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Public Information inquiries may be directed to 334-242-3417 or emailed to publicinformation.dmh@mh.alabama.gov. Below you will find press releases issued by the department and news articles about ADMH or related to mental health.

Mental Health Awareness Week 2020
Montgomery, Ala. - It’s Mental Illness Awareness Week! Many people do not seek treatment in the early stages of mental
ADMH Launches New Online Job Application
Easier Access and Completion with Advanced Program Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health has launched a new
Direct Support Professional Recognition Week
September 13-19, 2020 Montgomery, Ala. – Direct Support Professional Recognition Week is an annual celebration to recognize the life-changing contributions
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month 2020 – #BeThe1To
Montgomery, Ala. – All of us can help prevent suicide. Every year, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, other mental health
Recovery Month 2020
Montgomery, Ala. – September is National Recovery Month and this long-standing, national observance promotes the societal benefits of prevention, treatment,
International Overdose Awareness Day 2020
Of the more than 72,000 preventable drug overdose deaths in the country in 2017, more than 47,000 involving opioids. In
New Resource to Stop Stigma: Stop Judging, Start Healing
Montgomery, Ala. – To extend the missions of the Alabama Department of Mental Health and Public Health of ending stigma
New Campaign Aims Expand Opioid Prevention
Montgomery, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) is proud to facilitate the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A)
Substance Use Disorder Treatment Assistance: Increase in Overdoses Seen
Montgomery, Ala. - The emergence of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has presented many challenges to Alabamians. During these uncertain times,