2008 United Way Community Partners

Mobile County | Washington County | Clarke County

Mobile County Community Partners

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American Red Cross, Alabama Gulf Coast
(251) 438-2571 fx (251) 436-7902
www.redcrossalcoast.org
Disaster/emergency services, health/water safety and services to military families.

AltaPointe Health Systems
(251) 450-2211 (Access-to-Care) (251) 473-4423 (Main Number)
fx (251) 666-7537
www.altapointe.org
A regional, comprehensive mental health/ behavioral healthcare system offering psychiatric inpatient, outpatient and residential services for children, adolescents, adults and senior adults; outpatient substance abuse services, medicated assisted treatment and HIV/substance abuse services for adults.

Bay Area Food Bank
(251) 653-1617 fx (251) 653-4208
www.bayareafoodbank.org
America’s Second Harvest affiliate distributes food to nonprofit agencies and churches, feeds hungry people as a result of personal crisis/ disaster.

Boy Scouts of America - Mobile Area Council
(251) 476-4600 fx (251) 650-0298
www.bsamobile.org
Serve others by instilling values in young people and preparing them to make ethical choices over their lifetime in achieving full potential.

Boys & Girls Club of South Alabama
(251) 432-1235 fx (251) 432-1231
www.bgcsouthal.org
Year-round youth development programs to enhance the lives of children ages 6-18 promoting leadership, character, health, the arts and education.

CASA Mobile
(251) 574-5277 fx (251) 574-5322
Trained volunteers, appointed by a judge, speak for abused and neglected children in court.

Catholic Social Services
(251) 434-1550 fx (251) 434-1549
(251) 434-1500 fx (251) 434-1509 Service Center
www.mobilecss.org
Pregnancy services, infant foster care, adoption and clinical counseling services. Also crisis and emergency assistance, by way of food, clothing, furniture and financial assistance for medicine, utilities, rent and transportation.

Child Advocacy Center
(251) 432-1101 fx (251) 432-0330
www.cacmobile.org
Serves as the community response for coordinating services and interventions in cases of sexual and severe physical abuse of children. “Under one Roof” 28 professionals from 7 different agencies work as a team in a child friendly facility.

Child Day Care Association
(251) 441-0840 fx (251) 433-1322
Provide quality childcare at affordable prices. Develop habits, values and attitudes that will ensure living in our society.

Crittenton Youth Services
(251) 479-8585 fx (251) 479-8501
Free family support services; information for parents and teens, abstinence/risk behavior education for youth 10-19, promoting health and safety, now and in the future.

Dearborn YMCA
(251) 432-4768 fx (251) 432-4765
www.dearbornymca.org
Main programs are childcare with daycare, after school and summer camp. Also provides senior citizens with hot meals.

Drug Education Council
(251) 478-7855 fx (251) 478-7865 www.drugeducation.org
Provides education, intervention, counseling and alternative programs for youth and families. Public awareness and community educational programs. Leads the Community Task Forces on Underage Drinking, Marijuana, and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

Dumas Wesley Community Center
(251) 479-0649 fx (251) 479-0633
www.dumaswesley.org
Daycare, youth and recreation programs, services for elderly, neighborhood development, emergency services and transitional housing for homeless women.

Emma’s Harvest Home
(251)478-8768 fx (251) 478-8590
www.emmasharvesthome.com
Residential rehabilitation facility that provides affordable substance abuse treatment for women ages 19 and older.

Epilepsy Foundation of Alabama
(251) 341-0170 fx (251) 341-0108
www.epilepsyfoundation.org
Epilepsy consultation for clients and their families, client support services, community and professional education, and camp.

Franklin Primary Health Center
(251) 434-8177 fx (251) 434-818
www.franklinprimary.org
Offers comprehensive and affordable primary healthcare services for the entire family. Also, provides free healthcare to area’s homeless.

Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama
(251) 344-3330 fx (251) 344-4181
www.girlscoutssa.org
Youth leadership, recreational activities and character-building programs.

Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast
(251) 471-1581 fx (251) 476-4303
www.goodwill-easterseals.org
Provides services to assist people with disabilities and others in need in obtaining medical supplies and equipment, job readiness training and employment assistance, adult education, camping and support groups. Also provide early intervention services, inclusive child care centers and special education preschool programs for children.

GRCMA Early Childhood Directions
(251) 473-1060 fx (251) 473-1313
www.grcma.org
Childcare financial assistance and referral services for families, childcare/parenting programs, lending library, resource center and mobile classroom.

Habitat for Humanity in Mobile County
(251) 476-7171 fx (251) 767-9781
www.habitatmobile.org
A Christian housing ministry seeking to eliminate substandard housing by partnering with the community to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.

Home of Grace for Women
(251) 456-7807 fx (251) 456-7816
www.homeofgraceforwomen.com
Residential recovery services for alcohol and drug addicted women 18 and up, expectant mothers and their newborns.

Homeless Coalition Housing First
(251) 450-3345 fx (251) 450-3348
www.housingfirst-al.org
Coordinates community planning and develops the resources needed to address and prevent homelessness; promotes public awareness and support for initiatives to end homelessness; manages 19 projects that serve and house homeless citizens.

Jewish Family Services
(251) 776-5948 fx (251) 776-5948
Meets needs of the Jewish community; individuals/ families in crisis with counseling, housing and medical, scholarships/camperships, travelers/ legal aid.

Lifelines Family Counseling Center
(251) 602-0909 fx (251) 660-2831
www.lifelinesmobile.org
Help for daily living problems - parenting, stress and financial stability. Also provides consumer credit counseling and offers 24-hour rape crisis assistance.
United Way 2-1-1 To find help in almost any situation dial 2-1-1.

MARC
(251) 479-7409 fx (251) 473-7649
www.mobilearc.org
Provides training, supported employment, residential and other services for people diagnosed with mental retardation.

Mobile Association for the Blind
(251) 473-3585 fx (251) 470-8622
www.mobileblind.org
Adjustment services (mobility, living skills, Braille), training, placement, sheltered and supported employment.

Mobile Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Program
(251) 438-1102
www.vlpmobile.org
Provides free legal services in certain civil matters to the indigent population of Mobile County.

Mobile Community Action
(251) 457-5700 fx (251) 457-5721
www.mcamobile.org
Head Start Program, low-income energy assistance, weatherization, home repair, homeless and emergency food assistance and Income Tax Credit.

Mulherin Custodial Home
(251) 471-1998 fx (251) 471-4959
www.mulherinhome.com
24-hour residential facility serving individuals with developmental disabilities in a loving home-like atmosphere where quality of life is promoted.

Penelope House Family Violence Center
(251) 342-2809 fx (251) 414-3581
www.penelopehouse.org
Provides safety, protection, and support to victims of domestic violence and their children through the provision of shelter, court advocacy, school based prevention education, transitional housing, and individual and community education.

Preschool for the Sensory Impaired
(251) 433-1234 fx (251) 432-3199
www.preschoolcenterforthesensoryimpaired.org
Preschool and home intervention for children, birth to 5-years-old, who are hearing or vision impaired.

Serenity Care
(251) 635-1942 fx (251) 639-9561
www.serenitycare.org
Provides a structured living environment for men with substance abuse problems. Services include self-help recovery meetings, job assistance, transportation to medical and other social service appointments.

Shriner Patient Transportation Fund
(251) 633-5561 fx (251) 633-5515
Transports local children and their parents/ guardians to Shriner Hospital for comprehensive burn treatment and disability rehabilitation services.

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Mobile Chapter
(251) 432-0301 fx (251) 432-3347
www.scdaamobile.org
A community service organization providing sickle cell education, testing, counseling, support, information and referral.

South Alabama CARES
(251) 471-5277 fx (251) 471-5294
www.southalabamacares.org
Provides support, assistance and education to people affected by HIV/AIDS and prevention education to southwest Alabama.

St. Mary’s Home
(251) 344-7733 fx (251) 344-9753
Alabama’s oldest child welfare agency, providing a continuum of residential care and community based services for children who have being abused or neglected or who are homeless.

The Salvation Army
(251) 438-1625 fx (251) 438-1378
www.salvationarmymobile.org
Food, shelter, clothing and emergency assistance are provided to those in need. A comprehensive drug alcohol rehabilitation program and pre-employment training to move people from homelessness to independence are among the Salvation Army’s services.

United Cerebral Palsy of Mobile
(251) 479-4900 fx (251) 479-4998
www.ucpmobile.org
Services for people with disabilities: early intervention, pre-school, respite, supported employment, therapy, parent support, Project Success and camp.

Via! Senior Citizens Services
(251) 478-3311 fx (251) 470-5233
www.viamobile.org
Offers a variety of opportunities for adults including a fitness center, health education clinics, continuous learning classes and family recreational activities. A vital community resource offering homecare services, emergency assistance, case management, transportation, and an adult day care program, as well as a community information and resource center.

Victory Health Partners
(251) 460-0999 fx (251) 460-0919
www.victoryhealth.org
Provides quality, affordable medical and dental care to low income, uninsured adults. Services include routine medical and dental care, pulmonary clinic, x-rays, laboratory tests, counseling and a dispensary program offering prescription medications for a low annual fee.

Volunteer Mobile
(251) 433-4456 fx (251) 433-4460
www.volunteermobile.org
Provides volunteers to agencies. Operates Volunteer Reception Centers and the Special Needs Registry during disasters. Operates South Alabama Emergency Response team and South Alabama Medical Reserve Corp. Provides Corporate Volunteer Management Services and Youth Volunteer Programming.

Volunteers of America
(251) 666-4431 fx (251) 666-2836
www.voase.org
Help the developmentally disabled, children, the hearing impaired, homeless, chronically ill, individuals with HIV, families and other community needs.

Wilmer Hall Children’s Home
(251) 342-4931 fx (251) 342-6954
www.wilmerhall.org
Wilmer Hall provides a long term residential home for children who cannot live with their natural parent. At the age of 18, children may live in the transitional living program, located on the Wilmer Hall Campus.

YWCA of Greater Mobile
(251) 476-7733 fx (251) 473-6698
www.ywcamobile.org
Provides youth development, health promotion, family life, empowerment, and community leadership services for girls, women, and their families. Offers daycare and after school programs.

Washington County Community Partners

American Red Cross, Washington County Chapter
(251) 847-2491 fx (251) 847-6313
An emergency services organization that helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.

AltaPointe Health Systems Community Counseling Center
(251) 847-2301 fx (251) 847-3058 ( Washington)
www.altapointe.org
A regional, comprehensive mental health/ behavioral healthcare system offering psychiatric inpatient, outpatient and residential services for children, adolescents, adults and senior adults; outpatient substance abuse services, medicated assisted treatment and HIV/substance abuse services for adults.

Bay Area Food Bank
(251) 653-1617 fx (251) 653-4208
www.bayareafoodbank.org
America’s Second Harvest affiliate distributes food to nonprofit agencies and churches, feeds hungry people as a result of personal crisis/ disaster.

Boy Scouts of America - Mobile Area Council
(251) 476-4600 fx (251) 650-0298
www.bsamobile.org
Serve others by instilling values in young people and preparing them to make ethical choices over their lifetime in achieving full potential.

Catholic Social Services
(251) 434-1550 fx (251) 434-1549
(251) 434-1500 fx (251) 434-1509 Service Center
(251) 847-2708 fx (251) 847-3788 Chatom, Alabama
(251) 246-0131 fx (251) 246-4414 Jackson, Alabama
Pregnancy services, infant foster care, adoption and clinical counseling services. Also crisis and emergency assistance, by way of food, clothing, furniture and financial assistance for medicine, utilities, rent and transportation.

Drug Education Council
(251) 478-7855 fx (251) 478-7865
Provides education, intervention, counseling and alternative programs for youth and families. Public awareness and community educational programs. Leads the Community Task Forces on Underage Drinking, Marijuana, and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

Epilepsy Foundation of Alabama
(251) 341-0170 fx (251) 341-0108
www.epilepsyfoundation.org
Epilepsy consultation for clients and their families, client support services, community and professional education, and camp.

Exceptional Children
(251) 847-2970 fx (251) 847-2971
Daycare, training and residential care for adults with mental and physical disabilities.

4-H Clubs, The Alabama Cooperative Extension Service Washington County Office
(251) 847-2295 fx (251) 847-3105
Helps boys and girls (ages 9-19) to develop mentally, physically and spiritually into tomorrow’s leaders.

Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama
(251) 344-3330 fx (251) 344-4181
www.girlscoutssa.org
Youth leadership, recreational activities and character-building programs.

 Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast
(251) 471-1581 fx (251) 476-4303
www.goodwill-easterseals.org
Provides services to assist people with disabilities and others in need in obtaining medical supplies and equipment, job readiness training and employment assistance, adult education, camping and support groups. Also provide early intervention services, inclusive child care centers and special education preschool programs for children.

Home of Grace for Women
(251) 456-7807 fx (251) 456-7816
www.homeofgraceforwomen.com
Residential recovery services for alcohol and drug addicted women 18 and up, expectant mothers and their newborns.

Lifelines Family Counseling Center
(251) 602-0909 fx (251) 660-2831
www.lifelinesmobile.org
Help for daily living problems - parenting, stress and financial stability. Also provides consumer credit counseling and offers 24-hour rape crisis assistance.
United Way 2-1-1 To find help in almost any situation dial 2-1-1.

 Penelope House Family Violence Center
(251) 342-2809 fx (251) 414-3581
www.penelopehouse.org
Provides safety, protection, and support to victims of domestic violence and their children through the provision of shelter, court advocacy, school based prevention education, transitional housing, and individual and community education.

Preschool for the Sensory Impaired
(251) 433-1234 fx (251) 432-3199
www.preschoolcenterforthesensoryimpaired.org
Preschool and home intervention for children, birth to 5-years-old, who are hearing or vision impaired.

Regional Child Advocacy Center
(251) 275-2804 fx (251) 275-2804
Temporary shelter for abused and neglected children of Clarke County and surrounding areas.

 South Alabama CARES
(251) 471-5277 fx (251) 471-5294
www.southalabamacares.org
Provides support, assistance and education to people affected by HIV/AIDS and prevention education to southwest Alabama.

Southwest Alabama Mental Health Mental Retardation Board
(251) 575-4203 fx (251) 575-9459
General outpatient mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, case management and drug prevention education.

United Cerebral Palsy
(251) 944-8696 fx (251) 944-8697
www.ucpmobile.org
Services for people with disabilities: early intervention, pre-school, respite, supported employment, therapy, parent support, Project Success and camp.

Washington County Dental and Vision Care Program
(251) 847-2401 fx (251) 847-3611
Dental and vision care for children up to age 19, serving qualified families in Washington County. Coordinated with the Washington County Board of Education.

Washington County Youth Emergency Shelter Program
(251) 847-6109 fx (251) 847-3554
Temporary shelter for neglected, abused and dependent children. Coordinated with Washington County Department of Human Resources.

Clarke County Community Partners

Alpha Pregnancy Testing Center Sav-A-Life
(251) 246-7750 fx (251) 246-7785
Provides free pregnancy tests, peer counseling, adoption information, S.A.F.E abstinence education program, prenatal nutritional information, baby clothing and miscellaneous baby supplies.

Bay Area Food Bank
(251) 653-1617 fx (251) 653-4208
www.bayareafoodbank.org
America’s Second Harvest affiliate distributes food to nonprofit agencies and churches, feeds hungry people as a result of personal crisis/ disaster.

Boy Scouts of America - Mobile Area Council
(251) 476-4600 fx (251) 650-0298
www.bsamobile.org
Serve others by instilling values in young people and preparing them to make ethical choices over their lifetime in achieving full potential.

Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Alabama
(334) 636-5402
Provides year-round youth development programs to enhance the lives of children promoting leadership, character, health, the arts and education.

Catholic Social Services
(251) 434-1550 fx (251) 434-1549
(251) 434-1500 fx (251) 434-1509 Service Center
(251) 847-2708 fx (251) 847-3788 Chatom, Alabama
(251) 246-0131 fx (251) 246-4414 Jackson, Alabama
Pregnancy services, infant foster care, adoption and clinical counseling services. Also crisis and emergency assistance, by way of food, clothing, furniture and financial assistance for medicine, utilities, rent and transportation.

Clarke County ARC
(251) 246-3000 fx (251) 246-3098
www.clarkearc.com
Day training for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, supported employment, supported living, two community group homes, in-home and out-of-home respite, personal care, and information and referral services.

Clarke County Kingdom Builders
(251) 246-2652
Improve clients living conditions by making necessary repairs to their homes.

Community Action Agency of Baldwin, Escambia, Clarke, Monroe & Conecuh Counties
(251) 275-8498 Clarke County Office
(251) 626-2646 Central Office fx (251) 626-2613
www.caaofbecmc.org
Offers utility assistance, childcare services, job training and education, emergency food and shelter and other direct assistance on a case by case basis.

Drug Education Council
(251) 478-7855 fx (251) 478-7865
Provides education, intervention, counseling and alternative programs for youth and families. Public awareness and community educational programs. Leads the Community Task Forces on Underage Drinking, Marijuana, and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

Epilepsy Foundation of Alabama
(251) 341-0170 fx (251) 341-0108
www.epilepsyfoundation.org
Epilepsy consultation for clients and their families, client support services, community and professional education, and camp.

Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama
(251) 344-3330 fx (251) 344-4181
www.girlscoutssa.org
Youth leadership, recreational activities and character-building programs.

Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast
(251) 471-1581 fx (251) 476-4303
www.goodwill-easterseals.org
Provides services to assist people with disabilities and others in need in obtaining medical supplies and equipment, job readiness training and employment assistance, adult education, camping and support groups. Also provide early intervention services, inclusive child care centers and special education preschool programs for children.

Home of Grace for Women
(251) 456-7807 fx (251) 456-7816
www.homeofgraceforwomen.com
Residential recovery services for alcohol and drug addicted women 18 and up, expectant mothers and their newborns.

Lifelines Family Counseling Center
(251) 602-0909 fx (251) 660-2831
www.lifelinesmobile.org
Help for daily living problems - parenting, stress and financial stability. Also provides consumer credit counseling and offers 24-hour rape crisis assistance.
United Way 2-1-1 To find help in almost any situation dial 2-1-1.

 Preschool for the Sensory Impaired
(251) 433-1234 fx (251) 432-3199
www.preschoolcenterforthesensoryimpaired.org
Preschool and home intervention for children, birth to 5-years-old, who are hearing or vision impaired.

Regional Child Advocacy Center
(251) 275-2804 fx (251) 275-2804
Temporary shelter for abused and neglected children of Clarke County and surrounding areas.

Regional Child Advocacy Center
(251) 275-2804 fx (251) 275-2804
Temporary shelter for abused and neglected children of Clarke County and surrounding areas.

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
(334) 637-1143 fx (334) 637-1266
Provides volunteer opportunities for Clarke County senior citizens and volunteer service for the community.

South Alabama CARES
(251) 471-5277 fx (251) 471-5294
www.southalabamacares.org
Provides support, assistance and education to people affected by HIV/AIDS and prevention education to southwest Alabama.

Southwest Alabama Mental Health Mental Retardation Board
(251) 575-4203 fx (251) 575-9459
General outpatient mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, case management and drug prevention education.

The Salvation Army Thomasville / Thrift Store Service Center
(334) 636-9840 fx (334) 636-9878
Provides food, shelter, clothing, and emergency assistance. Also provides critical prescriptions for those in need.

United Cerebral Palsy
(251) 944-8696 fx (251) 944-8697
www.ucpmobile.org
Services for people with disabilities: early intervention, pre-school, respite, supported employment, therapy, parent support, Project Success and camp.