Press Release

Montgomery, Ala. – Every day in the United States, over 100 people die from a drug overdose.  Medicine needed by one person can become poison when taken by another.  Drugs you get from a doctor should always be taken as directed.  They should never be shared.  What’s prescribed for you

Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health, community partners and the Montgomery Biscuits are hosting Strike Out Stigma Night to offer frank information and resources on mental illness and substance. Join us August 24 for the 6:35 p.m. game! Click here for full press release

Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health and Recovery Organization of Support Specialists (ROSS) are proud to offer a new 24/7 Helpline, providing services to individuals in our state who struggle with addiction and need support and to families and friends in need of more information . Click here for full press release

Montgomery, Ala. – National Prevention Week , May 13 – 19, is an annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action around, substance abuse and mental health issues. The National Prevention Week theme for 2018 is “Action Today. Healthier Tomorrow”. This theme reminds us that simple, daily

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 in

Montgomery, Ala. – Across the U.S. and in Alabama, there is growing concern about the unmet needs of children with serious emotional disturbance, and their families. Annually, approximately 10% of children in the United States may experience a serious emotional disturbance. Click here for full

Montgomery, Ala. – Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable. So much of what we do physically impacts us mentally – it’s important to pay attention to both physical health and mental health, which can help achieve

Montgomery, Ala. – Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the fastest-growing serious developmental disorder in the United States.  Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disability that causes substantial impairments in social interaction and communication and the presence of unusual behaviors and interests. Click here for full press release

Montgomery, Ala. – It is estimated that more than three percent of Alabamians experience a developmental disability in their lifetime , which can be manifested by substantial functional limitations, including self-care, receptive and expressive language, learning, mobility, independent living, and economic self-efficiency. Click here for full press release

Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health is proud to celebrate the achievement of Kim Thornberry as the 2016-2018 recipient of The American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association (ADARA) National Award for Outstanding Mental Health Services to the Deaf.  This award recognizes a recipient who provides direct service