Alabama Transitional, Reentry & Supportive Housing
This directory lists transitional housing, reentry-friendly programs, emergency shelters, and supportive housing across Alabama.
Always verify eligibility with the provider and your supervising officer before moving in or submitting paperwork.
Fast route: If you’re unsure where to start, contact your region’s Continuum of Care (CoC) for Coordinated Entry.
We’ve listed Alabama CoC contacts under “Statewide & CoC Routing.”
Tip: Use search for “sober living”, “family shelter”, “reentry”, “CoC”, “coordinated entry”, “women”, “veterans”.
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✅ Verified
🛠️ Eligible
North Alabama Madison • Limestone • Morgan • (NACH routing)
Central Alabama Jefferson • Shelby • St. Clair • (One Roof routing)
River Region Montgomery • Autauga • Elmore • Lowndes • (MACH routing)
West Alabama Tuscaloosa • (WACH routing)
Gulf Coast Mobile • Baldwin • (HCGC routing)
East Alabama Lee • Calhoun • Etowah • (HCNEA routing)
Statewide & CoC Routing Coordinated Entry contacts + 211
North Alabama — Huntsville / Decatur Region
Counties: Madison, Limestone, Morgan (CoC routing: North Alabama Coalition for the Homeless — NACH)
✅ Verified Shelters & Transitional Programs
Downtown Rescue Mission
Emergency shelter and transitional services (men/women/families vary by program).
Huntsville
(Info via site)
New Futures Family Lodge
Transitional housing for families experiencing homelessness.
Huntsville
(Info via site)
First Stop Huntsville
Housing navigation, outreach, and coordinated access support.
Huntsville
(Info via site)
North Alabama Coalition for the Homeless (NACH) — Coordinated Entry
Regional CoC routing for housing placement and referrals.
Huntsville
CoC routing
🛠️ Eligible Confirm with Officer/Provider
Oxford House — North Alabama (various homes)
Sober living; each house sets rules. Verify restrictions + supervision conditions.
Multiple
The Salvation Army — Huntsville Area
Services vary by location. Call to verify shelter/housing availability.
Huntsville
Central Alabama — Birmingham / Jefferson County Metro
Counties: Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair (CoC routing: One Roof — Coordinated Entry)
✅ Verified Shelters, Transitional & Supportive Housing
Firehouse Ministries
Men’s shelter and transitional housing support.
Birmingham
Brother Bryan Mission
Faith-based shelter and long-term recovery/transitional programming.
Birmingham
Pathways
Emergency shelter & support services for women (and children in some programs).
Birmingham
AIDS Alabama — Housing Services
Supportive/transitional housing programs for eligible individuals; referrals may use Coordinated Entry.
Birmingham
One Roof — Coordinated Entry (Central Alabama CoC)
HUD Coordinated Entry access for housing referrals and placements.
Birmingham
Family Promise of Birmingham
Family-focused shelter and stabilization. Call for referral/intake.
Birmingham
🛠️ Eligible Confirm with Officer/Provider
The Salvation Army — Birmingham Area
Services vary; call to confirm shelter or transitional availability.
Birmingham
Oxford House — Birmingham Metro (various homes)
Sober living; confirm house rules + supervision restrictions.
Multiple
River Region — Montgomery Area
Counties: Montgomery, Autauga, Elmore, Lowndes, Bullock (CoC routing: MACH — Coordinated Entry)
✅ Verified Shelters, Navigation & Coordinated Entry
Mid-Alabama Coalition for the Homeless (MACH) — CoC Routing
Coordinated Entry routing, referrals, and housing navigation.
Montgomery
Faith Crusade Montgomery Rescue Mission
Shelter services; serves homeless and reentry populations (call for intake rules).
Montgomery
The Salvation Army — Montgomery Social Services
Support services; housing/shelter availability varies. Call to verify current intake options.
Montgomery
🛠️ Eligible Confirm with Officer/Provider
United Way / 2-1-1 (Referrals)
Call 2-1-1 for local shelter, rapid rehousing, and prevention resources.
Dial: 211
Statewide
West Alabama — Tuscaloosa County
County: Tuscaloosa (CoC routing: WACH)
✅ Verified Housing Help & Coordinated Entry
Temporary Emergency Services (TES)
Emergency assistance and housing stabilization support (call for client services hours/intake).
Tuscaloosa
West Alabama Coalition for the Homeless (WACH) — CoC Routing
Coordinated Entry routing and referrals for Tuscaloosa County.
Phone: 205-248-5080
Tuscaloosa
🛠️ Eligible Confirm with Officer/Provider
The Salvation Army — Tuscaloosa Area
Services vary; call to confirm shelter/housing availability.
Tuscaloosa
Gulf Coast — Mobile & Baldwin Counties
Counties: Mobile, Baldwin (CoC routing: Homeless Coalition of the Alabama Gulf Coast)
✅ Verified Coordinated Entry + Family Shelter
Homeless Coalition of the Alabama Gulf Coast (AL-501) — CoC Routing
Coordinated Entry routing and referrals (Mobile/Baldwin).
Mobile
Family Promise of Coastal Alabama
Temporary housing solutions for families with children; phone assessment required.
Mobile
Family Promise of Baldwin County
Family shelter & homelessness prevention (call for intake/referrals).
Summerdale
🛠️ Eligible Confirm with Officer/Provider
Dumas Wesley Community Center
Stabilization programs and supportive services; housing programs vary.
Phone: (251) 479-0649
Mobile
Oxford House — Gulf Coast (various homes)
Sober living; confirm house rules + supervision restrictions.
Multiple
East Alabama — Auburn/Opelika • Anniston • Gadsden Region
Counties: Lee, Calhoun, Etowah, Cherokee, DeKalb (CoC routing: HCNEA)
✅ Verified Reentry-Relevant Programs & Routing
Homeless Coalition of Northeast Alabama (HCNEA) — CoC Routing
Coordinated Entry routing for Gadsden/Anniston/Calhoun/Etowah and surrounding counties.
Phone: 256-549-4532
Gadsden/Anniston
His Place (Harvest Evangelism) — Opelika
Residential recovery/disciple program for men (call for intake + eligibility).
Opelika
Community Enabler Developer, Inc.
Emergency assistance + stabilization support (housing prevention resources when available).
Anniston
🛠️ Eligible Confirm with Officer/Provider
Local Housing Authorities (Auburn/Opelika)
Public housing programs (eligibility rules + background screening may apply).
Auburn HA: (334) 821-2262
Opelika HA: see city resources
Lee County
NAMI East Alabama (support + referrals)
Support navigation; may help connect to local housing resources.
Phone: 334-745-5611
Opelika
Statewide & CoC Routing (Start Here if You’re Unsure)
Use Coordinated Entry (CoC) to route to shelter, rapid rehousing, and supportive housing options.
✅ Verified Alabama CoC Contacts (Routing)
ARCH — Alabama Balance of State CoC (AL-507)
Routing for many rural counties (Balance of State coverage).
Statewide
SEACH — Southeast Alabama Coalition for the Homeless (AL-508)
Routing for Dothan region and surrounding counties.
Dothan
🛠️ Eligible Statewide Support & Prevention
2-1-1 Alabama (United Way)
Fast referral line for shelters, rental assistance, utilities, and crisis services.
Dial: 211
Statewide
Community Action Association of Alabama (CAA)
Connects to local agencies by county (utilities, prevention, stabilization).
Statewide
Oxford House — Alabama (various homes)
Sober living; confirm house rules + supervision restrictions.
Statewide