🏠 Local Support Organizations (Hoover & Greater Birmingham Area, Alabama)

The Crisis Center, Inc. – Birmingham

  • Services: 24-hour rape response, crisis counseling, advocacy, and forensic exam accompaniment.

  • Crisis Line: (205) 323-7273

  • Website: crisiscenterbham.org

The WellHouse – Central Alabama

  • Focus: Safe residential recovery for female survivors of human trafficking.

  • Services: Shelter, trauma counseling, legal aid, and spiritual care.

  • 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-991-0948

  • Website: the-wellhouse.org

YWCA Central Alabama

  • Services: Emergency shelter and counseling for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors.

  • Contact: (205) 322-9922

  • Website: ywcabham.org

SafeHouse of Shelby County

  • Location: Close to Hoover; serves victims of domestic and sexual violence.

  • Services: Emergency shelter, advocacy, children’s services, and prevention education.

  • 24/7 Crisis Line: (205) 669-7233

  • Website: safehouse.org


🇺🇸 National Support Organizations

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)

  • Services: 24/7 National Sexual Assault Hotline, online chat, survivor resources.

  • Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

  • Website: rainn.org

National Human Trafficking Hotline

  • Services: 24/7 support, safety planning, and connections to local resources.

  • Hotline: 1-888-373-7888

  • Text: “BEFREE” (233733)

  • Website: humantraffickinghotline.org

Polaris

  • Focus: Leading anti-trafficking advocacy and data organization.

  • Resources: Survivor support, research, and public policy advocacy.

  • Website: polarisproject.org

Love146

  • Mission: Prevent child trafficking and provide survivor care.

  • Programs: Prevention education, survivor support services, and long-term care.

  • Website: love146.org

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)

Helpful Resources for Human Trafficking Victims

  • Resources for victims and survivors of trafficking, including links, phone numbers and apps.

  • Website: vpnmentor.com