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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

Montgomery, Ala. – The Capitol Showcase, an art exhibition with pieces created by individuals with mental illnesses, substance use disorders, developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders, has been held annually at the Alabama State Capitol’s Old Supreme Court Library since 2005,

AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH Celebrating Differences, Creating Connections, Empowering Communities   Montgomery, Ala. – Join the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) as we celebrate Autism Acceptance Month. Throughout the month, ADMH and partners, such as the Alabama Interagency Autism Coordinating

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