Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week Youth Poster contest Kicks off the Celebration Montgomery, Ala. – One out of 5 young people experience mental health problems. Despite that, the stigma associated with mental health often discourages parents from seeking appropriate treatment
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ADMH commemorates Mental Health Awareness Month Encourages Alabamians to know ‘where to start’ in seeking help Montgomery, Ala. – In May of each year, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) joins state and national organizations in commemorating Mental Health
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EXPANDING SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT THROUGH TELEHEALTH Reaching More Individuals Every Day The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) a grant for the Alabama Telehealth Expansion Project (AL-TEP), a strategic initiative to
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MARCH IS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES MONTH A World of Opportunities Montgomery, Ala. – March marks the observance of National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, with this year’s campaign theme being “A World of Opportunities.” This initiative serves as a catalyst to promote
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Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) proudly celebrates and supports the annual National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW®), held March 18 – 24. This weeklong, annual observance aims to educate and raise awareness about
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988: SUICIDE AWARENESS AND SUPPORT AT THE HOLIDAYS Montgomery, Ala. – This holiday season, the Alabama Department of Mental Health, and our partners across the state would like to share a message of hope if you or someone you love
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NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH 2023 Every Person. Every Family. Every Community. Montgomery, Ala. – September is National Recovery Month and the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), the Division of Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Services, and our community
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SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH Resources for Everyone Montgomery, Ala. – Every one of us has a role to play in preventing suicide. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about suicide. The Alabama Department of Mental Health
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ADMH hosts the 36th Annual National Prevention Network Conference Birmingham, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health is the host agency for 36th annual National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD) National Prevention Network Conference (NPN),
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SAVING LIVES ACROSS ALABAMA The One Year Anniversary of 988 Montgomery, Ala. – After just one year in operation, the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in Alabama has received more than 45,000 contacts, including more than 30,000 calls; 6,000 chats;
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