The Office of Policy and Planning serves as a resource for consumers, families, providers, and community stakeholders.

Download updated USERRA Policy

Specialized/Emergency Planning | Grants/Funding | Resource Links

Strategic Plans and Quarterly Progress

Each year an operational plan is submitted to the Governor’s Executive Planning Office that outlines goals, strategies, and objective measures that the Department of Mental Health would like to achieve for the Intellectual Disabilities, Mental Illness, and Substance Abuse service divisions. Below are the most current plans that measure progress for the Department of Mental Health priorities.

• Intellectual Disabilities - Strategic Plan & Quarterly Progress Report
• Mental Illness - Strategic Plan & Quarterly Progress Report
• Substance Abuse - Strategic Plan & Quarterly Progress Report

Back to Top

Specialized and Emergency Planning

To ensure ongoing safety and to meet standards of care for specific stakeholder groups, the following plans have been developed.

• Emergency Evacuation Preparedness
• 
  Returning Veterans
• 
  Pandemic Plan
• 
  COOP
• 
  All Hazard
• 
  Suicide Prevention

Back to Top

Grants and Funding

• Alabama Congressional Grant Resources
• Alabama Department of Mental Health Grants Received
• Current Grant Opportunities
• Foundation List
• 
  Alabama Department of Mental Health Stimulus Grants Received

Back to Top

Information, Resource and Referral Links

There is information available on the internet that can assist consumers and families with resources, information, and referral services. Below are a few recommended links.

• 2-1-1 Connects Alabama - 211connectsalabama.org or dial 2-1-1 on your phone to access a database of resources throughout Alabama.
  
  
• Alabama Connects - www.alabamaconnect.gov helps older adults and individuals with disabilities locate services they might need.
  
  
• Disability Resources - www.disabilityresources.org/ALABAMA.html links individuals with disabilities to resources for a variety of different services.
  
  
• SAMHSA E-mail updates - bit.ly/aPcvul allows you to sign up for specific e-mail alerts directly from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to stay informed about helpful publications, initiatives and resources.
  
  
• Family and Consumer Advocacy - www.mh.alabama.gov/UT/4Advocates.aspx connects you with advocacy organizations within the state of Alabama for Intellectual Disabilities, Mental Illness, and Substance Abuse services.
  
  
• Legislative Information – www.mh.alabama.gov/COLA/Default.aspx keeps you informed about legislative issues that affect intellectual disabilities, mental illness, and substance abuse.
  
  
• SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery program (SOAR) -www.prainc.com/SOAR/ improves access to disability benefits to those who are homeless. Download SOAR Training Application including Agenda.
  
  
• Alabama Suicide Prevention Task Force - www.adph.org/suicideprevention contains crisis center directory, information, resources, and supports for individuals and families at risk of or recovering from suicide.
  
  
• Alabama Returning Veterans - www.alabamareturningveterans.org/site/rap_pub_ayers.pdf links you to a PDF copy of the Reintegration Action Plan, a resource handbook to assist returning veterans transition back into their civilian community.

Back to Top