Who We Are
A public, non-profit behavioral health organization committed to improving the quality of life across four counties in South Central Alabama.
4,500+
Individuals served annually
4
Counties served
50+
Years of service
Organizational Description
South Central Alabama Mental Health Board (SCAMHB) is a public, non-profit corporation, incorporated under Act 310 of the Alabama Legislature. We serve Butler, Coffee, Covington, and Crenshaw Counties, as well as the Cities of Greenville, Red Level, Andalusia, Opp, Florala, Brantley, Luverne, Enterprise, and Elba — providing accessible behavioral health care to individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and ability to pay.
What We Are
A Public Organization
SCAMHB is incorporated for a public purpose, to serve a public need. We are considered quasi-governmental, established by local governmental entities across four counties and nine cities.
A Non-Profit Organization
We are incorporated for charitable and beneficial purposes without the intent of making profits to be distributed to its owners or shareholders.
A Corporation
While we are a public, beneficial agency, we have a corporate legal status and operate as a business with full financial and operational accountability.
A Local Organization
We are owned and operated by a locally appointed Board of Directors. We belong to the community of South Central Alabama — we are not a state agency.
Programs & Services
Our comprehensive programs span mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use treatment — serving children through the geriatric years.
Mental Illness Services
Comprehensive care from childhood through geriatric years — outpatient, residential, and community-based.
- Rehabilitative Day Programs
- Intensive Day Programs
- Supportive Housing
- Case Management (Adult & Children)
- Small Capacity Group Home
- Children & Adult In-Home Services
Developmental Disabilities
Person-centered support, coordination, and advocacy services across all counties.
- Service Coordination
- Evaluation & Assessment
- Waiting List Placement
- DD Director Services
Substance Use Division
Crisis residential and intensive outpatient services to support recovery.
- Crisis Residential — First Step
- Intensive Outpatient Program
- Court Referral Services
Community Needs Assessment
A community needs assessment is a tool that helps find out what a community needs and how to meet those needs. You can access the results from our most recent assessment below.
2024 Community Needs AssessmentCovington County · Updated 2024Historical Information
- COVID-19 Pandemic significantly alters historical service delivery
- Workforce becomes a major issue for the country due to COVID-19 Pandemic
- De-confliction of DD services completed (became Service Coordination Provider exclusively)
- Transitioned DD facilities in Butler and Coffee counties to Children's Program facilities
- Secure Forensic Facility (Norman-McClendon Secure Forensic Facility) opened in Butler County
- Awarded several COVID-19 Response grants
- Awarded Rural Crisis Services grant for psychiatric urgent care services
- Commissioner Boswell awarded SCAMHB Crisis Diversion Center grant for 2023 project
- Implemented new telehealth software, changing the way services are delivered
- Board voted to locate Crisis Facility in Brantley, AL
- Opened Stepping Stones children's services in Butler, Coffee, and Covington Counties
- Opened Psychiatric Urgent Care (September 6) in Andalusia
- Moved Administrative Office to 820 South Three Notch Street (September 12)
- FY 2023 Budget: $12,879,338
- Crisis Facility start-up funds added to DMH contract
- Hired Denese Volet as Crisis Services Director
- SAMHSA CCBHC Planning, Development, and Implementation Grant — First Year
- USDA loan for Crisis Facility approved (June 14)
- FY24–25 Budget: $19,847,879 — 261 staff
- Implemented UKG software for Human Resources and Payroll
- First Legislative Briefing with Capitol Resources — a success
- Implementation of NetSuite financial software
- Megan Pina hired for Grants and Communications; received nearly $1.3 million in grants
- MyCare/Hunter Health Care iPads purchased for Covington County law enforcement