Injury Prevention
The Injury Prevention Branch endeavors to reduce death and disability from intentional and unintentional injury through the coordination and implementation of health promotion and education programs and special events.
Injury is the leading cause of death in Alabama for citizens ages 1-44 years of age. Injuries occur in highly predictable patterns with recognizable risk factors among identifiable populations. Injuries are preventable health problems. They are not accidents. There are two types of injuries: unintentional and intentional.
What's New?
Child Passenger Safety Voucher Program
Starting in October 2024, ADPH will provide car seats and booster seats to caregivers who receive citations for not having car seats for their children or improperly using child restraints. This program is only available for tickets received in Calhoun, Montgomery, and St. Clair counties. Learn more.
Unintentional
- Bicycle-Related
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- Cold-Related Illnesses
- Falls
- Firearm Safety
- Fire-Related
- Heating
- Heat-Related Illnesses
- Holiday/Toy-Related
- Lawn Mower
- Motor Vehicle
- Poisoning
- Prescription Drugs
- Selfie Safety
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Water-Related
- Youth Athletic Training Resources
Intentional
Emergency Phone Numbers
In cases of a fire or when in need of an ambulance or the police, call 911 or your local emergency number.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988
National Domestic Abuse Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 (1-800-656-HOPE)
Alabama Poison Center: 1-800-222-1222
Alabama State Fire Marshal: 334-241-4166
Alabama Department of Human Resources Adult Protective Services (Adult Abuse Hotline): 1-800-458-7214
Alabama Department of Human Resources Child Protective Services (Child Abuse Hotline): Call your county DHR office
Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence: 1-800-650-6522
Page last updated: July 18, 2024