Sickle Cell Disease Association of America - Mobile Chapter, Inc.

The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America – Mobile Chapter (SCDAA-MC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.  The Chapter was incorporated in 1976 and is a United Way partner agency.  The Association works closely with the Alabama Department of Public Health, USA Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center, Franklin Primary Health Center, local county health departments, and the Guadalupe Center.

United Way Partner Agency

The mission of the agency is to empower clients and families with knowledge through quality comprehensive programs and services. Currently, SCDAA-MC serves more than 700 clients throughout nine counties in southwest Alabama. SCDAA-MC offers sickle cell testing to the community. Additionally, the agency provides onsite and outreach genetic counseling, as well as an after school tutorial and summer enrichment program for children with sickle cell disease. Case management services are available to help clients and their families cope financially and emotionally with this disease. All services are provided free of charge as this agency’s goal is to help “Break The Sickle Cycle.”