Local in Shelby County (16) Asha Kiran
Local · 67 Alabama counties
Domestic violence emergency shelter, 24-hour crisis line, advocacy, safety planning and protection-order help.
(256) 509-1882 (24-hr crisis); (256) 698-4446 (office)
Who Victims/survivors of domestic violence and their children; free and confidential Good to know ACADV member program. Shelter address is confidential; call the crisis line. Statewide DV hotline 1-800-650-6522 also routes to local program. Culturally specific services for foreign-born survivors, statewide; based in Huntsville area. Bread and Roses Hospitality
Local · Jefferson, St. Clair, Shelby Counties, AL
Shelter for women and children.
(205) 595-6399
Who Homeless women and children Good to know Source: ShelterListings.org directory (dates vary) - verify before referring. Children's Aid Society Transitional Housing (Project Independence)
Local · Jefferson, St. Clair, Shelby Counties, AL
Transitional housing and skills support for young parents; Mon-Fri 8:30-5.
(205) 251-7148
Who Pregnant or parenting homeless youth ages 16-21 and their children Where 2141 14th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205 Email cas@childrensaid.org Good to know Source: One Roof Emergency Shelter list (3/16/2026). Transitional, not overnight emergency. Family Connection Youth Shelter
Local · Jefferson, St. Clair, Shelby Counties, AL
24-hour runaway/homeless youth shelter with food, health screening and counseling; aims at family reunification.
(205) 663-6301
Who Youth ages 12-18 Where 2 Walker Run, Alabaster, AL 35007 Good to know Source: One Roof Emergency Shelter list (3/16/2026). Firehouse Emergency Shelter
Local · Jefferson, St. Clair, Shelby Counties, AL
Men's emergency shelter (100 beds, no stay limit), meals and case management; check-in 6pm, out by 6am; lunch 11:30am open to all.
(205) 252-9571 x21
Who Homeless men Where 626 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203 Email khatcher@firehouseshelter.com Good to know Source: One Roof Emergency Shelter list (3/16/2026). Jimmie Hale Mission - Brother Leo's Men's Center
Local · Jefferson, St. Clair, Shelby Counties, AL
Rescue mission emergency shelter for men with meals and recovery program.
(205) 324-2271
Who Homeless men 18+ Good to know Not on One Roof's 3/2026 list. Phone from ShelterListings and 2005 City of Birmingham directory (then at 2330 2nd Ave N) - verify current address/intake. King's Home
Local · Shelby County, AL
Emergency residential shelter with a domestic violence focus.
(205) 678-8331
Who Women and children in crisis Good to know Chelsea. Call about intake. Mary's House (emergency shelter for families)
Local · Jefferson, St. Clair, Shelby Counties, AL
Emergency shelter for families with children.
(205) 780-2020
Who Families with children Good to know Source: ShelterListings.org directory (dates vary) - verify before referring. Also in 2005 City of Birmingham directory (2107 Avenue G). Confirm still operating. One Roof homeless prevention screening Birmingham Continuum of Care
Local · Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair County, AL
Screening and referral to keep people housed; also the entry point for homeless housing. Prevention line Mondays 9 AM-12 PM.
(205) 848-4120
Who Jefferson, Shelby and St. Clair residents at risk of homelessness Where 730 8th Ave W, Suite 100, Birmingham 35204 Good to know Main line: (205) 254-8833. Salvation Army Birmingham - Men's Shelter
Local · Jefferson, St. Clair, Shelby Counties, AL
24-hour emergency shelter for men; intake starts 4pm.
(205) 328-2420 x1104
Who Homeless men Where 2015 26th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35234 Email birminghamsalvationarmy@gmail.com Good to know Source: One Roof Emergency Shelter list (3/16/2026). Sponsor spot Your business here. Reach families in Shelby County looking for homeless shelters and emergency housing.
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Local · Jefferson, St. Clair, Shelby Counties, AL
24-hour emergency shelter for women and women with children.
(205) 328-2420 x3
Who Homeless women and women with children Where 2015 26th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35234 Email birminghamsalvationarmy@gmail.com Good to know Source: One Roof Emergency Shelter list (3/16/2026). The Lovelady Center
Local · Jefferson, St. Clair, Shelby Counties, AL
Faith-based residential program/safe haven for women and children (housing, school, daycare).
(205) 836-3121
Who Women and women with children in crisis, incl. reentry and recovery Good to know Source: ShelterListings.org directory (dates vary) - verify before referring. Long-term residential program rather than night-by-night shelter. The SafeHouse of Shelby County SafeHouse
Local · Shelby County, AL
24/7 domestic violence hotline and emergency shelter.
(205) 669-7233
Who Domestic violence survivors and their children Good to know Pelham. Office line (205) 669-1877; location is confidential. Alabama Baptist Children's Homes & Family Ministries - Birmingham ABCH
Local · Blount, Jefferson, St. Clair, Shelby, Walker Counties, AL
Christian foster care agency (and campus foster care), homes for single moms, College Care for youth from care, Pathways Counseling; supplements state board payments.
205-982-1112
Who Children in foster care; foster families (active church involvement required); single mothers; college-age youth from care Where 2681 Rocky Ridge Lane, Birmingham, AL 35216 Email info@alabamachild.org Good to know Office location; county coverage is approximate (office county and neighbors) - call to confirm. Statewide info line 1-888-720-8805 (2005 source). Raleigh's Place
Local · 8 Alabama counties
Christ-centered foster care ministry: Partner Homes support for foster/adoptive/kinship families, Katie's Kloset (free clothing, shoes, furniture to foster families), Camp 1:27 free summer camp, Workmanship Initiative (housing, jobs, transport, mentoring for youth aging out).
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Who Foster, kinship and adoptive families and youth aging out in central Alabama Where 346 County Road 1028, Clanton, AL 35046 Email office@raleighsplace.org Good to know Counties approximate ('Chilton and surrounding'). No phone listed. Second Shift
Local · Bibb, Chilton, Jefferson, St. Clair, Shelby Counties, AL
Transition plans for youth aging out of foster care: housing assistance, life skills, jobs, transportation, education, ID documents, mentoring.
(205) 201-0464
Who Youth 18-25 aging out of or at risk from foster care Where 101 Aviators View Drive, Suite B, Alabaster, AL 35007 Good to know Counties approximate (Shelby/Birmingham area). Statewide programs that serve Shelby County (11) Statewide domestic violence hotline Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Statewide, AL
24-hour hotline and shelter referral anywhere in Alabama.
1-800-650-6522
Who Domestic violence survivors The WellHouse - Home for trafficked minor girls
Statewide (AL)
Residential restorative home for girls under 18 who are survivors of sex trafficking, plus adult women's program; 24/7 intake.
(800) 991-0948
Who Female trafficking survivors; separate home for girls under 18 Email info@the-wellhouse.org Good to know Local intake (205) 306-6058; office (800) 991-9937, Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30. Mailing P.O. Box 868, Odenville, AL 35120. Alabama DHR - Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Housing Vouchers
Statewide (AL)
Time-limited (up to 3 years) Housing Choice Voucher for youth leaving foster care who are homeless or at risk, referred by DHR to the local housing authority.
(334) 242-9500
Who Youth 18 to under 25 who left foster care at 16+ (or will within 90 days) and are homeless or at risk Email ILP@dhr.alabama.gov Good to know Referral comes through DHR/ILP worker, not directly to the PHA. Alabama Sheriffs' Youth Ranches
Statewide (AL)
Christian family-style ranch homes for at-risk teens: Baldwin County Boys Ranch, St. Clair County Boys Ranch, FAME Colbert County Girls Ranch, Tallapoosa Girls Ranch; school help, college program, independent-living skills.
(334) 213-2071
Who At-risk children and youth in crisis, including foster youth Where 2680 Bell Rd, Montgomery, AL 36117 Good to know HQ number; website not confirmed. Mailing P.O. Box 240009, Montgomery 36124. Big Oak Ranch
Statewide (AL)
Christian children's homes (Boys' Ranch, Girls' Ranch) with houseparent couples, foster family communities, Westbrook Christian School.
(205) 467-6226
Who Children who have faced abuse, neglect or family crisis (call for intake criteria) Where 6000 Shelley Dr, Springville, AL 35146 Children's Aid Society of Alabama
Statewide (AL)
Foster care/therapeutic foster care, adoption support, Independent Living for older foster youth, Project Independence housing for young homeless mothers, EPIC parenting classes, summer camps.
(205) 251-7148
Who Foster youth, adoptive/foster families, young parents Where 2141 14th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205 Email info@childrensaid.org Good to know Maternity group home line listed by ACF: (205) 943-5325. Older listing address 181 West Valley Ave Ste 300, Homewood - verify. Embrace Alabama Kids (United Methodist Children's Home) - Montgomery office UMCH
Statewide (AL)
Foster care licensing/support, family preservation, Independent Living (to 21), Higher Education housing for youth from care, Support for Success (ETV/Fostering Hope help), Babies First home for young mothers in care, Headland Boys Home.
800-239-3575
Who Children/teens in DHR care; foster families; young adults from foster care Where 923 S. Perry St., Montgomery, AL 36104 Good to know Service locations also in Florence, Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Headland, Dothan, Andalusia and Mobile (addresses not listed). Older UMCH line 334-386-5354. King's Home
Statewide (AL)
Long-term Christian youth homes for abused youth 12-21 and housing with services for women and mothers with children escaping abuse or homelessness.
(205) 678-8331
Who Abused youth ages 12-21; women/mothers with children fleeing DV or homelessness Where 221 Kings Home Dr., Chelsea, AL 35043 Email info@kingshome.com Lee County Youth Development Center
Statewide (AL)
Residential care, therapeutic foster care homes, transitional living home and independent living apartments for youth; Project Uplift mentoring.
(334) 749-2996
Who Youth in DHR/DYS care and at-risk youth (statewide referrals) Where 1101 Spring Dr, Opelika, AL 36801 Presbyterian Home for Children
Statewide (AL)
Talladega campus: Moderate Care home for teen girls referred by DHR, Transition to Adult Living (women 19-24), Secure Dwellings housing for homeless children with female caregivers, Family Bridges reunification, therapeutic foster care.
256-362-2114
Who Teen girls in DHR care; young women 19-24; homeless mothers/female caregivers with children 0-17 Where 905 Ashland Hwy, Talladega, AL 35160 Good to know Also has a Hoover office at 3603 Lorna Ridge Drive. Serves statewide. United Way 2-1-1
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Free, 24/7 referral line. Finds the smaller church and community funds near their address that open up week to week. Also 1-888-421-1266, or text a ZIP code to 898-211.
2-1-1
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