March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. The theme for this year’s campaign is “Moving Towards Change,” which seeks to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all facets of community life, and awareness of the
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Governor Kay Ivey appointed Kimberly G. Boswell as Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Mental Health on December 16, 2020, stating, “She (Kimberly} has spent the entirety of her professional career devoted to helping struggling individuals and I appreciate her
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Governor Kay Ivey announced along with Commissioner Lynn Beshear of the Alabama Department of Mental Health and House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter, the awardees of funding for crisis centers to serve individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders. Read
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Thank you to our State Employees and all our staff at ADMH! The week of September 28 – October 2 celebrated all state employees. At ADMH, we value and appreciate the dedication of our staff, especially during this challenging time
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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
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Recently, we were asked by Governor Ivey to describe significant policy changes and how our work benefits the citizens of Alabama. Knowing that many of you offered valuable input toward the current ADMH Long-range Plan, we would also like to
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We begin the first months of Fall at the Alabama Department of Mental Health with a focus on the future in several innovative programs which work directly in communities to help the people we serve in important ways. Read More
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Mental Health Awareness Month is the month of May and we are proud to celebrate it, showcasing programs and events that highlight our commitment. Our annual Strike Out Stigma Baseball Night was a success with local partners and providers at
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A new Alabama Department of Mental Health website was recently unveiled after nearly a year of work by numerous ADMH staff and the state Office of Information Technology The website offers an opportunity to showcase services and resources for those
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The holiday season for most people is a fun time of the year filled with parties, celebrations, and social gatherings with family and friends. But for many others, it is a time filled with sadness, self-reflection, loneliness, depression and anxiety.
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