May 15, 2026Board meeting
Alabama Department Of Mental Health Board Of Trustees Board Of Trustees Meeting
The meeting included reports on the Mental Health Block Grant funding, the department's FY 2027 budget appropriations and presentation, and the formation of the Alabama Mental Health Task Force. Legislative updates regarding the 2026 Regular Session and initiatives for veterans and trauma systems therapy were reviewed. Divisional reports provided updates on crisis center developments, substance use services, Home and Community Based Settings compliance, budget deficits, and waiver consolidation. Additionally, the Board discussed department modernization projects, Mental Health Awareness Month activities, and legal updates concerning consent decree compliance and continuing education for judges.