Serving People

“To do service work without organizing can be a form of paternalism. To organize for justice without having a visceral connection to the people can lead to vanity.” – Scott Douglas

Serving People

Greater Birmingham Ministries (GBM) location in downtown Birmingham places GBM in the midst of over 660,000 fellow Jefferson County residents. These are our neighbors, and among them, over 18% – including over 27% of JeffCo’s children – live below the poverty line. Each weekday we open our doors to provide financial help, food, clothing, and support for families and individuals in crisis.

It is this personal connection to our most vulnerable neighbors that ensures we remain intimately grounded in the real needs of people in the work we do to reform systems of oppression.  We meet with clients individually, listen to their stories, speak with them about their issues and concerns, offer resources and build relationships.  This connection with our clients helps us identify pressing issues that we can address on a systemic level.  Many of our clients have played key leadership roles in our work advocating for justice in housing, utility costs, and other problematic areas.

Ways We Serve People

Click one of the links below to learn more.

Community Resources

Search the table below for more resources available in the greater Birmingham area.

Organization NameServicesPhoneWebsite
AIDS AlabamaAddiction Recovery,Hispanic/Latinx Services,Housing/Shelter,LGBTQIA+ Services,Medical Services,Mental Health Services,Other Resources,Utility Assistance,Youth(205) 324-9822https://www.aidsalabama.org/
AL/NWFL Narcotics AnonymousAddiction Recovery(256) 500-8889https://www.alnwfl.org/meetings/greater-birmingham-area/
Alabama Coalition For Immigrant JusticeHispanic/Latinx Services,Immigration(205) 945-0777https://www.acij.org/
Alabama Department of LaborJobs/Training(334) 309-9000https://www.labor.alabama.gov/
Alabama Dept of Human ResourcesFood Assistance,Jobs/Training,Other Resources,Rent Assistance,Senior Care,Utility Assistance(334) 242-1310https://dhr.alabama.gov/
Alabama Head StartChildcare,Education(866) 763-6481https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/center-locator
Alabama Regional Medical ServicesDental Services,Hispanic/Latinx Services,Medical Services(205) 407-5600https://alabamaarms.org/
Alabama Workforce Training CenterJobs/Training(205) 719-3220https://www.awtc.aidt.edu/
Alabama Works - Birmingham Career CenterJobs/Training(205) 582-5200https://alabamaworks.alabama.gov/
Aletheia HouseAddiction Recovery,Housing/Shelter,Medical Services,Veterans(205) 324-6502https://www.specialkindofcaring.org/
American LegionVeterans(800) 433-3318https://www.legion.org/
American Red CrossDisaster Relief,Veterans(205) 795-8700https://www.redcross.org/local/al-ms/about-us/locations/mid-alabama.html?CID=organic_gmb_listings
Avondale Samaritan PlaceChildcare,Food Assistance,Other Resources,Senior Care,Utility Assistance(205) 592-3739https://www.avonumc.net/avondale-samaritan-place/
Birmingham AIDS OutreachEducation,Legal Services,LGBTQIA+ Services,Medical Services,Mental Health Services,Other Resourceshttps://www.birminghamaidsoutreach.org/
Birmingham Alcoholics AnonymousAddiction Recovery(205) 290-0060https://birminghamaa.org/wp/
Birmingham CAAddiction Recovery(205) 259-6403https://cocaineanonymousal.org
Birmingham Urban LeagueEducation,Jobs/Training,Rent Assistance,Utility Assistance(205) 326-0162https://birminghamul.org/
Birmingham VA Medical CenterDental Services,Housing/Shelter,LGBTQIA+ Services,Medical Services,Other Resources,Veterans,Vision Services(205) 933-8101https://www.va.gov/birmingham-health-care/
Brother Bryan MissionHousing/Shelter,Mental Health Services(205) 322-0092https://bbmission.com/
Cahaba Valley Health CareDental Services,Hispanic/Latinx Services,Vision Services(205) 918-2108https://www.cahabavalleyhealthcare.org
Catholic Center of ConcernClothing,Food Assistance,Housing/Shelter,Other Resources,Rent Assistance,Utility Assistance(205) 838-8309https://www.catholiccharitiesbhm.org/the-catholic-centers-of-concern.html
Celebrate Recovery BirminghamAddiction Recovery(205) 213-5523https://www.crbham.com/
Charity CarsTransportation(800) 242-7489https://freecharitycars.org/
Christian Service MissionDisaster Relief,Food Assistance,Other Resources(205) 252-9906https://csmission.org/
Church of the ReconcilerFood Assistance,Jobs/Training,Mental Health Services,Other Resources(205) 324-6402http://www.churchofthereconciler.com
Community Furniture BankFurniture(205) 942-2727https://www.communityfurniturebank.org/
Community KitchensFood Assistance(205) 251-3569https://thecommunitykitchens.org/
Community of Hope Health Clinic - Shelby Co.Hispanic/Latinx Services,Medical Services,Mental Health Services(205) 644-8640https://www.communityofhopeclinic.com/
Cooper Green Mercy Health ServicesMedical Services(205) 930-3200https://coopergreen.org/
Dannon ProjectJobs/Training,Other Resources,Reentry - Formerly Incarcerated,Youth(205) 202-4072https://dannonproject.org/
Eastern Area Christian MinistriesFood Assistance(205) 836-9932
Eastside Mental Health CenterMental Health Services(205) 836-7283https://mh.alabama.gov/at_biz_dir/eastside-mental-health-center-2/
Episcopal PlaceHousing/Shelter,Senior Care(205) 939-0085https://www.episcopalplace.org/
Family ConnectionHousing/Shelter,Mental Health Services,Youth(205) 252-4673http://www.familyconnection-inc.org/
Family Promise of BirminghamHousing/Shelter(205) 918-0246https://www.familypromisebham.org/
FEMA Disaster AssistanceDisaster Relief(800) 621-3362https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
Firehouse MinistriesAddiction Recovery,Clothing,Education,Food Assistance,GED Certification,Housing/Shelterhttps://firehouseshelter.com/
First Baptist Church of WoodlawnClothing,Food Assistance(205) 541-5891http://www.firstbaptistchurchwoodlawn.com
First LightHousing/Shelter,Mental Health Services,Transportation(205) 323-4277https://www.firstlightshelter.org/
Foundry MinistriesAddiction Recovery,Clothing,Dental Services,Disaster Relief,Food Assistance,Furniture,Housing/Shelter,Jobs/Training,Medical Services(205) 424-4673https://foundryministries.com/
Grace Klein CommunityFood Assistance,Furniture,Housing/Shelter(205) 490-7516https://gracekleincommunity.com/
Grace PlaceClothing,Food Assistance(205) 519-5402https://www.thegraceplaceonline.com/
Greater Birmingham MinistriesClothing,Food Assistance,Hispanic/Latinx Services,Rent Assistance,Utility Assistance,Voter Registration,Voter Restoration(205) 326-6821https://gbm.org/
Hannah Bethany HomeHousing/Shelter(205) 930-0144
Highlands United Methodist ChurchFood Assistance,Medical Services,Other Resources(205) 933-8751http://www.highlandsumc.net/
Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama (HICA)Domestic Violence,Hispanic/Latinx Services,Immigration,Legal Services(205) 942-5505https://hicaalabama.org/
Housing Authority Birmingham DistrictHousing/Shelter,Other Resources(205) 324-0641https://habd.org/
Impact Family CounselingMental Health Services(205) 916-0123https://www.impactal.org/
Independent Presbyterian Church of BirminghamEducation,Food Assistance(205) 933-1830https://ipc-usa.org/
Insight Therapeutic ServicesMental Health Services(205) 807-9343https://insightbirmingham.com/
JBS Mental Health AuthorityMental Health Services
Jefferson County Department of HealthDental Services,Medical Services(205) 241-5234https://www.jcdh.org/
Jefferson County Housing AuthorityHousing/Shelter(205) 849-0123https://www.jcha.com/
Jessie's Place for Women & ChildrenAddiction Recovery,Education,GED Certification,Housing/Shelter,Jobs/Training(205) 323-0170https://jessiesplace.com/
Jimmie Hale MissionAddiction Recovery,Education,GED Certification,Housing/Shelter,Jobs/Training(205) 323-5878https://jimmiehalemission.com/
Kid One TransportTransportation(800) 543-7143https://www.kidone.org/
Legal Aid Society of BirminghamLegal Services(205) 251-3516https://www.legalaidbirmingham.com/
Legal Services AlabamaLegal Services(205) 328-3540https://legalservicesalabama.org/
M-Power MinistriesEducation,GED Certification,Jobs/Training,Medical Services(205) 595-5959https://www.mpowerministries.org/
Meals on WheelsFood Assistance(205) 592-0413https://mowjeffco.org/
Metro West Ministries - FairfieldFood Assistance(205) 923-1545
Neighborhood Housing Services BirminghamHousing/Shelter(205) 328-4292https://nhsbham.org/
Oak Mountain Missions MinistriesClothing,Food Assistance,Furniture,Other Resources,Utility Assistance685-5757https://oakmtnmissions.com/
Oasis Counseling - Women & ChildrenMental Health Services(205) 933-0338https://oasiscounseling.org/
Offender Alumni AssociationReentry - Formerly Incarcerated(205) 916-0123https://www.offenderalumniassociation.org/
PathwaysChildcare,Clothing,Food Assistance,Housing/Shelter,Mental Health Services,Other Resources,Youth(205) 322-6854https://www.pathwayshome.org/
Positive Maturity, Inc.Senior Care(205) 803-3211https://www.positivematurity.org/
Project Success MinistriesClothing,Food Assistance,Housing/Shelter,Jobs/Training,Mental Health Services,Transportation(866) 690-0007https://www.projectsuccessministries.com/
Recovery Dharma BirminghamAddiction Recoveryhttps://www.facebook.com/recoverydharmabirmingham/about
Recovery Resource Center - Cooper GreenAddiction Recovery(205) 458-3377https://www.crisiscenterbham.org/recovery-resource-center/
ROSS Recovery CenterAddiction Recovery(844) 307-1760https://ross4u.org/
SafeHouseDomestic Violence,Housing/Shelter,Legal Services,Mental Health Services(205) 669-7233http://www.safehouse.org
Salvation ArmyAddiction Recovery,Clothing,Disaster Relief,Education,GED Certification,Housing/Shelter,Jobs/Training,Other Resources,Utility Assistance,Veterans(205) 328-2420https://salvationarmyalm.org/birmingham/
Sardis Missionary Baptist ChurchClothing,Food Assistance(205) 786-4376http://www.sardisalive.org/
SBA Disaster Loan AssistanceDisaster Relief(800) 659-2955https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela/s/loan-information
Shepherd's CenterSenior Care,Transportation(205) 822-0910https://www.shepherdcenters.org/locations/shepherds-center-bluff-park/
Sight Savers AmericaVision Services(877) 942-2627 x238https://sightsaversamerica.org/
Social Security AdministrationOther Resources(866) 592-3734https://www.ssa.gov/
State of Alabama MedicaidDental Services,Medical Services,Mental Health Services,Vision Services(334) 242-5000https://medicaid.alabama.gov/
The League of Women Voters of AlabamaVoter Registration,Voter Restoration
Thrive Counseling & Trauma TherapyAddiction Recovery,Mental Health Services(205) 705-0195https://thrivetrauma.com/
Travelers Aid BirminghamTransportation(205) 322-5426https://travelersaidbirmingham.com/
UAB Addiction RecoveryAddiction Recovery(800) 822-8816https://www.uabmedicine.org/patient-care/treatments/addiction-recovery
UAB Community PsychiatryMental Health Services(205) 934-7008https://www.uab.edu/medicine/psychiatry/patient-care/community-psychiatry
UAB School of DentistryDental Services(205) 934-2700https://www.uab.edu/dentistry/home/patients
UAB School of OptometryVision Services(205) 715-6127https://www.uab.edu/optometry/home/patient-services/community-eye-care
United Way of Central Alabama, Inc.Disaster Relief,Food Assistance,Other Resources,Senior Care,Veteranshttps://www.uwca.org/need-help/
Urban MinistryFood Assistance,Utility Assistance(205) 781-0517https://www.urban-ministry.org/
YWCA Central AlabamaChildcare,Clothing,Education,GED Certification,Housing/Shelter,Jobs/Training,Mental Health Services(205) 322-9922https://ywcabham.org/