Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurses in Talladega County, AL

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.