Homelessness Statistics for Jefferson, AL
Total Homeless persons in Jefferson County Alabama in 2019
981
There are an estimated 981 homeless individuals in Jefferson County Alabama. That is a 9% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
160
Unsheltered individuals in families
16
Sheltered individuals
495
Unsheltered individuals
310
Sheltered families
59
Unsheltered families
5
Total Homeless families in Jefferson County Alabama in 2019
64
There are an estimated 981 homeless individuals in Jefferson County Alabama. That is a 9% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Jefferson County Alabama
Total Chronic Homeless in Jefferson County Alabama
97
There are -17 less homeless individuals in Jefferson County Alabama than in 2018. That is a -15% drop .
What is Chronic Homeless?
Chronic homelessness refers to people who have found themselves experiencing homelessness repeatedly and is often accompanied with mental ilness or substance abuse.
Chronically homeless individuals have been on the streets for a long time, potentially years.
Sheltered chronic
79
Unsheltered Chronic
18
Veteran Homelessness in Jefferson County Alabama
Sheltered
75
Unsheltered
16
Total Veteran Homeless
91
There are more homeless individuals in Jefferson County Alabama than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Jefferson County Alabama
Sheltered
26
Unsheltered
41
Total Homeless Youth
67
There are 41 more homeless youths in Jefferson County Alabama than in 2018. That is a 158% increase.
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Jefferson County Alabama
2,639
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Jefferson County Alabama
21
What are Emergency Shelters?
Emergency Shelters are places where the homeless can find a safe place to stay in case of sudden loss of housing. There are about 516 emergency shelter beds in Jefferson County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 277 Transitional Housing beds in Jefferson County.
What is Permanent Supportive Housing?
Permanent Supportive Housing is a long-term housing service for the elderly or vulnurable population struggling to stay above the poverty line. There are about 1740 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Jefferson County.
What is Rapid Re-Housing?
Rapid re-housing is a short-term rental assistance service with the purpose of helping people obtain housing quickly, increase self- sufficiency, and stay housed. There are about 106 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Jefferson County.
Jefferson County, Alabama Homeless Shelters and Services
21 Homeless Shelter Listings in Jefferson County
Birmingham PATH Center
Birmingham, AL
We supply emergency services for homeless women and children showers, clean clothes and hot meals. Last year, our Day Center served more than 1,200 women and children. The Day Center i [...]
Brother Bryan Mission
Birmingham, AL
Homeless Shelter and services for men. Provides all essentials for daily living, chapel service nightly, NA & AA meetings weekly, programs to improve reading and writing skills. [...]
Catholic Center of Concern
Birmingham, AL
Shelter for all. The Centers of Concern throughout the Diocese of Birmingham provide direct aid to the poor. These centers are one of the most important ministries of outreach in our Di [...]
Bridge Ministries - Homeless Families with Children
Birmingham, AL
Temporary lodging for families with children when all other shelters are full. * Referral from family shelter required. Financial assistance from shelter to housing. By a [...]
Community Kitchens of Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
Those we serve come from a variety of backgrounds. Generally we help children, the unemployed, homeless, the working poor, the disabled, families on welfare, veterans and the elderly whose fixed incom [...]
Fellowship House
Birmingham, AL
Our GoalOur goal is to aid the individual in the personal, social and vocational adjustment necessary for the maintenance of a sober and productive life.Provides services to men and women [...]
Hannah Bethany Home - Womens Homeless Shelter
Birmingham, AL
Adult women. Intake 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. Phone referral okay. Provides shelter, clothes, transportation referral, group and individual counseling. Eligibility: Women in need may rece [...]
Hope House Residential Youth Shelter
Birmingham, AL
Phone: 252.HOPE (4673)Teens (13-21). Monday-Friday 10:00 AM-3:00 PM.Transportation provided to shelter facility.Residential Youth Shelter Our shelter provides a safe envi [...]
YWCA Interfaith Hospitality House for Families
Birmingham, AL
Interfaith Hospitality HouseThe YWCA operates one of Alabamas only permanent facilities serving two parent families experiencing homelessness in the state of Alabama. Through the Interfaith Hosp [...]
Jefferson-Blount-st. Clair Mental Health/Mental Retardation Authority
Birmingham, AL
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMSThe Authority operates a residential program for adults with mental illness, which provides treatment and housing for 90 individuals. This program is comprised of four Transi [...]
The Jimmie Hale Mission
Birmingham, AL
Downtown Jimmie Hale Mission, Inc. is a Christian-based, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, which includes a homeless shelter for men, a shelter for women and children, after-school Bible clubs, recove [...]
Salvation Army of Greater Birmingham Emergency Shelter
Birmingham, AL
Men, women & children. Picture ID required.Men Intake 4:00 PM-until full. Women Intake 8:00 AM-until full.(After hours intake for emergencies.)No ID required for first night [...]
The Firehouse Shelter
Birmingham, AL
Overnight shelter and day program for adult homeless men.The Firehouse Shelter serves more homeless men than any agency in the state of Alabama and operates the broadest, most compre [...]
First Light Women Childrens Shelter and Services
Birmingham, AL
Emergency shelter for homeless women and children; permanent housing for women with disabilities; permanent housing for chronically homeless women. Referrals as necessary; life skills training; serves [...]
Clay Veterans Center - Three Hots & A Cot
Center Point, AL
For Homeless VeteransOperated by Three Hots and A Cot Three Hots and A Cot is a 501c3 organization (TAX ID # 26-4355458) formed by veterans to help veterans. Our primary mission is to assist ho [...]
Pathways
Birmingham, AL
Serving women and children Transitional housing Permanent supported housing for mentally ill women Meals and clothing provided Shower and laundry facilitiesPathway [...]
Changed Lives Christian Center
Birmingham , AL
Homeless transitional housing ministry. 6-24 month program. Meal assistance, job placement assistance, transportation assistance. Monthly free medical clinic. Homeless meal service 3 nights per week. [...]
Jessie's Place
Birmingham, AL
Due to our desire to protect women and children already in the program, women wanting to enter the program should arrive at Jessies Place by 9 a.m., Monday through Friday, to apply and participate in [...]
Priority Veteran Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
Priority Veteran serves veterans and their family members throughout Alabama with offices in Birmingham, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa and Tuskegee.Priority Veteran offers can assist low-income, homeless or [...]
First Light, Inc.
North Birmingham, AL
Overview Emergency Shelter The First Light emergency shelter is a dorm-like setting which offers a bed, locker and bathroom and laundry facilities for 36 women and one family on [...]
The Lovelady Center
Birmingham, AL
Transitional housing for women and children9 - 12 month faith based programprison re-entry programsEmpowering women, through faith-based initiatives, so they can return to society as well equipp [...]
Point-In-Time Count Summary
| Total Homeless | Total Families | Total Chronic | Total Veterans | Total Youth | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
661 225 255 12 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
84 4 |
35 204 |
133 11 |
56 21 |
| 2015 Total | 1,153 | 88 | 239 | 144 | 77 | |
| 2016 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
743 184 289 12 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
98 3 |
29 63 |
156 2 |
88 22 |
| 2016 Total | 1,228 | 101 | 92 | 158 | 110 | |
| 2017 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
715 217 160 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
60 0 |
28 61 |
29 11 |
80 45 |
| 2017 Total | 1,092 | 60 | 89 | 40 | 125 | |
| 2018 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
501 219 181 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
54 0 |
90 24 |
116 17 |
21 5 |
| 2018 Total | 901 | 54 | 114 | 133 | 26 | |
| 2019 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
495 310 160 16 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
59 5 |
79 18 |
75 16 |
26 41 |
| 2019 Total | 981 | 64 | 97 | 91 | 67 | |
- SI: Individuals in shelters
- UI: Unsheltered individuals
- IFS: Individuals in families shelters
- UIF : Unsheltered individuals in families
- S: Sheltered
- H: Homeless
Homelessness Behavioral and Performance Statistics
| Avg days* Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Average Length of Time Homeless (days) | Return rate* Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months | 1st time* Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time | Temp 2 Perm* Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH | Supp 2 Perm* Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 76 | 15.0% | 3302 | 21.8% | 88.2% |
| 2016 | 74 | 17.9% | 3121 | 23.6% | 90.6% |
| 2017 | 67 | 27.9% | 2938 | 23.1% | 94.2% |
| 2018 | 70 | 16.2% | 2512 | 18.5% | 96.7% |
| 2019 | 74 | 11.9% | 2642 | 22.4% | 96.7% |
- Avg days: Average Length of Time Homeless (days)
- Return rate: Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months
- 1st time: Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time
- Temp 2 Perm : Rate People Exit from Emergency Shelters, Supportive Housing, Transitional Housing, and Rapid Re-housing to Permanent Housing
- Supportive 2 Perm: Rate People in Permanent Supportive Housing and Other Permanent Housing Retain or Exit to Permanent Housing
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