10-28-20 Crisis Diversion Center Announcement Governor Ivey Announces Awardees of Crisis Center Funding OCTOBER 28, 2020 MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today, 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...
Montgomery Ala.– Join us in our mission as the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) helps to keep children drug-free by celebrating Red Ribbon Week. The Red Ribbon campaign has become the largest drug-abuse prevention campaign in the nation. This year Red Ribbon Week is...
Montgomery, Ala. - It’s Mental Illness Awareness Week! Many people do not seek treatment in the early stages of mental illnesses because they don't recognize the symptoms. To help share vital information and help end stigma, the Alabama Department of Mental Health and organizations all...
Easier Access and Completion with Advanced Program Montgomery, Ala. – 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...
September 13-19, 2020 Montgomery, Ala. – Direct Support Professional Recognition Week is an annual celebration to recognize the life-changing contributions of the direct support professional (DSP) workforce who support people with disabilities and older adults. During this week we are celebrating the important work of thousands...
Montgomery, Ala. – All of us can help prevent suicide. Every year, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, other mental health organizations and individuals across the nation raise awareness of suicide prevention during September. While suicide prevention is important to address year-round, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month...
Montgomery, Ala. – September is National Recovery Month and this long-standing, national observance promotes the societal benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery for substance use and mental disorders, as well as promoting that recovery is possible. Now in its 31st year, Recovery Month celebrates the...
Of the more than 72,000 preventable drug overdose deaths in the country in 2017, more than 47,000 involving opioids. In Alabama, 835 preventable drug overdoses deaths occurred in 2017, with 419 involving opioids1. International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is a global event held Aug. 31...
Montgomery, Ala. – To extend the missions of the Alabama Department of Mental Health and Public Health of ending stigma in Alabama, a new resource is now offered as part of the ongoing Stop Judging, Start Healing campaign. The addition of an extensive informational PowerPoint...
Montgomery, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) is proud to facilitate the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) initiative, a three-year Centers for Disease Control (CDC) funding opportunity. This grant will afford Alabama the opportunity to strengthen and expand its statewide opioid prevention...