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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
Autism Awareness Month 2018
Montgomery, Ala. – Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the fastest-growing serious developmental disorder in the United States.  Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disability that causes substantial impairments
Alabama Celebrates Developmental Awareness Month
Montgomery, Ala. – It is estimated that more than three percent of Alabamians experience a developmental disability in their lifetime , which can be manifested by substantial functional limitations, including self-care,
Department of Mental Health Celebrates Kim Thornsberry
Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health is proud to celebrate the achievement of Kim Thornberry as the 2016-2018 recipient of The
Commissioner Lynn Beshear Announces Issuance of Opioid Council Report
Montgomery, Ala. - Co-chairs of the Alabama Opioid Overdose and Addiction Council, Attorney General Steve Marshall, Commissioner Lynn Beshear of the Alabama Department