Marion County - Alabama Department of Mental Health
Mental Healthcare • Marion, AL • Since 1965
About
The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) is a state government agency serving Alabama residents with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and substance use disorders. Key points relevant to Marion County: - Structure and scope: Statewide network of community mental health services with a central Montgomery office and multiple bureaus; operates three state facilities (Bryce Hospital, Mary Starke Harper Geriatric Psychiatry Center, Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility). Oversees Deaf Services for deaf/hard of hearing communities. - Formation and leadership: Established in 1965 (ACT 881). Commissioner listed as Kimberly Boswell. - Services: Provides mental health services, addiction/substance use resources, and peer support across Alabama (community-based focus noted in 2012–2013 transition plan). - Locations: ADMH has multiple offices in Alabama, including facilities in Tuscaloosa and Montgomery (relevant to Marion County residents seeking services or referrals may contact the central office or nearest regional offices). - Contact and accessibility: Main phone numbers include 800-367-0955 and 334-242-3454; email addresses for public information: alabama.dmh@mh.alabama.gov and publicinformation.dmh@mh.alabama.gov. If you’re looking for Marion County specifics (local offices, intake centers, or services near Marion County), the ADMH site indicates 9 offices in Alabama with central coordination from Montgomery. For precise Marion County resources or referrals, contacting the ADMH public information line or the nearest listed office (e.g., Tuscaloosa area offices) is recommended.
Clinic Type
Mental Healthcare
Address
Marion County (location) - Alabama Department of Mental Health
Phone
205-921-2186 | 800-489-3971
amanda.somdal@mh.alabama.gov
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Access to Care: 205-921-2186; After Hours/Emergency: 205-302-9000
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- recovery.com: 4.2/5 stars (5 reviews)
Patients praise
- Effective treatment for sobriety reported by some patients
- Comprehensive treatment model and intensive outpatient program identified as strengths
Common complaints
- Incompetent administrative staff regarding appointment scheduling
- Lack of communication for appointment changes
- Unprofessionalism reported by some patients
"Whoever is in charge of making appointments for this place is horribly incompetent. My fiance made an appointment with them. When he showed up, they told him that his appointment was supposed to be two weeks later... This office is the antithesis of professionalism."
— findrehabcenters.org"My son has maintained 20 months of sobriety having been a resident at Marion County Mental Health. He's alive and committed to his sobriety.....there is no better experience than that from a parental perspective."
— findrehabcenters.orgSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Mental health mobile crisis team looks to start in April | News | mountaineagle.com — Mar 25, 2026
- Alabama marks Suicide Prevention Month with community events, resources — Sep 2, 2025
- More Alabamians can now get mental health help, no matter what | Montgomery | waaytv.com — May 28, 2026
- Judge stays execution to evaluate if Alabama inmate is competent | The Independent — Jul 25, 2025
- Alabama marks Suicide Prevention Month with community events, resources — Sep 2, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
More mental healthcare clinics in Marion
Summary: - Vaughan Regional Medical Ctr is a 175-bed community hospital in Selma, Alabama, part of the Hospitals and Health Care sector. It operates under private ownership and is Joint Commission-accredited. - Key location: 1015 Medical Center Pkwy, Selma, AL 36701 (serving the surrounding area including Marion, AL). - Not a Marion-specific clinic; the center is located in Selma, Alabama, and provides general hospital services (emergency care, diagnostic technologies, medical services) with a workforce of about 38 employees and annual revenue around $12.3 million. - Contact: main phone lines 334-418-3570 or 334-418-4100. - Website: vaughanregional.com If you’re specifically seeking a Vaughan Regional facility near Marion, AL, this center is in Selma, about 25–30 miles from Marion. No Marion-only clinic is listed under Vaughan Regional Medical Ctr based on available details.
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