The deadline to submit a proposal is June 28, 2019 Montgomery Ala. – The Stepping Up Initiative is a national program with the goal to reduce the numbers of individuals in jails with mental illness. To date, 491 counties nationwide have passed resolutions on the...
Montgomery Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health, Office of Peer Programs partners with the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network and the Southeast Mental Health TTC to bring a vital training to the central Alabama area on May 29. The Peer Voice training instructs mental...
Montgomery, Ala. – In May, the nation and our state celebrate Stepping Up Month of Action, during which counties across the country will demonstrate their impact and highlight their efforts toward reducing the number of people with mental illnesses in jails. Since the launch of...
Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health, Office of Prevention is spearheading a series of activities in observance of National Prevention Week for May 12-18, 2019. National Prevention Week is an annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action around,...
Montgomery Ala.– The Alabama Department of Mental Health, community partners and the Montgomery Biscuits are hosting Strike Out Stigma Night to offer valuable information and resources on mental illness and substance use disorders. Join us Wednesday, May 15th for the 6:35 p.m. game! Mental illness touches hundreds...
AUBURN, Alabama – Alabama is one of the most affected states in the country when it comes to the Opioid Crisis. In 2017, there were 422 overdose deaths involving either prescription or illicit drugs in the state, an average of more than one per day. To battle...
Montgomery, AL – When you or someone you love is dealing with a mental health concern, it can be an overwhelming feeling. It’s important to remember that mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable, and...
Montgomery, Ala. - Since 2005, ADMH has hosted the Capitol Showcase, a consumer art show at the Alabama's State Capitol. People from around the state with mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders have their abilities showcased throughout the month of May....
http://alabamapublichealth.gov/news/2019/04/17.html FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Scott Harris, M.D., M.P.H. (334) 206-5200 CONTACT: Jamey Durham (334) 206-5634 Law enforcement officials have announced today the arrest of a medical practitioner in Toney, Alabama. Patients of this clinic and their family members may have questions or concerns, especially if they have immediate need for...
THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE - First Comprehensive Website Redesign in 12 Years makes Information more Accessible, and User-centric Montgomery, AL – Commissioner Lynn Beshear announced the new Alabama Department of Mental Health website today, featuring an improved design and navigation from any...