Alabama Department of Mental Health

Gulf Coast Oil Spill Assistance

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The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is an environmental disaster of unknown proportions, but for the people whose way of life stands to be affected, it may be a mental health disaster as well. Please use this list of resources to obtain any services you may need.

Tips for Surviving the Oil Spill in Alabama

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Local Mental Health Centers

If you or a loved one needs counseling services to help deal with this tragedy, please contact your local mental health center. Alabama’s mental health centers nearest the coast are:

AltaPointe Health Systems, Inc.
251-450-2211 Crisis Hotline
Deaf or HOH? Please use Phone/VP 334-239-3558 or fax 334-242-3025.
www.altapointe.org
Altapointe has a booth and a counselor at the Bayou La Batre Community Center - 12745 Padgett Switch Road in Bayou La Batre

Baldwin County Mental Health Center
800-558-8295 Gulf Oil Crisis Counseling Hotline
Deaf or HOH? Please use Phone/VP 334-239-3558 or fax 334-242-3025.
www.bcmhcal.com
BCMHC has a booth at the Resource Center in the Faulkner State Community College, Gulf Coast Campus - 3301 Gulf Shores Parkway (on Hwy 59 just north of the bridge) in Gulf Shores

Brochures

Tips for Dealing with Grief
Due to the Oil Spill Disaster

Baldwin County version: View on screen, To Print

Mobile County version: View on screen, To Print

Tips for Oil Spill Disaster Response Workers
Possible Signs of Alcohol and Substance Abuse

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Mobile County version: View on screen, To Print

Tips for Talking to Children & Youth About the Oil Spill Disaster
Ways to Help at home for Preschoolers to Adolescents

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Mobile County version: View on screen, To Print

Tips for Teachers About Talking to Students About the Oil Spill Disaster
Suggestions for Teachers and School Administrators

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Mobile County version: View on screen, To Print

Resources

Information that can assist consumers and families with resources, information, and referral services.

Alabama Department of Public Health / Risk Communication - www.adph.org/riskcommunication/Default.asp?id=4362 information on the oil spill and its affects on our coastline and state coordinated efforts.
NAMI / Oil Spill Support Resources - Alabama - www.nami.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Find_Support/Helpline/
Alabama_Oil_Spill_Resources.htmlist of national and state resources that the National Alliance on Mental Illness has identified for those affected by the Gulf Coast oil spill.

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