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Summary: - The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) is a state government agency established in 1965 that provides mental health, substance use disorder services, and support across Alabama. - It operates a statewide network of community mental health services and three state facilities (Bryce Hospital, Mary Starke Harper Geriatric Psychiatry Center, Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility). - Central office is in Montgomery; ADMH runs 9 offices across Alabama and supports Deaf Services. - Contact basics: main phone numbers 800-367-0955 and 334-242-3454; emails alabama.dmh@mh.alabama.gov and publicinformation.dmh@mh.alabama.gov. - Notable facts: workforce around 1,300 with most staff in the field; budget/operations span multiple offices and bureaus; historically moved toward community-based treatment (closer to 2012–2013 plans). - If you’re looking for West Alabama mental health resources or centers in Demopolis, ADMH’s network includes multiple offices in Tuscaloosa (near Demopolis) and other locations in the western region. Specific Demopolis facilities are not listed among the highlighted locations; consider contacting ADMH’s central office or visiting mh.alabama.gov for local referrals and the closest ADMH-affiliated provider.

Whitfield Regional Hospital (Demopolis, AL) offers behavioral health services as part of its broader healthcare delivery system. The hospital is a privately held facility within the Tombigbee Healthcare Authority and affiliated with UAB Health System. Key points relevant to behavioral health: - Services: The hospital provides a range of healthcare services with dedicated leadership for Behavioral Health (Lisa King, Director of Behavioral Health). - Organization: 27 employees (as of the latest data), with a focus on personalized care plans and cost-effective care. - Background: Founded in 1953; evolved from Bryan W. Whitfield Memorial Hospital to a regional health system partner with tele-ICU participation through UAB. - Location: Demopolis, Alabama. - Accessibility: Homepage and contact channels listed; general contact for inquiries is available via provided phone numbers. If you’re specifically seeking behavioral health programs, I’d recommend contacting the hospital directly at the Behavioral Health department or the main line to confirm current services, treatment programs, inpatient/outpatient options, and referrals.