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
Our Residential Youth Shelter provides a safe, supportive, short-term environment for youth experiencing crisis or family disruption. Youth may be referred to the shelter by local schools, law enforcement, Shelby County Juvenile Court, and other community 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 and individualized support to help youth navigate challenging circumstances. Services include individual, group, and family counseling in a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.
Our team works with each young person to promote stability, strengthen healthy coping and communication skills, and address their individual needs. The goal is to help youth successfully transition back home or into another safe and stable living environment.
Project Hope Day Center & Outreach Program
A day center & outreach program located in downtown Birmingham that provides support and essential services to youth in crisis.
Who it helps
Runaway youth, youth experiencing homelessness, and youth in crisis, ages 16–22.
How it helps
Project HOPE helps youth meet their immediate needs while connecting them with resources and support that promote long-term stability. Services include access to food, clothing, essential supplies, case management, transportation assistance, and counseling.
Through our Street Outreach Program, staff connect directly with youth in the community, providing essential supplies, educational information, and connections to services and resources. Outreach efforts focus on building trust, addressing immediate needs, and helping young people access safe and supportive services.
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Disclaimer: This website is supported by Grant Number 90CY7625-001-00 and 90YO2464-02-00 from the Family and Youth Services Bureau within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Family and Youth Services Bureau.
Have questions about our programs and services? Contact us for more information.
If you know a young person in crisis, call us immediately at (205) 663-6301—we’re here to help.
