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Alabama Agencies

AshaKiran - Huntsville

256-509-1882 (Hotline)

AshaKiran was started to fill a community need and help foreign born individuals experiencing crises (such as domestic violence and sexual assault) in Alabama to overcome barriers such as language, cultural, and/or religious stigmas through education, empowerment, and providing culturally sensitive services.  

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Blanket Fort Hope - Birmingham

205-532-3048 (Office)

Our mission is to restore child sex trafficking survivors through access to essential services, compassionate care, and a loving Christian witness. We partner with public and private sector partners to ensure the best care and training is offered to both survivors and our communities. We envision a world where there is restoration and hope for every survivor.

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Child Trafficking Solutions Project – Birmingham

205-325-5445

The Child Trafficking Solutions Project is a broad-based coalition of law enforcement, first-responders, juvenile justice, NGO’s, healthcare providers, schools, and child protective service agencies, that seeks to rescue and restore child victims of sex trafficking.

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Camille Place - Monroeville

251-564-1607 (Office)

Our mission is to provide homes and services to girls under the age of 18 who have been traumatized through sexual exploitation.  Our goal is to empower and restore victims through the renewal of body, soul, and spirit.

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Family Sunshine Center - Montgomery, AL

334-263-0218 (Hotline)

The Family Sunshine Center provides services for victims of domestic violence, family violence, dating violence, stalking, sexual assault, and human trafficking.  Service sites are located in Autauga, Butler, Chilton, Crenshaw, Dallas, Elmore, Lowndes, Montgomery, Perry, and Wilcox counties.   Our Human Trafficking program serves the entire state of Alabama.  Our mission is to end family violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking; to foster hope and healing; to offer immediate response and a safe haven in crisis; to provide advocacy, counseling, and support for victims; to empower them to lead safe, violence-free lives; and to promote community awareness through education and training.

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Hope Filled Rooms

Phone # 205-462-7946

Our Vision is to provide a safe, caring and life-giving environment where trafficked women can experience rest and hope, as they develop awareness of and trust in God’s love for them, and gain confidence in the future He has made available for them to receive. 

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Hope Haven - Baldwin County

251-281-8467 (Office)

In recognizing the worth and dignity of victims of human trafficking, Hope Haven seeks to minister to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs through love, action, and truth as revealed in God’s Word.  Hope Haven offers immediate shelter to victims of human trafficking.  Residents are provided food, clothing, and a safe secure home in which to live.  Spiritual and emotional counseling is available as well as physical exams as needed.   Hope Haven mentors help residents navigate the journey from victim to survivor.

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One Place Family Justice Center - Montgomery

334-262-7378 (Office)

Our organization provides information, education, crisis management, Sexual Assault Examinations, and referrals for Human Trafficking victims.  We offer these services in the ten (10) following counties: Autauga, Butler, Chilton, Crenshaw, Dallas, Elmore, Lowndes, Montgomery, Perry, and Wilcox.

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The WellHouse - Birmingham

1-800-991-0948 (Hotline)

1-800-991-9937 (Office)

The WellHouse is a faith-based and Christ-centered nonprofit organization offering immediate shelter and transitional housing to women who have been trafficked, are prostituting, or otherwise sexually exploited.  Food, clothing, spiritual guidance, Christian counseling, and other necessities are provided, along with assisting with referrals for substance abuse treatment, if needed.   Life skills classes, GED preparation, and other enrichment services are part of the experience to help these women become self-sufficient and give them a sense of self-worth.  The goal is for women to go on to live full and productive lives.

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Trafficking Hope - Birmingham

205-215-6111 (Office)

Our mission at Trafficking Hope is to eradicate sex trafficking across the nation while helping empower local churches and organizations in their own city and state. C.A.R.E.S. (Coalition, Awareness, Rescue, Education, Services) is our holistic approach to combating human trafficking.

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Worthy2

HelpLine #: 334.352.8280

Worthy2 advocates for those who have been exploited by sex trafficking or commercial sex so they may reclaim their dignity and self-worth. Our team compassionately guides and mentors survivors as they discover true freedom....and the faith to dream again.

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