Shelter
Runaway/ Homeless Youth Center
A 24/7 emergency shelter funded in part by a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families.
Who it helps
Youth ages 12 to 17 in crisis situations, including those who are runaway, homeless, or in need of temporary shelter.
How it helps
The center provides immediate needs like food, clothing, and shelter, as well as counseling, case management, and life skills training. The goal is to reunite youth with their families or help them find safe, long-term housing.
Residential Youth Shelter
A short-term shelter program offering support to youth referred by local schools, law enforcement, Shelby County Juvenile Court, and other partner organizations.
Who it helps
Youth ages 12 to 17 in crisis, particularly those who are experiencing family disruption or crisis, truant, or at risk of committing a crime or experiencing harm.
How it helps
Provides trauma-informed care, including individual, group, and family counseling. The shelter offers a safe environment where youth can stabilize and prepare for a successful transition back into their home or another safe living situation.
Project HOPE Outreach Center
A drop-in day shelter and outreach program located in downtown Birmingham that provides support and essential services to at-risk youth.
Who it helps
Runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth between the ages of 12 and 21.
How it helps
Offers food, showers, laundry facilities, clothing, case management, medical care, and transportation to appointments. The program also operates a Street Outreach Program funded in part by a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families. This program delivers outreach, educational materials, and essential supplies to youth on the streets.
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If you know a young person in crisis, call us immediately at (205) 663-2273—we’re here to help.
