WBRC – The locations for three new crisis care centers meant to help those undergoing immediate mental health emergencies will be announced in October. Alabama Department of Mental Health Commissioner Lynn Beshear told the Senate General Fund committee during an
Read moreDirect Support Professional Recognition Week
September 13-19, 2020 Montgomery, Ala. – Direct Support Professional Recognition Week is an annual celebration to recognize the life-changing contributions of the direct support professional (DSP) workforce who support people with disabilities and older adults. During this week we are
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Read moreInternational Overdose Awareness Day 2020
Of the more than 72,000 preventable drug overdose deaths in the country in 2017, more than 47,000 involving opioids. In Alabama, 835 preventable drug overdoses deaths occurred in 2017, with 419 involving opioids1. International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is a
Read moreNewsletter Jul/Aug 2020
Thank you for your flexibility and enormous effort during these challenging and uncertain times. It is imperative to know you play a critical role in stopping the spread of the virus; and our success depends on every person adhering to
Read moreIvey awards $7 million in CARES Act funds for mental healthcare
The Outlook – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday awarded $7 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds to support two programs of the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH). Of the funds, $1 million will be used
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Read moreAlabama officials launch ‘Stop Judging, Start Healing’ campaign to address mental health
WAFF – A new resource is available to support the Alabama Department of Mental Health and Public Health’s “Stop Judging, Start Healing” campaign. An informational PowerPoint brings awareness and exposure to ending the stigmas of opioid use disorder, HIV, viral Hepatitis,
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Read moreTrauma response training now offered in the state by Alabama Department of Mental Health
CBS 42 – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) announced the addition of 19 new Nationally Certified Trauma Trainers in the state of Alabama to offer trauma-informed response training throughout the state. The certification is provided by the Substance
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