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Resource List
Magic City Acceptance Academy has prepared educational materials and community resources
for each student and parent/legal guardian. There is a variety of information in this packet that
can help provide additional wraparound support at local and regional levels. **Please note: This
packet is updated periodically.
Animal Care Clinics:
● North Shelby County Animal
2689 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, AL 35124 (205) 620-3636 https://www.northshelbycountyanimalhospital.com/
● Shelby Animal Clinic
516 Highway 119 South, Alabaster, AL 35007 (205) 664-3462
https://www.shelbyanimalclinic.com/
● Lake Crest Animal Clinic
551 Lake Crest Dr, Hoover, AL 35226 (205) 403-4003
http://www.lakecrestanimalclinic.com/
● Homewood Animal Hospital 501 Scott St, Homewood, AL 35209 (205) 943-0008
Clothing
● Assistance League of Birmingham-Operation School Bell (205-870-5555) Must be referred by school counselor or organization
● Aunt Ethel’s Helping Hands (Tonya Smith) 205-422-5643
● Be Kind Birmingham (Ashley Griffice) 205-807-1533
● Community Care Development Network Triumph Youth and Adult Bessemer, Al 35020 205-777-5894 2nd and 4th Thursday 205-424-6892 By Appointment Only
● Community Development 7769 2nd Ave S Birmingham, AL 35206 1431 13th Ave N Only. Bring your ID
● Greater Birmingham Ministries - Clothing Closet Appointment only 2304 12th Ave. North, Birmingham, AL 35234 205-326-6821
● Junior League of Birmingham 2212 20th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35223 (205) 879-9861
● Veterans admin med center Phoenix Clinic 700 19th St S 35203 205-933-8101 M-Fr 8-3 Ext 6012 or 6016 Clothing referrals **homeless veterans only
Community Clinics:
● Cahaba Medical Care
Accepts Medicaid and Most Forms of Insurance, sliding scale Servicios en español Bessemer, 205-277-2358 West End, 205-679-6325 Ensley, 205-788-5164 Fairfield, 205-791-5048 https://www.cahabamedicalcare.com
Counseling Only
● Alabama Apart Together Therapy call line 205-552-2718 National Suicide
● ARMS Metro Clinic-free services with homeless verification (ask at the front) 712 25th St N 205-407-6900
● Birmingham Suicide Prevention Line 205-327-7777
● Catholic Family Services-sliding scale only 2164 11th Ave S 205-324-6561 M-Th 8-5 Fri 8-12
● Family Guidance Center of Birmingham-all services are free 234 Aquarius Dr #118 205-945-6000 Fatherhood classes for men, family healthcare and developmental needs, counseling serving for couples and families Virtual counseling ONLY
● Impact Counseling-sliding scale based on income 100 24th St S 205-916-0123
● National Suicide Prevention Line 1-800-8255 OR 1-800-784-2433
● UAB Community Counseling Clinic- Currently free but will transition to a sliding scale system in the future with costs going up to $5 per appointment. Serves all populations for counseling purposes. Refers out for Substance abuse and Eating Disorders. 1150 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205 in the Engineering Building 205-996-2414 M-Th 10am-7:30pm
Crisis Resources:
● Birmingham Crisis Center Hotline (205) 323-7777
● National Suicide Prevention Hotline (800) 273-TALK (8255)
● Crisis Text Hotline Text TALK to 741741
● PIRC Psychiatric Intake Response Center-Children's of Alabama (205) 638-PIRC(7472)
● UTALK (205) 328-5465 *or* Text (205) 328-5465
● The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth) (866) 488-7386 *or* Text START to 678-678
● DHR https://dhr.alabama.gov/county-office-contact/ Please save this email address and send all future DHR reports. Tamekka.Jones@dhr.alabama.gov
● National Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-SAFE (7233)
● United Way Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211.org
Dentists:
● Alabaster Pediatric Dentistry
Accepts Medicaid and Most Forms of Insurance;219 1st St N, Alabaster, AL 35007 205-664-2130 https://www.alabastersmiles.com/
● Cornerstone Dental
Accepts Medicaid and Most Forms of Insurance 2600 Highway 58, Helena, AL 35080-3773 205-620-1000 https://solidrockdentistry.com/
● Doss Dental
Accepts Medicaid and Most Forms of Insurance 56 Market Pl Cir A, Calera, AL 35040 (205) 668-9092 http://www.dossdental.com/
● Brocks Gap Dentistry Accepts Medicaid and Most Forms of Insurance 1015 Brocks Gap Pkwy, Hoover, AL 35244-4032 205-982-0112
https://www.brocksgapdentalgroup.com/brocks-gap-dentistry/
Disaster Relief Recovery Services:
● Hatching Hope Disaster Relief
https://hatchinghopecares.org/ 2758 Pelham Parkway Pelham, AL 35124 205-624-2424
● Red Mountain Search Dog Association http://rmsda.org/
● Disaster Communication Action Team contact@disastercat.org P.O. Box 59345 Homewood, AL 35259 504-470-DCAT
Eyeglasses and Eye Care
● Cooper Green 7th floor Patient must have Cooper green care
● UAB community eye care 205-975-2020 Located at The Foundry, Lovelady and M-Power Ministries Free eye exam and glasses Must be in a shelter program with verification
● EyeCare America 877-887-6327 - Hours: 8am-Noon, Monday-Friday (Pacific Time) If you are eligible for the program, you can schedule a free comprehensive eye exam with a participating ophthalmologist in your area. Age 65 or older
Food Pantries:
● Bread of Life Food Pantry Birmingham, AL
205.320.2111 Offers a food pantry and a clothing closet.
● Community Kitchens at St. Andrews Episcopal Church
1024 South 12th Street Birmingham, AL 35205 (205) 251-3569
● Community Kitchens at Grace Episcopal Church
5712 1st Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35212
● Community Food Bank of Central Alabama
(205) 942-8911 107 Walter Davis Dr, Birmingham AL, 35209 https://www.feedingal.org/
● Greater Birmingham Ministries English
205-716-2168 Español 205-623-5858 Once a month, drive thru style, first come first served 2304 12th Ave. North, Birmingham, AL 35234
● Grace Klein Community
(205)-490-7516 Food pick up at different locations. More information on website Https://www.gracekleincommunity.com
● Liberty Church Birmingham
( 205) 490.7516 2732 Old Rocky Ridge Road, Hoover, AL 35216 ( 205) 490.7516 M-Thursday 1:00-4:00 pm
● Salvation Army Shelby County Corps
(205) 663-7105 108 Plaza Cir, Alabaster AL, 35007 Serves Shelby Pantry Hours: Wednesday and Thursday 9:00 am. For more information, please call.
● Severing You Ministres
(must have ID,SS card) 6523 1st Ave N 205-777-3653 Mon-Thurs 8A-4P Sun 2:30P-4:30P (foodbank only)
● Shelby Emergency Assistance
(205) 665-1942 160 Shoshone Dr, Montevallo AL, 35115 Serves: Resident of Shelby County with proof of need Pantry Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
● The Ministry Center at Green Springs
(205) 326-1211 2230 Green Springs Highway, Birmingham AL, 35205 Food Pantry Hours:Wednesday 9:00am and 12:00 pm Please call ahead to schedule an appointment.
● Triumph Youth and Adult Community Development (205) 424-6892 4910 Huntsville Ave, Bessemer AL, 35020
Financial Assistance Rent and Utility
● Greater Birmingham Ministries
https://gbm.org 1st Wednesday of every month, beginning at 9am. Call and leave a message. Utilities only. English 205-716-2168 Espanol 205-623-5858
● Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama Appointment Line
1-855-287-1730 or download the LITT LITE App - www.caaneal.org Utility assistance (gas, electric, water) Weatherization (home owners) Eligibility: Based off income Documents required: www.caaneal.org/appointmentchecklist Counties Served: Blount, Cherokee, DeKalb, Jackson, Marshall, St. Clair, and Jefferson County
● ERAP City of Birmingham Call the Hotline
205-778-2091 Rent and utilities back to March 2020 Birmingham City residents only Must be evicted or have eviction notice to relocate OR - Delinquent rent or utilities - Provide the following: 1. Photo ID for ages 18+ 2. Proof of Income 3. Copy of signed lease
● Community Care Development
205-777-5894 7769 2nd Ave N Fill out an application and if you qualify, they will reach out to donors Must Qualify for direct Services
● Catholic Center of Concern
205-786-4388 Utilities Must Call and situation Must Be Emergency Only Folks filing for disability OR medical leave/ job loss due to COVID ● Mt. Zion Community Development Center 1200 Ford Ave. Birmingham, AL 35217 Utilities give assistance to qualified individuals with utility expenses (electricity, gas, heat, water), provide access to shelter and free food.
Homeless Resources:
● SafeHouse https://safehouse.org/ SafeHouse is a 501©3 non-profit; Crisis Line: (205) 669-7233 (SAFE)
● Shelby Emergency Assistance https://shelbyemergencyassistance.org/ Shelby Emergency Assistance, or SEA, is a nonprofit organization that aims to help those in crisis become self-sufficient (205) 665-1942
● Pathways https://www.pathwayshome.org/ Pathways is a United Way agency that serves approximately 1,200 women and children experiencing homelessness in the Birmingham area each year. 205-322-6854
Homeless Liaisons by County: McKinney-Vento
● Jefferson County Homeless Liaison: Orletta Rush Email: orush@jefcoed.com Phone: 205-379-22650 ● Jefferson County Homeless Liaison: Janet Hagood Email: jhagood@jefcoed.com Phone: 205-379-2152 6.
● Jefferson County Homeless Liaison: Jonathan Davis Email: hdavis@jefcoed.com Phone: 205-379-4200
● Shelby County Homeless Liaison: Leah Wood Email: lwood@shelbyed.org Phone: 205-682-8109 25. ● Shelby County Homeless Liaison: Elisabeth Fuller Email: bfuller@shelbyed.org Phone: 205-682-6667 ● St Clair County Homeless Liaison Debra Carroll Email: debra.carroll@sccboe.org Phone: 205-594-2055
● St Clair County Homeless Liaison: Anita Wilson Email: anita.wilson@sccboe.org Phone: 205-451-6642
● Pell City Homeless Liaison: Myrus Strong Email: myrus.strong@pellcityschools.net Phone: 205-884-4440
Immigrant Resources:
● ¡HICA!
https://hicaalabama.org 205-942-5505 Espanol & English 17 South Crest Dr. Birmingham, AL 35209
● The Literacy Council of Central Alabama Https://literacy-council.org 205-326-1925 2301 1st Ave. North Birmingham, AL 35203
Mental Health Care
● ARMS Clinic 2817 30th Ave N 205-407-6900 205-407-9650 205-407-9699 Jessica Skarda at the Metro Center can help with mental health medication 712 25th St N (metro center) 205-407-6900 Ms. McAlpine at the Northern clinic can help with mental health counseling
● Bham Veterans Mental Health Clinic 700 19th St S 205-933-8101
● Christ Health Center (sliding scale and insurance accepted, must be referred by primary) 5720 1st Ave S 205-380-9455
● Cheaha Regional Mental Health Center 1661 Old Birmingham Hwy 256-245-2201
● Chilton-Shelby Mental Health Center 2100 County Service Dr Pelham 205-633-1252
● Insight Therapeutic Services https://insightbirmingham.com Accepts MedicaidIndividual, couples, and family counseling for wide-range of treatment areas;Birmingham & Alabaster office
● Integrated Health Services https://ihealthservices.org Accepts Medicaid Monday - Friday, 7am-6pm 205-644-1166
● JBS Urgent Care ( M-TH 8-5 TH-Fri 8-2 1230 3rd Ave S 205-545-8420
● UAB Psychiatry 205-934-7008 (for new patients) 934-4108 (for current patients)
● Western Mental Health Center 1707 Avenue D 205-788-7770
Prescriptions
● M-Power Dispensary of Hope at M-Power Offer selected prescriptions free/sliding cost to patients Tuesday 11-2 Wed and Th 9-2 4022 4th Ave South 205-595-5959
● GoodRx Download app to phone and look up your prescription. This will help lower most costs whether you have insurance or not
● SeniorRx United way program for low to no cost prescriptions for seniors Call age line at 1-800-243-5463 Also covers disabled folks in their Medicare waiting period Medications are sent to your dr office ● Positive maturity, Inc. 3600 8th Ave S Ste 200 205-803-3211 Medication assistance for low income seniors (60+)
Veteran Care Services:
● Birmingham Vet Center 400 Emery Drive, Suite 200 Hoover, AL 35244 205-212-3122 Other resources Bundles of hope (Diaper Bank) 1430 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd Birmingham, Alabama 35203 205-607-2112 Call For Availability
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