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The Shoulder launches Operation VETS to aid Alabama veterans struggling with substance abuse

The Gulf Coast treatment center utilized new grant funding to expand specialized counseling and peer support programs for former military personnel.

Alex Jobin

April 6, 2026

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As opioid overdose deaths decline, lawmakers plan to expand treatment options

Alabama’s opioid settlement fund recipient agencies reported major progress this year, citing fewer overdose deaths and growing efforts.

Mary Claire Wooten

October 23, 2025

Veterans Resource Center Board talks operational plans at inaugural meeting

Members of the Alabama Veterans Resource Center Board discussed plans to improve support programs for veterans at their inaugural meeting.

Wesley Walter

August 29, 2025

A look at the 2025 session’s impacts on mental healthcare

The 2025 Legislative Session saw Alabama make key budgetary investments and policy reforms in mental healthcare, with federal changes casting uncertainty.

Wesley Walter

May 28, 2025

Program seeks to improve youth mental health care with federal funds

One federally funded ADMH program has sought to ease stress on residential psychiatric facilities and the criminal justice system.

Wesley Walter

February 3, 2025

UA, ADMH partner for “Project Zero Suicide”

VitAL estimates the project will positively impact about 75,000 individuals.

Jacob Holmes

October 10, 2023

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 McCorkle

April 11, 2023

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 Holmes

September 9, 2022

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 Holmes

July 20, 2022

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 Moon

June 29, 2022