Governor Ivey Announces the Fourth Mental Health Crisis Center The Alabama Department of Mental Health Continues Expansion of Crisis Care MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and Commissioner Kimberly Boswell of the Alabama Department of Mental Health are proud to announce
Read moreALABAMA MEDICAID AGENCY AWARDED MOBILE CRISIS INTERVENTION GRANT
ALABAMA MEDICAID AGENCY AWARDED MOBILE CRISIS INTERVENTION GRANT Expanding the Alabama Department of Mental Health’s Crisis System of Care MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded the Alabama Medicaid Agency, along with 19 other State
Read moreGov. Ivey announces creation of Alabama Family Central Website
Enterprise Ledger – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the creation of Alabama Family Central a comprehensive, easy-to-use web and mobile destination that offers parents and families, guardians, teachers and caregivers a one-stop connection to programs and services in Alabama.
Read moreState mental health department launches new online job application
Alexander City Outlook – The Alabama Department of Mental Health has launched a new electronic job application process. The new electronic application is easier to access, complete, and submit. It also allows the applicant to update and resubmit an application
Read moreAla. Dept. of Mental Health urging people to get help for substance use disorders
WSFA – The Alabama Department of Mental Health said people are not aware of the help the state offers for people dealing with substance use disorder. Less than one in five of the people in the United States who are
Read moreLocations for 3 new crisis care centers to be announced in October
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 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
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,
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
Read moreWAMHC ‘Stepping Up’ mental health care
Demopolis Times- The West Alabama Mental Health Center is one of nine community mental health organizations facilitating the Stepping Up Initiative implemented, by the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) to reduce the numbers of individuals in jails and hospitals
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