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Behavioral and mental health issues affect every aspect of life; one in five adults in the United States experiences mental illness each year. Alabama has seen the number of mental health providers and access to care improve, though more work is needed to meet the demand for services. State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said, “The strains experienced with COVID-19 highlighted a mental health gap between the people seeking assistance and the shortage of providers available.”

In partnership with the Alabama Department of Public Health, Alabama Department of Mental Health, Jefferson County Department of Health, and Mobile County Health Department, the mental well-being platform called CredibleMind is now available to Alabama residents at no charge. CredibleMind provides a means to empower and assist individuals to overcome mental health challenges through a confidential, personalized, accessible, immediate, and anonymous self-care and mental well-being platform. By accessing CredibleMind, the barriers of long waits for professional help and the social stigma that may come from seeking mental health services are avoided. This one-stop information platform supports wellness with evidence-based resources designed to support the mental health needs of everyone, everywhere.

Jefferson County Health Officer, Dr. David Hicks, was among those seeking a solution to the critical problem of rising stress, anxiety, and depression in Alabamians. Dr. Hicks expressed enthusiasm for the new platform, stating, "CredibleMind represents a significant step forward in our efforts to support the mental health and well-being of our community by using a public health approach focused on prevention and early intervention. Through CredibleMind’s free, easy-to-access resources, barriers to better mental health are reduced and access to the tools needed to thrive improved. We are committed to promoting mental wellness and reducing the stigma associated with mental health issues."

Mobile County Health Officer Dr. Kevin Michaels said, “CredibleMind helps you catch mental health concerns early and learn more about them by bringing together personalized resources. Everything is neatly organized by specific topic or condition, so whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, sleep issues, or just want to boost your overall well-being, you can quickly find what fits your needs.“

CredibleMind brings together a wealth of information in expert-rated and vetted videos, podcasts, apps, books, and articles in one place. To learn more, visit CredibleMind.

Your voice matters! Jefferson county is conducting a community health equity assessment survey to better understand the health and human service needs of our residents and to improve conditions that impact their health.

  • What are your biggest health, services and quality of life needs? 
  • What challenges/issues do you face? 
  • What resources do we need more of? 

This is your chance to help shape the future of community health, community services and quality of life in jefferson county! 

Take our 12-15 minute survey and share your experiences here.

 
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Central Health Center
(Guy M. Tate)

1400 Sixth Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233
Clinics
(205) 588-5234

Programs
(205) 933-9110
Eastern Health Center
601 West Blvd Roebuck
Birmingham, AL 35206
Programs and Clinics
(205) 588-5234
Western Health Center
631 Bessemer Super Hwy
Midfield, AL 35228
Programs and Clinics
(205) 588-5234
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All Centers are open 7:45am to 4:30pm. Phone lines for clinic appointments open at 7:00am Monday through Friday.
 

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