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 – free or low-cost prescription assistance for Alabamians age 55+ with chronic conditions or those of any age who are disabled and meet income limits. Apply through your local Area Agency on Aging or visit alabamaageline.gov/seniorx.
- ADRS SCI/Head Injury Trust Fund – assistance 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 ($26K), HISA grant (up to $7,500), 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 affiliate). ☎ 251-476-7171 habitat.org
- FHA Title I & 203(k) Loans – HUD-insured loans for home accessibility. hud.gov
- IRS Medical Expense Deduction – medically-necessary lifts & ramps may be tax-deductible (Publication 502).
Assistive Technology Loans & DME Reuse
- Numotion Mobile – leading provider of wheelchairs, mobility equipment & related services; offers in-home evaluations, custom mobility solutions & help with insurance paperwork. ☎ 251-666-5555 numotion.com
- Southern Disability Foundation – Ability Loan Program – low-interest, extended-term loans for assistive technology, vehicle & home accessibility needs.
☎ 334-759-0918
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The application for the Southern Disability Foundation Ability Loan Program can be found here: Loan Application (PDF) - Alabama AT4All – search 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 and care coordination for children and adults with disabilities. rehab.alabama.gov
- Full Life Ahead Foundation – transition help for teens & young adults. fulllifeahead.org
- BrainAndSpinalCord.org – designed to support individuals and families affected by SCI and TBI. brainandspinalcord.org
National & Regional SCI Support
- Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation – Paralysis Resource Center – Info specialists, peer mentoring, care navigation, free publications, and webinars. christopherreeve.org • ☎ 800-539-7309
- Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) – Evidence-based fact sheets, videos, and SCI Model System hospital directory. msktc.org/sci
- SCI Model System Centers Directory – Contact info for all 14 federally designated spinal cord injury hospitals. msktc.org/sci/model-system-centers
- Shepherd Center SCI Resource Center – National referral help, consumer guides, and librarian support. Learn more at shepherd.org/research/research-areas/spinal-cord-injury.
- Craig Hospital – Education Outreach – Phone/email help, curated SCI info, equipment, and sexuality advice. craighospital.org
- Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) – Free benefits help for all veterans with SCI; adaptive housing, sports grants, and nurses. pva.org • ☎ 800-424-8200
- NCHPAD – Free remote fitness coaching and adaptive workout videos for people with mobility impairments. Visit nchpad.org.
- UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center (Regional – Alabama) – Inpatient/outpatient SCI care, physiatry, orthotics, and neuropsychology. uabmedicine.org • ☎ 205-934-4131
Exercise & Rehabilitation Therapy
(Physical & Occupational Therapy Options in the state of Alabama locally or Regionally)
- Infirmary Health – Rehabilitation Specialists & J.L. Bedsole/Rotary Rehabilitation Hospital – A CARF-accredited inpatient and outpatient facility offering spinal cord injury rehabilitation led by physiatrists. Services include coordinated physical, occupational, and speech therapy. infirmaryhealth.org
- AOC (Alabama Orthopaedic Clinic Therapy Department) – Integrated therapy team with 5 physical therapists and 3 occupational therapists specializing in spine rehabilitation, prosthesis training, myofascial release, and hand therapy. Located at 3610 Springhill Memorial Dr. N, Mobile, AL. Physical Therapy | Occupational Therapy
- The Orthopaedic Group, P.C. – physical therapy (spine care) & occupational therapy (hand/wrist/elbow). Airport Boulevard location. ☎ 251-450-1280
- USA Health's Therapy Services – PT & OT services including post-SCI rehabilitation, mobility & strength restoration. 739 N. University Blvd. USA Health
- YMCA of South Alabama – accessible pools & adaptive fitness programs. ymcamobile.org
- Hall Therapy Services – combined PT & OT, spine care, manual therapy, McKenzie-certified spinal treatment, hand therapy. 3090 Dauphin Square Connector. halltherapy.com
- UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center – inpatient/outpatient SCI care, physiatry, orthotics, and neuropsychology. ☎ 205-934-4131 uabmedicine.org
National Exercise & Fitness Resources
- NCHPAD – free remote fitness coaching & adaptive workout videos for people with mobility impairments. nchpad.org
- Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation – NeuroRecovery Network – activity-based therapy clinics nationwide for paralysis recovery. christopherreeve.org
- Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Sports Programs – adaptive sports grants & training opportunities. pva.org/sports • ☎ 800-424-8200
- Move United (formerly Disabled Sports USA) – adaptive sports programs & equipment grants nationwide. moveunitedsport.org
- Kelly Brush Foundation – Active Fund – grants for adaptive sports equipment (SCI only). kellybrushfoundation.org
- Challenged Athletes Foundation – adaptive sports & competition grants. challengedathletes.org
- Medicare Part B Physical Therapy – covers medically necessary PT/OT with physician referral. ☎ 800-633-4227
- Medicaid Therapy Services – PT/OT coverage for eligible Alabama residents. ☎ 334-242-5000
Mental Health & Counseling Support
- Wings Across Alabama – Alabama Warm Line – 24/7 peer support from Certified Peer Specialists with lived experience. ☎ 844-999-4647 wingsacrossal.org
- Wings Across Alabama – Support Groups – variety of peer-led support & educational groups, including ART (Art as Recovery Tool) & Music support groups. Email: cpssupport@wingsacrossal.org
- Wings Across Alabama – Veterans Support – mental health peer support for veterans & families, including female-identifying veterans group. Email: veterans@wingsacrossal.org
- Wings Across Alabama – APPR Wellness Course – free Action Planning for Prevention and Recovery course for mental health recovery. Email: wellness@wingsacrossal.org
- NAMI Alabama (National Alliance on Mental Illness) – support groups, education & advocacy. ☎ 334-396-4797 namialabama.org
- Crisis Text Line – 24/7 crisis support via text. Text HOME to 741741
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – 24/7 mental health crisis support. ☎ 988 988lifeline.org
- Alabama Department of Mental Health – community mental health centers statewide. ☎ 334-242-3454 mh.alabama.gov
- Wellness Collective – Mobile County – trauma-informed counseling, psychiatric medication management, group therapy, and integrative wellness care. ☎ 251-450-2211 wellnesscollectiveal.com
- BetterHelp – online therapy with financial assistance available. betterhelp.com
- Open Path Psychotherapy Collective – affordable therapy ($30-$60/session). openpathcollective.org
- Psychology Today Therapist Directory – find local therapists who accept insurance or sliding scale. psychologytoday.com
- SAMHSA Treatment Locator – find mental health & substance abuse treatment. ☎ 800-662-4357 findtreatment.samhsa.gov
- Headspace – meditation & mindfulness app with free content. headspace.com
- Calm – sleep stories, meditation & anxiety relief app. calm.com
Vision, Hearing & Communication Aids
- Alabama TAP / AIDB – Free specialized telephones & tablets. Visit aidb.org.
- iCanConnect (NDBEDP) – no-cost deaf-blind communication equipment. icanconnect.org
- Starkey Hearing Foundation – Hear Now – charitable hearing-aid program for low-income adults. starkeyhearingfoundation.org
- Miracle Ear – Gift of Sound – last-resort hearing aid 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 commercial flights for medical travel. ☎ 800-359-1711 miracleflights.org
- Angel Flight Soars / Air Charity Network – volunteer pilot flights for treatment. ☎ 877-426-2643 aircharitynetwork.org
- Bank of America Disability Access Auto Loan – financing for wheelchair-accessible vehicles & home modifications. bankofamerica.com
- Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU) Auto Loan – reduced-rate financing for adaptive vehicles. dcu.org
- National Organization for Vehicle Accessibility (NOVA) – grants for wheelchair van conversions (nationwide). novafunding.org
- Friends of Man – grants for wheelchairs, prostheses & more (professional referral). ☎ 303-798-2342