AltaPointe Health Systems
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.
