9 Crisis Services Resources in Jefferson, Alabama — Free Help & Counseling
9 verified crisis services resources in Jefferson, Alabama. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
Verified resources
- Craig Crisis Care Center (JBS Mental Health Authority) — Crisis Services in Birmingham, Alabama — (205) 263-1701 — The Craig Crisis Care Center, operated by Jefferson, Blount, St. Clair Mental Health Authority (JBS Mental Health), is one of the six ADMH-funded Behavioral Hea
- Crisis Center, Inc. (Birmingham) - 988 Alabama Operator — Crisis Services in Birmingham, Alabama — (205) 323-7777 — Crisis Center, Inc. is the central-Alabama 24/7 crisis call center and one of the operators of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in Alabama. Founded in 1970, th
- Crisis Text Line - Jefferson, Alabama — Crisis Services in Alabama — Text HOME to 741741 — Crisis Text Line provides free, confidential, 24/7 mental health crisis support over text for people in Jefferson, Alabama. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with
- Disaster Distress Helpline - Jefferson, Alabama — Crisis Services in Alabama — Call or text 1-800-985-5990 — The Disaster Distress Helpline provides free, confidential, 24/7 crisis counseling for anyone in Jefferson, Alabama experiencing emotional distress related to n
- Jefferson County After-Hours Crisis Line (UAB Mental Health Center) — Crisis Services in Alabama, Alabama — (205) 934-4108 — The Jefferson County after-hours behavioral-health crisis line operated by UAB Mental Health Center is an Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH)-listed emer
- NAMI HelpLine - Jefferson, Alabama — Crisis Services in Alabama — 1-800-950-6264 (or text NAMI to 62640) — The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support and information service for people in Jefferson, Alabama affected by mental health conditions. Call 1-800-9
- SAMHSA National Helpline - Jefferson, Alabama — Crisis Services in Alabama — 1-800-662-4357 — SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (English and Spanish) for individuals and fa
- Trans Lifeline - Jefferson, Alabama — Crisis Services in Alabama — 1-877-565-8860 — Trans Lifeline is a peer-support hotline run by and for trans and questioning people, serving callers in Jefferson, Alabama. Call 1-877-565-8860 (press #2 for S
- Veterans Crisis Line - Jefferson, Alabama — Crisis Services in Alabama — 988, Press 1 — The Veterans Crisis Line connects veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their families and friends in Jefferson, Alabama with carin
Frequently asked questions
How many crisis services resources are available in Jefferson, Alabama?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified crisis services resources across Jefferson, Alabama. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these crisis services services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
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 in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.