Opinion Opinion | Alabama faces critical staff shortages in community mental health care Without mental health professionals and direct care staff, we can’t do our jobs. It’s as simple as that. Holly Caraway McCorkleApril 11, 2023
Health Officials break ground on new mental health facility in Hoover Another groundbreaking is planned for an additional mental health facility in Madison County this fall. Jacob HolmesSeptember 9, 2022
Health Alabama Warmline expands to 24/7 access to prevent mental health crises The phone line provides early emotional support to anyone who needs a listening ear. Jacob HolmesJuly 20, 2022
State Sources: Staff shortages at Taylor Hardin leave untrained workers providing patient care Taylor Hardin has been plagued with staffing issues and overworked employees for at least the past three years. Josh MoonJune 29, 2022
Health Governor announces two additional mental health crisis centers Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced the funding of two additional Mental Health Crisis Centers, further expanding the Alabama Crisis System of Care. StaffMay 3, 2022
Health Governor announces mental health crisis center coming to Birmingham The new Birmingham center will provide a place for police and first responders to take those who may be experiencing crisis. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 5, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Katie Britt: It’s long past time we talk about mental health "We all need to begin addressing mental health as seriously and openly as we address all other physical health issues." Katie BrittAugust 6, 2021
Prisons Patient at Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility found dead A worker there said the man may have overdosed on illicit drugs, which the person said are entering through staff. Eddie BurkhalterMay 7, 2021
Legislature Senate passes largest state General Fund budget in Alabama history The Alabama Senate passed the state General Fund budget on Thursday. It now is in conference committee. Brandon MoseleyApril 30, 2021
Health Mental Health Commissioner Lynn Beshear to retire Dec. 16 Under Beshear’s leadership, the Alabama Department of Mental Health launched Stepping Up Alabama, aimed at reducing the number of people in jails who have... Eddie BurkhalterNovember 30, 2020