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Alabama Information  -  Events

Hotlines and Crisis Help  -  Support Groups

Helping Organizations and Agencies

  Find out if your teen is at-risk and needs your help and intervention



ORGANIZATIONS

 

Alabama ALLKIDS Health Insurance Program

1-888-373-5437

Low-cost comprehensive health insurance program for children under age 19.  Upon enrollment, it provides quality medical care including preventive, dental and eye care. Visit Family Health.

 

Alabama Child Abuse and Neglect  Prevention Board

If you suspect Child Abuse and/or Neglect, please call the Family Services Division of the Department of Human Resources at 334-242-9500. After normal business hours, you should contact your local county DHR office or the nearest Law Enforcement Agency.  Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect.

 

Alabama Center for Missing and Exploited Children

1-800-228-7688

334-353-1172

Helps locate and recover missing persons.

Visit Runaways and Missing Children.

 

Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence

1-800-650-6522

ACADV serves domestic violence victims throughout the state through its shelter programs, and 24-hour crisis line.  Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual.

 

Alabama Coalition Against Rape

1-888-725-RAPE

Statewide organization working to prevent sexual violence in Alabama.  Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual.

 

Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation

1-800-367-0955

Responsible for serving Alabama citizens with mental illness, mental retardation,  and substance abuse problems.  Visit Drugs and Teen Substance Abuse.

 

Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program

205-348-4928

1-800-826-1675

Legal advocacy services to Alabamians with disabilities in order to protect, promote and expand their rights.  Visit Special Education.

 

Alabama Head Injury Foundation

1-800-433-8002

205-823-3818

Provides referrals to resources, information,  services and programs which meet the unique needs of individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) as well as spinal cord injury (SCI) in certain programs.  Visit Family Health.

 

Alabama's State Assistive Technology Program

1-800-STAR-656
334-613-3481

Provides assistive technology for Alabamians of all ages and all disabilities through a variety of comprehensive activities and services available statewide.  Visit Learning Disabilities.

 

Autism Society of Alabama

1-877-428-8476

205-824-6734 Birmingham

Resources, news and discussions about the autistic spectrum disorders - Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Rett's Syndrome, and related disorders.  Visit Asperger Syndrome.

 

Child Protect

334-262-1220

The Montgomery Area Children's Advocacy Center

serves the needs of child victims of abuse and their families.  Support groups for non-offending parents.  Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual.

 

Council on Substance Abuse

1-800-762-3790 24 Hour

334-262-4526

Information and referrals to local services, including counseling and treatment, and prevention programs.  Visit Methamphetamine.

 

Drug Education Council

334-433-5456

Prevention, education, and information about current local and national community awareness efforts.  Visit Heroin Addiction and Abuse.

 

Learning Disabilities Association of Alabama

334-277-9151

Education, advocacy, and support.  Visit Learning Disabilities.

 

Mental Health Association in Madison County

256-536-9441

Advocates for the improved treatment and quality of life for persons with mental illness and/or disorders in Madison County.  Visit Teen Depression.

 

SEAC Alabama Parent Assistance Center

Coalition of parents of children with disabilities, concerned citizens and organizations serving Alabama's children with disabilities and special education needs.

Visit Special Education.

 

Violence Prevention Resource Directory by Region (pdf)

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  • Take an honest look at your child's behavior and family situation.

  • Become informed of your child's issues.

  • Network the resources listed on FocusAS pages to find referrals for help and guidance.

  • Follow through on professional advice and treatment plans.

  • Build a support system from family, friends, and self-help groups.


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ALABAMA INFORMATION

 

 

Alabama Marriage Handbook: Keys to a Healthy Marriage (pdf)

Visit Parenting Teens and Stepfamilies and Co-Parenting.

 

 

Alabama Sex Offenders

Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification in Alabama

Convicted Sex Offenders in Athens

Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect

and Adolescent Sex Offenders.

 

 

Alabama's Obesity Epidemic

Obesity Report in Alabama

Visit Moms! Help Your Overweight Daughter.

 

 

Consumer's Guide to Getting and Keeping Health Insurance in Alabama

Visit Family Health.

 

 

The Costs of Child Abuse vs. Child Abuse Prevention -- Alabama's Experience (pdf)

Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect.

 

 

Domestic Violence in Alabama (pdf)

Visit Abuse: Emotional, Physical, Sexual, Neglect.

 

 

GED Information

The Alabama Alternate Adult High School Diploma Option (pdf)

Visit Youth Who Drop Out.

 

 

Missing Children in Alabama

Visit Runaways and Missing Children.

 

 

Play By The Rules: Alabama Laws for Youth

Youth and the Law: Changing Times

 

 

Telling It Like It Is (pdf)

Visit Teen Sexual Behaviors.

 

 

What Parents of Children in Special Education Need to Know

Special Education in Alabama:  A Right, Not a Favor (pdf)

Visit Special Education.

 

 


HOTLINES, HELPLINES, CRISIS HELP

 

Alabama AIDS Hotline

1-800-228-0469

 

Alabama Crisis Shelters

1-800-650-6522

 

Alabama Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-650-6522

 

Alabama State Fire Marshal's Arson Hotline

1-800-654-0775

 

Alabama Suicide and Crisis Hotlines

 

Central Alabama Crisis Line

205-323-7777

 

Child Pornography Tipline

1-800-843-5678

 

ChildhelpUSA

Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-4-A-Child  

1-800-422-4453

 

The Crisis Center

205-323-7777 24 Hour

Telephone counseling, suicide intervention, immediate and aftercare services for victims of sexual assault, and referrals for helping agencies in central Alabama.

 

Family Sunshine Center

334-263-0218

1-800-650-6522 24 Hour

24-hour crisis assistance and emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence

 

National Domestic Violence/Abuse Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
1-800-787-3224
TDD

 

National Hotlines and Helplines

 

National Runaway Switchboard

1-800-RUNAWAY

1-800-786-2929

 

National Suicide Hotline

1-800-SUICIDE

1-800-784-2433

 

Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) 

1-800-656-HOPE

 

Rape Crisis Centers in Alabama

 

Toll-Free Numbers for Health Information

 

Victim Assistance Hotline

1-800-626-7676

 


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SUPPORT

 

 

Self-Help and Support Groups

 

Al-Anon and Alateen: Getting In Touch

1-888-4AL-ANON

 

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in Alabama

 

Alcoholics Victorious Support Groups

 

Anxiety Disorder Self-Help Support Groups

 

CoDependents Anonymous

 

Compassionate Friends Chapters

1-877-969-0010

 

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

1-800-826-3632

 

Emotions Anonymous

 

Families Anonymous

1-800-736-9805

 

Families Anonymous - Huntsville

256-536-4188

 

Grandparents Support Groups

 

Grief and Loss Support Services in Greater Birmingham

 

Narcotics Anonymous -- Alabama/Northwest Florida

1-800- 467-7314

 

OCD Support Groups

 

Overcomers Outreach Meeting Locations

1-800-310-3001

 

Parents Anonymous

 

Positive Parenting Groups (Jefferson County)

205-879-4847

 

Stepfamily Association of America Local Chapters

1-800-735-0329

 

Support Groups for Survivors of Suicide



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