If you have a medical emergency call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest hospital. If you need to talk to someone, call the Crisis Line 205-323-7777. Support is available 24/7.
Specialty Courts Participant Handbook
Substance Abuse and Mental Health
The Recovery Resource Center, located in Birmingham, provides a central point of information to help individuals navigate the community’s substance abuse treatment system. Services are FREE and include the following:
- Information about recovery, addiction and treatment resources in the community
- Assessment and referrals to address identified treatment needs
Other Resources
UAB Community Psychiatry
UAB Beacon Recovery
FREE Naloxone Kits
Jefferson County Department of Health
Call (205) 930-1135 to schedule an appointment
United Way 2-1-1 Connect
United Way can help connect callers with the following types of services:
- Food banks, clothing, shelters, rent assistance, utility assistance
- Mental health, medical, dental and substance abuse treatment
- Employment support: financial assistance, job training, transportation assistance, education programs
- Support for elderly and persons with disabilities
- Children, youth and family services and support
- Programs that serve veterans and their families
Recovery Support
Recovery Organization of Support Specialists (ROSS)
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous – Birmingham
Narcotics Anonymous
Cocaine Anonymous of Alabama
Heroin Anonymous
Family Members and Friends
Al-Anon
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
National Resources and Publications
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
National Children's Advocacy Center
Treatment Courts
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention