HELP IS AVAILABLE
as of 7/17/20
Please check this page periodically for updates
COVID-19 Testing Locations
Jefferson County Department of Health
205-933-9110
In the case of SUICIDIAL or homicidal ideation, or another MENTAL HEALTH emergency:
- JBS Urgent Care Clinic Mental Health
Jefferson-Blount-St. Clair County
1230 3rd Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233
205.545.8420 Office
205.224.4431 Fax
Clinic Hours:
Monday through Thursday
8:00 am to 7:00 pm
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Birmingham Crisis Center Hotline: 205-323-7777
For additional emotional support:
- New Directions 24/7 Emotional Support Hotline: 833-848-1764
- Wings Across Alabama: 1-844-999-4647
- For information on resources for mental health and substance use treatment:
SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
FOOD ASSISTANCE
- Community Food Bank of Central Alabama
https://www.feedingal.org/how-we-help/find-food/
- Food Box Pick-Up Locations
Jefferson County Department of Health
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
- Gateway Housing Program 205-251-1572
- HUD.gov
- Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham 205-328-4292
UNITED WAY is working for individuals who have no safety net and families who lack support systems.
- Information is provided through the 2-1-1 Information and Referral Center. Just dial the numbers 2-1-1 and you’ll be connected with a live operator who will provide the latest information regarding available resources.
- United Way Community Resource Guide https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vkyHL3xLzjv4DwNroyPhisxfnfoUesiN_GtOweic3ZQ/mobilebasic&sa=D&source=hangouts&ust=1584798021054000&usg=AFQjCNE80asUHo0563yxspRyTgKYq5CBDw
LOCAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (Call to see if you Qualify)
Greater Birmingham Ministries 205-716-2168
OTHER
BUNDLES OF HOPE DIAPER ASSISTANCE Trinity United Methodist Church (205-879-1737) Call for Sizes needed.
HICA – Spanish Community Resource Guide: https://hicaalabama.org/es/covid19-informacion
bhamstrong.com Financial, Mortgage, Rent, Food and Small Business Assistance
SBA.gov, 1-800-659-2955 (U.S. Small Business Administration – Small Business Loan Assistance, Rent and Mortgage Assistance, Private Nonprofit, Homeowner and Renters Assistance Program)