Resources for Spinal Cord Injury Survivors in Mobile, Alabama

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Local Food Banks & Pantries in Mobile County

• A Servant's Love – P.O. Box 9068, Mobile, AL 36691. Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Saturday by appointment). ☎ 251-895-6967 aservantslove.org
• Agape Life Garden – 411 Erie St., Chickasaw, AL 36611. Hours: 2^nd Saturday of the month, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (by appointment only). ☎ 251-589-6804
• Airport Blvd Baptist Church – 6301 Airport Blvd., Mobile, AL 36608. By appointment only. Serves residents of 36608, 36609, and 36695 only. ☎ 251-342-3280 abbclife.org
• Chickasaw United Methodist Church – Mike's Pantry – 108 Lee St., Chickasaw, AL 36611. Hours: 1^st & 3^rd Tuesday of the month, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ☎ 251-452-3461
• Christ United Methodist Church (Lifegate Ministry) – 6101 Grelot Rd., Mobile, AL 36609. By appointment for Lifegate clients only (no walk-ins). Call 251-380-0583 on Mon or Wed 8:00–10:30 a.m. to schedule. ☎ 251-342-0462 christunited.com
• Dauphin Island United Methodist Church – 302 Key St., Dauphin Island, AL 36528. Hours: 2^nd Thursday of the month, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ☎ 251-861-5599
• First Christian Church – Homeless Ministry – 1419 Government St., Mobile, AL 36604. Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ☎ 251-473-7979 firstchristianchurchmobile.com
• Gateway Community Outreach at Navco – 1719 Navco Rd., Mobile, AL 36605. Hours: 1^st & 3^rd Thursday of the month, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ☎ 251-471-3552
• Government Street United Methodist Church – 901 Government St., Mobile, AL 36604. Food pantry by appointment (call for schedule). ☎ 251-438-4714 thebeehive.us
• Greater New Hope Baptist Church – 8570 E. Warner St., Bayou La Batre, AL 36509. By appointment (call for assistance). ☎ 251-229-8660
• Helping Hands Emergency Food Pantry – 600 Bel Air Blvd. #120, Mobile, AL 36606. By appointment only (emergency food assistance). ☎ 251-216-6615 helpinghandsfoodpantry.net
• Mobile Community Action – 461 Donald St., Mobile, AL 36617. Call for distribution hours. ☎ 251-457-5700 mcamobile.org
• Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church – 2531 Berkley Ave., Mobile, AL 36617. Hours: Every Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ☎ 251-457-9900
• New Generation Church – 7054 Howells Ferry Rd., Mobile, AL 36618. Hours: 2^nd & 4^th Friday of the month, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ☎ 251-344-0898
• New Pleasant View Baptist Church – 1517 Kayte St., Mobile, AL 36617. Call for distribution times. ☎ 251-622-1590
• Providence Presbyterian Church – 2320 Schillinger Rd. S., Mobile, AL 36695. Hours: 3^rd Friday of the month, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Serves 36693, 36609, 36695, 36619, 36582 zip codes. ☎ 251-633-9701 providence-pc.org
• Pure Word Deliverance House of Prayer – 2530 S. Shelton Beach Rd., Prichard, AL 36613. Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ☎ 251-456-1234
• Regency Church of Christ – 501 University Blvd. S., Mobile, AL 36609. Hours: 3^rd Thursday of the month, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Mobile County residents only. ☎ 251-345-8050 regencycc.org
• Revelation Missionary Baptist Church – 1711 Taylor Ln., Mobile, AL 36605. Hours: Monday – Friday 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (call to make an appointment). ☎ 251-473-2333 rmbcmob.org
• Salvation Army – Mobile – 1009 Dauphin St., Mobile, AL 36604. Food pantry and other social services (call for details). ☎ 251-438-1625 salvationarmyusa.org
• Samuel Chapel A.M.E. Church – 717 W. Prichard Ave., Prichard, AL 36610. Hours: 2^nd Saturday of the month, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ☎ 251-456-7588
• S.O.U.P. (Serving Our Unique People) – 1320 Center St., Mobile, AL 36604. Hours: Every Monday & Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ☎ 251-377-0030
• South Alabama Worship Center – 2811 Schillinger Rd. S., Semmes, AL 36575. Hours: 15^th of every month, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ☎ 251-645-2070
• St. Andrew's Chapel (Creola) – 2350 Dead Lake Marina Rd., Creola, AL 36525. Hours: 2^nd Tuesday of the month, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ☎ 251-679-0755
• St. James Major Parish – 714 N. College St., Prichard, AL 36610. Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ☎ 251-456-6842 stjamesmajor.org
• St. Mark UMC – Society of St. Stephen – 439 Azalea Rd., Mobile, AL 36609. Hours: 2^nd & 4^th Monday of the month, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Serves 36608, 36609, 36693, 36695 zip codes. ☎ 251-342-5861 stmarkmobile.com
• Stillwater Church – 415 McKeough Ave., Saraland, AL 36571. Hours: Every Monday 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Serves Saraland, Satsuma, Creola, Axis & Chunchula areas. ☎ 251-675-2728 stillwaterchurch.com
• The River – 5610 McCrary Rd., Semmes, AL 36575. Hours: 1^st & 3^rd Wednesday of the month, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Please submit online form to schedule pick-up. ☎ 251-645-4990 myriver.tv/foodpantry
• Tillman's Corner Senior Center – 5863 Nevius Rd., Mobile, AL 36619. Emergency food boxes for seniors by appointment. Senior residents can call to join wait list for regular assistance. ☎ 251-661-6600 swmcchamber.com
• Trinity Episcopal Food Pantry – 1900 Dauphin St., Mobile, AL 36606. Hours: Every Monday 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Photo ID required; one visit per month per household. ☎ 251-473-2779 trinitymobile.org
• Triumph Ministries, Inc. – 17980 Celeste Rd., Citronelle, AL 36522. Hours: 2^nd Thursday of the month (starting 8:30 a.m. until supplies run out). ☎ 251-404-9707
• Union Baptist Church – 5251 Grand Bay Wilmer Rd. S., Grand Bay, AL 36541. Hours: 3^rd Saturday of the month, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Serves residents of zip codes 36695 & 36541. ☎ 251-865-6284 ubcgrandbay.org

Baldwin County

• African Universal Church – 8355 Jonesboro Rd., Daphne, AL 36526. Hours: Every Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ☎ 251-626-6056 africanuniversalchurch.org
• Calvary Chapel Fellowship of Foley – 18464 Underwood Rd., Foley, AL 36535. Hours: Every Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (photo ID required). ☎ 251-943-7990 ccfoley.com
• Catholic Social Services – Baldwin County – 23010 Hwy 59 N., Robertsdale, AL 36567. Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (closed 12–1 p.m.). ☎ 251-947-2293 catholicsocialservices.org
• Prodisee Pantry – 9315 Spanish Fort Blvd., Spanish Fort, AL 36527. Hours: Every Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Baldwin County residents may receive food once per month (bring photo ID). ☎ 251-626-1720 prodiseepantry.org
• South Baldwin Christian Church – 19489 Keller Rd., Foley, AL 36535. Hours: Monday & Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Wednesday & Friday 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ☎ 251-981-1000 sbccdisciples.org

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 sdfalabama.com | FAQs
  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