Montgomery, Ala. – According to the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an estimated 59.3 million Americans ages 12 and older, used illicit drugs in the last recorded year. In Alabama, for ages 18 and older, an estimated
Read moreMental Health Awareness Month 2022

Montgomery, Ala. – Each year in May, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) celebrates Mental Health Month with other national organizations to raise awareness about mental health and reduce stigma. The ADMH and community providers supported essential mental illness
Read moreCelebrating the Power of Art – The 17th ADMH Capitol Showcase

Montgomery, Ala. –Since 2005, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) has hosted the Capitol Showcase, a consumer art show at Alabama’s State Capitol, in the Old Supreme Court Library. We welcome you to visit and view the art of
Read moreStrike Out Stigma Night – Friday, May 6, 2022

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Over the last two years, mental illness and substance abuse rates have worsened as the pandemic increased existing mental health issues and brought about new stressors. Connectedness, communication and seeking help are steps everyone can take to
Read morePerry County PREP Rehabilitation Center Opens – AL Bureau of Pardons and Paroles

Uniontown, Ala. – On Thursday, Governor Kay Ivey cut the ribbon to officially announce the opening of the Perry County Probation and Parole Reentry Education Program – or PREP – Center. Event attendees at the PREP Center learned more about
Read moreWorld Autism Day – April 2, Followed by Awareness and Acceptance All Month Long

Montgomery, Ala. – Join the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) as we celebrate World Autism Day on April 2, followed by Autism Awareness Month. Throughout the month, ADMH and partners will share messages and personal stories of awareness, acceptance,
Read moreNational Drug and Alcohol Facts Week 2022

NATIONAL DRUG AND ALCOHOL FACTS WEEK Linking Teens to Facts that SHATTER THE MYTHS® about Drugs and Drug Use Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) celebrates and supports the annual National Drug and Alcohol Facts
Read moreGovernor Ivey Announces the Fourth Mental Health Crisis Center

Governor Ivey Announces the Fourth Mental Health Crisis Center The Alabama Department of Mental Health Continues Expansion of Crisis Care MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and Commissioner Kimberly Boswell of the Alabama Department of Mental Health are proud to announce
Read moreALABAMA MEDICAID AGENCY AWARDED MOBILE CRISIS INTERVENTION GRANT
ALABAMA MEDICAID AGENCY AWARDED MOBILE CRISIS INTERVENTION GRANT Expanding the Alabama Department of Mental Health’s Crisis System of Care MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded the Alabama Medicaid Agency, along with 19 other
Read moreCall for Public Comment: HCBS State Plan Amendment
STP Public Comment [September 30 2021]
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