The Gift of Life Foundation

The Gift of Life Foundation The Gift of Life serves expectant/parenting moms,dads and children in Alabama who are at a high risk for infant mortality.

Our programs help families reduce barriers to success related to economic, social and health disparities and improve birth outcomes. Gift of Life Foundation works to reduce Montgomery County's infant mortality rate through evidenced-based family coaching programs for at-risk mothers and babies. We help mothers improve their pregnancy outcomes (deliver healthy babies), connect them to community resources, help them gain self-sufficiency skills, become effective parents and build strong family skills.

Creating lifetime learners! Gift of Life’s Crenshaw/Pike County Parents as Teachers partnered with Charles Henderson Chi...
09/15/2026

Creating lifetime learners! Gift of Life’s Crenshaw/Pike County Parents as Teachers
partnered with Charles Henderson Child Health Center for the exciting event, “Books, Backpacks, and Bedtimes.”

Organized by Gift of Life Parent Educator Laken Little and Kenney Caldwell, the event featured presenter early child educator Sophia Austin, founder of Milestones Academy, LLC in Troy, Ala. She shared great tips on creating simple routines for children and the importance of setting expectations for school performance. Parents left empowered and prepared to create and stick with their everyday routines.

It was a fun time of learning, connecting, and sharing with our families! Thank you to everyone who came out, and a special thank you to Sophia for sharing her knowledge with us!

Effective solutions to address infant mortality require a systems-level approach. Laura Beth (L.B.) Brown, LICSW/PMH-C/C...
09/11/2026

Effective solutions to address infant mortality require a systems-level approach. Laura Beth (L.B.) Brown, LICSW/PMH-C/CFSW with the University of Alabama's VitAL Program, will talk about current initiatives at the Gift of Life's 2026 Infant Mortality Conference, "United for Maternal Mental Health, Fatherhood & Community," on September 17 at 9 a.m.

Registration is free. Social work and nursing CEUs (6.7 hrs) are available for just $25.
Registration and CEU sign-up on September 11.

REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/4frsM9X

Studies show that evidenced-based home visiting programs deliver measurable, long-term improvements in maternal care, me...
09/11/2026

Studies show that evidenced-based home visiting programs deliver measurable, long-term improvements in maternal care, mental health, and family well-being. Dr. Regina Traylor, Executive Director of The Gift of Life Foundation, will lead a panel discussion on these programs at GOL's 2026 Infant Mortality Conference, "United for Maternal Mental Health, Fatherhood & Community," on September 17 at 9 a.m.

Registration is free. Social work and nursing CEUs (6.7 hrs) are available for just $25.
Registration closes on September 11.
REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/4frsM9X

More than a third of Alabama counties lack adequate obstetrics services, requiring expectant mothers to travel long dist...
09/11/2026

More than a third of Alabama counties lack adequate obstetrics services, requiring expectant mothers to travel long distances for prenatal care and to deliver their babies, or go without those services, according to the University of Alabama's College of Community Health Sciences. Dr. Candace Knight, Associate Professor, UAB School of Nursing, will share her perspectives at the Gift of Life's 2026 Infant Mortality Conference, "United for Maternal Mental Health, Fatherhood & Community," on September 17 at 9 a.m.

Registration is free. Social work and nursing CEUs (6.7 hrs) are available for just $25.
Registration and CEU sign-up close September 11.
REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/4frsM9X

09/11/2026

REGISTRATION ENDS TODAY!
Registration is free, and social work and nursing CEUs (6.7 hrs) are available for just $25.
👉REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/4frsM9X

👉 For CEUs, register first, then click the CEU link on the Gift of Life website to complete your information and to pay. https://golfound.org/imconference2026

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09/11/2026

If you think someone is thinking about su***de, assume you are the only one who will reach out. Listen to their story, and let them know you care. Ask directly about su***de, calmly and without judgment. Show understanding and take their concerns seriously. Let them know their life matters to you. That one conversation could save a life.
Council On Substance Abuse

If You’re Struggling, Don’t Wait for Someone to Reach Out.Seek mental health treatment, or tell your clinician about you...
09/10/2026

If You’re Struggling, Don’t Wait for Someone to Reach Out.

Seek mental health treatment, or tell your clinician about your suicidal thinking. Treat yourself like you would treat someone else who needs your help.

⭐Call the 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline: 988
⭐Text TALK to 741741 to text with a trained crisis counselor from the Crisis Text Line at no cost


Council On Substance Abuse

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09/10/2026

If a Person Says They Are Thinking About Su***de:
💛 Take the Person Seriously
Someone considering su***de is experiencing a life-threatening health crisis and may not believe they can be helped.
💛 Work with them to keep them safely away from lethal means like fi****ms and drugs and remind them that their suffering is temporary.
💛 Stay with them and call or text 988 for the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.
💛 Be sure to follow up with them after the crisis to see how they’re doing.

Council On Substance Abuse

Ask with context: Mention specific changes or reasons you're reaching out (e.g., "Hey, I've noticed you've been a bit qu...
09/10/2026

Ask with context: Mention specific changes or reasons you're reaching out (e.g., "Hey, I've noticed you've been a bit quiet lately. How are you really going?").

Listen without judgment: Give them space to share at their own pace and resist the urge to fix their problems immediately.

Encourage action: If they aren't okay, gently explore what support might help, whether talking to a professional or leaning on other supports.

Check in later: Set a reminder to follow up in a few days because life challenges take time to navigate.

Council On Substance Abuse

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1348 Carmichael Way
Montgomery, AL
36106

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 3pm

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+13342721820

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