Mental/Behavioral Health - Jefferson County Department of Health

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.

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.).