Press Release

Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Fire College (AFC), through a partnership with the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), will expand a peer support program to strengthen emergency responder mental wellness while on the job and off. With the creation

Huntsville, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey will participate in a Ribbon Cutting of WellStone Emergency Services Crisis Center, with Alabama Department of Mental Health Commissioner Kimberly Boswell, and WellStone Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Blair, followed by a tour of the

UNDERSTANDING EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH FOR ALABAMA STUDENTS State Agencies and Children’s of Alabama Partner to Expand Training for Mental Health Service Coordinators in Public Schools Montgomery, Ala. – Decades of research indicate the early years of life are a

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Launching today, Connect Alabama, a behavioral health services and treatment finder application, provides individuals instant access to education, information and services related to substance use, mental health, and prevention. The app is funded through a partnership of

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

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

 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

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

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