10 Mental Health Resources in Shelby, Alabama — Free Help & Counseling
10 verified mental health resources in Shelby, 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
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - Shelby County 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Line — Mental Health in Statewide, Alabama — (800) 273-8255 — The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is the SAMHSA-funded national 24/7/365 free confidential phone, text, and online-chat crisis line for any Shelby County, Ala
- Birmingham VA Healthcare System - Bessemer VA Clinic — Mental Health in Bessemer, Alabama — (205) 428-3495 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- Central Alabama Wellness — Mental Health in Pelham, Alabama — (205) 651-0077 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- Central Alabama Wellness (Birmingham) — Mental Health in Birmingham, Alabama — (205) 651-0077 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- Central Alabama Wellness (Calera) — Mental Health in Calera, Alabama — (205) 651-0077 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- Central Alabama Wellness - Chilton and Shelby Community Mental Health Center (Calera) — Mental Health in Calera, Alabama — (205) 651-0077 — Central Alabama Wellness is the community mental-health center (310 Board) serving Chilton and Shelby counties with Medicaid-funded outpatient mental-health and
- Glenwood Inc - Main Campus — Mental Health in Birmingham, Alabama — (205) 969-2880 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- Longleaf Recovery - Birmingham — Mental Health in Birmingham, Alabama — (205) 289-1411 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- Taproot Therapy Collective — Mental Health in Birmingham, Alabama — (205) 598-6471 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- UAB Medical West - An Affiliate of the UAB Health System — Mental Health in Bessemer, Alabama — (205) 481-7000 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Browse by city
Frequently asked questions
How many mental health resources are available in Shelby, Alabama?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified mental health resources across Shelby, Alabama. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these mental health 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.