
Mental Health

Alabama Department of Mental Health
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Mental health, substance use, and suicide crisis line: 988
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Provider directory
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Office of Rights Protection and Advocacy Services for individuals in state psychiatric hospitals: 1-800-367-0955
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Autism Services
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Phone: 1-800-499-1816
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Eligibility
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Ages birth-20 years
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Medicaid-eligible
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Services
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Intensive Home-Based Services
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Intensive Care Coordination
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Therapeutic Mentoring
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Behavioral Support
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In-Home Therapy
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Psychoeducational Services
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Peer Support
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Child/Adolescent Mental Illness Treatment
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Phone: 334-353-7832
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Eligibility
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Ages: 18 years and younger
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Meet criteria for serious emotional disturbance
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Services
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High-Intensity Care Coordination
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Youth Peer Support
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Parent Peer Support
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Therapeutic Mentoring
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In-Home Intervention
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Developmental Disabilities Services
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Home and community based services programs provided through Medicaid Waiver programs
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Waiver Information: https://medicaid.alabama.gov/documents/6.0_LTC_Waivers/6.1_HCBS_Waivers/6.1_LTC_HCBS_Waivers_Matrix_11-15-23.pdf
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Application Process
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Call 1-800-361-4491
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Infant and Early Childhood Special Programs
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Website: https://mh.alabama.gov/infant-and-early-childhood-special-programs/
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Phone: 205-478-4756 or 1-800-543-3098
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Email: jane.duer@mh.alabama.gov
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Addresses mental health needs from birth to 5 years of age
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Offers consultation to families and childcare providers
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Substance abuse treatment programs for mothers and young children
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Service coordination and various therapies
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Connect Alabama
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A behavioral health services and treatment finder app
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Provides instant access to education, information, and services related to substance use, mental illness, and prevention
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Features include:
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Click-to-call helplines
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Directory for substance use, prevention, mental health, and medication information
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Resources, education, and information
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Direct access to free Naloxone kits
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Can be downloaded on both Apple and Android devices

Hope Pointe Crisis Center
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Provides open door, walk-in behavioral crisis intervention which can prevent in-patient hospitalization and stabilize people experiencing acute mental health or substance use concerns.
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Eligibility
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Any adult experiencing a crisis
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No wrong door policy: will help anyone who walks in the door
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Services include:
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Walk-in services
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Triage
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Psychiatric evaluation
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Consultation
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Assessment
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Community referrals
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Crisis services
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Temporary observation
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Individual safety planning
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Referral to internal programs
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Case management
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Peer support services
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Crisis intervention/therapy
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Substance use disorder treatment
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Advance psychiatric directive
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Comprehensive Team
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Psychiatrist
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Director
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Nurse manager
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Intake assistants
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Clinical manager
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Operations manager
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Therapists
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Certified peer support specialists
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Certified recovery specialists
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Direct care staff
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LPNs and RNs
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CRNPs
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Address: 1401 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Phone: 205-391-4000
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Website: https://www.irbh.org/services/hope-pointe-behavioral-health-crisis-care

Indian Rivers Mental Health Center
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Website: https://www.irbh.org/
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Locations
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Tuscaloosa
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2209 9th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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205-391-3131
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Bibb
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2439 Main Street, Brent, AL 35034
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205-926-4681
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Pickens
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890 Reform Street, Carrollton, AL 35447
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205-367-8032
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Services
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Adult Services
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Outpatient Services
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Crisis Stabilization Unit: mental health facility for those experiencing an acute mental illness crisis and are in need of assessment, screening, brief residential care, and/or structured clinical program
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PATH Program: supports homeless individuals with co-occurring mental illness and/or substance use disorders transition to a more stable living situation
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Rehabilitative Day Program: focuses on long-term recovery for adults with serious mental illness by helping them regain everyday skills, improve functioning and quality of life, and become active community members
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Mental Illness Resources
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Community Based Outreach: provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support to those with a serious mental illness in the community
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Residential Care: transition program to assist individuals being released from state psychiatric hospital care
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Child and Family Services
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Outpatient services
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Educational services
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Care coordination
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Child and family resources
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In-home intervention
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Developmental Disabilities
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Substance Abuse
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Inpatient Services
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Women's Outpatient Treatment
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Outpatient/Intensive Outpatient Treatment
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Substance Abuse Resources
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Drug Court Programs
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Deaf Services
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Provides interpreter services and deaf professionals
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Crisis Line
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If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis or emergency outside of office hours, call 205-391-3131 to speak with a crisis therapist
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Prescription Assistance Program
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Offers assistance with certain prescription costs
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Telehealth Services
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Cost
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Accepts various insurances, including Medicaid, BCBS, and other commercial insurances
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Offers a sliding fee scale based on income for those who do not have insurance
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No one will be turned away for inability to pay for services
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How to Schedule an Appointment
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Call 205-391-3131
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Walk-ins accepted
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North Harbor
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Inpatient psychiatric facility under the DCH system
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Admission Process
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Receive assessment at the DCH Northport Medical Center Emergency Department to determine if admission to the facility is warranted
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Address: 2700 Hospital Drive, Northport, AL 35476
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Phone: 205-330-3838
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Website: https://www.dchsystem.com/services/mental-health-services/north-harbor-pavilion/

VitAL
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Partnership between Alabama state agencies and the University of Alabama
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Research, implementation, training, and education initiative that aims to improve the lives of Alabamians with mental health, substance use, and trauma-related challenges
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Website: https://vitalalabama.com