Montgomery, Ala. – All of us can help prevent suicide. Every year, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, other mental health organizations and individuals across the nation raise awareness of suicide prevention during September. While suicide prevention is important to address
Read moreRecovery Month 2020
Montgomery, Ala. – September is National Recovery Month and this long-standing, national observance promotes the societal benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery for substance use and mental disorders, as well as promoting that recovery is possible. Now in its 31st
Read moreInternational Overdose Awareness Day 2020
Of the more than 72,000 preventable drug overdose deaths in the country in 2017, more than 47,000 involving opioids. In Alabama, 835 preventable drug overdoses deaths occurred in 2017, with 419 involving opioids1. International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is a
Read moreNew Resource to Stop Stigma: Stop Judging, Start Healing
Montgomery, Ala. – To extend the missions of the Alabama Department of Mental Health and Public Health of ending stigma in Alabama, a new resource is now offered as part of the ongoing Stop Judging, Start Healing campaign. The addition
Read moreNew Campaign Aims Expand Opioid Prevention
Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) is proud to facilitate the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) initiative, a three-year Centers for Disease Control (CDC) funding opportunity. This grant will afford Alabama the opportunity to strengthen and
Read moreSubstance Use Disorder Treatment Assistance: Increase in Overdoses Seen
Montgomery, Ala. – The emergence of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has presented many challenges to Alabamians. During these uncertain times, those who misuse substances are particularly vulnerable. The isolation, lack of social interaction, and normal activities have challenged many individuals who
Read moreADMH Offering Trauma Response Training Statewide
Montgomery, Ala.– The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) is pleased to announce the addition of 19 new Nationally Certified Trauma Trainers in the state of Alabama, which includes seven ADMH staff members. ADMH was one of 10 communities chosen
Read moreNational Prevention Week 2020
The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), Office of Prevention is partnering with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to observe the annual National Prevention Week for May 10-16, 2020. National Prevention Week is an annual health
Read moreMental Health Awareness Month
Learn More about the Tools to Thrive Montgomery, Ala. – This May is Mental Health Month and the Alabama Department of Mental Health is highlighting #Tools2Thrive – what individuals can do daily to prioritize their mental health, build resiliency in
Read moreCapitol Art Showcase The 15th Annual Exhibition
Montgomery, Ala. – Since 2005, the Alabama Department of Mental Health 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
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