The Homelessness Subject Resource Guide provides access to information about local social services available for the homeless as well as information about the variety of public policy issues surrounding homelessness.
The guide is divided into three sections. The first section, Local Resources, includes links to the websites of agencies and organizations in the Birmingham, Alabama area that offer services to the homeless. The Local Resources section consists of three parts, Local Shelters, Local Support Services, and State and Local Information Sources, each of which is organized alphabetically by the service provider's name.
The second section, National Resources, consists of two parts: Organizations and U.S. Government Agencies that conduct research, formulate policies, and seek to educate the public on issues related to homelessness.
The third section includes some of the Birmingham Public Library's subscription databases that can be used to research homelessness. These databases provide access to newspaper, magazine, and journal articles as well as reference materials that are suitable for elementary, high school, and college assignments.
Mission
AIDS Alabama operates several housing programs to assist HIV-positive, homeless persons who are in need of intermediate or transitional shelter.
Contact
3521 7th Ave. S
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 324-9822
Mission
Alabama Baptist Children's Homes and Family Ministries operate emergency and transitional shelters at various locations throughout the state to provide temporary homes and care for children while long-term plans are being determined.
Contact
2681 Rocky Ridge Lane
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 945-0037
Mission
The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Centers (ADATC) operates three different facilities in Birmingham that help men and women recover from alcoholism and chemical dependency.
Contact
2701 Jefferson Avenue SW
Birmingham, Alabama 35211
(205) 923-6552
Mission
Aletheia House is a community-based organization that has been providing substance abuse treatment and prevention services to low-income individuals, and the communities in which they live, since 1972. It is one of Alabama’s largest providers of substance abuse treatment, substance abuse/HIV prevention, employment services and affordable housing.
Contact
• Men's Services
201 Finley Avenue West
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 324-6502
• Women's and Wellness Services
700 37th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 279-3999
• Employment Training Programs
2631 Ensley Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 788-5122
• Administration/Housing/Other
Services
201 Finley Avenue West
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 324-6502
The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a nonpartisan organization that analyzes policy and develops pragmatic, cost-effective policy solutions. The website includes statistical data and research on a variety of homeless related issues.
The National Center conducts groundbreaking research, develops model programs, and provides innovative technical assistance and trainings for those engaged in ending family homelessness.
The Homeless Resource Center, a program of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Center for Mental Health Services, provides a wealth of information for those researching homelessness.
The website includes detailed reports on homelessness in the U.S.
Description
Full text articles from The Birmingham News (4/27/1993-Current) .
Availability
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
Description
The award-winning The CQ Researcher explores a single "hot" issue in the news in depth each week. Topics range from social and teen issues to environment, health, education and science and technology. There are 44 reports produced each year including four expanded reports.
Availability
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.