Mental Health Help & Resources in Alabama
If you or someone you care about needs mental health support in Alabama, here are crisis resources, state programs, and ways to find care — including free and low-cost options.
Talk to someone about Alabama treatment options
Reach the free, confidential SAMHSA National Helpline for treatment referrals and information.
This is the free, confidential SAMHSA National Helpline, operated by the U.S. government. Get Mental Help is not affiliated with it and is not compensated for these calls. How this site is funded.
Crisis lines
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
State mental-health agency
Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH)
NAMI in Alabama
NAMI Alabama — local education, support groups, and a helpline.
Medicaid & coverage
Alabama Medicaid Agency — Alabama Medicaid covers certain mental health services for eligible residents.
Free & low-cost options
- ADMH community mental health centers
- Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
Sources & last updated
Alabama's resources are part of our State of Mental Health Access dataset.
Sources: Alabama Department of Mental Health; NAMI Alabama; SAMHSA.
Last updated June 23, 2026.
Resource details are being verified against official sources before launch.