Whether you’re navigating your own recovery or supporting a loved one, the journey can feel complex and overwhelming. At APC, we believe everyone deserves access to support, understanding, and space to heal. That’s why we offer family support groups for those impacted by a loved one’s substance use, as well as peer-led recovery groups such as Recovery Dharma and SMART Recovery.
Recovery Dharma
(at The Moore Institute, 4126 Autumn Ln, Birmingham, AL 35243)
Monday at 6:00 PM
Wednesday at 7:00 PM
Saturday at 10:30 AM
Peer-led community that practices meditation and mindfulness
SMART Recovery (at The Moore Institute)
Tuesday at 6:00 PM
Facilitator-led support meeting that uses cognitive behavioral therapy tools
Family Support Group (at The Moore Institute)
Thursday at 6:30 PM
Education and support program for loved ones of people with substance use disorder
PreShift, a Ben’s Friends Meeting
(at Saturn Birmingham, 200 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222)
Monday at 1 PM
Peer-led group for people who work in the food and beverage industries (but all are welcome)
If you are interested in participating or would like more information, contact Randy Hall.
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
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
- 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
- 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
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 - Jimmy Hale Ministries/Jessie’s Place (205) 323-0170 [Women & Children]
2305 5th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203 - 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 - 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]
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
Dual Diagnosis [Addiction & Mental Health]
- Dr. John Dantzler, UAB Substance Abuse & Criminal Justice Programs 205-917-3784
- Longleaf Recovery & Wellness, 205.367.4037, longleafcenters.com
Alabama Suicide Prevention
Note; for a more extensive list of resources, see: https://apcbham.org/find-help/
