211 Connects Alabama - Statewide United Way Information and Referral Telephone Line and Web Search Portal Connecting Alabama Youth, Families, Parents, and Caregivers to Local Alabama Youth-Serving Resources, Mentoring, After-School Care, Runaway-Youth Shelters, and Child-Care Assistance

Youth Services in Statewide, Alabama. 211 Connects Alabama is the United Way of Central Alabama-anchored statewide 211 telephone line and web search portal that connects Alabama youth, families, parents, caregivers, and community professionals to local Alabama youth-and-family resources across all 67 Alabama counties — including youth mentoring, after-school care, summer programs, runaway-youth shelters, food assistance for youth and

Phone: (888) 421-1266

Address: 211 Connects Alabama (United Way of Central Alabama anchor), P.O. Box 320189, Statewide, Alabama

Website: https://211connectsalabama.org/

Good to know: 211 Connects Alabama 888-421-1266 (or dial 211) (verified 2026-05-02 via 211connectsalabama.org). P.O. Box 320189, Birmingham, AL 35232 (Jefferson County). Statewide United Way of Central Alabama-anchored 211 I&R for AL youth and families in all 67 AL counties.

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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.

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