Resources for Mental Health Support
We’re here to help when you need it most — connecting you with caring support, services, and resources for your mental health.
Access to Care
Access to Care is the first point of contact for patients entering into our care or returning to services. Our Access to Care team can screen patients to determine their needs, schedule appointments, handle hospital or doctor offices referrals and connect callers with appropriate services.
Our Access to Care lines are open from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
You can reach us at 334-222-2523, or by our toll-free 24/7 Help Line at 877-530-0002.
Local Community Resources
We’re here to support you every step of the way. Explore the mental health resources below, designed to provide individuals and families in Butler, Coffee, Covington, and Crenshaw counties with the help and support they need.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other to solve their common problem and help others recover from alcoholism. AA meetings provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals who are working to overcome alcohol addiction, offering a place for personal growth and recovery through the 12-step program. For more information: AA Meetings
Butler County Meeting Schedule
Coffee County Meeting Schedule
Covington County Meeting Schedule
Crenshaw County Meeting Schedule
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a global fellowship offering support to individuals who are struggling with drug addiction. NA meetings provide a supportive space where members share their stories of recovery, build connections with others in similar situations, and work together to maintain sobriety. NA follows a 12-step program designed to help individuals recover from substance use disorders. For more information: NA Meetings
Butler County Meeting Schedule
Covington County Meeting Schedule
Al-Anon is a support group for individuals who are affected by someone else's drinking. These meetings provide a safe, non-judgmental space for family members, friends, and loved ones of alcoholics to share their experiences and gain strength from others facing similar challenges. Through the Al-Anon 12-step program, participants learn how to cope with the impact of alcohol addiction on their lives, find emotional support, and focus on their own well-being. For more information: Al-Anon Meetings
Alateen is a support group specifically for young people (typically ages 12-18) who are affected by a family member's alcoholism. These meetings provide a space for teenagers to talk about their experiences, connect with others who understand their struggles, and develop healthy coping strategies. Alateen uses the 12-step program to help young people build resilience, find emotional support, and navigate the challenges of living with an alcoholic family member. For more information: Alateen Meetings
State and Nationwide Resources
We are committed to connecting you with helpful resources for mental health support. Below are valuable tools and services available to individuals and families in Alabama.
Find a comprehensive list of mental health providers in your area, including therapists, counselors, and support services tailored to your needs.
Call or text 988 for free, confidential, and immediate support if you or someone you know is in crisis. Available 24/7 to help with emotional distress, suicide prevention, and mental health emergencies.
Locate local crisis centers offering immediate, in-person support for individuals facing a mental health emergency or crisis situation.
Access mobile crisis units that provide on-the-spot intervention for mental health emergencies, offering assistance in your community or home.
Learn about state-funded programs designed to support individuals living with mental illness, including community-based services and ongoing care.
Discover resources for children and families coping with mental health challenges, including counseling, therapy, and family support services.
Explore a wide range of services and tools for individuals looking for mental health support, from education to specialized treatment options.
Connect with others who understand your journey. Peer support programs offer a compassionate, shared experience for individuals in mental health recovery.
The PIRC provides immediate psychiatric evaluations and crisis care for children and adolescents in need of urgent mental health attention.
Access telehealth services for mental health support, offering convenient virtual therapy and counseling for individuals across Alabama.
PATHS offers telehealth services designed for children, providing easy access to mental health professionals for young patients and their families.
Learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, how to intervene, and how to connect individuals in crisis with the support they need through the QPR training program.
A national program that trains individuals to assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis, offering valuable skills for supporting others in urgent need.
If you need help paying for your medications, these programs and resources may be able to assist you.
RxAssist
Find information about patient assistance programs that offer free or low-cost medications.
Visit RxAssist
Medicare Prescription Help
Learn about Medicare drug coverage and extra help paying for prescriptions.
Call 1-800-MEDICARE or visit Medicare.gov
Xubex Patient Assistance Program
Apply for free or discounted medications through this program.
Call 1-866-699-8239 or visit Xubex
Interactive Mobile App Assists Users through First Years of Recovery
Hazelden has launched a new mobile app that guides users through the challenging first years of recovery, offering videos and tools for tracking progress, tips on relapse prevention and instant links to sponsors and nearby support meetings.
The Mobile MORE Field Guide to Life app grew out of the MORE (My Ongoing Recovery Experience) online program Hazelden provides its patients as they leave treatment. A recent study in The Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment on the web-based version of the program indicated that individuals who engaged with the MORE program showed significantly higher abstinence rates than those who dropped out or accessed only a few modules.
With the Field Guide for Life app, users move through the stages of early recovery over the course of a year. The app provides daily meditations, video challenges that urge app users to tackle a sober challenge each week and tools for tracking their biggest obstacles and supports for recovery. The app also counts days of sobriety and helps users find a meeting and create a personalized relapse-prevention plan.
The app can be downloaded to the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Android phones.
"Finding recovery support after treatment is essential to preventing relapse and maximizing a person's chance of sustaining long-term sobriety," said Nick Motu, Hazelden's publisher and Vice President of Marketing and Communications. "The Field Guide to Life combines Hazelden's expertise in addiction and recovery with mobile technology to offer those in recovery the guidance and support they need as they grow and evolve in their new lives."
Additional information and video demonstration of the Mobile MORE Field Guide to Life app are available on the Hazelden website.
For Our Consumers
Before starting services, you may need to complete forms such as consents, agreements, and other documents. These forms help us provide you with safe, effective care and explain your rights and responsibilities. You can view and download the forms below.
The Federal Transit Administration Office of Civil Rights is responsible for ensuring that providers of public transit properly implement several civil rights laws and programs.
SCAMHC serves all individuals regardless of inability to pay. Discounts for essential services are offered based on family size and income. For more information, contact 334-222-2523 or our 24/7 Helpline at 1-877-530-0002.
Our Title VI Notice provides info to the public regarding our protections against discrimination afforded to them by Title VI.
For Prospective Employees
At South Central, we don’t just serve our community — we are part of it. We are committed to hiring passionate, skilled professionals and providing them with the resources they need to succeed in their roles, grow personally and professionally, and make a real impact.
SCAMHC is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace.
SCAMHC is an approved Mental Health site for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program. The NHSC Loan Repayment Program helps licensed health care providers repay their student loans in exchange for working at approved sites in underserved communities. Our employees may be eligible for loan repayment assistance. Learn about approved service sites and program benefits.
Contact NHSC for additional support
- Website: VNHSC Loan Repayment
- NHSC Customer Care: 1-800-221-2295
SCAMHC is a nonprofit or quasi-government agency, employees may qualify to have your federal student loans forgiven through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. This program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you make 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Learn about eligibility and how to apply.
Contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center for assistance
- Website: PSLF Program
- Federal Student Aid Help Line: 1-800-433-3243
Resources for Conversations and Information Sharing
At South Central, we don’t just serve our community — we are part of it. We are committed to hiring passionate, skilled professionals and providing them with the resources they need to succeed in their roles, grow personally and professionally, and make a real impact.
-
SAMHSA Conversation Guide
This guide helps start conversations respectfully and helps guide the friend or loved one to resources that could help. -
Time To Talk: Tips For Talking About Your Mental Health
Practical advice to help you open up and share about your own mental health in everyday conversations. -
How Respectful Dialogue Can Reduce Mental Health Stigma
Guidance on using understanding, open conversations to reduce stigma and promote acceptance. -
Tips For How to Help a Person with Mental Illness
Helpful suggestions for offering meaningful support to someone living with a mental health condition.
-
Reframing Language Infographic
A valuable resource from the National Federation of Families that provides guidance on how to talk about mental health in a positive way while advocating for acceptance of anyone experiencing mental health challenges. -
Overcoming Stigma, Ending Discrimination
A SAMHSA guide with strategies to challenge stigma and promote inclusion for people with mental health conditions. -
The Power of Language and Portrayals – SAMHSA Webpage
Explores how the words and images we use shape public understanding of mental health and recovery. -
NAMI Your Language Matters Guide
A simple guide to choosing words that reduce stigma and encourage understanding of mental illness. -
NAMI California’s Say This, Not This Guide
Easy-to-follow tips on how to speak about mental health with empathy and clarity.
Are you in crisis? Call 911 or our Helpline at 1-877-530-0002