Alabama Department of Mental Health

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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.

June 29, 2022

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.

May 3, 2022

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.

October 5, 2021

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."

August 6, 2021

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.

May 7, 2021

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.

April 30, 2021

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 a mental illness.

November 30, 2020

Three mental health crisis centers coming to Mobile, Montgomery and Huntsville

“Today marks a culture change in Alabama for treatment of individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders,” Mental Health Commissioner Lynn Beshear said.

October 28, 2020

COVID-19: Living in a state of alert

We will resort to our survival mode and exhibit moods and behaviors that are very much like those of individuals who have experienced trauma such as battle or extreme loss.

October 28, 2020

Two top officials at Taylor Hardin resign as continued staff shortages result in assaults

The facility’s director and director of nursing both abruptly resigned around July 24, and although there have been rumors as to why among staff, there’s no clear indication why the two top facility officials left.

August 12, 2020