Contact Us

If you need immediate help call 988, the national number for all mental health, substance use, and suicide crises. For more information on this lifeline, visit the Alabama Department of Mental Health.

Alabama Crisis Numbers

The Crisis Center (Central Alabama)
(205) 323-7777

Teen Line: (205) 328-LINK (205) 328-5465 
Kids' Help Line: (205) 328-KIDS (205) 328-5437 
Senior Talk Line: (205) 328-TALK (205) 328-8255

Crisis Services of North Alabama
(256) 716-1000 or 1-800-691-8426

Lifeline Counseling Services (Mobile)
(251) 602-0909

Suicide Prevention Program Staff 

Betsy Cagle
Director 
Injury Prevention Branch 
Phone: (334) 206-3995

Email the ADPH Suicide Prevention Program

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We make every effort to respond to all inquiries in a timely manner, however, if you need immediate assistance, please call (334) 206-5300 during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.), excluding state holidays. We look forward to assisting you.