Whether you need shelter, want to support our mission, or have questions β we're here for you. Reach out to Pathways today.
If you are in immediate need of shelter, call (205) 322-6854 to speak with a Pathways social worker, or dial 2-1-1 to reach United Way Connects Alabama for referrals and support. Our Day Center at 409 Richard Arrington Blvd N is open 365 days a year, 9:00am β 3:00pm (extended during inclement weather).
We welcome you to visit our campus, call, or send a message. Our team is here to help.
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Our doors are open every day of the year. Here's everything you need to know before you visit.
Open 365 days/year
9:00am β 3:00pm
Extended hours during inclement weather
Overnight Emergency Shelter
Every Night
Houses 30+ women & children nightly
Permanent Supportive Housing
24/7
For women with severe mental illness
Tuition-Free Preschool
Mon β Fri
Ages 8 weeks β 6 years
Pathways is located in downtown Birmingham at 409 Richard Arrington Boulevard North, at the intersection of 5th Avenue North. We're easily accessible by public transit and have limited on-site parking available for visitors.
If you or someone you know needs shelter, you can walk in during Day Center hours or call ahead. Our staff is trained to provide a warm, respectful welcome to everyone who comes through our doors.
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Beyond our doors, these organizations provide critical services to individuals and families in the Birmingham area.
Free, confidential referral service connecting you to health, housing, and social services. Available 24/7.
Call 2-1-1 βDistributes food through a network of partner agencies across Central Alabama, serving those facing hunger.
Visit Website βProvides public health services, immunizations, and community health resources to residents.
Visit Website βOffers affordable housing programs including public housing, Section 8 vouchers, and rental assistance.
Visit Website βProvides mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and support for individuals and families in the Birmingham region.
Visit Website βFree civil legal assistance to low-income residents, including housing, family, and consumer law issues.
Visit Website βTake a look inside Pathways β where every woman and child is treated with respect and compassion.