Family Support Group is a place of education and support for those struggling with knowing how to cope well with an addicted loved one. These groups offer hope and understanding in a setting with others who are walking similar paths. They are open to anyone who has a loved one struggling with substance use and they meet weekly on either Monday or Thursday starting at 6:30pm.
If you are interested in participating or would like more information, contact Carie Wimberly.
From Our Participants
“Just when you feel the most isolated and alone from your child’s addiction, this group is there to support you on your journey. You are not alone.”
“Joining a Family Support Group is a way to stay “in the know” on resources for us and our children. Learn about other’s experiences with local rehab services, how they work, and cost, as well as gaining knowledge to learn how to best help ourselves and our loved one.”
“Attending a Family Support Group has been crucial to my ability to stay on the right course when it comes to mine and my wife’s self-care and how to re-shape my responses to my loved ones.”
Local Recovery Related Resources
Note: this information is not intended to endorse or recommend, or be exhaustive. The hope is that it will help guide those in need to options that may fit their situation.
General Information & Resources
- Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) – palgroup.org**
- Addiction Prevention Coalition (APC) – apcbham.org**
- Recovery Resource Center – 205-458-3377, Crisis Line: 205-323-7777**. State Assessment to allow entry to State-Funded Programs
- The Safe Harbor – thesafeharbor.org, (resources for at-risk adolescents & families)
- R.O.S.S Recovery – 205-848-2112, 24/7 helpline; 844-307-1760, ross4u.org**
- Alabama Dept of Mental Health – https://mh.alabama.gov/substance-abuse-treatment-services/ **many or all services are free
Books/Publications
- The Four Seasons of Recovery, by Michael Speakman
- Smoke & Mirrors, The Magical World of Chemical Dependency, by D. England
- Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children, by Allison Bottke
- Recovery Campus Magazine – (online version & other info at recovery campus.com)
Detox/In-Patient Facilities
- UAB Addiction Recovery Program (Health Insurance Coverage) – 800-822-8816, 205-975-8951
- Bradford Health (Health Insurance Coverage) – 205-942-3200 bradfordhealth.com.
Main Health Center in Warrior - UAB Beacon Program – Free or low-cost assessment & medical treatment,
205-917-3733 ext. 103
400 Beacon Pkwy, Birmingham, Al 35209 - Self-Recovery – 866-255-3350, will pick up and take to detox center/hospital
- Pearson Hall (lowest cost option) – adatc.org
Transitional/Sober Living Homes
- The Foundry – Bessemer – 205-424-4673 [Men & Women (Separate)]
- The Foundry Farm – Cullman – 256-796-1440 [Men]
575 County Rd 1676, Cullman - Our Fathers Arms – 205-435-8885 [Men]
388 Dogwood Lane, Jacksonville, Al 36265 - Jimmy Hale Ministries/Royal Pines – 256-352-9444 [Men]
5 Guinns Cove Rd, Hayden, Al 35079 - Jimmy Hale Ministries/Jessie’s Place (205) 323-0170 [Women & Children]
2305 5th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203 - Center of Hope – 256-236-9716
2906 Bynum Leatherwood Road, Anniston, AL. 36201 - The Lighthouse – 256-796-0013 [Men]
925 Convent Road NE, Cullman 35055 - The Fellowship House 205-933-2430 [Men & Women]
1625 12th Ave South, Birmingham, 35205 - YMCA – (205) 322-9922 ext. 178 [Men & Women]
309 23rd Street North, Birmingham, Al 35203
24/7 Crisis Line – 205-322-4878 - EvenStill – Birmingham
michael@evenstill.org 205-837-9262) [men]
page@evenstill.org 205-541-5382 [women] - Any Lengths Resources – 205-253-8871, Birmingham/Prattville [men & women]
- The 4th Dimension – 4617 Summer Place Pkwy, Hoover, AL 35244
Danny Rosser, 205-960-0453, drosser@the-4th.com [men]
Ashley McCord, 205-732-4911, amccord@the-4th.com [women] - Adult & Teen Challenge – 256-279-5537, alatc.org [Male & Female]
1726 Rickwood Caverns Rd, Hayden, AL 35079
Lincoln, Al 205-763-0909
Jones, Al 334-872-0133 - New Beginnings – 2563623300, Talladega, Al [men]
256-381-0013, Florence, Al [women]
Counselors/Coaches
- Dr. Michael Semon [Relationships Inc] – 205-991-3683 [Parents]
2540 Valleydale Rd (mgsemon@mac.com) - Art Wimberly – 205-616-8867 [Recovery Coach]
- Steve & Pam Moore [Moore Institute] – 205-967-3277
4126 Autumn Lane, Birmingham, AL. 35243 (pam@mooreinstitute.net) - Maggie Banger [Restore Counseling Scs] – (205) 512-3071 [Parents/Loss/Grief]
2053 Old Montgomery Hwy Birmingham, Alabama 35244 - Chesea Roberts (Adolescents/Young Adults) – 205-742-9014
The CLR Counseling Group, LLC, 2102 Cahaba Road, Suite E. Birmingham, Alabama 35223 - Hope Counseling Center/Linda Story 205-663-2779 [Parents & Adolescents]
2867 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham fbcpelham.org - John Steakely [Unbound Grace] – 205-607-0995, john@unboundgrace.life
1310 Alford Ave, Birmingham, AL 35226 - Freedom Counseling (May be Free of Charge) 205-640-2715, 205-577-6648
Dual Diagnosis [Addiction & Mental Health]
- Dr. John Dantzler, UAB Substance Abuse & Criminal Justice Programs 205-917-3784
- Bronwyn McInturff, UAB Addiction Recovery, 205-975-9381
Emergency Shelters
Various – search by county
Alabama Suicide Prevention
Note; for a more extensive list of resources, see: https://apcbham.org/find-help/
