AltaPointe | Alabama Department of Mental Health
Geriatric Psychiatry • Talladega, AL • Since 1965
About
Summary: The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) is Alabama’s state government agency responsible for mental health, intellectual disabilities, and substance use services. Established in 1965, ADMH operates statewide through a network of community mental health services and three state facilities (Bryce Hospital, Mary Starke Harper Geriatric Psychiatry Center, and Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility). It oversees Deaf Services and supports a large statewide workforce and budget, with central office in Montgomery and 9 field offices across Alabama. The department emphasizes transitioning to community-based treatment and coordinating with local providers, though it maintains core inpatient and forensic services. Key contact: alabama.dmh@mh.alabama.gov or publicinformation.dmh@mh.alabama.gov; Phone: 800-367-0955 or 334-242-3454. For AltaPointe (a private provider) in Talladega, ADMH collaborates with local community mental health services, but AltaPointe is a separate entity; ADMH’s Talladega-related offices are listed among ADMH’s statewide locations.
Clinic Type
Geriatric Psychiatry
Address
1661 Old Birmingham Highway, Talladega, Alabama, 35160
Phone
256-362-8600
amanda.somdal@mh.alabama.gov
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Available
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Rehab.com (Talladega Outpatient): 2.89/5 (12 reviews)
- Better Business Bureau (Headquarters): 1/5 stars (1 review)
- FindRecoveryNow: (Varies by platform) (16 reviews)
Patients praise
- some staff are described as caring, professional, and knowledgeable
- positive outcomes and support for some patients, particularly in specific programs
- accessibility for some individuals in need of mental health or addiction services
Common complaints
- reports of rude, unhelpful, or dismissive staff
- difficulties with administrative processes, such as appointment scheduling and communication
- concerns regarding continuity of care and frequent therapist turnover
- allegations of inadequate service or failure to address specific patient needs
"Very rude employees, hang up on you in the middle of conversations. Do not recommend"
— Rehab.com"God sent doctors!!! This place has done a complete 180 in the past years! From therapist THAT ACTUALLY CARE, to the doctors THAT ACTUALLY LISTEN!!"
— FindRecoveryNow"I do not trust this place with any records because they willing give them to anyone if they can prove they know you."
— BBB Customer ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Jun 6, 2026 Public Hearing: 1661 Old Birmingham Highway, Sylacauga, AL | Alabama | NoticeRegistry — Jun 6, 2026
- More Alabamians can now get mental health help, no matter what | Montgomery | waaytv.com — May 28, 2026
- AltaPointe Health Expands Access to Care, Serving More Individuals Across Alabama — Apr 23, 2026
- Mental health school vote looms Thursday in Baldwin County despite pleas to delay — Sep 25, 2025
- AltaPointe Health Adds Two Mobile Crisis Vans to Expand Mental Health Response — Jan 28, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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