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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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Let us use Mental Health Awareness Month as a catalyst for change.
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.
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See recent postsLetter | Mental health coverage
Comprehensive coverage plans that include access to mental health care can be invaluable to those who need it.