Mental Health Center of Madison County
4040 South Memorial Parkway
Huntsville, AL 35802
24 Hour Crisis Hotline
256-533-1970
Welcome From the Executive Director

Welcome to the website for The Mental Health Center of Madison County. Located in Huntsville, Alabama in the foothills of the Tennessee Valley, our mission is to provide quality behavioral health services with a caring heart. We strive to be united in service to our community and to be a beacon of hope and recovery for those who trust us with their care. When 1 in every 5 people will experience a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year, it is critical that they have someone to turn to for support and guidance.

Mental illness continues to rank second (behind only cardiovascular conditions) in burden of disease rankings and combined with substance abuse disorders is the leading cause of worker disability. In spite of the fact that research continues to demonstrate that the right treatment can be effective in alleviating the symptoms associated with these disorders, nearly two-thirds of all people with diagnosable mental conditions do not seek treatment. The cost of care and the fragmentation of the service delivery system are significant barriers to people getting the help they need. Also, stigma still surrounds both mental illness and substance abuse disorders and prompts many people to hide their symptoms and avoid treatment.

We hope that the mental health and substance abuse information available here is useful to you in your recovery journey or in your efforts to provide support to someone you care about. We encourage you to visit www.whatadifference.org and to check out the links to other sites that share a similar mission. Also, please take advantage of the ways to contact us available through this website. Thank you for your interest in our cause and please let us know if we can serve you in anyway.  

 At The Mental Health Center of Madison County, we work everyday to do our part in helping to fulfill the vision described in the final report of The President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health…a future when everyone with a mental illness will recover, a future when mental illness can be prevented or cured, a future when mental illnesses are detected early, and a future when everyone with a mental illness at any stage of life has access to effective treatment and supports – essentials for living, working, learning, and participating fully in the community.    

Brian W. Davis, LCSW, CBHE
Executive Director

 
Featured Topics
Addictions: Alcohol and Substance Abuse. People who become addicted to alcohol/drugs are gradually introduced and desensitized to them over a period of time. More...
ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This topic center provides a detailed description of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), its causes, symptoms and treatments. ADHD is a neurological disorder that develops during childhood and can persist into adulthood. More...
Anxiety Disorders. In this topic center you'll find information on the Anxiety Disorders, including phobia (social anxiety, agoraphobia, etc.), panic disorder, generalized anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder. More...
Depression: Major Depression & Unipolar Varieties. This topic center is a comprehensive overview of the unipolar mood disorders with an emphasis on the causes of and treatments for depression. More...
Personality Disorders. This topic center provides a comprehensive overview of the personality disorders, which are pervasive and chronic psychological and relational problems associated with rigid, inflexible interpersonal behavior and social coping deficits. More...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Acute Stress Disorder is an anxiety disorder which may involve dissociation that occurs in the wake of exposure to traumatic events. This topic center provides an overview of the causes, symptoms and treatments for PTSD. More...
Schizophrenia. A comprehensive overview of the nature and treatment of Schizophrenia, a brain disease associated with psychosis (hallucinations and delusions), and disorganized behavior. More...
Self Esteem. Low self-esteem keeps you from enjoying life, doing the things you want to do, and working toward personal goals. More...
Stress Reduction and Management. A comprehensive overview of how to reduce stress. We cover the nature of stress, and the many different methods people can use to reduce and manage their stress. More...

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Local News

Mental Health First Aid USA
Would you like to know more about mental health problems and feel confident to offer help when faced with a family member, coworker, neighbor, etc. dealing with such issues? We can help! The Mental Health Center has on staff an instructor certified in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA). More...


MHC Receives Funding from Huntsville Hospital
The Mental Health Center is very pleased to once again be the recipient of funding through Huntsville Hospital's Community Health Initiative. More...


Local PEACE Coalition is recognized nationally
Last month our community’s PEACE Coalition was notified that it was a recipient of a 2010 Aging Achievement Award from the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging. More...


Labyrinth Announces New Programs
The Mental Health Center recently held a labyrinth workshop and commemorative walk to celebrate the labyrinth’s third anniversary. More...


Beacon of Hope Award Video
Hear how services at our Nova Center made a difference for one Madison County family. More...


2010 Annual Meeting
The Mental Health Center held its 2010 Annual Meeting on Friday, May 21 at Trinity United Methodist Church from noon until 1:30. More...


Launch Program
The target of the Launch Program is out-of-school at-risk youth ages 16-21 in Madison,Marshall, Morgan, and Limestone Counties. More...


NAMI Supports Bring Change 2 Mind
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill applauds new antistigmas campaign. www.bringchange2mind.org More...


Nami Basics
Do you care for a child or adolescent with ADD, ADHD, Bipolar, or any other mental health disorder? Then Nami Basics is for you. More...


SMI Family Support Group
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Bipolar Support Group
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The Mental Health Center of Madison County
4040 South Memorial Pky.
Huntsville, AL 35802

Phone
256.533.1970

Fax
256.532.4112

Office hours:

Monday to Thursday
8:00am - 5:30pm

Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm

24 Hour Crisis Hotline
256-533-1970

 


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