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Partners for Your Health and Wellness Journey


South Central Alabama Mental Health Center is a comprehensive community mental health center providing mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use services to the citizens of Butler, Coffee, Covington, and Crenshaw counties.

2025 Summer Program


We are excited to offer your child a chance to join the Stepping Stones - SCAMHC’s 2025 Summer Program. The program helps children with behavior and emotional needs learn important skills, such as: Coping, Social, and Basic Life Skills. The goal is to help your child manage conditions like depression, low self-esteem, anger management issues, hyperactivity, and focusing problems. These skills will help your child be successful at home, school, and in the community. Please return this enrollment application to your SCAMHC Therapist, School Counselor, by email to candace.penn@scamhc.org, or by fax (334) 335-5206.

Application Packet

Our Services


We are here for you at every step of your mental health journey from counseling to substance abuse treatment.

  • Crisis: Need immediate assistance during a crisis? We’re here for you. Reach out to our caring team 24/7 for compassionate support and expert guidance to navigate difficult moments.
  • Disabilities: Discover personalized care for developmental disabilities at our center. Through tailored programs and services, we help individuals and families to thrive and reach their full potential.    
  • Mental Health: Find support for your emotional well-being. Our experienced team offers counseling and therapy sessions tailored to your needs, guiding you toward a brighter future.
  • Substance Use: You don’t have to struggle with substance use alone. Help is available. Our center provides personalized treatment plans and resources to support your journey to recovery. 

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Open Access Walk-In Hours


Walk in during our Open Access hours to receive services without the need for an appointment. It’s a convenient and welcoming opportunity for those seeking immediate care or looking to start their enrollment journey with us.

Psychiatric Urgent Care Hours


Our Urgent Care Center helps people in a mental health crisis. You can walk in without an appointment for care, even in the evenings and on weekends.

Cost Transparency & Insurance


We’re committed to making mental health care accessible to all. With sliding scale payments, acceptance of all insurance plans, and a policy of welcoming patients regardless of their ability to pay, we prioritize your well-being above all else.

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Resources


Connecting you with the help you need. We provide various resources including forms, meeting schedules, contacts, and more.

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Ways to Give


Every gift, whatever the size, contributes to our ability to provide healthcare to our community.

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