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Alabama voters say mental health a top concern, support funding

More than 90 percent of Alabamians identify mental health as a key priority for the state.

January 25, 2024

Rep. Ensler’s town hall: Tackling gun violence, mental health on Jan. 28

The agenda for this gathering includes a series of topics that are at the forefront of the local and state concerns.

January 23, 2024

VOICES for Alabama’s Children sets healthcare, mental health as 2024 priorities

Among other priorities, VOICES is prioritizing support for closing the healthcare coverage gap, including supporting Medicaid expansion.

January 15, 2024

Study finds more than 1 in 3 Alabamians face mental health issues

A new study has pinpointed Alabama as experiencing the sixth-highest increase in mental health issues from 2022 to 2023.

November 21, 2023

Sens. Britt, Klobuchar join forces to tackle youth mental health crisis

The legislation aims to establish a national Youth Mental Health Research Initiative designed to address the escalating crisis.

October 20, 2023

Mental health worker faces charges for attempting to smuggle drugs into prison

Jasmonique Ware's charges include trafficking methamphetamine, unlawful possession of marijuana and promoting prison contraband.

August 28, 2023

Legislature OKs bill to improve mental health records in gun background check system

SB158 would require reporting of involuntary commitment orders for inpatient and outpatient care to ALEA.

June 5, 2023

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Let us use Mental Health Awareness Month as a catalyst for change.

May 31, 2023

Lawmakers to raise cell phone fees to pay for 988 crisis hotline

Under proposed legislation, a family of four in Alabama would see an increase in monthly costs of around $4 up to $12 a month.

May 22, 2023

Letter | Mental health coverage

Comprehensive coverage plans that include access to mental health care can be invaluable to those who need it.

May 22, 2023