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Alabama Department of Mental Health

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How do I start a Drop-in Center?

Contact the Office of Peer Programs 334-242-3456 or 1-800-832-0952

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How do I become a Certified Recovery Support Specialist?

Contact the Office of Peer Programs 334-242-3456 or 1-800-832-0952

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How do I become a Certified Peer Specialist?

Contact the Office of Peer Programs 334-242-3456 or 1-800-832-0952

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I am moving/have moved to Alabama, will I be able to transfer my services from my last state?

Please contact the following best related to the services you currently have: Developmental Disabilities 334-242-3704 Mental Illness 334-242-3200 Substance Use Disorder 334-242-3962

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What is the check we received for?

Please contact Accounts Payable: 334-242-3799 or accountspayable.dmh@mh.alabama.gov.

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Someone is threatening to hurt themself/others, what can I do?  They will not seek help.

Call 911 and please ask them to send out someone trained to deal with mental health crises.

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I am almost out of medication and I have no money, where can I get help?

Contact the Office of Pharmacy

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The mental health center says it will be weeks before I can see a psychiatrist. What can I do until then? Why does it take so long?  

If you are in an emergency situation, please call 911 or go to an ER. If this is not an emergency, you can look into drop-in centers and Peer Support.

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Are there free services?

Possibly, this will depend on your income and health insurance status

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How does one find substance use services? Detox? Treatment services?

Call for a referral close to your home: 1-844-307-1760 | live chat also available (calls are confidential and answered by Recovery Organization of Support Specialists) More Info: Substance Use Treatment Services

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