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Montgomery, Ala. – The emergence of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has presented many challenges to Alabamians. During these uncertain times, those who misuse substances are particularly vulnerable. The isolation, lack of social interaction, and normal activities have challenged many individuals who

Montgomery, Ala.– The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) is pleased to announce the addition of 19 new Nationally Certified Trauma Trainers in the state of Alabama, which includes seven ADMH staff members. ADMH was one of 10 communities chosen

The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), Office of Prevention is partnering with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to observe the annual National Prevention Week for May 10-16, 2020. National Prevention Week is an annual health

Montgomery, Ala. – National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® links students with scientists and other experts to counteract the myths about drugs and alcohol that teens get from the internet, social media, TV, movies, music, or from friends. The Alabama Department of

OPIOID ROUND TABLE North Alabama Partners Host an In-Depth Discussion on the Epidemic Anniston, Ala. – A round table discussion on the opioid epidemic and the issues that surround it will be presented by the Agency for Substance Abuse Prevention

Alabama Stakeholder Meetings Flyer Join us for a meeting on a priority initiative to develop an effective mental health crisis continuum of care in Alabama. We will be hosting eight regional assessment meetings in two phases. Click the flyer to

Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Public Health and the Alabama Department of Mental Health launch a statewide campaign, Stop Judging. Start Healing., aimed at assisting friends, family, physicians, mental health care clinicians, substance abuse prevention and treatment providers

Montgomery Ala.– For the sixteenth year in a row, members of the Heart of Dixie Harley Owners Group-Pelham Chapter (HOG) gear up to brighten the holidays for teens and children committed to the Alabama Department of Mental Health’s (ADMH) Psychiatric Adolescent

Montgomery, Ala. – Alabama is honored to be part of the ZERO TO THREE Policy Center’s continuation of the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Financing Policy Project (IECMH-FPP) Learning Collaborative, with an award in the form of specific support

Waiver LAH Amendment November 22, 2019 The Alabama Medicaid Agency is seeking public comment on its proposal to amend the Alabama Home and Community-Based Living at Home Waiver for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (LAH Waiver). The waiver supports Alabama citizens