Mission Behavioral Health

10/11/2026

October 10th | World Mental Health Day

Mental Health matters - FOR EVERYONE! World Mental Health Day is a reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health.

This day is about raising awareness, decreasing the stigma, and encouraging open discussions about mental health.

If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, please have them reach out to our office! At Mission Behavioral Health we strive ourselves on providing compassionate and comprehensive mental health services in a nonjudgmental home like environment.

Call us today! 256-795-8143

09/03/2026

**September is Su***de Prevention Month**

We would like to take this time to let you know if you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, you are not alone and we are here to help!

It is ok to not be ok - give us a call and we’ll schedule a visit to sit down and talk about an individual plan that suits your needs and on the road to recovery.

We are open Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:30pm
(256) 795-8143

08/26/2026

The office location will be closed today. We will open tomorrow at 8:30am.

06/29/2026

The office will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of Independence Day.

06/12/2026

Provider Spotlight:

Wade Menefee, AGACNP-BC

Wade and his wife have been married for 13 years and have a son and daughter along with their 4-legged kids. He received his Master’s of Science in Nursing from Walden University. He is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

Wade has spent most of his career caring for patients with both Dementia and psychiatric diagnoses. In 2024 he was presented with the opportunity to join Mission Behavioral Health as a co-owner. In this role, he and his team work with local long-term care facilities to provide mental health services to their residents to maintain their best quality of life.

To schedule an appointment, give us a call at (256) 795-8143

06/11/2026

Provider Spotlight:

Chastity Ayers, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C

Chastity and her husband have been married for 28 years and have two daughters along with their four-legged children. She received her Master of Science in Nursing from Sanford University specializing in Family Practice as well as her Post-Masters from the University of Alabama specializing in Psychiatric Mental Health. She is a fellow of the American Association of nurse practitioners.

Through Chastity’s passion for mental and psychiatric care of her patients, this led her to her current role of co-owner and operator of Mission Behavorial Health. In this vital role, she and her team worked closely with rule long-term care facilities to intervene with behavioral health needs and provide services needed to achieve improve residential outcomes.

While providing these services, the need became apparent for outpatient mental health services for the surrounding area and lead to the expansion of Mission Behavioral Health to opening the outpatient office.

To schedule an appointment, give us a call at (256) 795-8143

06/09/2026

With June being Men’s Mental Health Month, we want to remind you that it’s ok to ask for help. If you are struggling, please do not feel that you are alone or that it is weak to ask for help! Men, you matter!

You’ve got this!

06/08/2026

Rainy day blues 🌧️ and lack of sunshine ☀️ impacting your mood?

Give Mission Behavioral Health a call and see how we can help you!
(256) 795-8143

Call now to connect with business.

05/21/2026

**Opening Announcement**

Mission Behavioral Health will open our outpatient doors on June 1, 2026!

We will open our schedule to begin taking appointments on Thursday, May 28, 2026 & Friday, May 29, 2026. Call the office number to get your appointment scheduled. (256) 795-8143

We are so excited to begin helping the Athens and surrounding communities with their mental health needs!

Our address is:
22270 US Highway 72 Suite B
Athens, AL 35613

05/03/2026

Are you a Licensed Independent Clinic Social Worker (LICSW) or know one? Are you looking to work with a team of mental health providers that solely exists because we are passionate about people? Then you are looking in the right place!

We are currently looking for 2-3 LICSWs to provide counseling services to patients in contracted North Alabama long-term care facilities as well as in our outpatient office.

Make your own schedule and work with a great group of mental health professionals.

If you or you know someone who is interested, please email [email protected]