Social Services in Madison County

The Alabama Department of Mental Health serves more than 200,000 Alabama citizens with mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.

Community Experience provides programs that offer community-based educational, vocational, adaptive daily skills training, and support to adults with intellectual disabilities. Specific training areas include physical, occupational, nutritional, speech, and counseling.

Our 24/7 crisis line (HELPline: 256-716-1000), HOPE Place emergency domestic violence shelter, forensic exams, advocacy services, and 211 referrals ensure that survivors, families, and individuals in crisis can find safety, support, and resources—day or night, at no cost.

Services offered include counseling, substance abuse awareness and diversion, family support, and behavior education.

Madison County 310 Board (MC310) is the single point of entry for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities seeking waiver services or additional resources.

Serving Madison County, NAMI Huntsville is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with mental illness and their families through support, education, and advocacy.

Through the Victims of Crime Act, Thrive Alabama offers free mental health counseling, victim advocacy work if needed through the legal system, psychosocial support, and case management to eligible clients.

A state-of-the-art facility to professionally, compassionately and respectfully treat those in mental health crisis. North Alabama's first 24/7 Crisis Center.

Support groups for:
Young adults
Middle and high school students
Parents whose children are included in the transgender umbrella