We understand that it is often challenging to take the first step in seeking services for mental illness or substance abuse problems, and sometimes hard to locate services for persons with intellectual disabilities. We will do everything we can to make this experience a positive one for you or your family member.
Let us be a team member in your recovery journey. We offer a discounted fee scale based on income and household size, and we do not deny services based on inability to pay. Mental illness continues to rank second (only behind cardiovascular disorder) in burden of disease rankings. Mental Illness combined with substance abuse disorders is one of the leading causes of worker disability.
Let us be a team member in your recovery journey. We offer a discounted fee scale based on income and household size, and we do not deny services based on inability to pay. Mental illness continues to rank second (only behind cardiovascular disorder) in burden of disease rankings. Mental Illness combined with substance abuse disorders is one of the leading causes of worker disability.
Services
Our vision is to provide a continuum of quality, comprehensive, outcome-oriented, and cost-effective mental and behavioral health services to the residents of Lee, Russell, Chambers, and Tallapoosa Counties. To assist individuals with a serious emotional disturbance or developmental delay, serious mental illness, intellectual disability, and/or a substance abuse problem in achieving their unique personal outcomes.
Thank you for your interest in the East Alabama Mental Health Center. Since we opened our doors in 1967, our primary mission has been to provide excellent care for individuals living with mental illness, substance abuse problems, and intellectual disabilities. Operating with over 400 dedicated staff, we are here to meet the needs of the residents of Lee, Russell, Chambers, and Tallapoosa counties.
According to the American Psychiatric Association, mental illnesses are health conditions involving changes in thinking, emotion, or behavior or any combination of these. Mental illnesses are associated with distress and/or problems functioning in social, work, or family activities. Mental illness is common.
East Alabama Mental Health Center provides outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment programs for adults with substance abuse problems. Families are encouraged to participate in services and treatment. Our services are designed to assist and guide consumers towards recovery and promote healthy alcohol/drug-free lifestyles.
East Alabama Mental Health Center offers a wide range of services for children and adolescents, as well as their families, who are experiencing serious emotional disturbances. Services include outpatient counseling, medication assessment and monitoring, case management, mental health consultation, and specialized programs for unique populations.
Reviews (6)
Brittany Smith
Dec 14, 2021
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My sister was in dying need of a therapist in November. They would not give her an appointment until December 28th. So today they call her to say that the therapist was not able to see her until FEBRUARY 2022!!!!!!!! All because the therapist is going on a family vacation 😡 this is why suicide and depression rates are so high. The HELP doesn’t want to help the needy. My sister really needs help. Then when she asked for another therapist they had the never to say Google it! I’m very disgusted with this facility. This is very unprofessional and unacceptable.
Emily Taylor
Oct 31, 2021
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Sometimes there’s a bit of a wait after your appt time (I’ve waited over an hour only once) but most of the time it’s pretty quick. The receptionists are kind, and usually the triage nurses are kind, Laurie or Laura (I can’t remember) is especially kind and informative. My pulse and bp was high one visit and she took the time to explain how important it is to get that checked and some possible causes. My appts with Rowe are good, she’s good at explaining and making sure she knows your story. I was skeptical coming here at first bc of the reviews but this is a good place. My only issue
Amanda Streeter
Oct 13, 2021
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I am in desperate need of help, and these people at the Outreach center were horrible. I was asking about an IOP or emergency services, and the “therapist” was absolutely no help. She was dry, had an attitude, seemed like she didn’t care to be there, telling me she couldn’t help me because I already had a therapist. Well common sense would have told her that if I was seeking help, that means I was willing to transfer my records. She didn’t have any resources or anything that was of any help. She would say “oh” after every statement I made or question I had. She had absolutely NO compassion
Lisa Sanders Mezick
Nov 11, 2019
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Wonderful place to be state run. Would of given 4 stars but the state will not provide a permanent psychiatrist. This has caused many meds problems. The staff, all receptionist and counselors are very good at their job. Only with one exception, which is one of the nurse practitioners. First initial being F
Lillian George
Jun 25, 2019
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Earlissa Hammond Student
Aug 15, 2018
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