Legislature Mobile eye doctor Shirey brings healthcare perspective to Legislature Shirey has spent 30 years in healthcare and is the past president of the Alabama Optometric Association. Jacob HolmesDecember 7, 2022
Legislature Hulsey brings perspective to Legislature’s focus on mental health expansion Hulsey's son is on the autism spectrum, and she worked to ensure law enforcement approach people with "invisible disabilities" appropriately. Jacob HolmesDecember 2, 2022
Elections Alabama elected officials, candidates sign pledge to advance mental health policy The candidates pledge to increase availability of mental health services, expand youth mental health services and improve crisis response. Jacob HolmesOctober 19, 2022
Congress Sewell, colleagues introduce bill to break down barriers to mental health services The legislation will help to ensure that Americans can get the help they need. StaffSeptember 22, 2022
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
Opinion Opinion | If children could vote Alabama must place more emphasis on our children’s needs and be sure they are met. Our future literally depends on it. Beth ChapmanSeptember 6, 2022
Health Transition to 988 suicide and crisis lifeline begins Saturday The lifeline is expected to reach twice as many people after transitioning to 988 as it did in 2021. Jacob HolmesJuly 15, 2022
Health HHS awards nearly $9M to Cahaba Medical Care Foundation As the state's only Teaching Health Center, Cahaba Medical Care trains physicians to take care of all patients, regardless of insurance, financial or physical... Jacob HolmesJuly 4, 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
Prisons Federal judge extends deadline until 2025 to address mental health in prisons The judge's order states the Alabama Department of Corrections hasn't adequately addressed a deadly crisis for prisoners with mental health illnesses. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 29, 2021