Penelope House

Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault in Mobile, Alabama. Penelope House is an Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ACADV) certified domestic-violence shelter program providing 24-hour crisis intervention, emergency shelter, transitional housing, individual counseling, peer support groups, safety planning, court advocacy, and connections to legal, medical, educational, and employment resources for survivors of domestic violence and dating violenc

Phone: (251) 342-8994

Address: P.O. Box 9127, Mobile, Alabama, 36691

Website: https://penelopehouse.org/

Good to know: Penelope House — 24/7 crisis line 251-342-8994 (verified 2026-04-30 via acadv.org/get-help/, the official ACADV-certified shelter directory). Business office (non-crisis): 251-342-2809. Counties served (per ACADV): Washington, Mobile, Clarke, Choctaw. For statewide DV crisis support, call the Alabama Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-650-6522 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233.

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Frequently asked questions about Penelope House

How do I contact Penelope House?

You can call Penelope House at (251) 342-8994 or visit P.O. Box 9127 in Mobile, Alabama. Their website is https://penelopehouse.org/.

What services does Penelope House offer?

Penelope House is an Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ACADV) certified domestic-violence shelter program providing 24-hour crisis intervention, emergency shelter, transitional housing, individual counseling, peer support groups, safety planning, court advocacy, and connections to legal, medical, educational, and employment resources for survivors of domestic violence and dating violence and their children. Services are free and confidential. The program is headqua

Are services at Penelope House free or low-cost?

Many community domestic violence & sexual assault providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Penelope House at (251) 342-8994 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Penelope House offer services in other languages?

Call Penelope House at (251) 342-8994 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.