Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network™ (Alabama Respite™) is a program of United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Huntsville and Tennessee Valley.

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Athens & Limestone County

 

Friendship United Methodist Church

 

16479 Lucas Ferry Rd.

Athens, AL  35611

256-237-7207

Contact:  Dean Morgan

Age:  No limitation

3rd Friday of the month

6-9 p.m.

 

Lindsay Lane Baptist Church

 

1300 Lindsay Lane

Athens, AL  35613

256-232-7207

Contact:  Dean Morgan

Age:  No limitations

4th Friday of the month

6-9 p.m.

 

Clements Baptist Church

 

8690 US Hwy 72

Athens, AL  35611-9081

256-232-7207

Contact:  Dean Morgan

Age:  No limitations

2nd Friday of the month

6-9 p.m.

 

Isom’s Chapel Methodist

 

16230 Mooresville Rd.

Athens, AL  35613

256-232-7207

Contact:  Dean Morgan

Age:  No limitations

2nd Friday of the month

6-9 p.m.

 

Calhoun County

 

Anniston First Baptist Church at McClellan

 

851 Morton Rd.

Anniston, AL  36205

256-847-0230

2nd Friday of the month

6:00-10:00 p.m.

Contact:  Wendy Usry, Coordinator

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Other Programs for Special Needs in Calhoun County

 

Word Alive

 

122 Allendale Rd.

Coldwater, AL  36203

256-831-5280

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Victorious Overcomers gives children who are physically or developmentally handicapped an opportunity to learn about Jesus and be a vital part of Kidz Alive.  Due to the importance of having trained, certified personnel our Victorious Overcomers’ class takes place during the 11:15 a.m. service only.

 

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Decatur & Morgan County

 

First Baptist Church

 

123 Church Street

Decatur, AL  35601

256-353-0423

1st Friday of the month

6-10 p.m.

 

Elmore/Tallapoosa Counties

 

Pure Hearts

 

601 West Butler Street

Tallassee, AL  36078

Contact:  Ireen Rogers

334-283-8039

1st Thursday of the month

10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

 

Ø  Devotion

Ø  Planned Activities, such as:  Bingo, Bowling & Parties

 

Huntsville & Madison County

 

Faith Presbyterian Church

 

5003 Whitesburg Dr. SE

Huntsville, AL  35802

256-536-1355

3rd Friday of the month

6-10 p.m.

Contact:  Linda Rass

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Weatherly Heights Baptist Church

 

1306 Cannstatt Drive Southeast

Huntsville, AL  35803

256-881-6882

1st Friday of the month

6-10 p.m.

 

Good Shepherd Catholic Church

 

13550 Chaney Thompson Rd. Southeast

Huntsville, AL  35803

256-882-1844

(Please call the church for more details)

 

First Baptist Church

 

225 Hunt Drive

Hazel Green, AL  35750

256-828-0965

4th Friday of the month

6-10 p.m.

Contact:  Dianne Boyett

 

Other Programs for Special Needs In the Huntsville/Madison County Area

 

First Baptist Church

 

600 Governors Dr. Southwest

Huntsville, AL  35801

256-428-9400

 

First Baptist Church is committed to ministering to every one of God’s children.  Information about the Special Needs Ministry at First Baptist or visit:  www.fbchsv.org

 

Ø  Special Needs Building Accessibility

Ø  Worship Enhancement

Ø  Buddy Ministry

Ø  Buddy Ministry Child/Youth Information Card

Ø  Special Adults Sunday School

Ø  Smart

 

Jefferson & Shelby Counties

 

Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church

 

5080 Cahaba Valley Trace

Birmingham, AL  35242

205-995-9265

2nd Friday of the month

6-10 p.m.

Contact:  Gwen McLeod

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*Sunday Morning Buddy System

 

St. Mark United Methodist

 

2901 Columbiana Road

Vestavia Hills, AL  35216

205-682-5240

1st Friday of the month

6-10 p.m.

Contact:  Susan Lee

 

Aaron’s Staff

 

Linda Nolen Learning Center

10111 Alabama 119

Alabaster, AL  35007

205-620-5004

3rd Saturday of the month

4-9 p.m.

Contact:  Marilyn Schultz-Assistant Director

www.aaronsstaffrespite.com

 

Ø  Ages:  Babies-Young Adults

Ø  No Fees

Ø  Free Meals Provided

Ø  Therapeutic activities based on abilities

Ø  Program serves all disabilities as well as siblings


Adult Day Care Centers

 

 

McCoy Adult Day Care Center


730 8th Avenue West, Suite 102

Birmingham, Alabama 35204

205 251 2178

7 a.m. -5 p.m. Monday –Friday

Frail and Fragile Adults

Fee Begins @$30.00/day

Contact:  Betty Lee, Director

 

 

South Highland Adult Day Care Center

 

2035 Highland Avenue South

Birmingham, Alabama 35205

205 933 0790

7:15 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

Adults with Dementia/Memory Disorders

Full day $40.00

Half Day (4 hours or less) $25.00

Contact Mel York, Director

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Other Programs for Special Needs in Jefferson/Shelby County

 

Highlands’ Haven Program

 

Church of the Highlands

4700 Highlands Way

Birmingham, AL  35210

Contact:  Ashton Dugger

205-980-5577

 

Dawson Memorial Baptist Church

1114 Oxmoor Rd.

Birmingham, AL  35209

205-879-1758

www.experiencedawson.com

 

Special Connections Program

 

Briarwood Presbyterian Church

2200 Briarwood Way

Birmingham, AL  35243

205-776-5200

www.briarwood.org

Contact:  Joel Wallace

205-776-5291

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Montgomery County

 

Joy for Johnny

 

First United Methodist Church

2416 W. Cloverdale Park

Montgomery, AL  36106

Contact:  Susan Hunt

334-834-8990

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2nd Saturday of the month

4-8 p.m.

 

Other Programs for Special Needs in Montgomery County

 

Dementia Daycare

 

Frazier United Methodist Church

6000 Atlanta Highway

Montgomery, AL 36117

Contact: Lifecare Ministry, Suzie Beeson

334-495-6251

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Rainbow City/Etowah County

 

Central Friends

 

Christ Central Methodist Church

409 W. Grand Ave.

Rainbow City, AL  35906

256-442-6625

4th Friday of the month

6-10 p.m.

Contact:  Jeri Shoulter

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Tuscaloosa County



North River Respite

North River Church
4215 Rice Mine Rd. NE
Tuscaloosa, AL  35406
205-344-4044
Fax:  205-344-4045
Contact:  Holly Glasgow, NRC Respite Coordinator
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Arts N’ Autism Program

 

Covenant Presbyterian Church

113 Hargrove Rd.

Tuscaloosa, AL  35401-5053

205-758-1193

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Website:  www.artsnautism.org

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Ø  Afterschool Program & Summer Camp for children with Autism



 Caring Days Adult Day Care

1110 Dr. Edward Hillard Dr.
Tuscaloosa, AL  35401
205-752-6840
Ms. Vicki Kerr, Executive Director
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Liz Marston, Assistant Director
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Hours:  M-F 7:30-5:30
*Serving adults with any type of memory disorder

Other programs for special needs in Tuscaloosa County

Worship Without Worry

 

Covenant Presbyterian Church

113 Hargrove Rd.

Tuscaloosa, AL  35401-5053

205-758-1193

Website:  www.covenanttuscaloosa.com

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Ø  Afterschool Childcare Program on Mondays & Wednesdays

Ø  Monthly Respite & Support Program with AL Society of Autism on the 2nd Saturday of the month from 5:30-10:00 p.m.

Ø  Wednesday night inclusive worship services for families with loved ones who have a disability, to enable “Worship without Worry.”  A certified educator and two aides will be on staff from 6-8 to provide care and instruction for children with autism. 

Ø  Specialized child care/instruction while parents attend Sunday School and/or Worship.  A certified educator and two trained aides are on hand to educate and care for children on the spectrum during Sunday school hours (9:30-10:45).  This service is also available during the 11:00 service.