This list is divided into six categories:
- Emergency Services,
- General Resources,
- Children’s Services,
- Domestic Violence Services,
- Health Services,
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
For additional resources, consult the lists for neighboring counties.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Alabama Marine Police
Phone: (251) 861-2882
Website: http://www.outdooralabama.com
Alabama Poison Center
“The Regional Poison Control Center at Children’s of Alabama has been serving the people of Alabama since 1958, offering free and confidential poison information and treatment recommendations to the public and health care providers 24 hours a day.”
Phone: 1 (800) 222-1222
Website: https://www.childrensal.org/rpcc
Alabama State Troopers
Phone: (251) 275-3249
American Red Cross – Mobile, AL
Phone: (251) 544-6100
Website: http://www.redcross.org
Mobile County Emergency Management
Phone: (251) 460-8000
Website: http://www.mcema.net/
Mobile County Emergency Medical Service
Phone: (251) 343-7131
Website: http://www.mobilecountyems.org/
Mobile County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: (251) 574-STAR
Front Desk: (251) 574-2423
Phone: (251) 574-7827
Pistol Permits: (251) 574-8694
Crime Tips: (251) 574-8633
Mobile Metro Jail: (251) 574-4702
Mobile Metro Barracks: (251) 574-2321
Visitation Appointment number: (251) 574-4734 or (251) 574-3388
Website: http://www.mobileso.com/
Mobile Police Department
Emergency: 911
General Information: (251) 208-1700
Non-Emergency Phone: (251) 208-7211
Website: http://www.mobilepd.org/
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Hotline: 1- (800) 843-5678
Website: http://www.missingkids.com/home
US Coast Guard- Hazmat National Response Center
“Anyone witnessing an oil spill, chemical release, or maritime security incident should make a report.”
Phone: 1-(800) 424-8802
Website: http://www.nrc.uscg.mil/
GENERAL RESOURCES
15 Place
“A day care center for the homeless. Services offered are: telephone use, a place to
receive mail, shower facilities, assistance from caseworkers, veteran’s assistance, a nurse,
and drug/alcohol treatment. Lunch is also served to any needy person.”
Phone: (251) 694-5061
2-1-1
Provides resources for health and human services.
Phone: Just dial 2-1-1 or 1-888-421-1266
Website: http://www.211connectsalabama.org
Bay Area Food Bank, Inc.
“Feeding America member distributing food through charitable organizations in
Alabama, Florida and Mississippi Gulf Coast Counties and providing food to children in
enrichment programs.”
Main Branch (Theodore, AL): (251) 653-1617
Website: http://www.bayareafoodbank.org/
Catholic Social Services of Mobile
“Pregnancy services, infant foster care, adoption and clinical counseling services.
Also crisis and emergency assistance, by way of food, clothing, furniture and financial
assistance for medicine, utilities, rent and transportation.”
Phone: (251) 434-1550
Website: http://www.catholicsocialservicesmobile.com/
Epilepsy Foundation of Alabama
“Epilepsy consultation for clients and their families, client support services, community
and professional education, and camp.”
Phone: (251) 341-0170
Website: http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/
Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast
“Provides services to assist people with disabilities and others in need in obtaining
medical supplies and equipment, job readiness training and employment assistance,
adult education, camping and support groups. Also provide early intervention services,
inclusive child care centers and special education preschool programs for children.”
Phone: (251) 471-1581
Website:http://www.gesgc.org
Habitat for Humanity- South West Alabama
“A Christian housing ministry seeking to eliminate substandard housing by partnering
with the community to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.”
Phone: (251) 476-7171
Website: http://www.habitatswalabama.org/
Housing First
“Coordinates community planning and develops the resources needed to address and
prevent homelessness; promotes public awareness and support for initiatives to end
homelessness; manages 19 projects that serve and house homeless citizens.”
Phone: (251) 450-3345
Website: http://www.hfal.org
Legal Services Alabama
“Private, nonprofit law firm that provides legal assistance in certain civil
matters (not criminal matters) to people who have limited income, don’t own too
much property, and meet other requirements.”
Phone: (251) 433-6560
Website: http://www.legalservicesalabama.org/
Lifelines Family Counseling Center
“Help for daily living problems – parenting, stress and financial stability. Also provides
consumer credit counseling and offers 24-hour rape crisis assistance.”
Phone: (251) 602-0909
Website: http://www.lifelinesmobile.org/
Mobile ARC
“Provides training, supported employment, residential and other services for people
diagnosed with mental retardation.”
Phone: (251) 479-7409
Website: http://www.mobilearc.org/
Mobile Community Action
“Mobile Community Action provides various forms of assistance. Adult education, GED preparation, and various tutorial programs are offered. Head Start is provided for children 3-5 years old; this program provides not only education but meals, medical check-ups and health screenings for the children. Also provided are emergency food and prescription vouchers, clothing, and household items, emergency water assistance, weatherization, income tax preparation, and some transportation.”
Website: http://www.mcamobile.org/
| Phone: | |
| – Prichard Office 457-5700 | – Mt. Vernon Office 829-6362 |
| – Maysville Office 476-6425 | – Citronelle Office 866-7386 |
| – Hillsdale Office 343-3351 | – Wilmer Office 645-5266 |
| – Toulminville Office 457-9883 | – Irvington Office 957-6722 |
Mobile Housing Board
Services include public housing, financial counseling, education programs, daycare, and
after-school care. In addition to providing public housing to those who qualify.
Phone: (251) 434-2200
Website: http://www.mhb.gov/
Mulherin Custodial Home
“24-hour residential facility serving individuals with developmental disabilities in a
loving homelike atmosphere where quality of life is promoted.”
Phone: (251) 471-1998
Website: http://www.mulherinhome.com/
Salvation Army – Mobile
“Food, shelter, clothing and emergency assistance are provided to those in need. A
comprehensive drug alcohol rehabilitation program and pre-employment training to move
people from homelessness to independence are among the Salvation Army’s services.”
Phone: (251) 438-1625
Website: http://www.salvationarmyalm.org/coastalalabama
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Mobile Chapter
“A community service organization providing sickle cell education, testing, counseling,
support, information and referral.”
Phone: (251) 432-0301
Website: http://scdmobile.org
South Alabama Area Agency on Aging
“Provides various services for senior citizens and some help for their caregivers. Over
20 sites provide activities and midday meals for active seniors, and home-delivered meals
for the homebound. There is a health insurance program, help for Medicaid recipients,
and help for seniors applying for pharmaceutical (drug) assistance programs. There
are other services for the elderly including: legal counseling, transportation, health
promotion, charitable pharmacies, recreational programs, and more.”
Phone: (251) 433-6541
Website: http://www.agingsouthalabama.org/
South Alabama CARES
“Provides support, assistance and education to people affected by HIV/AIDS and
prevention education to southwest Alabama.”
Phone: (251) 471-5277
Website: http://www.southalabamacares.org/
South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program
“Provides free legal services in certain civil matters to the indigent population of Mobile
County.”
Phone: (251) 438-1102
Website: http://vlp.publishpath.com
United Cerebral Palsy of Mobile
“Services for people with disabilities: early intervention, pre-school, respite, supported
employment, therapy, parent support, Project Success and camp.”
Phone: (251) 479-4900
Website: http://www.ucpmobile.org/
Via! Senior Citizens Services
“Offers a variety of opportunities for adults including a fitness center, health education
clinics, continuous learning classes and family recreational activities. A vital community
resource offering homecare services, emergency assistance, case management,
transportation, and an adult day care program, as well as a community information and
resource center.”
Phone: (251) 478-3311
Website: http://www.viamobile.org/
Volunteers of America
“Help the developmentally disabled, children, the hearing impaired, homeless,
chronically ill, individuals with HIV, families and other community needs.”
Phone: (251) 300-3500
Website: http://www.voa.org/Local-Offices/Volunteers-of-America-Southeast
County Office
“The most accurate internet database of county government offices in the United States. Use our website to locate you county assessor, board of elections, chamber of commerce, child support offices, colleges, coroners, courts, and much more, with all relevant details.”
Website: http://www.countyoffice.org
CHILDREN’S sERVICES
Alabama Department of Human Resources -Family and Children Services
Website: http://www.dhr.alabama.gov/services/Family_Services/Family_Services.aspx
| Child Abuse Neglect Reporting | (251) 450-7018 |
| Child Support | (251) 450-7300 (option 1) |
| Child Welfare | (251) 450-7000 (option 4) |
ALLKids
Healthcare coverage for children and teens.
Phone: 1 (888) 373-5437
Website: http://www.adph.org/allkids
Boy Scouts of America – Mobile Area Council
“Serve others by instilling values in young people and preparing them to make ethical
choices over their lifetime in achieving full potential.”
Phone: (251) 476-4600
Website: https://beascout.scouting.org/
Boys & Girls Club of South Alabama
“Year-round youth development programs to enhance the lives of children ages 6-18
promoting leadership, character, health, the arts and education.”
Phone: (251) 432-1235
Website: http://www.bgcsouthal.org/
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Cody Road Boys & Girls Club Telephone: 251.343.4320 |
Semmes Boys & Girls Club Telephone: 251.645.9027 |
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Kiwanis Boys & Girls Club Telephone: 251.478.7811 |
Mobile Optimist Boys & Girls Club Telephone: 251.438.5111 |
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Roger Williams Boys & Girls Club Telephone: 251.470.8992 |
Sonny Callahan Boys & Girls Club Telephone: 251.653.1188 |
CASA Mobile
“Trained volunteers, appointed by a judge, speak for abused and neglected children in
court.”
Phone: (251) 574-5277
Website: http://www.casamobile.org/
Child Advocacy Center
“Serves as the community response for coordinating services and interventions in cases
of sexual and severe physical abuse of children. ‘Under one Roof’ 28 professionals from
7 different agencies work as a team in a child friendly facility.”
Phone: (251) 432-1101
Website: http://www.cacmobile.org/
Child Care South
“Child Care South offers reasonably priced childcare. To be eligible for this
service, the low income parent must be employed and/or enrolled in school. For
more information and to determine if you meet these requirements, examine the
pamphlet that is available from Child Care South.”
Phone: (251) 433-2878
Website: http://www.singlemomassistance.org/details/al-child_care_south_mobile
Child Day Care Association
“Provide quality childcare at affordable prices. Develop habits, values and attitudes that
will ensure living in our society.”
Phone: (251) 433-1310
Website: http://www.childdaycare.org/
Crittenton Youth Services
“Free family support services; information for parents and teens, abstinence/risk behavior
education for youth 10-19, promoting health and safety, now and in the future. ”
Phone: (251) 639-0004
Website: http://www.cys-mobile.org/
Dearborn YMCA
“Main programs are childcare with daycare, after school and summer camp. Also
provides senior citizens with hot meals.”
Phone: (251) 432-4768
Website: http://www.dearbornymca.org/
Dumas Wesley Community Center
“Daycare, youth and recreation programs, services for elderly, neighborhood
development, emergency services and transitional housing for homeless women.”
Phone: (251) 479-0649
Website: http://www.dumaswesley.org/
Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama
“Youth leadership, recreational activities and character-building programs.”
Phone: (251) 344-3330
Website: http://www.girlscoutssa.org/
GRCMA Early Childhood Directions
“Childcare financial assistance and referral services for families, childcare/parenting
programs, lending library, resource center and mobile classroom.”
Phone: (251) 473-1060
Website: http://www.grecs.org/
Mobile County Public Schools
Website: http://www.mcpss.com
Preschool for the Sensory Impaired
“Preschool and home intervention for children, birth to 5-years-old, who are hearing or
vision impaired.”
Phone: (251) 433-1234
St. Mary’s Home
“Alabama’s oldest child welfare agency, providing a continuum of residential care and
community based services for children who have being abused or neglected or who are
homeless.”
Phone: (251) 344-7733
Website: http://stmaryshomemobile.com/
Team Focus
“Programs include: tutorials, a mentoring program, a Saturday morning program,
a summer program, and scholarship opportunities. These programs are free to
boys who do not have a father figure.”
Phone: (251) 635-1515
Website: http://www.teamfocususa.org/
Wilmer Hall Children’s Home
“Wilmer Hall provides a long term residential home for children who cannot live with
their natural parent. At the age of 18, children may live in the transitional living program,
located on the Wilmer Hall Campus.”
Phone: (251) 342-4931
Website: http://www.wilmerhall.org/
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES
Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Phone, Hotline: (800) 650-6522
Website: http://www.acadv.org/
Penelope House Family Violence Center
“Provides safety, protection, and support to victims of domestic violence and their
children through the provision of shelter, court advocacy, school based prevention
education, transitional housing, and individual and community education.”
Phone: (251) 342-2809
Website: http://www.penelopehouse.org/
Penelope’s Closet
Phone: (251) 450-1200
Penelope House clients can also obtain needed clothing and other necessities at no cost.
Sybil Smith Family Village
“The Sybil H. Smith Family Village transitional housing program seeks to help families experiencing homelessness establish and maintain self-sufficiency.”
Phone: (251) 473-5526
Website: http://www.dumaswesley.org/transitional-housing/
HEALTH SERVICES
Community Services for Vision
“We see people with any eye condition, of any age, and with or without insurance coverage.”
Phone: (251) 476-4744
Website: http://www.csvrlowvision.org/
Community Service Program – Help with Health Issues:
A.I.D.S. Alabama South: (251) 471-5277
A.I.D.S / HIV Hotlines 1-800-228-0469 (Alabama)
Alabama Medicaid Agency 334-242-5000 or 1-800-362-1504
Alzheimer’s Association 1-800-272-3900
American Cancer Society (251) 621-7996 or 1-800-227-2345
American Diabetes Association 1-800-342-2383
American Heart Association (251) 461-4000
American Lung Association 1-800-548-8252
Arthritis Foundation 1-800-879-7896 or 1-800-283-7800
Community AIDS Resources, Education & Support (251) 471-5277
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (251) 436-0013 or 1-800-344-4823
Easter Seals 471-1581 or 1-800-411-0068 or 1-800-221-6827
Epilepsy Foundation 341-0170 or 1-800-626-1582 or 1-800-332-1000
Healthy Beginnings 1-888-942-4673 or 1-888-WIC-HOPE
March of Dimes (birth defects) (251) 438-1360 or 205-824-0103
Medicare C+ 1-800-292-8855
Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation 1-877-END-MESO
Mesothelioma Center 1-800-615-2270
Mesothelioma Guide 1-888-572-9011
Mesothelioma Specialists 1-800-210-7617
Mobile Association for the Blind (251) 473-3585 or 1-877-295-5463
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation 1-888-MSFOCUS
Muscular Dystrophy Association 334-396-4534 or 1-800-572-1717
National Cancer Institute 1-800-4-CANCER
National Kidney Foundation 1-800-622-9010 or 1-800-633-2339
Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy (prescription assistance) (251) 432-4111
Partnership for Prescription Assistance 1-888-477-2669
Prostate Cancer Education & Support (USToo!) 1-800-808-7866
Sickle Cell Center (Univ. of South Ala.) (251) 470-5890
Stuttering Foundation of America (Espanol) 1-800-992-9392
United Cerebral Palsy (251) 479-4900
Zero-The Project to End Prostate Cancer 888-245-9455
Franklin Primary Health Center
“Offers comprehensive and affordable primary healthcare services for the entire family.
Also, provides free healthcare to area’s homeless.”
Phone: (251) 432-4117
Website: http://www.franklinprimary.org/
Mobile County Health Department
Phone: (251) 690-8158
Website: http://www.mchd.org
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Mobile County Health Dept. Contact information:
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| Appointments (251) 690-8889 | Optometry (251) 690-8139 |
| Adult Clinic (251) 690-8158 | Personnel Division (251) 690-8815 |
| Aura Wellness Center (251) 690-7757 | Pharmacy (251) 690-8817 |
| Children’s Medical Services (251) 690-8158 | Rabies Office/Animal Bites (251) 690-8868 |
| Children’s Dental Clinic (251) 690-8158 | Sewage & Plumbing (251) 634-9801 |
| Epidemiology (251) 690-8137 | Social Services (251) 690-8981 |
| Food & Lodging Inspections (251) 690-8116 | STD Clinic (251) 690-8153 |
| Food Handler Classes (251) 690-8149 | TEEN Center (251) 694-3954 |
| HIV/AIDS Control (251) 690-8167 | Tobacco Control (251) 690-8824 |
| Human Resources (251) 690-8815 | Tuberculosis (251) 690-8142 |
| Immunization (251) 690-8821 | Vector Control (251) 690-8124 |
| Interviews/Media Requests (251) 690-8823 | Vital Records (Birth, Death, Marriage & Divorce Records) (251) 690-8150 |
| Mobile Home Health Services 251-690-8130 | W.I.C. (251) 690-8829 |
| Nutrition Services (251) 690-8805 | Women’s Clinic (251) 690-8935 |
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Other clinic sites:
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| •Citronelle Clinic (251) 866-9126 | |
| •Eight Mile Clinic (251) 456-1399 | |
| •Newburn Clinic (251) 405-4525 | |
| •North Mobile Health Center (251) 829-9884 | |
| •School-Based Clinic (251) 456-2276 | |
| •Semmes Clinic (251) 445-0582 | |
| •Southwest Mobile Health Center (251) 666-7413 | |
Mostellar Medical Clinic
“Provides health and dental services to low income clients. Medicaid accepted.”
Phone: (251) 824-2174
Website: http://mostellarmedical.org/
Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy
Phone: (251) 432-4111
Website: http://www.ozanampharmacy.org/
Victory Health Partners
“Provides quality, affordable medical and dental care to low income, uninsured adults.
Services include routine medical and dental care, pulmonary clinic, x-rays, laboratory
tests, counseling and a dispensary program offering prescription medications for a low
annual fee.”
Phone: (251) 460-0999
Dental Clinic: (251) 445-0611
Rheumatoid Arthritis
“The Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Network (RASN) is dedicated to providing up-to-date information and resources for rheumatoid arthritis patients. Our goal is simple. We want RA patients to know their options and fully understand their diagnosis. You can take steps, right now, to improve symptoms and your quality of life.”
Phone: 1(800) 405-4043
Website: https://www.rheumatoidarthritis.org/
MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
AltaPointe Health Systems
“A regional, comprehensive mental health/ behavioral healthcare system offering
psychiatric inpatient, outpatient and residential services for children, adolescents, adults
and senior adults; outpatient substance abuse services, medicated assisted treatment and
HIV/substance abuse services for adults.”
Phone: (251) 450-2211
Website: http://www.altapointe.org/
AltaPointe Health System Programs:
Children’s Services:
Phone: (251) 990-4194
Website: http://altapointe.org/services/childrens-day-treatment-baldwin-county/
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Case Management Services For patients with severe and persistent mental illness requiring a variety of services within the AltaPointe system and externally from various community resources |
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Children’s Day Treatment – Mobile County For severely emotionally disturbed students enrolled in grades 1-8 of the Mobile County Public School System |
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In-Home Family Intervention Program For children in significant emotion distress and at risk for out-of-home placement due to the severity of their situation |
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Project Achieve For children ages 10 to 17 who have been diagnosed with mental illness and intellectual disability |
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Reaching & Encouraging Active Parenting – REAP AltaPointe’s program for educating parents |
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School-Based Therapy AltaPointe offers school-based therapy services in some area public schools as well as a summer day treatment program on the BayPointe Children’s Hospital campus. |
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Therapy & Psychiatric Services For children ages 4 to 18 exhibiting one or more of a broad range of mental health deficiencies |
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Adult Services:
Website: http://altapointe.org/altapointe-services/adult-out-patient-services/
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Assertive Community Treatment – ACT For patients with severe mental illness and other significant impairments which prevent typical outpatient treatment. |
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Bridge Team For patients needing short-term intensive treatment after discharge from a psychiatric hospital and for patients at risk for hospitalization or who have left a supervised setting against advice. |
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Case Management For patients with severe and persistent mental illness requiring a variety of services within the AltaPointe system and from various community resources. |
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Developmental Disability Case Management For mentally ill individuals who are developmentally disabled as defined by the Alabama Department of Mental Health. |
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Homeless Housing Programs For severely mentally ill homeless individuals who desire housing and need AltaPointe and community support services. |
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Intensive Day Treatment For patients newly diagnosed with mental illness who need therapy, mental illness education, skills development and connection to community resources. |
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Jail Diversion For patients with a severe mental illness who have recently been incarcerated on a misdemeanor criminal charge. |
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Rehabilitative Day Program For stable patients focused on achieving personal recovery goals. |
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Supported Employment For stable, compliant patients who desire to gain and retain employment. |
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Supported Housing For patients with basic life skills and can live independently with ongoing support. |
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Drug Education Council
“Provides education, intervention, counseling and alternative programs for youth and
families. Public awareness and community educational programs. Leads the Community
Task Forces on Underage Drinking, Marijuana, and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.”
Phone: (251) 478-7855
Website: http://www.drugeducation.org/
Emma’s Harvest Home
“Residential rehabilitation facility that provides affordable substance abuse treatment for
women ages 19 and older.”
Phone: (251) 478-8768
Home of Grace for Women
“Residential recovery services for alcohol and drug addicted women 18 and up, expectant
mothers and their newborns.”
Phone: (251) 456-7807
Website: http://www.homeofgraceforwomen.com/
Serenity Care
“Provides a structured living environment for men with substance abuse problems.
Services include self-help recovery meetings, job assistance, transportation to medical
and other social service appointments.”
Phone: (251) 635-1942
Website: http://www.serenitycare.org/
Rehabs.com
“Rehabs.com was founded in 2011 with two goals in mind: to provide information for those suffering with substance abuse and behavioral addictions – either personally or through loved ones – and to connect those people with the treatment programs that can help them.”
Phone: 1(888) 823-3169
Website: http://www.rehabs.com/guides/substance-abuse-and-anxiety-disorders