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.
Click one of the links below to learn more.
Search the table below for more resources available in the greater Birmingham area.
| Organization Name | Services | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIDS Alabama | Addiction Recovery,Hispanic/Latinx Services,Housing/Shelter,LGBTQIA+ Services,Medical Services,Mental Health Services,Other Resources,Utility Assistance,Youth | (205) 324-9822 | https://www.aidsalabama.org/ |
| AL/NWFL Narcotics Anonymous | Addiction Recovery | (256) 500-8889 | https://www.alnwfl.org/meetings/greater-birmingham-area/ |
| Alabama Coalition For Immigrant Justice | Hispanic/Latinx Services,Immigration | (205) 945-0777 | https://www.acij.org/ |
| Alabama Department of Labor | Jobs/Training | (334) 309-9000 | https://www.labor.alabama.gov/ |
| Alabama Dept of Human Resources | Food Assistance,Jobs/Training,Other Resources,Rent Assistance,Senior Care,Utility Assistance | (334) 242-1310 | https://dhr.alabama.gov/ |
| Alabama Head Start | Childcare,Education | (866) 763-6481 | https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/center-locator |
| Alabama Regional Medical Services | Dental Services,Hispanic/Latinx Services,Medical Services | (205) 407-5600 | https://alabamaarms.org/ |
| Alabama Workforce Training Center | Jobs/Training | (205) 719-3220 | https://www.awtc.aidt.edu/ |
| Alabama Works - Birmingham Career Center | Jobs/Training | (205) 582-5200 | https://alabamaworks.alabama.gov/ |
| Aletheia House | Addiction Recovery,Housing/Shelter,Medical Services,Veterans | (205) 324-6502 | https://www.specialkindofcaring.org/ |
| American Legion | Veterans | (800) 433-3318 | https://www.legion.org/ |
| American Red Cross | Disaster Relief,Veterans | (205) 795-8700 | https://www.redcross.org/local/al-ms/about-us/locations/mid-alabama.html?CID=organic_gmb_listings |
| Avondale Samaritan Place | Childcare,Food Assistance,Other Resources,Senior Care,Utility Assistance | (205) 592-3739 | https://www.avonumc.net/avondale-samaritan-place/ |
| Birmingham AIDS Outreach | Education,Legal Services,LGBTQIA+ Services,Medical Services,Mental Health Services,Other Resources | https://www.birminghamaidsoutreach.org/ | |
| Birmingham Alcoholics Anonymous | Addiction Recovery | (205) 290-0060 | https://birminghamaa.org/wp/ |
| Birmingham CA | Addiction Recovery | (205) 259-6403 | https://cocaineanonymousal.org |
| Birmingham Urban League | Education,Jobs/Training,Rent Assistance,Utility Assistance | (205) 326-0162 | https://birminghamul.org/ |
| Birmingham VA Medical Center | Dental Services,Housing/Shelter,LGBTQIA+ Services,Medical Services,Other Resources,Veterans,Vision Services | (205) 933-8101 | https://www.va.gov/birmingham-health-care/ |
| Brother Bryan Mission | Housing/Shelter,Mental Health Services | (205) 322-0092 | https://bbmission.com/ |
| Cahaba Valley Health Care | Dental Services,Hispanic/Latinx Services,Vision Services | (205) 918-2108 | https://www.cahabavalleyhealthcare.org |
| Catholic Center of Concern | Clothing,Food Assistance,Housing/Shelter,Other Resources,Rent Assistance,Utility Assistance | (205) 838-8309 | https://www.catholiccharitiesbhm.org/the-catholic-centers-of-concern.html |
| Celebrate Recovery Birmingham | Addiction Recovery | (205) 213-5523 | https://www.crbham.com/ |
| Charity Cars | Transportation | (800) 242-7489 | https://freecharitycars.org/ |
| Christian Service Mission | Disaster Relief,Food Assistance,Other Resources | (205) 252-9906 | https://csmission.org/ |
| Church of the Reconciler | Food Assistance,Jobs/Training,Mental Health Services,Other Resources | (205) 324-6402 | http://www.churchofthereconciler.com |
| Community Furniture Bank | Furniture | (205) 942-2727 | https://www.communityfurniturebank.org/ |
| Community Kitchens | Food Assistance | (205) 251-3569 | https://thecommunitykitchens.org/ |
| Community of Hope Health Clinic - Shelby Co. | Hispanic/Latinx Services,Medical Services,Mental Health Services | (205) 644-8640 | https://www.communityofhopeclinic.com/ |
| Cooper Green Mercy Health Services | Medical Services | (205) 930-3200 | https://coopergreen.org/ |
| Dannon Project | Jobs/Training,Other Resources,Reentry - Formerly Incarcerated,Youth | (205) 202-4072 | https://dannonproject.org/ |
| Eastern Area Christian Ministries | Food Assistance | (205) 836-9932 | |
| Eastside Mental Health Center | Mental Health Services | (205) 836-7283 | https://mh.alabama.gov/at_biz_dir/eastside-mental-health-center-2/ |
| Episcopal Place | Housing/Shelter,Senior Care | (205) 939-0085 | https://www.episcopalplace.org/ |
| Family Connection | Housing/Shelter,Mental Health Services,Youth | (205) 252-4673 | http://www.familyconnection-inc.org/ |
| Family Promise of Birmingham | Housing/Shelter | (205) 918-0246 | https://www.familypromisebham.org/ |
| FEMA Disaster Assistance | Disaster Relief | (800) 621-3362 | https://www.disasterassistance.gov/ |
| Firehouse Ministries | Addiction Recovery,Clothing,Education,Food Assistance,GED Certification,Housing/Shelter | https://firehouseshelter.com/ | |
| First Baptist Church of Woodlawn | Clothing,Food Assistance | (205) 541-5891 | http://www.firstbaptistchurchwoodlawn.com |
| First Light | Housing/Shelter,Mental Health Services,Transportation | (205) 323-4277 | https://www.firstlightshelter.org/ |
| Foundry Ministries | Addiction Recovery,Clothing,Dental Services,Disaster Relief,Food Assistance,Furniture,Housing/Shelter,Jobs/Training,Medical Services | (205) 424-4673 | https://foundryministries.com/ |
| Grace Klein Community | Food Assistance,Furniture,Housing/Shelter | (205) 490-7516 | https://gracekleincommunity.com/ |
| Grace Place | Clothing,Food Assistance | (205) 519-5402 | https://www.thegraceplaceonline.com/ |
| Greater Birmingham Ministries | Clothing,Food Assistance,Hispanic/Latinx Services,Rent Assistance,Utility Assistance,Voter Registration,Voter Restoration | (205) 326-6821 | https://gbm.org/ |
| Hannah Bethany Home | Housing/Shelter | (205) 930-0144 | |
| Highlands United Methodist Church | Food Assistance,Medical Services,Other Resources | (205) 933-8751 | http://www.highlandsumc.net/ |
| Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama (HICA) | Domestic Violence,Hispanic/Latinx Services,Immigration,Legal Services | (205) 942-5505 | https://hicaalabama.org/ |
| Housing Authority Birmingham District | Housing/Shelter,Other Resources | (205) 324-0641 | https://habd.org/ |
| Impact Family Counseling | Mental Health Services | (205) 916-0123 | https://www.impactal.org/ |
| Independent Presbyterian Church of Birmingham | Education,Food Assistance | (205) 933-1830 | https://ipc-usa.org/ |
| Insight Therapeutic Services | Mental Health Services | (205) 807-9343 | https://insightbirmingham.com/ |
| JBS Mental Health Authority | Mental Health Services | ||
| Jefferson County Department of Health | Dental Services,Medical Services | (205) 241-5234 | https://www.jcdh.org/ |
| Jefferson County Housing Authority | Housing/Shelter | (205) 849-0123 | https://www.jcha.com/ |
| Jessie's Place for Women & Children | Addiction Recovery,Education,GED Certification,Housing/Shelter,Jobs/Training | (205) 323-0170 | https://jessiesplace.com/ |
| Jimmie Hale Mission | Addiction Recovery,Education,GED Certification,Housing/Shelter,Jobs/Training | (205) 323-5878 | https://jimmiehalemission.com/ |
| Kid One Transport | Transportation | (800) 543-7143 | https://www.kidone.org/ |
| Legal Aid Society of Birmingham | Legal Services | (205) 251-3516 | https://www.legalaidbirmingham.com/ |
| Legal Services Alabama | Legal Services | (205) 328-3540 | https://legalservicesalabama.org/ |
| M-Power Ministries | Education,GED Certification,Jobs/Training,Medical Services | (205) 595-5959 | https://www.mpowerministries.org/ |
| Meals on Wheels | Food Assistance | (205) 592-0413 | https://mowjeffco.org/ |
| Metro West Ministries - Fairfield | Food Assistance | (205) 923-1545 | |
| Neighborhood Housing Services Birmingham | Housing/Shelter | (205) 328-4292 | https://nhsbham.org/ |
| Oak Mountain Missions Ministries | Clothing,Food Assistance,Furniture,Other Resources,Utility Assistance | 685-5757 | https://oakmtnmissions.com/ |
| Oasis Counseling - Women & Children | Mental Health Services | (205) 933-0338 | https://oasiscounseling.org/ |
| Offender Alumni Association | Reentry - Formerly Incarcerated | (205) 916-0123 | https://www.offenderalumniassociation.org/ |
| Pathways | Childcare,Clothing,Food Assistance,Housing/Shelter,Mental Health Services,Other Resources,Youth | (205) 322-6854 | https://www.pathwayshome.org/ |
| Positive Maturity, Inc. | Senior Care | (205) 803-3211 | https://www.positivematurity.org/ |
| Project Success Ministries | Clothing,Food Assistance,Housing/Shelter,Jobs/Training,Mental Health Services,Transportation | (866) 690-0007 | https://www.projectsuccessministries.com/ |
| Recovery Dharma Birmingham | Addiction Recovery | https://www.facebook.com/recoverydharmabirmingham/about | |
| Recovery Resource Center - Cooper Green | Addiction Recovery | (205) 458-3377 | https://www.crisiscenterbham.org/recovery-resource-center/ |
| ROSS Recovery Center | Addiction Recovery | (844) 307-1760 | https://ross4u.org/ |
| SafeHouse | Domestic Violence,Housing/Shelter,Legal Services,Mental Health Services | (205) 669-7233 | http://www.safehouse.org |
| Salvation Army | Addiction Recovery,Clothing,Disaster Relief,Education,GED Certification,Housing/Shelter,Jobs/Training,Other Resources,Utility Assistance,Veterans | (205) 328-2420 | https://salvationarmyalm.org/birmingham/ |
| Sardis Missionary Baptist Church | Clothing,Food Assistance | (205) 786-4376 | http://www.sardisalive.org/ |
| SBA Disaster Loan Assistance | Disaster Relief | (800) 659-2955 | https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela/s/loan-information |
| Shepherd's Center | Senior Care,Transportation | (205) 822-0910 | https://www.shepherdcenters.org/locations/shepherds-center-bluff-park/ |
| Sight Savers America | Vision Services | (877) 942-2627 x238 | https://sightsaversamerica.org/ |
| Social Security Administration | Other Resources | (866) 592-3734 | https://www.ssa.gov/ |
| State of Alabama Medicaid | Dental Services,Medical Services,Mental Health Services,Vision Services | (334) 242-5000 | https://medicaid.alabama.gov/ |
| The League of Women Voters of Alabama | Voter Registration,Voter Restoration | ||
| Thrive Counseling & Trauma Therapy | Addiction Recovery,Mental Health Services | (205) 705-0195 | https://thrivetrauma.com/ |
| Travelers Aid Birmingham | Transportation | (205) 322-5426 | https://travelersaidbirmingham.com/ |
| UAB Addiction Recovery | Addiction Recovery | (800) 822-8816 | https://www.uabmedicine.org/patient-care/treatments/addiction-recovery |
| UAB Community Psychiatry | Mental Health Services | (205) 934-7008 | https://www.uab.edu/medicine/psychiatry/patient-care/community-psychiatry |
| UAB School of Dentistry | Dental Services | (205) 934-2700 | https://www.uab.edu/dentistry/home/patients |
| UAB School of Optometry | Vision Services | (205) 715-6127 | https://www.uab.edu/optometry/home/patient-services/community-eye-care |
| United Way of Central Alabama, Inc. | Disaster Relief,Food Assistance,Other Resources,Senior Care,Veterans | https://www.uwca.org/need-help/ | |
| Urban Ministry | Food Assistance,Utility Assistance | (205) 781-0517 | https://www.urban-ministry.org/ |
| YWCA Central Alabama | Childcare,Clothing,Education,GED Certification,Housing/Shelter,Jobs/Training,Mental Health Services | (205) 322-9922 | https://ywcabham.org/ |
