211 Connects Alabama
Housing & Shelter in Birmingham, Alabama. 211 Connects Alabama is the state's free, confidential information & referral service operated by United Way of Central Alabama on behalf of Alabama 211 partner United Ways. Trained specialists help Alabamians in any of the state's 67 counties find the right local resource for housing, shelter, rent and utility assistance, food, health care, mental health, child care, and other essential services.
Phone: (888) 421-1266
Address: United Way of Central Alabama, 3600 8th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama, 35222
Website: https://www.211connectsalabama.org/
Good to know: 211 Connects Alabama main 1-888-421-1266 — or just dial 211 from any phone in Alabama (verified 2026-05-01 via 211connectsalabama.org). 24/7 service. For homelessness or imminent loss of housing, 211 specialists route callers to the local Continuum of Care (CoC) coordinated-entry intake in their community: One Roof (Birmingham/Jefferson/Shelby/St. Clair), Mid-Alabama CoC (Montgomery and surroundin
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Frequently asked questions about 211 Connects Alabama
How do I contact 211 Connects Alabama?
You can call 211 Connects Alabama at (888) 421-1266 or visit United Way of Central Alabama, 3600 8th Avenue South in Birmingham, Alabama. Their website is https://www.211connectsalabama.org/.
What services does 211 Connects Alabama offer?
211 Connects Alabama is the state's free, confidential information & referral service operated by United Way of Central Alabama on behalf of Alabama 211 partner United Ways. Trained specialists help Alabamians in any of the state's 67 counties find the right local resource for housing, shelter, rent and utility assistance, food, health care, mental health, child care, and other essential services. Service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in English, Spanish, an
Are services at 211 Connects Alabama free or low-cost?
Many community housing & shelter providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call 211 Connects Alabama at (888) 421-1266 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
Does 211 Connects Alabama offer services in other languages?
Call 211 Connects Alabama at (888) 421-1266 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.