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Montgomery, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey selected Kimberly G. Boswell as Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) on November 30, 2020, stating, “She (Kimberly) has spent the entirety of her professional career devoted to helping struggling individuals

10-28-20 Crisis Diversion Center Announcement Governor Ivey Announces Awardees of Crisis Center Funding OCTOBER 28, 2020 MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today, along with Commissioner Lynn Beshear of the Alabama Department of Mental Health and House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter,

Montgomery Ala.– Join us in our mission as the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) helps to keep children drug-free by celebrating Red Ribbon Week. The Red Ribbon campaign has become the largest drug-abuse prevention campaign in the nation. This

Montgomery, Ala. – It’s Mental Illness Awareness Week! Many people do not seek treatment in the early stages of mental illnesses because they don’t recognize the symptoms. To help share vital information and help end stigma, the Alabama Department of

September 13-19, 2020 Montgomery, Ala. – Direct Support Professional Recognition Week is an annual celebration to recognize the life-changing contributions of the direct support professional (DSP) workforce who support people with disabilities and older adults. During this week we are

Montgomery, Ala. – All of us can help prevent suicide. Every year, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, other mental health organizations and individuals across the nation raise awareness of suicide prevention during September. While suicide prevention is important to address

Montgomery, Ala. – September is National Recovery Month and this long-standing, national observance promotes the societal benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery for substance use and mental disorders, as well as promoting that recovery is possible. Now in its 31st