- Rudd Middle School
- Resources
Mental Health Resources
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Crisis Hotlines
Crisis Hotline
Text TALK to 741741Rape Response
205-323-7273United Way
Call 2-1-1 OR VisitBirmingham Crisis Center Hotline
205-323-7777National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)Nacional de Prevención del Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)PIRC--Psychiatric Intake Response Center-Children's of Alabama
205-638-PIRC (7472)The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth)
1-866-488-7386 OR Text START to 678678Domestic Violence Hotline
205-322-HURT (4878) -
Community Counseling Practices
205-933-0338
Sliding scale fees depending on income
205-933-5422
Lower fees for qualifying indviduals
205-996-2414
Counseling provided by Masters degree students. Sessions are observed by professionals (they observe the students, not the clients). Cost $5 per session.
1513 4th Avenue South
205-251-3430
Professional counseling for children (ages 5 and above) and teens grieving the death of a parent, grandparent, sibling, close relative, or friend. They provide a safe place where young people can find hope and creatively express feelings through art and place.
Counseling is also provided for parents grieving the death of a child of any age. Ranging from pregancy loss through adulthood. Support groups for children, teens, and parents are available as well.
No fee.
205-916-0123
Outpatient counseling and other services such as mentoring, relationship education, family strengthening and anger management to all people, regardless of religion, sex, race, ethnicity, age, or disibility. Payment is by a sliding scale.
Large counseling and psychiatry group all over Birmingham. Offices located in Trussville. Takes most insurances.
205-945-6000
Marital, individual, parent-child counseling. Sliding scale fees based on household income and family size.
1-866-962-3030
A parenting resource specialist provides phone information and support. Callers can also request free literature about their specific parenting concern.
Personal & Social Resources
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Health & Wellness
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Bullying
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Drugs & Alcohol
Community Resources
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Medical
Birmingham Healthy Start Project
3013 27th Street North
205-324-4133
Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM
prenatal and infant care assistance.
No fee.Bridge Ministries
1016 19th Street South
205-930-0309
Financial assistance for medication & medical supplies emergencies.
By appointment only.Children's Harbor
1600 6th Avenue South
205-939-6123
Service for chronically ill children & their families.
No fees.Dial-A-Nurse
St. Vincent Program
1-800-331-6777
Provides general health information or physician referral. Can refer to primary health for low or no income.
Speak with a trained nurse or email dialanurse@stvhs.com.
Interpretive services available.
Monday-Friday, 8AM to 5PM.
Free.Smiles for Keeps
Dentistry for Children and Teens
5528 1st Ave N
205-592-2255
Most insurance accepted; including Medicaid and All Kids.
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Housing Assistance
Catholic Center of Concern
205-786-4388
Financial assistance for utilities.
Need ID & utility bill or referral from agency.
Applications Monday-Thursday.ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app County Committee for Economic Opportunity- JCCEO
205-327-7500
Utility bill and rent assistance.
Home ownership counseling.Salvation Army
205-328-5656
Men, Women, & Families. Housing financial assistance.
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Transportation
The Hope House
1321 7th Avenue North
205-252-HOPE (4673)
Teens 13-21 y/o
Transportation for homeless, runaways, and at-risk youth to specific destinations.Kid One Transport
205-978-1000 or 1-800-543-7143
Transportation to medical appointments.
For children birth to 18 y/o.
No income requirement.Amtrak
1819 Morris Avenue
205-324-3033
Greyhound Bus Station
618 19th Street North
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Clothing
Assistance League of Birmingham
205-870-5555
Operation School Bell-- Provides new clothing to school children.Greater Birmingham Ministries
204 12th Avenue North
205-326-6821
Tuesdays & Thursday. 9AM-11PMSalvation Army
2015 26th Avenue North
205-328-5656
Fridays 9AM-12PM
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After School Tutoring/Mentoring
Assistance League of Birmingham
205-870-5555
Learn and live tutoring to children and adultsBig Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham
205-942-8007
Group and individual mentoring and tutoring.
Transportation provided when needed.Girls, Inc.
205-595-4475
Girls ages 5-18. Mentoring and developmental program.
$25 per year fee.Salvation Army
205-328-5656
After school learning lab, homework help, computer lab.
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Job Training & Education
Alabama Career Center System Birmingham
205-254-1300
3216 4th Avenue S
Find jobs, get vocational counseling, take GED classes.Baptist Church of the Covenant
205-328-0644
2117 University Blvd
Literacy tutoring and English-as-second-language classes.Beginning Bridge Outreach Ministry
205-966-2194
Job readiness training for those displaced from workforce-- includes job shadowing and literacy tutoring.
Afternoon appointments only.
No fees.Center for Families-- ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app County
234 Aquarius Drive, St. 122
205-945-6000
Computer training, job readiness skills, family advocate assessment, family coaches program, money management seminars.Family Guidance Center of Alabama
234 Aquarius Dr., Ste 118
205-945-6000
Computer Classes (given by Lawson State)
Money Management and Life Skills Classes
Free to residents of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app County.
Call for intake appointment.The Hope House
1323 7th Avenue North
205-232-HOPE (4673)
Teens, 13-21 y/o.
Job readiness and referral.
GED Prep classes.ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app County Workforce Development
3420 3rd Avenue South
205-324-0061
Job training and employment services.