Mental Health Resources - Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinic

Summary: The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) is the state government agency serving Alabama residents with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and substance use disorders. Headquartered in Montgomery, ADMH operates a statewide 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 maintains multiple offices (9 listed locations, including in Tuscaloosa) and an Office of Deaf Services. Key contact points include alabama.dmh@mh.alabama.gov and publicinformation.dmh@mh.alabama.gov, with main phone numbers 800-367-0955 and 334-242-3454. ADMH focuses on transitioning to community-based treatment while continuing for forensic/geriatric populations, and employs around 1,300 staff (central office staff less than 13%). Established in 1965 (ACT 881), the department’s mission encompasses mental health, substance use disorder services, and supportive care across the state.