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THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY SUPPORT ADMH Highlights Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week As Alabama recognizes Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) continues the goal to ensure young people have support so they can grow,
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Strike Out Stigma Baseball Night Returns for its 8th Year An Evening of Connection, Mental Health Resources, and Community Support The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), in partnership with local community providers and the Montgomery Biscuits, invites the public
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MORE GOOD DAYS TOGETHER ADMH Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month with Resources and Support Each May, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) joins organizations throughout the state and country in observing Mental Health Awareness Month, a national commemoration spotlighting
Read moreAUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) recognizes April as Autism Acceptance Month, dedicated to increasing understanding of autism and supporting individuals and families across the state. Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, is a developmental
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Montgomery, Ala. – Each year, National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®(NDAFW) serves as an annual call to action to improve understanding of substance use and promote accurate, science-based information among youth, families, educators, and communities, countering misinformation and encouraging open
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DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH 2026 Montgomery, Ala. – March marks Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to honor and uplift people with developmental disabilities across Alabama. This year’s theme, WE’RE HERE. THEN. NOW. ALWAYS., reflects a simple truth: people with
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DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION WEEK Celebrating Care, Support, Commitment Montgomery, AL. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) proudly observes Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week, September 7–13, 2025, honoring the vital contributions of DSPs across the state. “Direct
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SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH Together in Strength, Dignity, Hope, and Purpose Montgomery, Ala. – This September throughout Suicide Prevetion Month, the Alabama Department of Mental Health and statewide partners unite in Strength, Dignity, Hope, and Purpose to save lives—raising awareness of suicide risk,
Read moreMontgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) proudly celebrates the third anniversary of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, a vital resource that has transformed how individuals across the state access mental health care in moments of
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STRIKE OUT STIGMA BASEBALL NIGHT Connection, Resources, and Support Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), River Region community partners, and the Montgomery Biscuits are stepping up to the plate once again for Strike Out Stigma Night, an
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