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

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
24/7 Addiction Helpline Available Now
Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health and Recovery Organization of Support Specialists (ROSS) are proud to offer a new 24/7 Helpline, providing services to individuals in our state who struggle with addiction and need
Department of Mental Health Celebrates National Prevention Week
Montgomery, Ala. – National Prevention Week , May 13 - 19, is an annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action around, substance abuse
ADMH Celebrates the Power of Art and Mental Health
Montgomery, Ala. – Since 2005, ADMH has hosted the Capitol Showcase , a consumer art show at the Alabama's State Capitol. People from around the
Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week
Montgomery, Ala. – Across the U.S. and in Alabama, there is growing concern about the unmet needs of children with serious emotional disturbance,
Mental Health Awareness Month
Montgomery, Ala. – Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable. So much of