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Read moreCommunity Waiver Program Forum Announced
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The Alabama Medicaid Agency invites providers, recipients, advocates, and other interested individuals to provide input during a public forum on the progress of the Community Waiver Program (CWP). This forum is required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Read moreAlabama Awarded Grant to Develop Statewide Criteria for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics
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ALABAMA AWARDED GRANT TO DEVELOP STATEWIDE CRITERIA FOR CERTIFIED COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICS Montgomery, Ala. – The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) has awarded the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic
Read moreNational Drug and Alcohol Facts Week 2023
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NATIONAL DRUG AND ALCOHOL FACTS WEEK March 20-26 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
Read moreDevelopmental Disabilities Month 2023-Beyond the Conversation
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Montgomery, Ala. – National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is observed every March. This year’s theme “Beyond the Conversation” highlights the ways in which people with and without disabilities come together to form strong, diverse communities. This year’s theme asks the
Read moreGovernor Ivey and Community Partners Celebrate Ribbon Cutting at Alabama’s Newest Crisis Center
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JBS Mental Health Authority will soon begin operations at the Craig Crisis Care Center in Birmingham, serving 20 counties across Central Alabama BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – January 24, 2023 – Today, Governor Kay Ivey joined the Alabama Department of Mental
Read moreHelp for the Helpers: Peer Support for Firefighters
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Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Fire College (AFC), through a partnership with the Alabama Department of Mental Health(ADMH), will expand a peer support program to strengthen emergency responder mental wellness while on the job and off. With the creation of
Read moreMEDIA ALERT – WellStone Emergency Services Crisis Center – Ribbon Cutting with Governor Ivey
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Huntsville, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey will participate in a Ribbon Cutting of WellStone Emergency Services Crisis Center, with Alabama Department of Mental Health Commissioner Kimberly Boswell, and WellStone Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Blair, followed by a tour of the
Read moreHome and Community-Based Services Regional Meetings
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HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES REGIONAL MEETINGS Join ADMH and Partners to learn more about the Home and Community Based Settings Rule Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), the Alabama Disability Advocacy Program and People First Alabama
Read moreUnderstanding Early Childhood Mental Health for Alabama’s Students
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UNDERSTANDING EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH FOR ALABAMA STUDENTS State Agencies and Children’s of Alabama Partner to Expand Training for Mental Health Service Coordinators in Public Schools Montgomery, Ala. – Decades of research indicate the early years of life are a
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