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County to test mental health court

May 17, 2012

A pilot program to test a mental health court in Tuscaloosa will go forward despite being turned down by the County Commission two weeks ago.

Hammad Memon murder trial delayed, state will seek mental health evaluation

May 14, 2012

Madison County Assistant District Attorney Tim Gann said Monday the state is not opposed to the continuance because it gives the prosecution time to have Memon’s mental health evaluated by a state doctor.

Free mental health screenings for children planned in Mobile

May 8, 2012

A Children’s Mental Health Awareness Festival is planned from 2:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. Thursday at AltaPointe’s Children’s Outpatient Services Office, 3650 Old Shell Road, near the corner of Bishop Lane.

Budget increase for inmates’ mental health care rejected

May 2, 2012

Today Tuscaloosa County commissioners voted down a request that would spend more money on mental health care for jail inmates.

Mental health awareness walk planned

May 2, 2012

While mental health workers are seeing dramatic advancements in medications and counseling needed for patients, the state of Alabama’s budget crisis is threatening to hamper efforts to reach the needs of a wider range of people.

Performance at the University of Alabama highlights mental health issues

April 19, 2012

Everybody hurts, but big boys don’t cry. Even in an increasingly open society, there’s still a shroud of silence around many mental health issues. And if someone suffering doesn’t feel able to bring it out into the open, things won’t get …

Shelby County selected to pilot special court for veterans

April 10, 2012

Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Malone chose Shelby, which is known around the state for its drug and mental health courts, to serve as the pilot.

Gov. Bentley to announce new mental health plans

April 6, 2012

Bentley said the plan is the result of consultations with Alabama Mental Health Commissioner Zelia Baugh, lawmakers, and state mental health advisory board members.

Mental health operations, patient plan details expected in Tuscaloosa today

April 6, 2012

Gov. Robert Bentley outlines long-term plans for the state’s Department of Mental Health today with Zelia Baugh, commissioner of mental health.

Alabama headlines: Tuscaloosa News reports Bentley to reveal mental health department plan

April 5, 2012

Gov. Robert Bentley said he has consulted with state Mental Health Commissioner Zelia Baugh and others about the new plan.

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