United Way supports 211, a free and confidential helpline service that connects people across West Alabama to the local resources they need 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Operators connect callers with resources to food, shelter, utility assistance and other basic human service needs.
Tuscaloosa 311 is the non-emergency telephone number for the city and helps residents submit service requests, get assistance with permits or licenses, find information on city events or report a problem with any city services.
Screening/Testing Sites
DCH Regional Medical Center
809 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, 35401
Remote/drive-thru testing Monday through Friday, 8 am to 2 pm
Maude Whatley Health Center
2731 MLK Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, 35401
Alabama Department of Public Health/West Central District
Chilton County, 301 Health Center Drive, Clanton, 35045
Pickens County, 80 William E. Hill Drive, Carrollton, 35447
Questions asked before screening:
Note: If you have no symptoms, testing is not recommended because testing supplies are limited.
Food Resources
Tuscaloosa County School System, Mondays, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm: Brookwood Elementary, Crestmont Elementary, Faucett-Vestavia Elementary, Flatwoods Elementary, Hillcrest High, Holt High, Northside High and Vance Elementary
Mobile Sites:
Tuscaloosa City Schools, Mondays:
11 am to noon
11 am to 11:20 am
11:30 am to 11:50 am
Vowell’s Fresh Market
West Alabama Food Bank
Grace Presbyterian Church
113 Hargrove Road, Tuscaloosa, 35401; (205) 758-1193
Community Soup Bowl
1711 23rd Avenue, Tuscaloosa, 35401; (205) 752-2412 [located behind Piggly Wiggly]
Salvation Army
1035 29th Street, Tuscaloosa, 35401; (205) 632-3691
Meals on Wheels
(205) 752-5429
Vineyard Community Church
3800 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, 35404 [near Wright’s Restaurant]
Tracy Dent Foundation Family Resource Center
15591 Thomas Chapel Road, Tuscaloosa, 35405
University Church of Christ Harvest Hands Food Pantry
1200 Julia Tutwiler Drive, Tuscaloosa, 35401; (205) 394-7536
Temporary Emergency Services
1705 15th Street, Tuscaloosa, 35401; (205) 758-5535
Grocery Delivery
Temporary Emergency Services Grocery Stops
(205) 758-5535 or temporaryemergencyservices.org; contact to schedule service
Leave it to Us: Free Senior Shoppers
University of Alabama student volunteer group – contact Lauren at (954) 540-0856 or Abbie at (205) 535-7344; leave your name, phone number and address
Pharmacy Delivery
Compassion Coalition
(205) 561-4048
Seniors age 65 and older or those without transportation
Payment due upon delivery
Medication and Prescription Assistance
Walgreens Senior Hour/Day
Familywize Prescription and Delivery Discount
Temporary Emergency Services
1705 15th Street, Tuscaloosa, 35401; (205) 758-5535
Insulin Assistance
Housing
CSP Properties Management has stopped all face-to-face housing applications. Applicants are encouraged to mail completed applications to 527 Black Bears Way, Tuscaloosa, 35401, or drop off in the mail slot. All non-emergency maintenance has been suspended.
Childcare
Boys and Girls Club of West Alabama and YMCA
YMCA Downtown Branch, 2300 13th Street, Tuscaloosa, 35401
YMCA Benjamin Barnes Branch, 2939 18t Street, Tuscaloosa, 35401
Boys and Girls Club of West Alabama, 2201 Alberta Parkway, Tuscaloosa, 35404
Baby Items
Temporary Emergency Services
1705 15th Street, Tuscaloosa, 35401; (205) 758-5535
Catholic Social Services
(205) 759-1268
Education
Tuscaloosa City Schools Home Academic Packets
https://www.tuscaloosacityschools.com/AtHome
Community Service Programs Early Intervention
CSP is not providing in-home visits but continues to offer video conferencing to families with this capability
Children’s Hands-On Museum
Offering at-home programs to children and families via social media sites, website and SWAY (www.chomonline.org)
Adult Education
Shelton State Community College
Available in Bibb and Tuscaloosa counties
For information and to enroll, call (205) 391-2638 or email kbobo@sheltonstate.edu
Remote learning offered through online instruction with monitoring and guidance facilitated by a Shelton State Adult Education instructor at no cost to the student.
Mental Health
Family Counseling Services
To schedule an appointment visit https://www.counselingservice.org/teletherapy-scheduling
India Rivers Behavioral Health
2209 9th Street, Tuscaloosa, 35401; (205) 391-3131; www.IRBH.org
For new patient registration/intakes, follow us on Facebook or our website for updates
Additional Resources
Legal Services
Legal Services Alabama
Statewide Hotline – (866) 456-4995
2315 9th Street, Tuscaloosa, 35401; (205) 758-7503
Medical Transportation
FOCUS 50+
To schedule a transport, email dpigg@focusonseniorcitizens.org and provide your name, origination address, destination address, appointment day and time
Utility Assistance
Temporary Emergency Services
1705 15th Street, Tuscaloosa, 35401; (205) 391-6647
Catholic Social Services
(205) 759-1268
Spire Application for Assistance
Other General Services
Free showers
Temporary Emergency Services, 1705 15th Street, Tuscaloosa, 35401; (205) 758-5535
Free do-it-yourself laundry
Temporary Emergency Services, 1705 15th Street, Tuscaloosa, 35401
Free computer use
Temporary Emergency Services, 1705 15th Street, Tuscaloosa, 35401; (205) 758-5535
Alabama Department of Public Health/West Central District offices
Open to the public for regular services, including:
Note: there will be a triage before entering the building to prevent COVID-19 spread
