Press Release

Montgomery, Ala. – Each year, National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®(NDAFW) serves as an annual call to action to improve understanding of substance use and promote accurate, science-based information among youth, families, educators, and communities, countering misinformation and encouraging open

 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH 2026 Montgomery, Ala. – March marks Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to honor and uplift people with developmental disabilities across Alabama. This year’s theme, WE’RE HERE. THEN. NOW. ALWAYS., reflects a simple truth: people with

MARY STARKE HARPER GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY CENTER CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF SERVICE Montgomery, Ala. – This February, the Mary Starke Harper Geriatric Psychiatry Center proudly celebrates its 30th anniversary. Since 1996, the Mary Starke Harper Center, a comprehensive, 96-bed center, has provided specialized geriatric

ADMH OBSERVES RED RIBBON WEEK Highlighting the Importance of Prevention Initiatives Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) is proud to observe Red Ribbon Week from October 23–31, 2025, a nationwide campaign dedicated to educating communities about the dangers of drug

ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH RECOGNIZES NATIONAL OPIOID AWARENESS DAY THROUGH STATEWIDE EFFORT Montgomery, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), in partnership with Opioids Take and funded by the Alabama Legislature, is bringing statewide attention to National Opioid Awareness Day on September

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION WEEK Celebrating Care, Support, Commitment Montgomery, AL. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) proudly observes Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week, September 7–13, 2025, honoring the vital contributions of DSPs across the state. “Direct

NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH Recovery is REAL (Restoring Every Aspect of Life)  Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) joins community partners around the state in commemorating National Recovery Month in September. Observed annually, National Recovery Month celebrates

SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH Together in Strength, Dignity, Hope, and Purpose Montgomery, Ala. – This September throughout Suicide Prevetion Month, the Alabama Department of Mental Health and statewide partners unite in Strength, Dignity, Hope, and Purpose to save lives—raising awareness of suicide risk,

STRIKE OUT STIGMA BASEBALL NIGHT Connection, Resources, and Support Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), River Region community partners, and the Montgomery Biscuits are stepping up to the plate once again for Strike Out Stigma Night, an