Our ask of the Jefferson County community is to join the Jefferson County Memorial Project as we bear witness to this painful history and create opportunities that lead to healing. We understand that addressing lynching is difficult in nature however we only ask that you participate in this conversation only if you are comfortable.
We recognize that the retrieval of the monument and lynching marker will surface different types of pain. The pain of highlighting the act of the lynching; the pain of the victims and their families; and the pain of blame of living ancestors of those that participated in these horrific acts. Below are resources to address trauma and people who are willing to listen:
Remember, our individual feelings and experiences in relation to the Jefferson County Memorial Project and the important history of lynching are valid.
Take care & Practice Self-Care,
Telephone Resources:
If you, or someone you know is in a crisis, please refer to these hotlines in the local Birmingham area. As always, in an emergency, please dial 9-1-1.
Local Crisis Line: (205) 323-7273
Rape Response Line: (205) 323-7273
LGBT Youth Suicide National Hotline: 1-(866)-488-7386
GLBT National Hotline: 1-(888)-843-4564
Local Teen Link: (205) 328-5465
Local Kid’s Help: Line: (205) 328-5437
Senior Talk Line: (205) 328-8255
Recovery Resource Center: (205)-458-3377
Birmingham Crisis Line: (205)-323-7777
*For Suicide Prevention Support*
1-800-273-8255 (TALK) or go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org (to chat with a counselor online)
Free & Low Cost Mental Health & Wellness Mobile Phone Apps
Calm: Available for Android & IPhone
Headspace: Available for Android & IPhone
Moodpath: Available for Android & IPhone
Pacifica: Available for Android & IPhone
Happify: Available for Android &IPhone
Talkspace: (free online consultation) Available for Android & IPhone
A List of Organizations Who Provide Resources for Mental Health & Wellness:
NO MORE MARTYRS:
National Website: https://www.nomoremartyrs.org/
Local Birmingham Chapter Telephone: (205) 440-2837
Magic City Acceptance Center:
Website: http://www.magiccityacceptancecenter.org/
Telephone: (205)-407-5799
Birmingham Counseling and Wellness:
Website: https://www.birminghamcounselingwellness.com/
Telephone: (205)-224-9181
UAB Community Counseling Clinic:
Website: http://www.uab.edu/education/counselingclinic/
Telephone: (205)-224-9181
Impact Family Counseling
Website: http://impactal.org
Telephone: (205) 916-0123
NAMI Alabama (National Alliance on Mental Illness):
Website: http://www.namialabama.org/ ;
Telephone: (334)-396-4797 or 1- 800-626-4199
UAB Student Counseling Services:
Website: http://www.uab.edu /students/counseling/
UAB Employee Assistance & Counseling Center:
Email: uabeacc@uabmc.edu.
Telephone: (205)-934-5321
