The Values We Promote

• Work
• Discipline
• Responsibility
• Sobriety
• Faith in God (or a Higher Power)

History

Aletheia House is a community-based organization that has been providing substance abuse treatment and prevention services to low-income individuals, and the communities in which they live, since 1972. It is one of Alabama’s largest providers of substance abuse treatment, substance abuse/HIV prevention, employment services and affordable housing.

The organization was founded by Ron Yount, a motorcycle-riding minister with Youth for Christ, and a group of dedicated volunteers, to address the needs of teens who were living on the streets in Birmingham, Alabama. They selected the name Aletheia because it means “truth” or “ to be truthful with yourself.”

The agency’s current Executive Director, Chris Retan, was hired in 1978. The Chief Operating Officer, Gloria Howard, joined the organization in 1991.

Aletheia House has received national and regional recognition for its programs including the Maxwell Award of Excellence from the Fannie Mae Foundation, the John J. Gunther Award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Certificate of Special Recognition from the Federal Housing Commissioner, and the Partnership Excellence Award from the Federal Home Loan Bank.

Board of Directors

Locations and Directions

• Men's Services- 201 Finley Ave West 324-6502
• Women and Children's Services- 700 37th Street South 279-3999
• Youth Employment Training Programs- 2631 Ensley Ave. 788-5122
• Administration/Housing/Other Services 201 Finley Ave West 324-6502

Mailing address: P.O. Box 1514 Birmingham, AL 35201 Fax: (205) 324-7810 Phone:( 205) 324-6502 Contact Click on the blue colored pins to get directions to Aletheia House locations.

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