Alabama NAMI

Mental Health · Alabama · Free

National Alliance on Mental Illness Alabama affiliate. Education, support, advocacy. Worth contacting for caregivers experiencing burnout, anticipatory grief, or post-caregiving depression after a loved one's death. Peer support groups are often free and meet weekly — caregivers and grievers say these matter as much as one-on-one therapy. Most therapists who accept Medicare are LCSWs and clinical psychologists; psychiatrists are scarcer and often have waitlists. Free of charge — no eligibility...

Contact & Details

Address: Statewide

Hours: Varies

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More Mental Health in Alabama

  • SAMHSA National Helpline — Free 24/7 confidential treatment referral and information. 1-800-662-4357. A first stop for families noticing a senior is withdrawing social
  • NAMI HelpLine — National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline. 1-800-950-6264 or text HELPLINE to 62640. Worth contacting for caregivers experiencing burnout
  • Mental Health America — Free mental health screening tools and connection to local mental health resources. A first stop for families noticing a senior is withdrawi
  • Friendship Line — Institute on Aging — 24/7 emotional support line for adults 60+ and disabled adults. 1-800-971-0016. Relevant for older adults with dementia
  • American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry — Find a geriatric psychiatrist for older adults experiencing mental health concerns. Useful for seniors after the loss of a spouse, sibling,
  • Anxiety & Depression Association of America — ADAA — find a therapist, learn about anxiety and depression, support groups. Built for older adults experiencing depression, anxiety, grief,