BHG Bessemer Treatment Center | Alabama Department of Mental ...
Psychiatry • 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
Psychiatry
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.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Medicaid, ADMH Medicaid & ADMH SOR funding
Languages Spoken
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Photos
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- ProjectKnow.com, Detox.net, Drugabuse.com (Note: These sites appear to share the same limited review dataset): 5.0/5.0 (1 review)
Patients praise
- evidence-based addiction medicine approach
- integrated counseling and medication-assisted treatment
- multidisciplinary care team
Common complaints
- billing and payment disputes
"They told me I had to pay a co pay I knew I didn't owe or I could not receive treatment. Fast forward over three months and I'm still trying to get my money ..."
— Recovery.comSynthesized 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.
More psychiatry clinics in Bessemer
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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