MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) in partnership with the non-profit organization, Alabama Alliance for Recovery Residences (AARR) encourages safe and healthy homes as a prerequisite for recovery. AARR helps individuals with substance use disorders, offering
Read moreMedia Alert – Exclusive look at the Alabama Crisis System of Care – Visit to WellStone (Huntsville) July 8
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Commissioner Kimberly Boswell, Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) and Jeremy Blair, Executive Director of WellStone will offer an exclusive look at the Alabama Crisis System of Care in action, with a presentation and a look at
Read moreNational Prevention Week 2021
Montgomery, Ala. – National Prevention Week is celebrated May 9-15, 2021, to increase public awareness and engagements surrounding mental health and/or substance use disorders. The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), Office of Prevention is proud to partner with the
Read moreThe Healing Quality of Art: The 16th Annual Capitol Showcase
Montgomery, Ala. – Since 2005, the Alabama Department of Mental Health has hosted the Capitol Showcase, an art show contributed to, by individuals with mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders or co-occurring disorders. They graciously offer their works of
Read moreCHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK
Montgomery, Ala. – Each year in May, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) recognizes Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week (May 2nd – 8th) as an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of children’s mental health. This year’s theme
Read moreMENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: Tools to Thrive
Montgomery, Ala. – Each May, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) promotes Mental Health Month along with other national organizations to raise awareness about mental health and to reduce stigma. This year Mental Health Month’s theme is “Tools 2
Read moreOpioid Overdose Deaths Increase in 2020
OPIOID OVERDOSE DEATHS INCREASED IN ALABAMA IN 2020 State Agencies and Organizations Combine Efforts to Reverse the Crisis Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Opioid Overdose and Addiction Council is raising awareness about the increased number of opioid overdose deaths
Read moreAUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
Montgomery, Ala. – Together, we can create a kinder, more inclusive world. Join the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) as we recognize the month of April as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month and World Autism Day on April 2.
Read moreIndividual Placement and Support – Long-term Support in the Community
Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), in partnership with the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS) and community mental health centers continue to highlight the significant role of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) – Supported Employment,
Read moreNational Drug and Alcohol Facts Week 2021
Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) celebrates and supports the annual National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW®), along with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
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