Legal and Rights Advocacy Resources in Alabama

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A. Immigration Legal Aid & Clinics

1. Catholic Social Services of Mobile – Immigrant Legal Assistance

Description: Offers free or low-cost legal services for green card applications, family petitions, naturalization, DACA, and more.
📍 Location: 188 S. Florida Street, Mobile, AL 36606
📞 Contact: (251) 432‑2727

2. Catholic Social Services of Montgomery – Immigration Services

Description: Provides legal aid for asylum seekers, work authorization, and family-based immigration applications.
📍 Location: 4455 Narrow Lane Rd, Montgomery, AL 36116
📞 Contact: (334) 288‑8890 ext. 219

3. Gulf States Immigration Services

Description: Specializes in adjustment of status, asylum applications, employment-based petitions, and naturalization.
📍 Location: 126 Mobile Street, Mobile, AL 36607
📞 Contact: (251) 391‑6012

4. Hispanic Catholic Social Services

Description: Assists with form completion and legal applications for various immigration benefits.
📍 Location: 92 Oxmoor Rd., Birmingham, AL 35209
📞 Contact: (205) 876‑8190

5. Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama (¡HICA!)

Description: Provides legal services, community outreach, and assistance with DACA, naturalization, and other immigration matters.
📍 Location: 117 Southcrest Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209
📞 Contact: (205) 942‑5505 | Website

6. South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program (SAVLP)

Description: A nonprofit offering free legal clinics and pro bono legal advice—including immigration assistance—for low-income residents.
📍 Location: Mobile, Baldwin
📞 Contact: (251) 438‑1102

B. Rights & Advocacy Organizations

1. Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice (ACIJ)

Description: A network dedicated to defending immigrant rights through public education, workshops, and policy advocacy in Alabama.
📍 Location: Irondale, AL
📞 Contact: (205) 945‑0777 | Website

2. Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama (¡HICA!)

Description: In addition to legal aid, ¡HICA! offers rights education, community organizing, and policy advocacy for Latino immigrants.
📍 Location: Birmingham, AL
📞 Contact: (205) 942‑5505 | Website

3. Legal Services Alabama

Description: A statewide organization offering free legal assistance and rights advocacy for low-income immigrants, focusing on civil rights and immigration issues.
📍 Service Area: Statewide
📞 Contact: Visit their website for office locations.

Health, Wellness, and Mental Health Resources in Alabama

A. Culturally Competent Healthcare Providers

1. Red Crescent Clinic of Alabama

Description: A free health clinic operated by the Birmingham Islamic Society and the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent. The clinic offers multilingual services tailored for immigrant communities.
📍 Location: Birmingham, AL
📞 Contact: Visit the clinic’s website for details.

2. Community of Hope Health Clinic

Description: Provides free medical care for uninsured adults in Shelby County, with services designed for diverse communities.
📍 Location: Shelby County (Birmingham area), AL
📞 Contact: Local listings available.

3. Catholic Social Services of Mobile – Refugee Resettlement Program

Description: Offers refugee health screenings, medical referrals, and culturally competent care.
📍 Location: Mobile, AL
📞 Contact: (251) 432‑2727

4. Hunter Street Medical Clinic

Description: Offers general healthcare services, including mental health support, with experience in treating immigrant communities.
📍 Location: Hoover, AL
📞 Contact: Check the clinic’s website for more details.

5. Inspiritus (Birmingham Location)

Description: Provides health education, case management, and referrals to culturally competent healthcare providers.
📍 Location: Birmingham, AL
📞 Contact: Visit Inspiritus’s website

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B. Mental Health & Wellness Programs

1. Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) – Support Groups

Description: Offers mental health support groups in English and Spanish, focusing on stress, anxiety, and other challenges immigrants face.
📍 Location: Statewide
📞 Contact: 1‑800‑367‑0955 | Website

2. NAMI Alabama Support Groups

Description: Free, confidential mental health support groups for individuals and families, with immigrant-friendly services.
📍 Location: Various locations in Alabama
📞 Contact: 334‑396‑4797 | Website

3. Eagle Counseling Technology – TeleMental Health Services

Description: Provides secure tele-mental health therapy in Spanish and English for Hispanic immigrants.
📍 Location: North Alabama (online services)
📞 Contact: 256‑341‑0811

4. Valley Christian Counseling – Spanish Services

Description: Specializes in Spanish-language psychotherapy, focusing on cultural challenges faced by Hispanic immigrants.
📍 Location: Huntsville, AL
📞 Contact: 256‑722‑8091 | 📍 Address: 5151 Research Dr NW #1B, Huntsville, AL 35805

5. AGAPE of North Alabama

Description: Provides trauma-informed counseling for immigrant families, including support for parenting and family reunification.
📍 Location: Huntsville, AL
📞 Contact: 256‑859‑4481 | 📍 Address: 103 Mountain Brook Blvd, Madison, AL 35758

6. Transitions – Mental Health & Substance Abuse Support

Description: Offers culturally tailored therapy for mental health and substance abuse recovery.
📍 Location: Huntsville, AL
📞 Contact: 256‑270‑8424 | 📍 Address: 1580 Sparkman Drive, Suite 206, Huntsville, AL 35816

7. Graces of Gurley

Description: Affordable counseling for immigrant individuals and families.
📍 Location: Gurley, AL
📞 Contact: 256‑361‑9281

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Need Help?

If you are facing an urgent legal issue, contact:
📞 Immigration Legal Help Hotline: 1‑800‑375‑5283 (USCIS)
📞 National Immigration Law Center: (213) 639‑3900

If you need urgent mental health assistance, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for immediate support.

This list is updated periodically to ensure Alabama’s immigrant communities have access to legal support. If you know of additional resources, please contact us.