The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) is proud to be a partner in celebrating the 18th Annual Inclusive Schools Week, December 3-7, 2018, in classrooms, schools, and communities througho...
The Alabama Department of Mental Health encourages Alabamians to learn about Alabama’s Early Intervention System.
For the twelfth year in a row, members of the Heart of Dixie Harley Owners Group-Pelham Chapter are gearing up to make Christmas a little brighter for teens and children committed to the Alabama ...
Governor Bentley will soon proclaim September as Recovery Month in Alabama. National Recovery Month seeks to promote the societal benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery from mental illne...
Governor Bentley proclaimed May 3-9, 2015 as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week in Alabama, coinciding with both National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week and National Mental Heal...
For the eleventh consecutive year, members of the Heart of Dixie Harley Owners Group-Pelham Chapter are gearing up to make Christmas a little brighter for teens and children at the Alabama Depart...
Governor Bentley will soon proclaim September as Recovery Month in Alabama. National Recovery Month seeks to promote the societal benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery from mental illne...
ADMH is encouraging the public to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day by safely discarding of unwanted and unused prescription drugs at collection sites throughout the state. ...
ADMH is pleased to announce that Wallace State Community College’s Human Services Department, the Heads-up Campus Prevention Program and Mental Healthcare of Cullman were chosen as the joint wi...
Governor Bentley will soon proclaim September as Recovery Month in Alabama. National Recovery Month seeks to promote the societal benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery from mental illne...
Governor Robert Bentley recently proclaimed May 12-18 as Prevention Week in Alabama, coinciding with the National Prevention Week observance. Sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Se...
Governor Bentley recently proclaimed May 5-11, 2013, as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week in Alabama, coinciding with both National CMHAW and National Mental Health Month, observed annual...
Each year the Alabama Department of Mental Health joins statewide and national organizations to promote National Mental Health Month, observed in May. Throughout the month, various advocacy organ...
ADMH is encouraging the public to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day by safely discarding of unwanted and unused prescription drugs at collection sites throughout the state. ...
The Alabama Department of Mental Health is encouraging people to get the facts about alcohol abuse during National Alcohol Awareness Month, observed annually each April. Dr. Maranda Brown, direct...
Governor Robert Bentley has proclaimed April as Autism Awareness Month in Alabama. The Alabama Interagency Autism Coordinating Council and the Autism Society of Alabama are partnering to promote ...
For 26 years, The Arc of the United States has sponsored Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month to enhance understanding of the issues affecting people with developmental disabilities and edu...
A press conference was held Wednesday to announce the launch of ALHousingSearch.org, a free housing locator website that gives renters, landlords, housing professionals and social service provide...
For the ninth year in a row, members of the Heart of Dixie Harley Owners Group-Pelham Chapter are gearing up to make Christmas a little brighter for teens and children committed to the Alabama De...
Governor Robert Bentley recently appointed Judge Laura Brown Phillips to the Alabama Department of Mental Health’s Board of Trustees, effective immediately. Phillips will fill the remainder of ...
The Addiction Coalition was chosen as the winner of the first-ever Celebrate Recovery Challenge. Its Real People, Real Stories online event was chosen by mental health stakeholders and the genera...
One in four adults will experience a mental health problem in any given year, and more than one in 17 live with a serious, chronic mental illness. The Alabama Department of Mental Health is joini...
ADMH is encouraging the public to participate in the Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day by safely discarding of unwanted and unused prescription drugs at collect...
David Bennett and Probate Judge Jim Perdue were recently appointed, effectively immediately, to the Alabama Department of Mental Health’s Board of Trustees by Governor Robert Bentley. Wade Perr...
The Alabama Department of Mental Health has announced a target closure date for Searcy Hospital of October 31, 2012. While the closure of Searcy was announced this past April, its closing date wa...
ADMH is once again leading Alabama’s celebration of National Recovery Month. Sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, National Recovery Month seeks to promote...
ADMH is pleased to announce the recent presentations of professional achievement awards to three of its employees. Two employees in the Office of Deaf Services received awards during the 2012 joi...
The Alabama Department of Mental Health announces the appointment of Dr. Beverly Bell-Shambley, Thomas Klinner and Courtney Tarver to new positions within the department. Dr. Beverly Bell-Shamble...
The Alabama Department of Mental Health announced today that Greil Memorial Psychiatric Hospital will close on August 31, 2012. While the closure of Greil and Searcy hospitals was announced this ...
Alabama Department of Mental Health Commissioner Zelia Baugh announced on Tuesday that she will resign her position as of June 30, 2012.
Alabama Department of Mental Health Commissioner Zelia Baugh will be traveling to Washington D.C. next week to testify before a U.S. Senate Committee on a successful initiative in Alabama. Commis...
The Alabama Department of Mental is encouraging men to seek out information about mental health as part of National Men’s Health Week, which is being observed June 11-17 this year. National Men...
The Alabama Department of Mental Health wants to inform Alabamians about a new annual health observance – National Prevention Week. This new observance runs May 20-26, 2012, and is sponsored by...
Governor Bentley will soon proclaim May 6-12, 2012, as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week in Alabama, coinciding with both National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week and National M...
Each year, the Alabama Department of Mental Health joins statewide and national organizations to promote National Mental Health Month, which is observed in May. Throughout the month, various advo...
As the one-year anniversary of the April 2011 storms approaches, ADMH wants to remind communities that Project Rebound is available to assist with the recovery journey. April 27th will be a diffi...
Volunteer experts in children’s emotional wellness are conducting therapeutic art workshops this April with elementary age students in communities hard hit by the April 27 tornadoes that devast...
The Alabama Department of Mental Health is encouraging people to get the facts about alcohol abuse during National Alcohol Awareness Month, which is observed annually each April. Dr. Maranda Brow...
Governor Robert Bentley is set to declare April as Autism Awareness Month in Alabama. The Alabama Interagency Autism Coordinating Council and the Autism Society of Alabama are partnering to promo...
In remembrance of the significant role he played in the landmark Wyatt v. Stickney ruling and the historic transformation of the Alabama mental health system, Governor Bentley proclaimed March 12...
Today marks the beginning of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. For more than 25 years, The Arc of the United States has sponsored this annual observance in order to enhance understandin...
Tom Holmes, executive director of The Arc of Alabama says, “ADMH is facing a proposed 25 percent funding cut for FY 13, presenting the most serious threat in our lifetime to our state’s abili...
The Alabama Department of Mental Health wants to assure members of the public that comprehensive steps are being taken to ensure, and even improve, the quality of patient care as mental health se...
For many years the Alabama Department of Mental Health has attempted to follow the national best practice trend of shifting resources for the treatment of those with mental illnesses and intellec...
For many individuals with intellectual disabilities, living in the community is their ultimate goal. Bryant Sanderson, now 41 years old, has survived living in a cardboard box behind a gas statio...
Ironically, as another round of deadly tornadoes hit Alabama last week, another timely training was scheduled to address the effects of trauma and natural disasters on the well-being and mental h...
From late October to mid-January, ADMH Commissioner Zelia Baugh canvassed the state at 15 Meet & Greet town hall-style events. Crisscrossing the state from Florence to Dothan and Huntsville to Mo...
– The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration recently published its new definition of recovery. SAMHSA, which is the federal agency responsible for substance abuse and mental...
For nearly five years, monthly “Deaf Coffee Nights” have provided an opportunity for deaf and signing individuals to share time and information together as a community. Tonight the tradition ...
Christmas has been a special time of the year for staff and patients at Bryce Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, from the hospital’s inception to the present. This year marks the 150th anniversar...
Besides ushering in cooler temperatures and holiday cheer, the months of December, January and February are peak times for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a mood disorder associated wit...
With the image of Harley-Davidson motorcycle riders the company has created over the years, some may find it hard to believe these tough bikers have a soft side. But for the eighth year in a row,...
A study by The Journal of the American Medical Association reports that 44.3 percent of all cigarettes in America are consumed by individuals who live with mental illnesses and/or substance use d...
Stephanie McCladdie, director of prevention services for the Alabama Department of Mental Health, has accepted an appointment as the regional administrator of the federal Substance Abuse and Ment...
An estimated 100,000 households were affected in some way by the April 27 tornadoes in Alabama. This weekend, November 12-13, some of the children affected by the tornadoes will be participating ...
A timely conference called “From Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder to Post-Traumatic Stress Growth” will be held this Thursday and Friday, November 3 and 4, at Fort Whiting Armory in Mobile. Aim...
For most, Christmas is a time to celebrate with family and friends, but for some recovering from mental illnesses it may be a time they feel isolated and forgotten. Each year, Operation Santa Cla...
Mental health advocates, former Alabama and Auburn football players, and other golf enthusiasts will tee off next Friday, November 4, at the 11th annual Charley Pell Classic. The event will be he...
Louis “Corky” Smith has a profound intellectual disability along with other complex medical conditions. He has a seizure disorder, impaired vision, muscle spasms, difficulty breathing and fre...
Respected national speaker and mental health consumer advocate George Nostrand will bring his message that work is an essential component of recovery through a series of four trainings across the...
More Alabamians die from suicides than homicides every year. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, nationally, a person dies by suicide every 15 minutes. It claims more tha...
Governor Robert Bentley recently proclaimed October 2, 2011, as Bryce Hospital Day in Alabama. Because of the hospital’s significant contributions to the treatment of mental illness in the stat...
One in four adults experiences a mental health problem in any given year, and more than one in 17 lives with serious, chronic disorders. Yet, as the U.S. Surgeon General has noted, the stigma ass...
More than 730 children and youth with serious emotional disorders and their families have been served to date as a result of the East Central Children’s Health Collaborative Project, known as E...
Since 1861, Bryce Hospital in Tuscaloosa has served Alabama citizens with mental illnesses. The hospital design became an architectural model for other psychiatric hospitals across the nation int...
In 2010, the U.S. Department of Treasury announced $2 billion in federal funding to provide assistance targeted at unemployed homeowners in 19 states. In Alabama, that funding resulted in the pro...
This time of year may be difficult for some Alabamians who could be experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder for a number of reasons. Reactions to the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 ...
The integration of mental health and substance abuse treatment is at the forefront of a national trend toward a more holistic approach to wellness. For people with co-occurring mental and substan...
The Alabama Department of Mental Health announces the recent appointment of Dr. Timothy Stone to the position of medical director, effective September 1.
Events will be held statewide throughout the month of September celebrating the 22nd anniversary of what is now known as National Recovery Month. Celebrated during the month of September and spon...
As some children from Alabama communities affected by the April 2011 tornadoes begin a new school, a timely training will be held to address the effects of the tornadoes on the well-being and men...
NCAA National Championship Coach Nick Saban (‘09) and NCAA National Championship Coach Gene Chizik (‘10) have agreed to be spokespersons for Project Rebound. Project Rebound serves people dir...
For Cornelius McElrath, his April 2011 cruise was the trip of a lifetime. But for this Cordova resident to even be able to embark on his adventure, several steps had to be taken by McElrath and t...
The Alabama Department of Mental Health announces a new video, “A Day with Charity.” This fifteen-minute video is a touching personal look into the home of a person with intellectual disabili...
Historically, community service provider certification scores for services to people with mental illnesses, intellectual disabilities and substance use disorders have been made available by the A...
The Alabama Department of Mental Health joins in congratulating the eighteen Special Olympics athletes and three coaches from all over Alabama who recently traveled to Athens, Greece to compete i...
The Alabama Department of Mental Health announces a new educational resource, “Understanding the Biology of Mental Illness.” This nine-minute video takes the viewer inside the brain and expla...
Alabama Department of Mental Health Commissioner Zelia Baugh spoke today to an audience of parents, advocates and professionals at the 10th annual Alabama Family Ties conference at Shocco Springs...
Ask just about anyone these days, and they are familiar with what a post or tweet is. Chances are they have watched funny or informative videos on YouTube. It seems that to be in the know, people...
Each year, the Alabama Department of Mental Health joins with statewide and national organizations to promote National Mental Health Month, which is observed annually in May. In the wake of last ...
Governor Bentley recently proclaimed May 1-7 as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week in Alabama, coinciding with both National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week and National Mental H...
The day after horrific tornadoes plowed through the state, ADMH Commissioner Zelia Baugh was on the road accessing damage and coordinating assistance. Having visited every department facility in ...
Natural disasters such as tornadoes and hurricanes and last year’s Gulf Coast oil spill are examples of the types of events that can leave people searching for ways to effectively manage trauma...
The Alabama Department of Mental Health is encouraging people to get the facts about alcohol abuse during National Alcohol Awareness Month, which is observed annually each April. Dr. Tammy Peacoc...
The Alabama Interagency Autism Coordinating Council and the Autism Society of Alabama are partners in promoting National Autism Awareness Month. The month-long campaign held annually in April, sp...
Closure of the W.D. Partlow Developmental Center in Tuscaloosa is the final step in achieving a long sought after goal of enabling all persons with intellectual disabilities the right and ability...
The Alabama Department of Mental Health has announced plans to close the W.D. Partlow Developmental Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama with a target date of September 30, 2011. Today, ADMH Commissione...
An estimated 25 percent of all children in the United States (about 27.8 million) are affected by or exposed to a family alcohol problem. During this year’s National Children of Alcoholics Week...
In April 2010, the Bryce Hospital Cemetery Memorial Dedication Ceremony was held at the Bryant-Jordan Chapel in Tuscaloosa to pay tribute to the thousands of people who have been buried in the fo...
For the seventh year in a row, members of the Heart of Dixie Harley Owners Group – Pelham Chapter will make Christmas a little brighter for adolescents committed to the Alabama Department of Me...
According to a recent survey by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), in 2009 a third of U.S. high school seniors reported using an illicit drug sometime in the past year. In an effort to ...
Currently, more than 5.3 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, making it the 7th leading cause of death in America. More than seven in ten people with Alzheimer’s disease live at home, ...
One in four adults experiences a mental health problem in any given year, and more than one in 17 lives with serious, chronic disorders. Yet, as the U.S. Surgeon General has noted, the stigma ass...
Some say they do it because it gives them a sense of accomplishment and pride, others because it is relaxing and fun. Still others like it because it gives them an opportunity to express their fe...
Events will be held statewide throughout the month of September celebrating the 21st anniversary of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month). These events will seek to ...
In the 1970s and 80s, only three to four children out of every 10,000 had autism. The 2009 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that one in every 110 children and one...
The sale of Bryce Hospital to the University of Alabama is complete. The official documents were signed by university President, Robert Witt, Governor Bob Riley and Mental Health Commissioner Joh...
MONTGOMERY – National Mental Health Month, which has been observed for more than 50 years each May, provides an excellent opportunity to increase awareness about mental illnesses and the import...
As Governor Riley stated in a recent proclamation, “Our most important asset is the children of this state; their health and welfare are paramount to Alabama’s future.” This proclamation de...
On Sunday April 18, 2010, the Bryce Hospital Historic Preservation Committee will hold a special memorial dedication ceremony at the chapel on the Bryce Hospital campus in Tuscaloosa. This ceremo...
Sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, each April is designated Alcohol Awareness Month to emphasize the serious problems that result from abuse of America’...
The Alabama Department of Mental Health wants to educate Alabamians about autism during April to help promote National Autism Awareness Month. The month-long campaign that has been sponsored sinc...
Alabama Department of Mental Health Commissioner John Houston and Associate Commissioner for the Division of Mental Illness Services Susan Chambers urge all Alabamians to pay close attention to t...
Effective January, 4, 2010, the Alabama Department of Mental Health will become tobacco-free at all inpatient psychiatric facilities and grounds. Tobacco products will not be allowed on campus by...
Thoughts of the upcoming holidays usually bring a smile to most people’s face when they think of the family gatherings, food, and presents that will be in abundance. But some may feel stressed ...
For the sixth year in a row, members of the Heart of Dixie Harley Owners Group – Pelham Chapter will make Christmas a little brighter for adolescents at the Bryce Adolescent Facility in Tuscalo...
The Alabama Department of Mental Health will celebrate, along with various community leaders and partners, a recently awarded grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrat...
Golf enthusiasts and mental health advocates will tee-off tomorrow at the 9th Annual Charley Pell Classic Friday, October 16, 2009, at Ol' Colony Golf Course in Tuscaloosa. The tournament was est...
The Alabama Department of Mental Health wants to encourage teens and parents to learn the facts about the dangers of prescription drug abuse. Every day in the United States, 2,500 American teens ...
About 60 million Americans experience mental health problems in any given year. Yet the stigma associated with mental illness keeps some from getting help when they need it. The U.S. Congress dec...
Some say they do it because it gives them a sense of accomplishment and pride, others because it is relaxing and fun. Still others like it because it gives them an opportunity to express their fe...
More than 23 million people aged 12 or older needed treatment for a substance use disorder in the United States in 2007, and in Alabama alone, there are an estimated 300,000 people with some form...
The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) is encouraging men to seek out information about mental health as part of National Men’s Health Week, which will run from Jun 15-21, symbolically ...
Over time, some words and terminology transform into slang or gain negative contexts that are offensive. The phrase mental retardation is a prime example of negative word evolution. Use of the �...
For more than 50 years, National Mental Health Month has been observed in May. This year’s campaign to “Live Your Life Well,” focuses on the stress and economic troubles many families are f...