Community Resources Document

COMMUNITY RESOURCES CONTENTS Housing Resources............................................................................................................................... 4 Huntsville ........................................................................................................................................... 4 Decatur .............................................................................................................................................. 4 Florence ............................................................................................................................................. 4 Limestone County ............................................................................................................................. 5 Marshall County ................................................................................................................................ 5 Birmingham ....................................................................................................................................... 6 Utility Assistance .................................................................................................................................. 7 Statewide ........................................................................................................................................... 7 Madison County ................................................................................................................................ 7 Limestone County ............................................................................................................................. 7 Morgan County .................................................................................................................................. 8 Cullman County ................................................................................................................................. 8 Jackson County ................................................................................................................................ 8 Dekalb County ................................................................................................................................... 8 Etowah County .................................................................................................................................. 8 Lawrence County .............................................................................................................................. 8 Cell Phone/Internet Assistance ........................................................................................................... 9 Statewide ........................................................................................................................................... 9 Food Assistance .................................................................................................................................10 Hartselle ..........................................................................................................................................10

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Decatur ............................................................................................................................................10 Athens ..............................................................................................................................................11 Huntsville .........................................................................................................................................11 Wilcox County .................................................................................................................................13 Free 24/7 Little Pantries .....................................................................................................................14 Huntsville .........................................................................................................................................14 Madison ...........................................................................................................................................14 Hartselle ..........................................................................................................................................14 Clothing Assistance ............................................................................................................................15 Madison/Marshall/Morgan/Lauderdale Counties........................................................................15 Huntsville .........................................................................................................................................15 Morgan County ................................................................................................................................15 Limestone County ...........................................................................................................................16 Lauderdale County ..........................................................................................................................17 Child Care ............................................................................................................................................18 Huntsville .........................................................................................................................................18 Colbert, Cullman, Franklin, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Winston .....18 Athens ..............................................................................................................................................18 Greenville .........................................................................................................................................18 Jefferson County ............................................................................................................................18 Pregnancy Centers .............................................................................................................................19 Statewide .........................................................................................................................................19 North Alabama ................................................................................................................................19 Huntsville .........................................................................................................................................19 Birmingham .....................................................................................................................................19 Scottsboro .......................................................................................................................................19 Athens ..............................................................................................................................................19 Cullman County ...............................................................................................................................19 Marshall County ..............................................................................................................................19 Mental Health ......................................................................................................................................20 Decatur ............................................................................................................................................20 Huntsville .........................................................................................................................................20 Athens ..............................................................................................................................................21

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Dental/Medical Services ....................................................................................................................22 Decatur ............................................................................................................................................22 Huntsville .........................................................................................................................................22 Florence ...........................................................................................................................................22 Medication Assistance .......................................................................................................................24 Legal Aid ..............................................................................................................................................25 Transportation Assistance .................................................................................................................26 Birmingham .....................................................................................................................................26 Huntsville .........................................................................................................................................26 Former Foster Youth Resources ........................................................................................................27 Warming Centers ................................................................................................................................28 Decatur ............................................................................................................................................28 Huntsville .........................................................................................................................................28 Northwest Alabama ........................................................................................................................29 Etowah County ................................................................................................................................29 DeKalb County .................................................................................................................................30 Jackson County ..............................................................................................................................30 Marshall County ..............................................................................................................................30 Colbert County.................................................................................................................................32 Cullman County ...............................................................................................................................32

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HOUSING RESOURCES Huntsville • • • • • •

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St. Vincent de Paul https://svdphuntsvilleal.org/request-assistance North Alabama Coalition for the Homeless https://nachcares.org/apply/ Lincoln Village Ministries Housing Program https://form.jotform.com/220266314881151 Huntsville Housing Authority https://hsvha.org/ HAP Huntsville Assistance Program https://huntsvilleap.org/ Homeownership Resource Center 4092 Memorial Pkwy SW #205 Huntsville, AL 35802 (256) 551-0722 Mon-Thu 8:00 am - 5:30 pm(by appt) Lift Family Housing 4092 Memorial Pkwy SW #205 Huntsville, AL 35802 (256) 551-0722 Mon-Thu 8:00am to 6:00pm First Stop https://www.firststop.org/

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Beltline Church of Christ https://www.rentalassistance.us/li/al_beltline-church-of-christ-morgan Saint Vincent de Paul https://svdphuntsvilleal.org/request-assistance Hands Across Decatur 1027 5th Ave SE Decatur, AL 35601 (256) 616-8210 (256) 654-6371 Mon – Thurs 8:30am *Assistance for Homeless

https://www.handsacrossdecatur.org/

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St. Vincent De Paul https://ssvpusa.org/about-us/ 4

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Rogersville United Methodist Church: 256-247-3307 Woodmont Baptist Church: 256-766-1255 Ext. 12 Mon: 8 - 5; Tue: 8 - 5; Wed: 8 - 5; Thu: 8 - 5; Fri: 8 - 5; M-F 8-5; Must contact via telephone for application Catholic Center of Concern 256-963-9355 1010 Church Street, Huntsville, AL 358012 Monday – Friday 8am to 4pm

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Athens Limestone County Family Resource Center https://alcfrc.org/ Community Table 201 N Jefferson St Athens, AL 35612 (256) 262-0671 Monday-Friday 9:00a-11:00a https://communitytableathens.org/

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Christian Community Outreach 251 County Road 142 Albertville, AL 35950 256-659-6802 Mondays – 5:30pm to 8pm helps with rent, utilities and medical bills Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama 256-638-4430 call for an appointment http://www.caaalabama.org Liberty Church 256-931-4673 info@libertychurcharab.com Thursdays 9am-4pm and Fridays 9am to noon Transitional Living Services 256-582-2360 Housing Authority 256-878-2641 Pinecrest Apartments based on income 205-589-6593 Marshall County Homeless Ministries Registration every day from 1-4pm @ 4101 HWY 69, Guntersville https://www.theinncrowdmarshall.com/

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Birmingham •

Greater Birmingham Ministries 2304 12th Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35234 205-252-8458 (Irregular hours - Call for details)

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UTILITY ASSISTANCE Statewide •

Alabama Power Payment & Energy Assistance Programs https://caa-htsval.org

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Community Action 256-907-1550 Catholic Center of Concern 256-963-9355 https://alhelp.org Salvation Army - North Alabama Area 256-536-8876 https://salvationarmyalm.org/northalabama Huntsville Assistance Program 256-539-7797 256-652-2281 https://caa-htsval.org St. Vincent de Paul 256-652-5640 https://svdphsv.com Neighborhood Concepts/First Stop Collaborative 256-533-3391 https://neighborhoodconcepts.org The Ark Family Services 256-883-3534 https://thearkhsv.org Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments (TARCOG) 256-830-0818 For seniors (60+) Crosswinds Church Benevolence Ministry 256-837-7634

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Community Action 256-907-1550 Community Table (formerly LLCI) 256-262-0671 https://communitytableathens.org Salvation Army - North Alabama Area 256-536-8876 https://salvationarmyalm.org/northalabama Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments (TARCOG) 256-830-0818 For seniors (60+) 7

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Community Action 256-335-7843 Salvation Army - North Alabama Area 256-536-8876 https://salvationarmyalm.org/northalabama Salvation Army - Decatur Corps 256-353-2822 https://salvationarmyalm.org/decatur

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Community Action 256-335-7843

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Community Action 256-845-8231 Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments (TARCOG) 256-830-0818 For seniors (60+)

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Community Action 256-845-8231 Community Action of Northeast Alabama 256-638-4430 Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments (TARCOG) 256-830-0818 For seniors (60+)

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Community Action 256-546-9271

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Community Action Partnership of North Alabama 256-335-7843 Salvation Army - North Alabama Area 256-536-8876 https://salvationarmyalm.org/northalabama

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Assurance Wireless Free cell phone/internet benefit https://www.assurancewireless.com/lifeline-services/how-qualify Tru Connect Free government phone plans https://www.truconnect.com/

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FOOD ASSISTANCE Hartselle •

Feeding Families 373 Mt Tabor Road Hartselle, AL 35640 (256) 754-5020 2nd Monday of the month from 9am-11am No documentation is needed to get assistance with food and you do not have to live within our county to receive assistance.

On our open pantry day, we give out groceries, hygiene supplies, and laundry supplies (while supplies last). https://feedingfamiliesal.org/services/#opd

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Decatur Dream Center 312 8th St SW Decatur, AL 35601 (256) 686-2885 3rd Saturday 10:00am-12pm Salvation Army 100 Austinville RD SW Decatur, AL 35601 (256) 353-2822 T/TH 9-11:45am Hands Across Decatur 1027 5th Ave SE Decatur, AL 35601 (256) 616-8210 (256) 654-6371 Hot lunch Mon-Thursday 11am-12pm Committee on Church Cooperation 119 1st Ave NE Decatur, AL 35601 (256) 355-8893 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:30a-11:00a, 1:00p-3:30p Neighborhood Christian Center 619 Bank St NE Decatur, AL 35601 (256) 351-7633 Monday-Wednesday 9:00a-3:00p, Thursday 9:00a-12:00p Central Baptist Church Lifehouse 2801 Hwy 31 S Decatur, AL 35603 (256) 353-5912 Second Saturday of each month 8:30a-11:30a Beltline Church of Christ 10

2159 Beltline Rd SW Decatur, AL 35603 (256) 353-1876

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Shepherd’s Closet 406 S Jefferson St Athens, AL 35611 (256) 230-0880 Tuesday or Thursday 9:00a-11:30a by appointment Community Table 201 N Jefferson St Athens, AL 35612 (256) 262-0671 Monday-Friday 9:00a-11:00a https://communitytableathens.org/ Salvation Army Limestone County 699 Hobbs St E Athens, AL 35611 (256) 233-1614 Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat 10:00a-4:00p Emmanuel Baptist Church 1917 US Hwy 72 W Athens, AL 35611 (256) 232-6193 Monday-Friday 9:00a-12:00p *Emergency basis Every 6 Months

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Soup Kitchen- Downtown Rescue Mission Inc. 1400 Evangel Dr. NW Huntsville, AL 35816 (256) 536-2441 Breakfast 6:00a-7:00a Lunch 11:30a-12:30p Dinner 5:00p-6:00p St Luke Christian Church Food Pantry 1800 Sparkman Drive Huntsville, AL 35816 (256) 721-1544 (call for appointment) Monday-Wednesday 9:30a-2:00p Oakwood University Church Food Services 5500 Adventist Blvd NW Huntsville, AL 35896 (256) 837-1255 Wednesday 11:00a (approx. 90 minutes) Restoration Church South Huntsville 2021 Golf Rd 11

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Huntsville, AL 35802 (256) 837-0643 Saturdays 10:00a-12:00p Manna House Madison County 2110 South Memorial Pkwy Huntsville, AL 35801 (256) 653-7883 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 3:00p-6:00p Saturday 11:00a-1:00p Mental Health Center Cares Food Pantry Wellstone Behavioral Health 4040 South Memorial Pkwy Huntsville, AL 35802 (256) 533-1970 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00p-4:00p Rose of Sharon Soup Kitchen 723 Arcadia Circle NW Huntsville, AL 35801 (256) 536-2970 Tuesday-Friday Breakfast 9a Lunch 11am Salvation Army Huntsville Food Pantry 2114 Oakwood Ave NW Huntsville, AL 35805 (256) 536-5576 Monday-Friday 8:30a-11:30a or 1:00p-3:00p Metropolitan Community Worship 1116 Church St Huntsville, AL 35801 (256) 683-9038 Wednesdays 6:00p-7:00p (must call first) Lincoln Church of Christ Food Services 107 Meridian St N Huntsville, AL 3580 (256) 536-7211 Monday 9:00a-11:00a Lakewood Baptist Church 2101 Mastin Lake Rd NE Huntsville, AL 35801 (256) 852-3521 Wednesday 8:00a-12:00p Abundant Life Ministries 2700 G Winchester Road Huntsville, AL 35811 (256) 701-5277 First Sunday of each month 1:00p-3:00p Agape Community Worship Center 12

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210 O’Hatchee Rd Huntsville, AL 35811 (256) 731-9167 ( Call for hours of operation) Downtown Rescue Mission 1400 Evangel Dr NW Huntsville, AL 35816 (256) 536-2441 (call for hours of operation) Faith Presbyterian Church Emergency Food Bags 5003 Whitesburg Dr SE Huntsville, AL 35802 (256) 881-4811 Monday-Friday 8:00a-2:00p Interfaith Mission Service 701 Andrew Jackson Way Huntsville, AL 35801 (256) 536-2401 (call for hours of operation) The Salvation Army- Family Food Box 2114 Oakwood Ave Huntsville, AL 35810 (256) 536-5576 Monday-Friday 8:30a-4:00p Heaven’s Gate Ministries International Inc. 5074 Meridian St Huntsville, AL 35810 (256) 763-2748 Wednesday-Friday 12:00p-5:00p Sundays 9:00a-1:00p

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Salvation Army Direct Aid 524 Broad Street Selma, Alabama 334-526-2718 Edmundite Missions (Walk in services) 943 County Road 59 Pineapple, Alabama 334-872-2359 9:00 am-12:30 pm, Wed & Thu

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FREE 24/7 LITTLE PANTRIES Huntsville • • • • • • •

St. Marks Lutheran 200 Longwood Dr. SE Faith Presbyterian Church 5003 Whitesburg Dr St. Thomas Episcopal Church 12200 Bailey Cove Rd. Green Street Pantry 208 Eustis Ave. SE UUCH (Unitarian Universalist Church of Huntsville) 3921 Broadmor Road NW United Church of Huntsville 7906 Whitesburg Dr. Peoples Patch Pantry 3701 Meridian Street North

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Seventh Day Adventist 183 Shelton Road Heritage Church 29768 Huntsville Browns Ferry Road Movement Church 1469 Brown Ferry Road Grace Presbyterian 5555 Wall Triana Hwy Heard Auction 2873 Ready Section Road Toney Pantry 136 Toney Road (located at the driveway east of the US Post Office) Gurley Senior Center 339 3rd Street

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Feeding Families Blessing Boxes Outside of Three Bees Thrift & More off Highway 31 NW In front of First Baptist Church on Woodland St. (across from Hometown Market) In front of Forever Kate Boutique at the corner of Main St. and Sparkman St. Across from Life Church in front of Warehouse Coffee on Main Street

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CLOTHING ASSISTANCE Madison/Marshall/Morgan/Lauderdale Counties •

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St.Vincent de Paul https://www.findhelp.org/provider/society-of-st.-vincent-de-paul---district-council-ofhuntsville%252C-alabama--decatur-al/5916472622186496?postal=35619 Clothing Vouchers are available for adults every 6 months and kids 3 times a year.

Career Development Services https://www.icarol.info/ResultDetails.aspx?agencynum=39173068&org=84123&utm_ (For Women needing clothing for success)

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Christmas Charities Year Round (256) 837-2373 Downtown Rescue Mission https://www.downtownrescuemission.org/ Brooks Community Services 256-652-0557 256-213-7765 Catholic Center of Concern 3911 Pulaski Pike Huntsville, AL 358012 256-963-9355 Monday – Thursday 9am to 12pm Whitesburg Baptist Church 1010 Church Street Huntsville, AL 35802 256-881-0952 Monday – Friday 8am to 4pm Salvation Army 2114 Oakwood Ave Huntsville, AL 358012 256-536-5576 Tuesday – Saturday -9am to 5pm Christian Womans Job Core Clothes Closet 256-428-9435 For women unable to afford career clothing

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Clothe Our Kids North Al (Morgan/Lawrence) Must be contacted by a school counselor: We are supported solely by community clothing and shoe donations, and our goal is to provide a bag of clothing to a child in need within 24-48 hours of being contacted by a school. Each clothing bag contains 5-7 outfits, coat, shoes, a pack of underwear and socks (if our supply allows). We also include gloves and pajamas as they are available.

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Priceville Community Thrift Store https://www.facebook.com/pricevillecommunitythriftstore (256) 822-2119 Decatur Dream Center 312 8th St SW Decatur, AL 35601 (256) 686-2885 3rd Saturday 10:00am-12pm Salvation Army 100 Austinville Rd SW Decatur, Alabama 256-353-2822 T/TH 9-11:45 AM Committee on Church Cooperation 119 1st Ave NE Decatur, AL 35601 (256) 355-8893 Wednesday 8:30a-11:00a, 1:00p-3:30p Neighborhood Christian Center 619 Bank St NE Decatur, AL 35601 (256) 351-7633 M/W 9-11 utilities applications, food/Clothing assistance Central Baptist Church Lifehouse 2801 Hwy 31 S Decatur, AL 35603 (256) 353-5912 Second Saturday of each month 8:30a-11:30a Beltline Church of Christ 2159 Beltline Rd SW Decatur, AL 35603 (256) 353-1876

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Shepherd’s Closet 406 S Jefferson St Athens, AL 35611 (256) 230-0880 Tuesday or Thursday 9:00a-11:30a by appointment Salvation Army Limestone County 699 Hobbs St E Athens, AL 35611 (256) 233-1614 Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat 10:00a-4:00p Emmanuel Baptist Church 1917 US Hwy 72 W Athens, AL 35611 (256) 232-6193 16

Monday-Friday 9:00a-12:00p *Emergency basis Every 6 Months

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Friendship Center https://www.crosspointcoc.org/hidden-stuff/friendship-center Cloverdale Church of Christ 256-764-3097 First Baptist Church of Cherokee 256-359-4325 Greater St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church 764-3900 First Presbyterian Church of Sheffield (256) 383-1717 Clothes closet open Monday & Wednesday (10-11 am)

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CHILD CARE Huntsville •

Village of Promise, Pre-K https://www.villageofpromise.org/promisepreparatory

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CMA of North Alabama Services for children ages birth to 5 vary by county https://www.childplus.net/apply/enus/50F4796345C1B318C8F99951751D2A55/CD684D79585DCF98DCE302EAEF395EE4 DHR Subsidized Childcare Fact Sheet https://dhr.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ChildCareFactSheetJan-2023-c.pdf Application Link: https://dhr.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DHR-CMA3001-Child-Care-Application-revised-Feb-2023.pdf

Athens •

First Baptist Church Early Education 256-233-6068 M-F 6am-6pm 40$ full day discount for Multiple children enrolled 201 E. Hobbs S Street Athens, AL 3561

Greenville •

Healthy Kids https://healthykidsal.org/

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Headstart https://jccdc.com/

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PREGNANCY CENTERS Statewide •

Pregnancy Centers in Alabama https://chooselifealabama.org/pregnancy-centers/

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Crisis Services of North Alabama https://csna.org/ Agape Cares https://www.agapecares.org/unexpected-pregnancy

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Huntsville Pregnancy Resource Center https://huntsvilleprc.org/ Catholic Center of Concern Provides diapers, clothing, newborn gift bags https://catholiccenterofconcernhsv.org/assistance/

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Sav-A-Life https://savalife.org/

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Turning Point Pregnancy Center https://www.turningpointpregnancycenter.com/

Athens •

Athens AL Women’s Resource Center https://wrcathens.org/

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First Source for Women https://firstsourceforwomen.org/

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Real Life Pregnancy Center https://reallifecpc.org/

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MENTAL HEALTH Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988 (hotline) (800)273-8255 (tollfree) (888)273-9454 (Spanish) 24/7

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Family Life Center 110 Johnston St SE Decatur, AL 35601 (256) 355-3703 Depression Support Group-Mental Health Association in Morgan County 1194 Central Parkway SW Suite A Decatur, AL 35601 (256) 353-1160 2nd and 4th Thursdays 6:30p-8:00p Mental Health Center of North Central Alabama 4110 Hwy 31 S Decatur, AL 35603 (256) 355-6105

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Wellstone Behavioral Health 4040 South Memorial Parkway Huntsville, AL 35802 (256) 705-6444 (hotline) (256) 533-1970 (administrative business line) Family Services Center 4092 Memorial Pkwy SW #205 Huntsville, AL 35801 (256) 532-5940 Survivors of Abuse -Thrive Alabama 3007 Memorial Parkway SW Suite C Huntsville, AL 35801 (256) 536-4700 Monday-Thursday 8:00a-5:00p Friday 8:00a-12:00p Helpline- Crisis Services of North Alabama (256) 716-1000 24/7 Behavioral Medicine Center - Mental Health Services 2335 Pansy St SW Huntsville, AL 35801 20

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(256) 551-2710 24/7 Support Group Services - The Center for Loss, Grief, and Change 13550 Chaney Thompson Rd SE Huntsville, AL 35803 (256) 883-6539 Tuesdays 3:00p-4:00p Counseling Services - Family Services Center 4092 Memorial Pkwy SW #205 Huntsville, AL 35802 (256) 551-1610 Family Life Center 114 McCormick Drive Huntsville, AL 35811 (256) 464-2270 Monday-Thursday 8:00a-5:00p closed for lunch 12:00p-1:00p NAMI Huntsville - National Alliance on Mental Illness 701 Andrew Jackson Way Suite A Huntsville, AL 35801 (800) 626-4199 (toll free) (256) 534-2628 (hotline) Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00a-2:00p

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Mental Health Center of North Central Alabama 1307 E Elm Street Athens, AL 35611 (800) 365-6008 ( toll free) (256) 232-3661 (Hotline)

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Family Healthcare Clinic 1304 13th Ave SE Suite 1 Decatur, AL 35601 (800) 508-7481 (hotline) (256) 340-1251 (administrative) Monday-Friday 8:00a-5:00p Community Free Clinic of Decatur-Morgan County 245 Jackson St SE Decatur, AL 35601 (256) 309-2491 (hotline) Monday-Friday 8:00a-4:00p (for residents of Morgan County)

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Transcend Dental Clinic 4949 Century St NW #2 Huntsville, AL 35816 (256) 305-7133 Monday-Friday 9:00a-5:00p Community Free Dental Clinic 2341 Whitesburg Dr Suite 3 Huntsville, AL 35801 (256)489-1853 (hotline) Monday 9:00a-12:00p Tuesday & Wednesday 8:00a-4:00p Thursday 9:00a-5:00p APPOINTMENT ONLY (for residents of Madison County) The Community Free Clinic 410 Sivley Rd SW Huntsville, AL 35801 256-533-2910 Fax 256-533-6890

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Shoals Community Clinic 309-B WC Handy Place (*GPS access: 399 Perry Street) Florence, AL 35630 (256) 760-471

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Dental Clinic - Fridays when Volunteer Dentist is available. Get there early. Services start at 7:00 a.m., first-come first served, will take first 10 in line (Xrays, Extractions, Referrals)

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Catholic Center of Concern 256-963-9355 1010 Church Street, Huntsville, AL 358012 Monday – Friday 8am to 4pm Community Table 201 N Jefferson St Athens, AL 35612 (256) 262-0671 Monday-Friday 9:00a-11:00a https://communitytableathens.org/ Senior Rx 5075 Research Drive Nw, Huntsville, AL, 35805 256) 830-0818 Hours Mon-Fri 8:00am to 5:00pm (this is for all ages) Committee on Church Cooperation 119 1st Ave NE Decatur, AL 35601 (256) 355-8893 Monday- Thursday 8:30a-11:00a, 1:00p-3:30p prescription help (non pain/psych)

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Free Legal Services of Alabama 866-456-4995 Focus areas: housing issues, domestic violence, consumer rights, employment, public benefits, and family law. https://legalservicesalabama.org/apply-for-services/ Volunteer Lawyers Program (VLP) – Alabama State Bar Covers civil legal matters such as landlord/tenant issues, domestic relations, and debt collection.

https://www.alabar.org/programs/volunteer-lawyers-program/ Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program (HSV area) 256-539-2275 Offers free legal aid for residents of Madison County who qualify.

https://vlpmadisoncounty.org/

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TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE Birmingham •

Birmingham On-Demand 710 20th Street North Birmingham, AL 35203 205-236-0768 Monday-Friday 6:00am-8:00pm and Saturday 10:00am-8:00pm

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Gideons Garage- Farley Community Church 12302 Bell Rd, Huntsville, AL 35803.

Check here for schedule: https://www.farleycc.org/gideons-garage.html Ride United Call 211 M-F: 8 AM - 4:30 PM Transportation to work and non-emergency medical appointments provided.

Transportation Services 256-532-3792 819 Cook Avenue, Suite 137 Huntsville, AL 35801 Mon-Thurs 6:30am to 3:30pm Fri 6:30am to 2:30pm Wheels for Working 1-800-322-8284 (hotline) 256-319-7871 (HSV office) https://www.wheels4working.org/request-assistance

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Alabama Independent Living Program For ages 18-21 (sometimes up to 26) 334-242-9500

LP@dhr.alabama.gov Education and Traning Voucher (ETV) Up to $5,000 per year 334-242-9500 https://embracealkids.org/support-for-success/ Kids to Love Emergency Assistance, KTECH Training program, Scholarships, housing assistance, Equine Therapy, Trauma Therapy

https://kidstolove.org/ Fostering Hope North Alabama Foster Closet https://fostering-connections.org/ Scholarships for foster and adopted children

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https://www.fc2success.org/programs/scholarships-and-grants/ Embrace Alabama Kids Embrace Alabama Kids is here to provide financial stability and support to young adults transitioning into higher education through Support for Success (S4S). The S4S program offers qualifying former and current foster youths the opportunity to apply for ETV funds and Fostering Hope scholarships to assist them in attending a trade school, community college or university.

https://embracealkids.org/support-for-success/

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WARMING CENTERS A warming center is a short-term emergency shelter that operates when temperatures or a combination of precipitation, wind chill, wind and temperature become dangerously inclement.

Please call to verify hours before visiting, as many will be weather dependent.

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Hands Across Decatur (primary day-use and community warming center) 1027 5th Avenue SE Decatur, AL 35601 Service hours: 8:30am - 12:00pm.

Wednesdays ONLY: Provides Clothing & showers from 8:45am to10am Monday-Thursday: Hot Breakfast 8:30-9am; Hot lunch 11am-12pm Warming station: call for up to date hours 256-654-6371 Check their Facebook or local news for updates

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The Livin’ Room (community warming center) 2820 Governors Drive SW Huntsville, AL 35805 256-427-5400 or rvealeby@navity-hsv.org Hours: depend on weather: Notes: Meals, showers, hygiene supplies, and transportation provided. Can accommodate up to 60 adults; families with children will be directed to appropriate services. Pets are welcome if leashed or crated. Transportation provided by Huntsville Police and City Transit.

Downtown Rescue Mission (major shelter) 1400 Evangel Drive NW Huntsville, AL 35816 256-536-2441 If staying overnight there is a 5pm curfew unless working and they will allow you to get a pass for afterhours entry. If it is your first time staying, you can enter at any time.

Notes: Comprehensive services for men, women, children; always a reliable option for overnight and support during cold. Needed to stay: 18+, government issued ID, no more than 25lbs of items with you. Serves 3 Meals a day. (Mothers must have ID and Children must have birth certificate; daughters of any age are aloud to stay overnight; sons must be under the age of 12.) If you have a vehicle you cannot park onsite.

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Shelter Hours: Monday-Sunday: Check-in: 6:15pm Checkout: 5:45am Notes: 18+, Need a valid photo Id, advised to come at 5pm for dinner as well because the shelters capacity fills fast.

Dinner served at 5:00pm First Stop (day center) 206 Stokes Street Huntsville, AL 35805 256-533-3391 Mon–Thu 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; Fri 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

Monday-Friday: Breakfast 8:30am-9:30am; Lunch 12-1pm Warming Station: Day use available during regular business hours: Overnight station (Depends on Weather call for updates) Notes: Check Facebook for updates. Transportation to the shelter for those in need by Huntsville Police Department, contact them by the non-emergency number.

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Salvation Army of the Shoals 1601 Huntsville Rd Florence, AL 35630 256-764-4432 Shoals Shelter Meet at the Help Center for pickup: 4:30pm-5:30pm, The bus will leave for the overnight shelter by 5:45pm 621 S Court Street Florence, AL 35630 256-272-1660 A meal and shelter is provided Southern Legacy Assembly Daytime Warming Center 116 S Royal Ave Florence, AL 35630 931-309-5762 Cherokee Community Storm Shelter Day and Night Warming Center 1211 2nd St Cherokee, AL 35616 Cots, blankets, and shelter provided Town of Leighton: Leighton Storm Shelter Day and Night Warming Shelter 8856 Main Street, Leighton Note: Food and Supplies are not provided

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Gadsden, AL 35901 Family Success Center 821 East Broad Street 256-546-4673 ext.2; After 3pm 256-546-4673 ext. 0 Shelter: Mon-Sun 5pm-7am (or until temperature reaches 33) Serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks Note: Does not allow pets, can accommodate 30-35 quests, can make accommodations for families but is limited, must have a valid ID Warming Shelter. Roy.Fisher@uss.salvationarmy.org

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Marked For Life Ministries 888-789-4673 Warming Station: (during cold events) 5pm-8am dinner served at 5pm Hope Center: 10am-4pm serving breakfast and lunch, as well as used as a warming center during the day. Showers available.

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Life Resource Services 304 S Andrews St Scottsboro AL 35768 256-437-6606 Monday- Friday 8am-3pm Day Shelter, Showers, Laundry facilities, Lunch and snacks available from their kitchen.

Clothing and Bicycles available. Computer usage available for helping locate jobs.

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Albertville Library 200 Jackson St, Albertville 8:30am-5:30pm Mon-Fri 256-891-8290 Albertville Sand Mountain Park Recreation Center 5am-9pm Mon-Thur; 5am-7pm Fri; 7am-6pm Sat; 1pm-6pm Sun 256-891-8240 Albertville Senior Center 709 S. Broad St., Albertville 7am-1pm Mon-Fri 256-891-8279 Arab Church of Christ 1005 N Main St, Arab 9am-4pm Mon-Fri 256-586-8158 Arab Library 325 2nd St NW, Arab 30

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10am-8pm Mon; 10am-6pm Tue, Wed and Fri; 9am-3pm Sat 256-586-3366 Arab Recreation Center 761 N Main St, Arab 7:30am-9pm Mon-Fri; 9am-5pm Sat; 1pm-5pm Sun 256-586-6793 Arab Senior Center 800 N Main St, Arab 7:30am-4:30pm Mon-Fri 256-586-6960 Boaz Library 404 Thomas Ave, Boaz 9am-7pm Mon-Thur, 9am-5pm Fri, 9am-3pm Sat 256-593-3000 Boaz Recreation Center 400 Elizabeth St, Boaz 7am-8pm Mon-Fri; 8am-5pm Sat; 1pm-5pm Sun 256-593-7862 Boaz Senior Center 112 S Church St, Boaz 7am-3pm Mon-Wed; 7am-4pm Thur; 7am-2pm Fri 256-593-1107 Church of the Epiphany 1101 Sunset Dr; Guntersville 9am-3pm Mon-Thur; 9am-12pm Fri 256-582-4897 Douglas Senior Center 335 Stadium Cr, Horton 8am-1pm Mon-Fri 256-840-1440 First Baptist Church Albertville 309 East Main St, Albertville 8am-4:30pm Mon-Fri 256-878-2291 First Baptist Church Guntersville 1000 Gunter Ave, Guntersville 9am-4:30pm Mon-Fri 256-582-5141 First United Methodist Church Albertville 204 Madison St, Albertville 7:30am-12pm Mon-Thur 256-878-4651 Grant Senior Center 307 2nd Ave West, Grant 7:30am-12pm Mon-Fri 31

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256-728-2513 Guntersville Library 1240 O’Brig Ave, Guntersville 9am-8pm Tue, Thur; 9am-6pm Wed, Fri 9am-2pm Sat 256-571-7595 Guntersville Senior Center 1503 Sunset Dr, Guntersville 8am-4pm Mon-Fri 256-505-3000 Lake City Assembly of God 5025 Spring Creek Dr, Guntersville 9am-3pm Mon-Thur 256-582-8509 Martling Senior Center 4059 Martling Rd, Albertville 7:30am-12pm Mon-Fri 256-878-5751 Mt. Vernon Baptist Church 2650 Pine Street, Albertville 8am-4pm Mon-Thur 256-593-3552 St Williams Catholic Church 929 Gunter Ave, Guntersville 9am-8pm Mon-Fri 256-582-4245

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Michael Community Center 1001 E.17th St, Sheffield 256-386-5618 Call for current hours Muscle Shoals Rec Gym #3 1000 Gattman Park Drive, Muscle Shoals 256-396-9270 During normal operating hours

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Hanceville Civic Center 902 Commercial Street, Hanceville 256-352-9830 Call for current hours Cots and Blankets available for those in need Donald E Green Active Adult Center 32

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1625 Cleveland Ave. Sw, Cleveland 256-734-4803 Open 7 p.m. until 30 minutes before Don Green Center opening (if no one is checked in by 9 p.m., the center will close).

No pets, firearms/weapons, cigarettes, tobacco, vapes, e-cigarettes, or alcohol allowed.

Police presence on site. If center is closed and you need assistance, call dispatch at (256) 775-7145.

Etha Baptist Church 8417 CR-1545, Cullman 256-796-7337 8am-8pm Cots and Blankets available NO dogs or firearms Vinemont Baptist Church 747 Co Road, 1343 256-595-2144 Call for Current hours Trinity Pentecostal Church 307 Whatley Ave, Hanceville 256-595-8931 Call for current hours

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