1920 CLUB
1920 10th Avenue South
933.6955
Monday- Friday 10AM - 3PM.
Wednesday 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Social center for people in recovery from mental illness. Need to fill out application and have proper I.D. and verification order from provider. AIDS ALABAMA
3521 7th Avenue South
1.800.592.2437
324.9822 Confidential Help Line 324.9308
For HIV-positive and low income persons with mental illness. Comprehensive Day Program and service-enriched permanent housing. ALABAMA BAPTIST CHILDREN’S HOME & FAMILY MINISTRIES
945.0037
Children who have lost a parent. Counseling & multi-services. According to need. No fee. ALLKIDS/MEDICAID/ALABAMA CHILDCARE
1.888.573.5437
Healthcare coverage for indigent children. Public library, health department & schools may also have copies of applications. THE AMELIA CENTER
1513 4th Avenue South
251.3430
Counseling for those who have suffered a loss. No fee. BEGINNING BRIDGE OUTREACH MINISTRY
Southside CME Church
713 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive SW
252.5673
Anger management, Relationship study session Support group for family of offenders or ex-offenders
Call for appointment or assessment
Tuesday & Thursdays mornings 9 AM - Noon
Tuesday & Friday evenings 5:30 AM - 8 PM
No charges if within income guidelines. BIRMINGHAM AIDS OUTREACH, INC.
205 32nd Street South
322.4197
Counseling & support groups.
Provides medical assistance to HIV+ individuals in the form of medications, eye glasses, and medical items – call for appt. with case manager on all programs.
Must have written documentation of positive HIV or AIDS. BIRMINGHAN HEALTH CARE
1600 20th Street South
212.5600
General health services, bilingual staff, black lung treatment. BIRMINGHAM HEALTH CARE
Birmingham Health Care (Metro location)
712 25th Street North
323.5311
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Services on sliding scale
Birmingham Health Care (Plaza location)
1600 20th Street South
212.5600
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
General Health services, bilingual staff, black lung treatment, pediatrics, optometry services
Birmingham Health Care Dental Clinic
1333 19th Street North
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Services on sliding scale
Primary and preventative dental care BIRMINGHAM HEALTHY START PROJECT
3013 27th Street North
324.4133
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Prenatal and infant care assistance. No Fee. BODY OF CHRIST DELIVERANCE MINISTRY, INC.
900 39th Street North
595.2762
Counseling, support groups. Need referral letter from agency. BRIDGE MINISTRIES
1016 19th Street South
(10th Court side of Southside Baptist Church)
930.0309
Financial assistance for medication & medical supplies emergencies. (By Appointment Only) CAHABA VALLEY HEALTH CARE
Free eye and dental health care
Especially to Latino community
Check schedule for mobile clinic locations at:
www.miclinica.org
991.8771 CAPSTONE COUNSELING CENTER
5003 Gary Avenue, Fairfield
780.4638
By appointment only.
Individual & family counseling. CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES
2164 11th Avenue South
324.6561
Individual & family counseling. Unplanned pregnancy, anxiety, depression & grief counseling. CENTER FOR FAMILIES-JEFFERSON COUNTY
Small Wonders Program
234 Aquarius Drive • Suite 122
945.6000
Assists families of children with special healthcare & developmental needs.
Counseling Services:
Families, Individuals, Couples. Free
Case Management Services
Adult Mentoring Services CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETY
181 West Valley Avenue, Suite 300
241.7148
Family Counseling. Sliding scale. CHILDREN’S REHABILITATION SERVICE
1.888.430.7423
Medical and therapy service for children with special health care needs.
Sliding scale. CHILDREN’S HARBOR
1600 6th Avenue South
939.6123
Service for chronically ill children & their families.
No Fees. CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
1600 7th Avenue South
Emergency & hospital services: 939.9100
Adolescent Health Center: 939.9141
Adolescent health care Clinic for teen mothers and children.
Eating disorders clinic. CHURCH OF THE RECONCILER
112 14th Street North
324.6402
Men & Women. Mental Illness/Addiction Recovery Group:
Tuesday @ 10:00 AM COLLAT JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
879.3438 - call for information.
Counseling. Need referral from an agency. COOPER GREEN HOSPITAL
1515 6th Avenue South
930.3600
Health First Card (Blue Card) Provides access to discount pharmacy and outpatient treatment. Cost $3.
Cooper Green Pharmacy (located in Jefferson County Department of Health) accepts prescriptions from Birmingham Health Care or other indigent providers but not other hospitals or doctors outside Cooper Green.
(B’ham Health Care has an application form for homeless persons.) There is a co-pay to see the doctor of $40-$60, depending on income.
Health First Cards - obtained at the Enrollment Clinic
930-3377 from 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Must provide documentation of the following:
• Residency in Jefferson County for 30 days or more
• Residency in Alabama for one year
• Current income
A letter from a homeless shelter can establish residency and income. Documents that show dates, such as a driver’s license (even an expired one), an I.D. card or an old utility bill, can be used to establish residency requirements.
Eye Clinic-routine eye exams; surgical procedures; no glasses dispensed.
Medicaid recipients must have referral from primary doctor, unless doctor is at Cooper Green. Non-Medicaid recipients do not need a referral.
THE EXCHANGE CLUB FAMILY SKILLS CENTER
3125 Independence Drive Suite 301
Homewood, AL 35209
Parents Anonymous Support Group
Monday from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. No charge.
Targets parents of children with special needs (behavioral, mental, neurological, and physical) EYECARE AMERICA
Ophthalmologist referral programs. Do not have insurance through HMO or VA. Does not include eyeglasses, prescriptions for medication, fees of other medical professionals, hospital services or surgery. No charge for persons without insurance. U.S. citizen or legal resident. (This section continued on next page).
Seniors Eye Care Program: 1.800.222.3937 Ages 65 and older. Not have seen ophthalmologist in 3 or more years. Provides medical eye exam and services for a year.
Glaucoma Eye Care Program: 1.800.391.3937 Not had eye exam in 12 or more months. Qualification based on family history, race and age. Referral to ophthalmologist for screening and initiating treatment. FIRST LIGHT
2230 4th Avenue North
323.4277
Day Service Program: Mental Illness/Addiction
Recovery Group
Mental Health Clinic (Need Referral from JBS). GATEWAY
1401 20th Street South
510.2600
Family counseling/residential program for adolescents, community & home-based outreach, credit counseling & reviews, credit report for $7 with referral from agency, housing/foreclosure or pre-purchase counseling, representative payee for SSI & SSA. Sliding scale. Call for details. GLENWOOD MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE
150 Glenwood Lane
969.2880
Sliding scale. HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAMS - ALABAMA
Medicaid, ALL Kids, & Caring Programs for Children.
800.373.KIDS (5437) 7 AM - 6 PM Monday-Friday
Eligibility based on family size and income. Web-based application system at www.insurealabama.org IMPACT FAMILY COUNSELING
1000 24th Street South
916.0123
Counseling; anger & conflict management resolution, play therapy (4-11 yr. olds) Sliding scale and DHR referrals. JBS
Jefferson, Blount, St. Clair: Mental Health/Mental
Retardation Authority/Mental Health Services
940 Montclair Road, Suite 200
595.4555 Ask for “Outreach Intake.” JEFFERSON COUNTY AIDS IN MINORITIES
1925 Bessemer Road
781.1654
Support services for HIV positive persons. JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
1400 6th Avenue South.
933.9110
Clinics:
Need picture ID, proof of income and residence in Jefferson County
(Letter from Shelter can establish income and residency)
(Children only need their cards)
Dental -930-1015 (Serves ages 1-20)
Family Planning-930-1130 (Serves ages 12+)
Maternity- 930-1130; Pediatric—930-1135 (Serves ages birth-18)
Adult Health—933-9110 Call for info & appointment
Pharmacy honors Cooper Green “Health First Card” (Blue card) MERC PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM
1.800.727.5400
www.mercpap.com Merc provides free medications for individuals providing the following guidelines are met:
--Needed medication is manufactured by Merc
--Medication is on the availability list (available on website)
--Person’s income falls within guidelines
--Person has no Prescription drug coverage (Some exceptions are being made, but must submit the application to request consideration).
Application (available off website or by calling and requesting one)
Part I -filled out by patient
Part II & III-filled out by doctor
(Doctor determines where medication is to be sent).
(Merc suggests doctor write a 90 day supply with 3 refills for maintenance medication) M-POWER MEDICAL CLINIC
4022 4th Avenue South
595.5959 or 592.8118
Medical Clinic Tuesday & Thursday 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
and 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Dental Clinic -2nd & 4th Thursdays
No fees, no income verification required.
No appointment necessary. Case management.
Referral accepted but not required. Provide maintenance non-narcotic medicine. NORTHSIDE DENTAL CLINIC
1333 19th Street North
322.8288 OASIS
1900 14th Avenue South
933.0338
Counseling for women.
Parents Anonymous Support Group
Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (childcare available; no charge) PARTNERSHIP IN PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE
www.pparx.org
1-888-477-2669
A one-stop application for the 475 assistance programs to help the uninsured with the cost of prescription medication.
Call or apply online. PLANNED PARENTHOOD
1211 27th Place South
322.2121 POSITIVE MATURITY, INC.
3600 8th Avenue South, Suite 200
251.0296
Ages 60 + Medication assistance for low-income seniors, case management. No fees except for day camp. PROJECT SUCCESS MINISTRIES
3228 12th Avenue North
252.3165
Counseling, medication assistance. RAPE RESPONSE
323.7273 SIGHT SAVERS OF ALABAMA
1.877.942.2627
Coordinates eye care for economically disadvantaged children. Eye exams, treatment, glasses, medications, vision aids and surgeries. www.sightsaversofalabama.org SUNRISE HEALTH MINISTRIES
4660 Caldwell Mill Road
967.8302
Seniors 55 + .
Health evaluation, provision of medications, medical supplies and equipment. SOUTH HIGHLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
2035 Highland Avenue South
933.0790
Sundays 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Support group for mentally ill. UAB COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC
908 20th Street South
934.7008
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM UAB INDIGENT CARE DENTAL PROGRAM
1400 6th Avenue South (Jeffco Health dept.)
930.51015
Homeless only - $5 per visit. Need picture ID, proof of income and residency in Jefferson County (letter from shelter can establish). Fillings, extractions & emergencies. Fridays 9:00 AM - noon (during school year). Please call for appointments. UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
625 19th Street South
934.5100 VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CENTER 26
700 19th Street South
933.8101
Honorably Discharged Veterans, Multi-services.
First time pickups or needed antibiotics can be picked up at the window. Maintenance medicines will be mailed. Must be ordered. Shelters can order a person’s medications for him/her. VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER
1500 5th Avenue South
731.0550
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Veterans & significant others. Counseling. No fee. WESTERN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
1701 Avenue D., Ensley
788.7770
Services for seriously mentally ill. Sliding scale. WOMEN’S HEALTHLINK
National Community Center of Excellence in Women’s Health
Cooper Green Hospital
1515 6th Avenue South, Room 558
918.2364
Case Management and referral for women’s health issues linking women to health/mental health services. |
