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 Substance Abuse and Mental Health...
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 art to showcase throughout the...
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 “Flipping the Script on Mental...
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 Thrive” provides practical tools that...
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 in 2020. Opioids are drugs such as heroin,...
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. Throughout the month, ADMH will...
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, with the third testimonial video...
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 (NIAAA). The weeklong observance, held...
Montgomery, Ala. - Since 2005, the Alabama Department of Mental Health has hosted the Capitol Showcase, a consumer art show. Individuals with mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders or co-occurring disorders graciously offer their works of art to showcase throughout the month of May,...
Montgomery, Ala. – Stephen (Steve) Hamerdinger, Director, Office of Deaf Services (ODS), Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services of the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) was announced recently as the recipient of the Boyce R. Williams Award, the highest award presented by...