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
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
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
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
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
Read moreConnect Alabama Behavioral Health Finder Launches
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Launching today, Connect Alabama, a behavioral health services and treatment finder application, provides individuals instant access to education, information and services related to substance use, mental health, and prevention. The app is funded through a partnership of
Read moreNational Prevention Week 2022
Montgomery, Ala. – According to the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an estimated 59.3 million Americans ages 12 and older, used illicit drugs in the last recorded year. In Alabama, for ages 18 and older, an estimated
Read moreMental Health Awareness Month 2022
Montgomery, Ala. – Each year in May, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) celebrates Mental Health Month with other national organizations to raise awareness about mental health and reduce stigma. The ADMH and community providers supported essential mental illness
Read moreCelebrating the Power of Art – The 17th ADMH Capitol Showcase
Montgomery, Ala. –Since 2005, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) has hosted the Capitol Showcase, a consumer art show at Alabama’s State Capitol, in the Old Supreme Court Library. We welcome you to visit and view the art of
Read moreStrike Out Stigma Night – Friday, May 6, 2022
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Over the last two years, mental illness and substance abuse rates have worsened as the pandemic increased existing mental health issues and brought about new stressors. Connectedness, communication and seeking help are steps everyone can take to
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