· Prescription Assistance
· Travelers Aid
· Assistance obtaining copies of birth certificates
· Assistance in obtaining state ID cards
· Furniture assistance for fire victims
· Rent
· Utilities
Documentation Required:
· Picture ID
· Proof of income
· Proof of monthly rent or mortgage
· Food stamp letter if receiving benefits
· Utility bill (cut off notice) or Eviction notice
· Receipts of promissory notes from other agencies to verify the assistance they will provide.
South Alabama Regional Planning Commission (SARPC)
Serving Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia Counties
Ste 207, 110 Beauregard Street
Mobile, AL 36602-4048
(251) 433-6541
http://www.sarpc.org
· Prescription assistance
· Rent assistance
· Utility assistance
· Food assistance
· Legal assistance
· Medicaid assistance
· VA assistance
· Translator services
· Weatherization assistance
· Free cell phones
· Short-term case management
· Information and referral assistance
· Assistance with obtaining public and private benefits for older and disabled residents
Volunteers of America
600 Azalea Road
Mobile, AL 36609
Phone: (251) 300-3500
Fax: (251) 666-2836
http://www.volunteersofamerica.org
8160 Junior Rd
Mobile, AL
(251) 633-0446
http://voa.org
5200 Kirby Rd
Mobile, AL
(251) 666-6665
http://voa.org
Volunteer and Information Center (United Way)
Serving Mobile and Baldwin Counties
Call 211 or 1-888-421-1266
http://211connectsalabama.org
Serving Mobile and Baldwin Counties
Its
mission is to provide easy access to health and human services. The
call center work’s directly with local and state service providers to
ensure the dissemination of accurate information about availability of
services.
Dial
211 regional call centers whose mission is to provide easy access to
health and human services. The call center work’s directly with local
and state service providers to ensure the dissemination of accurate
information about availability of services .
Volunteer and Information referral
