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Below you will find press releases issued by the department and news articles about ADMH or related to mental health.

Red Ribbon Week
Montgomery Ala.– Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country. This year Red Ribbon Week
Substance Abuse Prevention Month
Montgomery, Ala. – During Substance Prevention Month in October, there is an opportunity to highlight the vital role of substance
Department of Mental Health Awarded $2 Million Grant
Birmingham, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) and Children’s of Alabama have been awarded a $2,009,323 grant
Courage for ALL
Montgomery, Ala. - Opioid addiction is an epidemic in the nation and in Alabama. The crisis affects us all. It’s going to take all our courage — together — to
Suicide Prevention Month
Montgomery, Ala. – Every year, mental health organizations and individuals in the U.S. and around the world raise awareness of suicide prevention during September, National
Stepping Up Initiative
Montgomery, Ala. – Approximately two million times each year, people who have serious mental illnesses are admitted to jails across the
Recovery Month Celebrated
Montgomery, Ala. – Recovery Month is an annual celebration sponsored each September. This year’s theme is “Join the Voices for Recovery
My Smart Dose
Montgomery, Ala. – Every day in the United States, over 100 people die from a drug overdose.  Medicine needed by one person can become poison
Strike Out Stigma
Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health, community partners and the Montgomery Biscuits are hosting Strike Out Stigma Night to offer frank information