National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week 2025 Educating and Raising Awareness of the Dangers of Substance Misuse Montgomery, Ala. –Each March, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) observes National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week ®, from March 17 –
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DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH 2025 Partnerships and Commitment, Empowering Individuals Montgomery, Ala. – Each March, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) celebrates Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM), to highlight the achievements of individuals with developmental disabilities and to promote understanding
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Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) has expanded its Individual Placement and Support (IPS) program, a supported employment initiative that assists individuals with serious mental illness in obtaining and maintaining employment. IPS studies indicate that approximately two out
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ALABAMA’S SIXTH CRISIS CENTER OPENS SpectraCare Crisis Care Center in Dothan: Serving 20 Counties across central and southeast Alabama Dothan, Ala. – Today, Governor Kay Ivey joined the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), and SpectraCare Health Systems
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Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month A Time to Focus on Resources for Treatment and Recovery Montgomery, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), along with partners and providers, recognizes January as Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month. The purpose
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STEER THE CONVERSATION ADMH Unveils New License Plate to Promote Mental Health Awareness and Support Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) is proud to announce the release of a new distinctive license plate designed to steer
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Red Ribbon Week ADMH Promoting Drug-Free Awareness and Education through Impactful Programs Montgomery, Ala. – Red Ribbon Week is the nation’s oldest prevention campaign. Held annually from October 23-31, the campaign raises awareness, highlights issues about substance misuse and
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The Alabama Department of Mental Health Celebrates Inaugural 988 Day Highlighting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline as a Life-Saving Resource Montgomery, Ala. – The inaugural 988 Day, to be celebrated September 8th, raises awareness of the 988 Suicide &
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National Recovery Month Honoring Strength, Empowering Lives, and Accessing Vital Resources Montgomery, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Mental Health and community partners are proud to join the national celebration of Recovery Month this September. This observance honors the strength
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National Suicide Prevention Month Raising Awareness and Fostering Hope through Resources Montgomery, Ala. – In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), in collaboration with community partners and other mental health organizations, continues efforts to
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