WHNT - The words “mental health” mean something different to everyone. The CDC recognizes more than 200 types of mental illnesses. The Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville said many people are scared to talk about their mental health struggles because they are afraid of being labeled. Read full...
WHNT - Morgan County Deputies want to find solutions for inmates in their jail to stop future problems for them. Sheriff Ron Puckett said it's both a reactive and proactive approach to growing shortages of mental health assistance. Read full article...
Andalusia Star-News - The Alabama Department of Mental Health on Tuesday broke ground on a $1.5 million secure forensics facility in Andalusia. South Central Alabama Mental Health will manage the 16-bed facility, which is expected to create 25 jobs. Read full article...
Alabama News Network - Officials broke ground in Andalusia Tuesday, marking the beginning of a South Central Alabama Mental Health Board Residential Forensic Facility. The facility will help inmates with mental health issues facing charges get the help they need. Read full article...
WHNT - An overall lack of mental health crisis services across the country has resulted in law enforcement officers serving as first responders to most events, even if they're not properly trained. Read full article...
WDHN - Houston County Leaders Addressing Mental Illness Read full article...
WTVY - Mental illness is a topic that unfortunately affects many families in our community. At Thursday's commission meeting, there was a request to pass a bill that could potentially provide better care for those suffering. Read full article...
Cherokee County Sheriff - Last week, Birmingham television station ABC 33/40 produced a story featuring the outstanding work being performed by Sam Griggs, LBSW, a CED Mental Health professional assigned to the Cherokee County Detention Center. The program is part of a national initiative to...
Auburn Plainsman - Parents with children in the autism community were shocked earlier this year when they learned that Lee County Autism Resource and Advocacy was closing its doors for good. Justin Brown, whose 9-year-old son Ethan has autism, was one of many parents who learned the...
WBRC - The West Alabama Regional Autism Network hosted its first community outreach event of the year this week. It wanted to give people interested autism the basics and let them know where to go if they have a child who has been diagnosed with...