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NATIONAL PREVENTION WEEK May 12-18

mvaldes May 14, 2019 Press Release

Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health, Office of Prevention is spearheading a series of activities in observance of National Prevention Week for May 12-18, 2019. National Prevention Week is an annual health observance dedicated to increasing public

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STRIKE OUT STIGMA BASEBALL NIGHT – MAY 15TH

mvaldes May 14, 2019 Press Release

Montgomery Ala.–  The Alabama Department of Mental Health, community partners and the Montgomery Biscuits are hosting Strike Out Stigma Night to offer valuable information and resources on mental illness and substance use disorders. Join us Wednesday, May 15th for the 6:35

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Auburn and ADMH Partner to Create Opioid Training Institute

mvaldes May 1, 2019 Press Release

AUBURN, Alabama – Alabama is one of the most affected states in the country when it comes to the Opioid Crisis. In 2017, there were 422 overdose deaths involving either prescription or illicit drugs in the state, an average of more

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Mental Health Awareness Month Celebrated #4Mind4Body

mvaldes May 1, 2019 Press Release

Montgomery, AL – When you or someone you love is dealing with a mental health concern, it can be an overwhelming feeling. It’s important to remember that mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses

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ADMH celebrates the 14th Annual Capitol Showcase

mvaldes April 30, 2019 Press Release

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

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Information available to assist displaced Madison County patients – ADPH

mvaldes April 17, 2019 Press Release

http://alabamapublichealth.gov/news/2019/04/17.html FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Scott Harris, M.D., M.P.H. (334) 206-5200 CONTACT: Jamey Durham (334) 206-5634 Law enforcement officials have announced today the arrest of a medical practitioner in Toney, Alabama. Patients of this clinic and their family members may

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Person First Language for Reducing Stigma

mvaldes April 11, 2019 Brochure, Substance Use Disorder

NAABT_Person First Language for Reducing Stigma

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Words Matter_How Language Choice Affects Stigma

mvaldes April 11, 2019 Brochure, Substance Use Disorder

Words Matter_How language choice affects stigma

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Alabama Early Childhood Mental Health Supports Expanded

mvaldes April 3, 2019 News Article

Exciting efforts by multiple organizations in Alabama are helping to raise awareness and capacity in the field of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH). Read more 

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Alabama Opioid Overdose and Addiction Council Report February 2018

mvaldes March 6, 2019 Prevention, Report, Substance Use Disorder

Alabama Opioid Overdose and Addiction Council Report to Governor-FINAL 2.15.18

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