Central Alabama Wellness - Alabama Department of Mental Health
Mental Health Services • Clanton, AL • Since 1965
About
Summary: The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) is a state government agency, founded in 1965 and headquartered in Montgomery, AL. It oversees mental health services across Alabama, including programs for mental illness, intellectual disabilities, substance use disorders, addiction, and peer support. ADMH operates a broad network of community-based services and three state facilities (Bryce Hospital, Mary Starke Harper Geriatric Psychiatry Center, and Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility). It also houses an Office of Deaf Services to support deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. The department focuses on budget, planning, advocacy, and statewide coordination through 35 offices/bureaus, with most staff working in facilities rather than at the central office. If your interest is in Central Alabama Wellness in Clanton, note that ADMH’s services extend through community-based mental health supports and regional offices across the state, including central Alabama regions, though no Clanton-specific facility is listed on the source page. For contact, you can reach ADMH at alabama.dmh@mh.alabama.gov or publicinformation.dmh@mh.alabama.gov, or call 800-367-0955 / 334-242-3454.
Clinic Type
Mental Health Services
Address
110, Medical Center Drive, Clanton, Chilton County, Alabama, 35045, United States
Phone
800-499-1816
amanda.somdal@mh.alabama.gov
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Google My Business: 3.3 to 3.5 out of 5 (Approximately 11 reviews on Google My Business)
- Recovered.org: 3.85 out of 5 (Not explicitly stated but based on aggregated data)
- Rehab.com: 2.94 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Patients praise
- Some staff members described as compassionate, sweet, and understanding
- Appreciation for supportive and non-micromanaging work environment for employees
- Positive experiences with specific therapists and support staff
Common complaints
- High staff turnover leading to inconsistent therapy experiences
- Difficulty with medication management and perceived lack of responsiveness from some providers
- Concerns regarding over-medication and perceived inexperience of some counseling staff
- Dissatisfaction with communication policies involving family members
"They change therapist right and left because they cant keep one. Almost every time I go in it someone new. It's totally a waste of time talking to their therapist because you have to start over constantly."
— Anonymous review excerpted from online platforms"She’s amazing, sweet, compassionate, understanding, and definitely a patient advocate unlike Elena."
— Anonymous review regarding a specific therapist at the centerSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Central Alabama Wellness, Family Connection honors student’s... — May 21, 2026
- More Alabamians can now get mental health help, no matter what | Montgomery | waaytv.com — May 28, 2026
- UWCA’s County Project Grants in Chilton open, closing on Jun... — Jun 18, 2026
- ADMH Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month — May 12, 2026
- Alabama Department of Mental Health Observes National Recovery Month With Focus on Holistic Care - Wiregrass Daily News — Sep 8, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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