Author: Dept. of Mental Health

Birmingham, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) and Children’s of Alabama have been awarded a $2,009,323 grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to establish a pediatric telemedicine health network to better serve children and

Montgomery, Ala. – Opioid addiction is an epidemic in the nation and in Alabama. The crisis affects us all. It’s going to take all our courage — together — to do something about opioid misuse, addiction, and overdose.  The Courage for All initiative, a partnership of the Alabama Department of Mental Health and

Montgomery, Ala. – Every year, mental health organizations and individuals in the U.S. and around the world raise awareness of suicide prevention during September, National Suicide Prevention Month.  All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness.  We can all

Montgomery, Ala. – Approximately two million times each year, people who have serious mental illnesses are admitted to jails across the nation. Almost three – quarters of these adults have drug and alcohol use problems.  The Stepping Up Initiative is a national program with the goal to reduce the numbers of individuals in jails with

Montgomery, Ala. – Recovery Month is an annual celebration sponsored each September. This year’s theme is “Join the Voices for Recovery Month: Invest in Health, Home, Purpose and Community.” &nsbp; Click here for full press release

Montgomery, Ala. – Every day in the United States, over 100 people die from a drug overdose.  Medicine needed by one person can become poison when taken by another.  Drugs you get from a doctor should always be taken as directed.  They should never be shared.  What’s prescribed for you

Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health, community partners and the Montgomery Biscuits are hosting Strike Out Stigma Night to offer frank information and resources on mental illness and substance. Join us August 24 for the 6:35 p.m. game! Click here for full press release

Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health and Recovery Organization of Support Specialists (ROSS) are proud to offer a new 24/7 Helpline, providing services to individuals in our state who struggle with addiction and need support and to families and friends in need of more information . Click here for full press release

Montgomery, Ala. – National Prevention Week , May 13 – 19, is an annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action around, substance abuse and mental health issues. The National Prevention Week theme for 2018 is “Action Today. Healthier Tomorrow”. This theme reminds us that simple, daily

Montgomery, Ala. – Since 2005, ADMH has hosted the Capitol Showcase , a consumer art show at the Alabama’s State Capitol. People from around the state with mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders have their abilities showcased throughout the month of May in