Resources / Alcohol recovery
Alcohol recovery
Struggling with alcohol is a health problem, not a character flaw. Help here ranges from free meetings to medical detox.
In danger right now? Call 911. In emotional crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988, or Birmingham's Crisis Center at 205-323-7777, 24 hours a day.
Meetings and peer support
Alcoholics Anonymous: Birmingham Intergroup
Anyone who wants to stop drinking
Central office for Jefferson and Shelby counties. Call or search the meeting list online, including Zoom meetings.
ROSS
People in or seeking recovery
Peer recovery support.
Treatment
JBS Mental Health Authority
Community mental health and substance use care
State-designated provider for Jefferson, Blount and St. Clair counties. Counseling, psychiatry and substance use programs with fees based on ability to pay.
Jimmie Hale Mission
Men; Jessie's Place serves women and children
Emergency shelter and recovery programs at Brother Leo's Men's Center, Jessie's Place and Royal Pines. Local leaders report recovery programs are free for 15 weeks.
Firehouse Shelter
Men; day services open to all genders
Overnight shelter, day program, transitional housing, case management and 12-step groups.
Fellowship House
Men and women; Mothers Hope serves pregnant and parenting women
Residential treatment and medication-assisted treatment.
Pearson Hall
Men and women
Residential and outpatient programs.