Health Mental health system faces crises of workforce shortage, uncompensated care Alabama has struggled for years with access to care. Jacob HolmesMarch 2, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | You froze a man to death The killing of Tony Mitchell wasn't an anomaly. It's a product of our callous and cruel corrections system. Josh MoonFebruary 16, 2023
Health Ivey attends ribbon-cutting ceremony for Craig Crisis Care Center A crisis center is a location to serve those with mental illness or substance use disorders. John H. GlennJanuary 25, 2023
Elections Holk-Jones brings experience in insurance, passion for mental health Frances Holk-Jones is the newly elected state representative for House District 95. John H. GlennDecember 20, 2022
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