About
Help should be easy to find.
the br project is a free resource hub for people in crisis, and for everyday people who want to learn how to help. It started in Birmingham and now covers all 67 Alabama counties.
Why it exists
When someone needs shelter tonight, is not safe at home, or is thinking about ending their life, they should not have to dig through outdated lists. And the friend, coworker or neighbor who wants to help often does not know what to say or who to call. the br project puts both answers in one place: numbers you can call right now, and plain guides on how to help.
How we check our information
- Listings come from public sources: the agencies’ own websites, state directories such as ADECA’s energy assistance list, and Alabama 211.
- Every page shows when its information was last reviewed. The site-wide review date is in the footer.
- Crisis numbers on every page (911, 988 and 211) are national or statewide services that answer around the clock.
- Services, hours and numbers change, so we always suggest calling ahead.
- Anyone can report a wrong or missing listing with the Report it link at the bottom of every page. Reports are checked and fixed as quickly as possible.
Your privacy
The site has no accounts, never asks for your name, and shows no ads. It does not use tracking cookies. The Quick exit button and the Esc key (pressed three times) leave the site immediately. If you save your county, it is stored only on your own device, and Quick exit clears it. See staying safe online for more.
Independent and not affiliated
the br project is not affiliated with the organizations it lists, and listing an organization is not an endorsement. It is not an emergency service. In danger, call 911.
Where we are headed
the br project is preparing to register formally so it can apply for grants and accept tax-deductible gifts. Next on the list: deeper listings for more counties, more of the site in Spanish, and more free training for community groups.
the br project is not yet a registered business or nonprofit. Until it is, gifts and sponsorships are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions. We will update this page as soon as that changes.
Who runs it
the br project was founded by Brentle Roberts, a Birmingham operations and community leader. Reach him at brentle@brentleroberts.com or (659) 895-9171.