Firehouse Shelter Transitional Housing

1630 Thirteenth Avenue North
Birmingham, AL - 35234
(205) 252-9571

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Hours

Monday 6:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday 6:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday 6:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday 6:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday 6:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday 6:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday 6:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Last-Modified: 2023-06-30 10:03:38

*Located in the Fountain Heights Neighborhood in N Birmingham. This program operates out of 2 sites within 6 blocks of each other. *Entry level housing program that provides growth opportunities for 50 men to transition from homelessness to affordable permanent housing. *Transportation to church, job interviews, workplace sites, doctors appointments, and recovery meetings are offered on a limited basis. *Guests meet weekly with a Case Manager to address life issues that have caused current homelessness, to reset their life plan and seek to accomplish their new life goals.. *Men receive career readiness training, employment counseling, educational planning, life skills workshop opportunities, addiction and recovery accountability, and housing services daily. *Fitness opportunities are available at the local YMCA as well as participation in local church services and recovery based meetings throughout the week. *Guests can stay up to 24 months and when income is secured they are required to pay 30% of their total gross adjusted wages to continue participation in the program.

Mission Statement: The mission of the Cooperative Downtown Ministries, Inc. (the corporation) is to provide to homeless men, ages 18 and older, in the Birmingham Area a nurturing and caring environment offering supportive services that break the cycle of homelessness and empower individuals to achieve their highest potential.

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What type of housing do you offer? Is it shared or private housing? Is it furnished or unfurnished?
What are the length of stay requirements? How long can I stay in the program?
What kind of support services do you offer? Do you offer job training, case management, or other support services to help me achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
What are the rules and policies? Are there any rules or policies that I need to be aware of, such as curfews, visitor restrictions, or substance abuse policies?
What is the cost of the program? Is there a monthly fee? Are there any other costs associated with the program?
Is the program accredited or licensed? This will help ensure that the program meets certain standards of quality.

In addition to these general questions, you may also want to ask more specific questions about the program, such as:

What is the staff-to-resident ratio? This will give you an idea of how much support you can expect from staff.
What is the success rate of the program? How many residents have gone on to achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
What are the cultural competency practices of the program? Is the program staffed by people who are culturally competent and able to meet the needs of a diverse range of residents?
How does the program ensure the safety and security of residents? What safety measures are in place?
What is the process for resolving disputes? Is there a clear and fair process for resolving disputes between residents and staff?

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