The Firehouse Shelter Programs

Emergency Shelter

  • Only homeless men's emergency shelter with no time limit on length of the stay.
  • Serves three hot meals and a snack daily to each guest.
  • Case management worker assigned to each guest.

Feeding Program

  • Birmingham’s only agency that serves three full, hot and nutritious meals a day to homeless.
  • Lunch is open to anyone.

Day Shelter

  • Largest Day Shelter for homeless men in Birmingham.
  • Safe and sheltering environment open five days a week and on all inclement weather days.
  • Provides access to laundry, showers, toilets, lockers, toiletries, weekly doctor’s visit, and afternoon snack.
  • Offers workshops and groups for self improvement and empowerment.
  • Networks with other agencies for health, medical, educational and employment opportunities.

TEAM Program

  • Substance abuse treatment program structured specifically for homeless men.
  • Works with facilities throughout the region to provide clients with appropriate and timely treatment.
  • Two-thirds of those joining the program successfully complete treatment.

Case Management

  • Overnight guests must meet regularly with the case manager to determine needs and develop life plan.
  • Works with available community resources to help end homelessness episodes.

Transitional Housing Program

  • Goal is to transition from emergency shelter to permanent housing.
  • Provides workplace transportation.
  • Participants must meet weekly with Case Manager to monitor housing and other needs.
  • Supervision 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
  • Participants can stay up to 24 months.

STOP (STREET Outreach Program)

  • Connects those living on the street with community resources to help achieve residential stability.
  • Serves anyone and everyone who is living on the streets in the Birmingham area.

Permanent Supportive Housing

  • A 32-bed apartment complex providing clients with supportive services needed to maintain housing.
  • Allows intervention to prevent recurrence of homeless episode.

Safe Haven

  • Alabama’s only housing for homeless men with a severe mental illness.
  • Provides food, clothing, laundry, storage, and basic health care.
  • Non-intrusive, low demand environment helps clients reestablish trust and re-engage in needed treatment.