• Adolescent Independence Program : Through a contract with the Alabama Department of Human Resources , Alta Pointe provides intensive services and support to young adults , ages 16 to 21 , who are under DHR care . This home-like facility in Mobile County can accommodate ten young men .
• Group homes
• Supported employment program
Connie Hudson Mobile Regional Senior
Community Center ( 251 ) 602-4963 3201 Hillcrest Rd . Mobile , AL www . cityofmobile . org / parks-rec / connie-hudson-senior-center /
• Body sculpting , chair fitness , water aerobics , dominoes , oil painting , pickle ball , circuit training , step aerobics , quilting , chess ; Zumba gold , chair supported yoga , line dancing , crochet , Wii Bowling , Tai Chi , Bridge .
Department of Human Resources :
Adult Services ( 251 ) 450-1800 3103 Airport Blvd . Mobile , AL 36606 www . dhr . alabama . gov / adultprotective-services /
• 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
• The mission of the Adult Protective Services Division is to support and enable County Departments to protect elderly and disabled adults from abuse , neglect and exploitation and prevent unnecessary institutionalization .
Dumas Wesley Community Center ( 251 ) 479-0649 126 Mobile St . Mobile , AL 36607 www . dumaswesley . org Programs available :
• Transitional Housing Program , Sybil H . Smith Family Village
• SSFV seeks to help homeless single women and homeless women with children establish and maintain selfsufficiency . The program combines transitional housing for up to 24 months and is able to accommodate up to 17 families and up to 61 individuals .
• Mandatory case management , life skills classes and job readiness courses for program participants
• Residents are required to work full-time and / or attend school full-time
• Childcare and after school care provided for families
• Sober living environment
• Clothing Closet : Provides clothing and items free of charge to our program participants , helping them on their path to selfsustainability . Clothing assistance is also available to the local community by appointment only .
• Baldwin Family Village : 13-unit facility that will provide transitional housing and support services for women and children experiencing homelessness . The Baldwin Family Village will operate as a program of the Dumas Wesley Community Center
• Food pantry : A community partner of the Dumas Wesley Community Center , The Joseph Project ( TJP ), is a mission of Ashland Place United Methodist Church . The food pantry is open to all in need and is completely volunteer-supported and operated on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month . The food pantry is open from 10:00 AM – Noon at the Dumas Wesley Community Center . The pantry serves 100 households on a first-come , first-served basis . Participants can receive supplemental food once a month .
• Immigration Services : Provides assistance to families and individuals working their way through the complexities of the process of immigrating to or staying in the United States .
• Senior Services : The Senior Activities for Independent Living ( SAIL ) program offers daily enrichment to low-income seniors 60 and older . Congregate and homebound meals are provided to seniors five days a week . On-site , weekly activities include : life skills classes , nutrition education , wellness checks , exercise classes and recreation . Transportation provided to and from the Center , as well as trips to the doctor , pharmacy and other life-sustaining services for enrolled participants .
• Utility Assistance Program : Helps low-income clients and area residents maintain utility services . This program requires accountability as the participant must pay 50 % of their utility bill . DWCC subsequently pays the remainder of the bill directly to the utility company to ensure that funds are used for intended purposes .
E . A . Roberts Alzheimer ’ s Center ( 251 ) 435-6950 169 Mobile Infirmary Blvd . Mobile , AL www . infirmaryhealth . org / locations / e- a-roberts-alzheimers-center /
• The 8,000-square-foot building includes living room areas , den , kitchen , rest areas , enclosed courtyards with fountains , screened porches and a large fenced yard complete with a walking path and putting green . All areas beyond the front lobby require a security clearance .
• The facility can accommodate up to 25 participants per day .
Independent Living Center of Mobile ( 251 ) 460-0301 6750 Howell ’ s Ferry Rd . Mobile , AL 36618 www . ilcmobile . org
• We provide several core services , including information and referral , advocacy , skills and training , peer support , transition to home setting as well as additional services to help individuals .
Medicare ( 800 ) 633-4227 www . medicare . gov
• Medicare is health insurance for people 65 or older . You ’ re first eligible to sign up for Medicare 3 months before you turn 65 .
• You may be eligible to get Medicare earlier if you have a disability , End-Stage Renal Disease ( ESRD ), or ALS ( also called Lou Gehrig ’ s disease ).
Mercy Life of Alabama ( 251 ) 287-8420 2900 Springhill Ave . Mobile , AL www . trinityhealthpace . org / alabama / mercy-life-of-alabama /
• Our unique care model provides a full spectrum of healthcare services , so seniors can live at home , stay connected to their community and ultimately maintain their independence . Participants receive all healthcare services from Mercy Life of Alabama and our network of providers .
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