Resources for Spinal Cord Injury Survivors in Mobile, Alabama
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Overview
Who this helps: people living with spinal cord injuries (SCI) in Mobile and the Gulf Coast, plus caregivers and veterans.
What’s here: local transportation and equipment programs, prescription savings, grants for home modifications, rehab/exercise options, and peer support—vetted by our group.
Need help applying? Call the Independent Living Center of Mobile at (251) 460-0301 and ask for SCI peer support.
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Discount Cards & Coupons
- Alabama RxCard – free printable card; no income limits; up to 80 % savings. alabamarxcard.com
- GoodRx – instant coupons for brand & generic meds; may beat insurance copays. goodrx.com • ☎ (251) 460-0301
- SingleCare (Formerly FamilyWize) – free prescription savings card & mobile app. singlecare.com
- NeedyMeds Discount Card – free card + searchable assistance database. needymeds.org
Find Drug-Company Assistance
- Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT) – searches 900+ patient assistance programs. medicineassistancetool.org
- RxAssist – comprehensive PAP directory + application forms. rxassist.org
- RxHope – PAP eligibility & application support. rxhope.com
Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs (PAPs)
- AZ & Me (AstraZeneca): free AstraZeneca meds. ☎ 800-292-6363
- GSK for You: GSK drugs & vaccines. ☎ 866-728-4368
- Lilly Cares: Eli Lilly meds. ☎ 800-545-6962
- Merck Helps: Merck meds/vaccines or copay cards. ☎ 800-727-5400
- Pfizer RxPathways: Pfizer meds & savings cards. ☎ 866-706-2400
Grant Programs & Non-Profit Aid
- HealthWell Foundation – grants for copays, premiums & travel. ☎ 800-675-8416
- PAN Foundation – disease-specific copay grants. ☎ 866-316-7263
- Kelly Brush Foundation – Active Fund – grants for adaptive sports equipment (SCI only). kellybrushfoundation.org
- Challenged Athletes Foundation – adaptive sports & competition grants. challengedathletes.org
- Bryon Riesch Paralysis Foundation – individual grants for equipment/home mods. brpf.org
- United Healthcare Children’s Foundation – up to $5 k/yr for privately-insured kids. uhccf.org
- Help Hope Live – tax-deductible fundraising platform for medical & mobility needs. ☎ 800-642-8399 helphopelive.org
Government & Veterans Financial Help
- Medicare “Extra Help” – lowers Part D costs for low-income beneficiaries. ☎ 800-772-1213
- Alabama SenioRx – prescription assistance for Alabamians age 55+ (or disabled) who meet income limits. alabamaageline.gov/seniorx
- ADRS SCI/Head Injury Trust Fund – help with home mods, equipment & care. ☎ 888-879-4706
- USDA Rural Housing Section 504 – home-repair grants for rural homeowners 62+. rd.usda.gov
- VA Benefits – Auto allowance, HISA grant, Specially Adapted Housing, caregiver stipend, etc. ☎ 877-222-8387 va.gov
Home Modification & Repair Resources
- Area Agencies on Aging – Older Americans Act funds for accessibility. Eldercare Locator ☎ 800-677-1116 eldercare.acl.gov
- Rebuilding Together South Alabama – free critical home repairs & ramps. ☎ 251-289-1684 rebuildingtogethersa.org
- Habitat for Humanity – Critical Home Repair (Mobile County). ☎ 251-476-7171 habitat.org
- FHA Title I & 203(k) Loans – HUD-insured loans for accessibility. hud.gov
- IRS Medical Expense Deduction – medically-necessary lifts & ramps may be tax-deductible (Publication 502).
Assistive Technology Loans & DME Reuse
- Numotion Mobile – wheelchairs, mobility equipment, custom seating, insurance help. ☎ 251-666-5555 numotion.com
- Southern Disability Foundation – Ability Loan Program – low-interest loans for AT, vehicles & home access.
☎ 334-759-0918
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Application: Loan Application (PDF) - Alabama AT4All – statewide listings of free/low-cost reused wheelchairs, lifts, etc. al.at4all.com
- Goodwill “We Share” Medical Equipment – free donated DME in southwest Alabama. ☎ 251-300-6094
Community & Disability Support
- Independent Living Center of Mobile – peer support, advocacy, resources. ☎ 251-460-0301 ilcmobile.org
- Alabama Head Injury Foundation – statewide SCI/TBI support specialists. ☎ 800-433-8002 ahif.org
- United Spinal Association – national peer mentoring & advocacy. ☎ 800-962-9629 unitedspinal.org
- ☎ 2-1-1 Connect Alabama – call 211 for local emergency aid, ramps, food & more 24/7.
- Children and Adults Rehabilitation Service (CARS) – statewide clinics & assistive tech. rehab.alabama.gov
- Full Life Ahead Foundation – transition help for teens & young adults. fulllifeahead.org
- BrainAndSpinalCord.org – resources for SCI/TBI & support groups. brainandspinalcord.org
National & Regional SCI Support
- Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation – PRC – info specialists, mentoring, guides. christopherreeve.org • ☎ 800-539-7309
- MSKTC – evidence-based fact sheets & Model System directory. msktc.org/sci
- SCI Model System Centers – all 14 SCI hospitals. msktc.org/sci/model-system-centers
- Shepherd Center SCI Resource Center – referrals, publications, librarian help. shepherd.org
- Craig Hospital – curated SCI resources & education. craighospital.org
- Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) – benefits help, housing & sports. pva.org • ☎ 800-424-8200
- NCHPAD – free remote fitness coaching & adaptive workouts. nchpad.org
- UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center – regional SCI care. uabmedicine.org • ☎ 205-934-4131
Exercise & Rehabilitation Therapy
(Physical & Occupational Therapy Options in Alabama – local & regional)
- Infirmary Health – J.L. Bedsole/Rotary Rehabilitation Hospital – CARF-accredited inpatient/outpatient SCI rehab. infirmaryhealth.org
- AOC – Alabama Orthopaedic Clinic (Therapy) – spine rehab, prosthesis training, hand therapy. Physical Therapy | Occupational Therapy
- The Orthopaedic Group, P.C. – PT (spine), OT (hand/wrist/elbow). ☎ 251-450-1280
- USA Health Therapy Services – PT/OT incl. post-SCI rehab. USA Health
- YMCA of South Alabama – accessible pools & adaptive fitness. ymcamobile.org
- Hall Therapy Services – spine care, hand therapy, McKenzie-certified. halltherapy.com
- UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center – inpatient/outpatient SCI care. ☎ 205-934-4131 uabmedicine.org
National Exercise & Fitness Resources
- NCHPAD – remote coaching & adaptive workouts. nchpad.org
- Reeve Foundation – NeuroRecovery Network – activity-based therapy clinics. christopherreeve.org
- PVA Sports Programs – adaptive sports grants & training. pva.org/sports • ☎ 800-424-8200
- Move United – adaptive sports & equipment grants. moveunitedsport.org
- Kelly Brush Foundation – Active Fund – adaptive sports equipment grants (SCI). kellybrushfoundation.org
- Challenged Athletes Foundation – grants & programs. challengedathletes.org
- Medicare Part B Physical Therapy – medically necessary PT/OT. ☎ 800-633-4227
- Medicaid Therapy Services – PT/OT coverage for eligible residents. ☎ 334-242-5000
Mental Health & Counseling Support
- Wings Across Alabama – Warm Line – 24/7 peer support. ☎ 844-999-4647 wingsacrossal.org
- Wings Across Alabama – Support Groups – peer-led groups (ART, Music, more). cpssupport@wingsacrossal.org
- Wings Across Alabama – Veterans Support – veterans & families. veterans@wingsacrossal.org
- Wings Across Alabama – APPR Wellness Course – free prevention & recovery course. wellness@wingsacrossal.org
- NAMI Alabama – support, education & advocacy. ☎ 334-396-4797 namialabama.org
- Crisis Text Line – text HOME to 741741
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – ☎ 988 988lifeline.org
- Alabama Department of Mental Health – community MH centers. ☎ 334-242-3454 mh.alabama.gov
- Wellness Collective – Mobile County – counseling, med management. ☎ 251-450-2211 wellnesscollectiveal.com
- BetterHelp – online therapy (financial aid available). betterhelp.com
- Open Path Psychotherapy Collective – $30–$60/session. openpathcollective.org
- Psychology Today Directory – find local therapists. psychologytoday.com
- SAMHSA Treatment Locator – ☎ 800-662-4357 findtreatment.samhsa.gov
- Headspace – meditation & mindfulness. headspace.com
- Calm – sleep & anxiety relief. calm.com
Vision, Hearing & Communication Aids
- Alabama TAP / AIDB – free specialized telephones & tablets. aidb.org
- iCanConnect (NDBEDP) – no-cost deaf-blind equipment. icanconnect.org
- Starkey Hearing Foundation – Hear Now – charitable hearing aids. starkeyhearingfoundation.org
- Miracle Ear – Gift of Sound – last-resort grants. miracle-ear.com
- Computers for the Blind – low-cost accessible computers. ☎ 214-340-6328 computersfortheblind.org
- Free White Cane Program – National Federation of the Blind. nfb.org
Travel & Vehicle Grants
- Miracle Flights – free medical travel flights. ☎ 800-359-1711 miracleflights.org
- Angel Flight Soars / Air Charity Network – volunteer pilot flights. ☎ 877-426-2643 aircharitynetwork.org
- Bank of America Disability Access Auto Loan – accessible vehicle/home mods financing. bankofamerica.com
- Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU) Auto Loan – reduced-rate adaptive vehicle loans. dcu.org
- National Organization for Vehicle Accessibility (NOVA) – grants for van conversions. novafunding.org
- Friends of Man – grants for wheelchairs, prostheses & more (professional referral). ☎ 303-798-2342