Tuscaloosa County - Alabama Department of Mental Health
Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine • Tuscaloosa, AL • Since 1965
About
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.
Clinic Type
Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Address
100 North Union Street, P.O. Box 301410, Montgomery, AL 36130, US
Phone
800-499-1816
amanda.somdal@mh.alabama.gov
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Vivian Health (Staff/Professional reviews): 3.7 out of 5 stars (based on 20 reviews) (20 reviews)
- SeniorHealthDatabase (Patient satisfaction indicator): 76% recommendation rate
Patients praise
- Some positive feedback from staff regarding the mission of working with patients with intellectual disabilities
- General staff acknowledgment of patient-centered care efforts by some employees
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding staff professionalism and rudeness toward patients and families
- Reports of inadequate care, neglect, and poor management of mental health crises
- Allegations of toxic work culture and lack of leadership support for staff
- Historical reports of patient deaths and legal challenges related to facility care standards
"The admission staff is THE RUDEST MOST NON-HELPFUL bunch U have ever talked to. Never returned phone calls... Horrible staff.. I guess since its state run they don't have to care about anyone."
— Online consumer review of Bryce Hospital"ADMH has a very poor work culture. There is no uniformity or sense of teamwork. You're treated as though you are inconsequential with no support from management."
— Indeed employee review of Alabama Department of Mental HealthSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- ADMH Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month — May 11, 2026
- ADMH Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month — May 12, 2026
- Probate Judge - Tuscaloosa County Services — Jan 2, 2026
- Mentally ill people are often stuck in jail because they can't get treatment - Alabama Daily News — Nov 12, 2025
- Tuscaloosa city leaders discuss mental health in meeting with state legislators — Jan 8, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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