BHG Bessemer Treatment Center | Alabama Department of Mental ...
Mental Health Services • Bessemer, AL • Since 1965
About
Summary: - The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) is the state government agency responsible for mental health services, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders in Alabama. - Founded in 1965 (ACT 881), ADMH operates statewide with a central Montgomery office and a network of 35 offices/bureaus plus three state-operated facilities: Bryce Hospital, Mary Starke Harper Geriatric Psychiatry Center, and Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility. - Services include community-based mental health care, substance use treatment, peer support, and Deaf Services (office led by Steve Hamerdinger). - Key facts: headquartered in Montgomery; budget/operational details include about 1,300 employees (vs. central office staffing < 13%), and a transition plan (announced 2012) to shift from multiple state-run facilities to community-based treatment. - Contact: main lines 800-367-0955, 334-242-3454; emails alabama.dmh@mh.alabama.gov, publicinformation.dmh@mh.alabama.gov. - Locations: 9 offices nationwide (including Montgomery HQ at 100 North Union Street, Montgomery, AL 36130; others in Tuscaloosa, Mobile, Wetumpka, etc.).
Clinic Type
Mental Health Services
Address
4204 Edmonton Drive, Bessemer, Alabama 35022
Phone
800-499-1816
amanda.somdal@mh.alabama.gov
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- ProjectKnow / Drugabuse.com: 5.0 out of 5.0 (1 review listed on select aggregators)
Patients praise
- improved quality of life and mental health reported by 92% of patients
- 83% of patients report decrease in substance use
- 45% of patients secure employment within first year of treatment
- Joint Commission accredited outpatient network
Common complaints
- treatment takes time, some longer than others
"I have Treatment there and it's not hasn't experienced opioid addiction It's Takes time ,some longer than others"
— BHG Bessemer Treatment Center official websiteSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- 'Negative tone' report sparks conversation on mental health crisis centers | The Alabama Baptist — Sep 5, 2025
- ADMH Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month — May 12, 2026
- Alabama expands certified behavioral health clinics model into new regions — May 29, 2026
- When you don’t know where to turn: Crisis help is closer than you think - Franklin County Times — Jul 23, 2025
- ADMH Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month — May 11, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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Summary: - The Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH) is a government public health agency serving Jefferson County, Alabama, with 125 employees and annual revenue around $9.6M. Founded in 1917 and headquartered in the United States, JCDH focuses on public health services and community health improvement through partnerships. - Health Action and Our Community Roadmap to Health describe a collaborative effort with local partners to identify health needs and set goals for sustained health improvements across the county. - The agency emphasizes engaging diverse partners (governmental, private, non-profit, and community groups) to prioritize health needs, mobilize resources, and implement action plans. - Notable leadership includes Director of Health Department Neeta B Kaushal and other senior officials; the organization operates across four offices in the United States, including Birmingham/Bessemer area (addresses listed in Birmingham and Jefferson, AL). - The summary suggests a solid public health infrastructure with opportunities to enhance services for residents, driven by ongoing collaboration with health partners. If you’re specifically seeking mental/behavioral health resources for Bessemer or Jefferson County, JCDH’s general public health framework and partner networks are the channels through which behavioral health initiatives are coordinated, but direct program details for a Bessemer location are not explicitly listed on the provided page. Consider contacting JCDH directly at (205) 933-9110 for mental/behavioral health programs or referrals in Bessemer and Jefferson County.
BHG Bessemer Treatment Center is part of Behavioral Health Group (BHG), the largest network of Joint Commission-accredited outpatient opioid treatment and recovery centers in the U.S. Located in Bessemer, Alabama, it delivers comprehensive, evidence-based medical and behavioral therapies for opioid use disorder, as part of BHG’s broader network of more than 110 centers across 20+ states. The organization emphasizes personalized care, operates as a health care provider with a significant staff and patient base, and participates in professional events (e.g., Bridging the Gap Conference). If you’re seeking treatment at Bessemer, you can expect outpatient opioid treatment services, counseling, and support as part of BHG’s integrated program.
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