Press Release

NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH Recovery is REAL (Restoring Every Aspect of Life)  Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) joins community partners around the state in commemorating National Recovery Month in September. Observed annually, National Recovery Month celebrates

SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH Together in Strength, Dignity, Hope, and Purpose Montgomery, Ala. – This September throughout Suicide Prevetion Month, the Alabama Department of Mental Health and statewide partners unite in Strength, Dignity, Hope, and Purpose to save lives—raising awareness of suicide risk,

STRIKE OUT STIGMA BASEBALL NIGHT Connection, Resources, and Support Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), River Region community partners, and the Montgomery Biscuits are stepping up to the plate once again for Strike Out Stigma Night, an

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH Montgomery, Ala. – Each May, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) joins individuals and organizations across the nation in honoring Mental Health Awareness Month. This year’s theme “Turning Awareness into Action” is an opportunity to

The Capitol Art Showcase 20 Years of Art and Advocacy Mark Hembd – Lavender Garden Montgomery, Ala. – In coordination with Mental Health Awareness Month, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) is proud to present the 20th Annual Capitol Showcase, an

AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH Awareness, Acceptance, and Support for Autism Spectrum Disorder  Montgomery, Ala. – This April, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) is proud to recognize Autism Acceptance Month. This is a time to highlight the strengths and challenges of

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week 2025 Educating and Raising Awareness of the Dangers of Substance Misuse Montgomery, Ala. –Each March, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) observes National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week ®, from March 17 –

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH 2025 Partnerships and Commitment, Empowering Individuals   Montgomery, Ala. – Each March, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) celebrates Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM), to highlight the achievements of individuals with developmental disabilities and to promote understanding

Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) has expanded its Individual Placement and Support (IPS) program, a supported employment initiative that assists individuals with serious mental illness in obtaining and maintaining employment. IPS studies indicate that approximately two out