Southwest Alabama Mental Health

Southwest Alabama Behavioral Health Care Systems is a public non-profit corporation governed by a nineteen member Board of Directors appointed by local governments under the authority of Alabama Act 310. Services are provided by a group of professional counselors, case managers, nurses, psychiatrists and qualified mental retardation professionals. For persons in crisis situations, immediate care is available 24 hours a day through the Crisis Line service. Our professionally trained staff provides the highest quality direct care for persons with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

Fees are charged for services provided.  Individuals may qualify for a reduced fee based on total family income and size.  Some insurance may cover certain eligible services.  Transportation is also provided for consumers enrolled in day programs.

Southwest is certified by the Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, and is a member of the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare and Alabama Council of Community Mental Health Boards.