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MARCH IS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES MONTH A World of Opportunities Montgomery, Ala. – March marks the observance of National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, with this year’s campaign theme being “A World of Opportunities.” This initiative serves as a catalyst to promote

  Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) proudly celebrates and supports the annual National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW®), held March 18 – 24. This weeklong, annual observance aims to educate and raise awareness about

988: SUICIDE AWARENESS AND SUPPORT AT THE HOLIDAYS Montgomery, Ala. – This holiday season, the Alabama Department of Mental Health, and our partners across the state would like to share a message of hope if you or someone you love

NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH 2023 Every Person. Every Family. Every Community.   Montgomery, Ala. – September is National Recovery Month and the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), the Division of Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Services, and our community

SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH Resources for Everyone Montgomery, Ala. – Every one of us has a role to play in preventing suicide. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about suicide. The Alabama Department of Mental Health

ADMH hosts the 36th Annual National Prevention Network Conference Birmingham, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health is the host agency for 36th annual National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD) National Prevention Network Conference (NPN),

SAVING LIVES ACROSS ALABAMA The One Year Anniversary of 988 Montgomery, Ala. – After just one year in operation, the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in Alabama has received more than 45,000 contacts, including more than 30,000 calls; 6,000 chats;

IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN AGE BIRTH TO 12 AND THEIR FAMILIES A New Grant Creates the Opportunity for a Team-Based Approach  Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) has received a five-year grant from the

NO SHAME Sharing Hearts and Minds to Prevent Suicide Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health introduces the “No Shame” Suicide Prevention campaign, addressing the stigma surrounding suicide and mental illness. The campaign speaks not about judgment but

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Every year, millions of people in the United States are impacted by mental illness. Living with a mental illness can make it difficult to find a balance in daily life and maintain recovery; and stigma can exacerbate