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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month Encouragement and Support for First Responders Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) is recognizing June as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month and encouraging Alabamians to learn more about PTSD,

ALABAMA CONTINUES STATEWIDE TRANSITION TO CERTIFIED COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC MODEL Expanding into Two New Areas of the State Montgomery, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) is proud to announce two additional community mental health centers have

The Capitol Art Showcase Exhibition The Transformative Powers of Creative Expression Pictured: Tammy from Integrea with “My Happy Face” Montgomery, Ala. – The Capitol Art Showcase Exhibition is a long-standing tradition that brings together peers and participants to once again

THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY SUPPORT ADMH Highlights Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week As Alabama recognizes Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) continues the goal to ensure young people have support so they can grow,

MORE GOOD DAYS TOGETHER ADMH Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month with Resources and Support Each May, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) joins organizations throughout the state and country in observing Mental Health Awareness Month, a national commemoration spotlighting

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