Resources

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:
  Call or text 988 | 24/7 free, confidential support for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or a mental health crisis.
  988lifeline.org

• Crisis Center Birmingham (Alabama):
  (205) 323-7777 | 24/7 hotline for Alabamians.

• National & Alabama Suicide Hotline Directory:
  suicidehotlines.com

• Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program:
  yellowribbon.org

• SAMHSA Helpline:
  1-800-662-HELP (Mental health & substance use support)

• National Warmline:

 1-866-359-7953 (For when you need someone to talk to but aren’t in crisis)

• BlackLine (BIPOC-focused emotional support)

1-800-604-5841 | https://callblackline.com

Peer support line prioritizing Black, Indigenous, and POC communities

• Healthy Minds Consulting, LLC

Outpatient counseling, medication management, and ADHD testing
3421 Hwy 21, Atmore, AL 36502
Phone: 251-333-2777

• Southwest Alabama Behavioral Health Care Systems (SABHCS)
  Outpatient counseling, case management, IOP, crisis services, and residential care.
  1321 McMillan Ave., Suite A, Brewton, AL 36426
  Phone: 251-867-3242 | Toll-Free: 800-239-4673

• D.W. McMillan After Hours Clinic (Brewton)
  Urgent after-hours medical care
  1301 Belleville Ave, Brewton, AL
  (251) 809-8439

• ADMH Advocacy Office:
  1-800-367-0955

• Substance Use Disorder Info Line (AL):
  1-844-307-1760

• Psychology Today Therapist Directory:
  psychologytoday.com (Search for local therapists)

• UAH Counseling Center (Huntsville, AL):
  (256) 824-6203 — LGBTQ+ affirming care.

• The Trevor Project:
  1-866-488-7386 | Text “TREVOR” to 1-202-304-1200
  thetrevorproject.org

• Montgomery Pride United:
  montgomeryprideunited.org

• Magic City Acceptance Center (Birmingham):
  Safe, affirming support for LGBTQ+ youth & allies.
  magiccityacceptancecenter.org

• OutCare Health

https://www.outcarehealth.org

National directory of LGBTQ+ affirming healthcare providers - Includes mental health providers, primary care, and specialists

Free access to resources, support guides, and community education

• Trans Lifeline

877-565-8860

• LGBT National Help Center

1-888-843-4564 | https://lgbthotline.org

     Peer support + online chat

• SAGE (for older LGBTQ+ adults)

https://sageusa.org

Support for aging LGBTQ+ individuals

• Postpartum Support International (PSI):
  postpartum.net | Helpline: 1-800-944-4773
  Free, confidential support for moms, dads, and families.

• PSI – Alabama Chapter:
  psichapters.com/alabama

Support for pregnancy and postpartum mental health, including resources, referrals, and support groups

• Postpartum Dads:
  postpartumdads.org

Support, education, and community for fathers navigating postpartum experiences

• La Leche League of Alabama:
  llli.org

Breastfeeding support, education, and local group connections

• Alabama WIC Program:
  alabamapublichealth.gov/wic

Nutrition support, breastfeeding support, and resources for pregnant individuals and families with young children

• Yellowhammer Fund:

    (833) 935-5699 (call or leave a message)

    https://www.yellowhammerfund.org

    Mailing Address: PO Box 610250, Birmingham, AL 35261
  Provides reproductive, financial, and practical support for abortion care, including travel assistance. Also offers free emergency contraception and access to reproductive justice resources and advocacy.

• National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

1-833-852-6262 (24/7 support for pregnant + postpartum individuals)

• Zero to Three

https://zerotothree.org (Early childhood development + parenting support)

• Hand to Hold (NICU + loss support)

https://handtohold.org (For parents dealing with NICU, loss, or complications)

AUTISM SUPPORT (Alabama) 

• Goodwill Gulf Coast Autism Evaluation Clinic

(251) 307-1482 | https://www.goodwillgulfcoast.org

LCalcagni@goodwillgc.org (Autism evaluations for young children (ages ~2–6), early intervention support, and family guidance)

Accepts Medicaid and other insurance options, Offers early intervention services including speech and developmental support

• Autism Support of Alabama 

(205) 453-5966 | https://autism-alabama.org

Based in Birmingham, serves statewide (Parent support groups, community events, resources)

• Easterseals Central Alabama

  (205) 942-6354 | https://eastersealscentralalabama.org

 201 London Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35211 (Autism evaluations, therapy services, early intervention)

• The Learning Tree

(256) 880-0150 | https://learning-tree.org

3603 Barrow Rd, Huntsville, AL 35805 (Educational + residential services for autism)

• Synergy Autism Resource Center

(251) 378-8223 | 6333 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL 36693

(Autism-focused support services and developmental care)

• D.A.T.S.M.O.M. (Parent Support)

(251) 895-5072 | https://datsmom.org

Mobile, AL, serves surrounding areas (Advocacy, parent support, training workshops)

• Autism Navigator

https://autismnavigator.com (Free tools for early signs + parent education)

• Adult Autism Testing – Mikala Pickens, MS, ALC:
  purepeacecounseling.com

• Yellow Ladybugs 

https://yellowladybugs.com.au (Support for girls/women with Autism)

ADHD & BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT (Alabama) 

• UAB ADHD Parent Support Group

(205) 934-5471 | https://www.uab.edu/adhdparentsupport

     Birmingham, AL- virtual options available (Free parent support group)

• CHADD – Children and Adults with ADHD:
  (301) 306-7070 | chadd.org 

Support groups, education, parent tools

• Alabama Parent Education Center (APEC):
  alabamaparentcenter.com (Support for families of children with special needs)

• Children’s of Alabama – Adolescent Health Center
  (205) 638-9100 |  https://www.childrensal.org
  ADHD, school/learning concerns, mental health evaluation.

• Understood.org

https://understood.org (ADHD, learning differences, school advocacy)

TESTING & EVALUATIONS (Alabama)

• Glenwood Behavioral Therapy Center

(205) 939-5000 | https://glenwood.org

150 Glenwood Ln, Birmingham, AL 35242 (Autism, ADHD, and developmental testing)

• The Wise Center (ADHD Testing)

(205) 905-7000| https://thewisecenter.com

400 Office Park Dr, Birmingham, AL (ADHD evaluations- children & adults, telehealth options)

• University of Alabama Regional Autism Network

     (205) 348-7242 | https://autism-clinic.ua.edu

     Tuscaloosa, AL (Free resources, consultation, training)

LOW COST / FREE SERVICES (Alabama)

• Alabama Department of Mental Health

    (334) 242-3454 | https://mh.alabama.gov

    Medicaid-funded autism and mental health services

• SERF Program (UA Autism Clinic)

     (205) 348-7242 | https://autism-clinic.ua.edu

     Free parent training + support services

• Disability Rights & Resources

(205) 251-8100 | https://drradvocacy.org

Birmingham, AL (Advocacy + independent living support)

NATIONAL RESOURCES

• Autism Speaks

(888) 288-4762 | https://www.autismspeaks.org (Resource guides + service locator)

• Autistic Self Advocacy Network

https://autisticadvocacy.org | Neurodiversity-affirming support (especially for adults)

• National Autism Association

(877) 622-2884 | https://nationalautismassociation.org (Safety resources + family support)

• ADDitude Magazine

https://additudemag.com (Practical tools, webinars, expert advice)

• The Arc

(800) 433-5255 | https://thearc.org (Support across developmental disabilities)

• Neurodiversity Network

https://neurodiversitynetwork.net (Advocacy + community support)

• People Engaged In Recovery (P.E.I.R.)

1023 Douglas Ave Suite 322 Brewton, AL 36426 

251-286-8213  (Statewide 24/7) Helpline: 844-307-1760

• SAMHSA National Helpline:
  1-800-662-HELP

• SAMHSA Treatment Locator

https://findtreatment.gov (Find local treatment options)

• Alcohol Addiction Information:
  drugrehab.com/addiction/alcohol

• Inpatient Rehab Directory:
  rehabcenter.net

• Drug Use & Suicide Risk Guide:
  drugrehab.com/guides/suicide-risks

• Moderation Management

https://moderation.org (Alternative to abstinence-only models)

• SMART Recovery

https://smartrecovery.org (Evidence-based recovery groups (non-12 step)

• Drexel & Honeybees (Brewton):
  Free hot lunches
  251-727-2411 | Mon–Wed, 11am–12:30pm

• Community Action Agency of Escambia County:
  3227 Pea Ridge Road
  251-867-4759 | Mon–Fri, 8am–4:30pm

• 211 Alabama:
  Call 2-1-1 for food, housing, utilities, and emergency needs.

• Feeding America

https://feedingamerica.org (Food banks nationwide)

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