Birmingham Proposes $444K to Bring UAB Social Workers into Public Libraries

By ABC 33/40 (WBMA) — People struggling with homelessness, mental health challenges or other personal crises could soon find additional help at Birmingham’s public libraries under a proposed $444,000 partnership with UAB. The city is considering placing four full-time social workers in public libraries to connect people with housing assistance, mental health resources, substance misuse services and other community support. The proposal is scheduled for consideration Monday, Nov. 9, by the Birmingham City Council’s Budget and Finance Committee. The two-year agreement with the University of Alabama at Birmingham would cost taxpayers up to $444,000 and represents another effort by the city to address the needs of vulnerable residents. The proposal comes as Birmingham leaders continue discussing how to address homelessness and connect people experiencing housing instability with available services.

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