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VitAL An initiative in the State of Alabama to support the integration of physical and behavioral health services.

Vital is committed to improving wellness in Alabama through engagement, collaboration, research and education.

10/11/2026

Join us for a free webinar on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), a topic that affects individuals and families across every community, yet many people living with FASD go undiagnosed or are misdiagnosed. Early identification can change the course of a child's development, and it starts with knowing what to look for and where to refer.

🗓️ Thursday, October 22, 2026
📍 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST

By participating in this training, you will be able to:

• Learn what FASD is and discover the latest scientific updates.

• Understand how diagnosis, early intervention, and treatment can lead to better outcomes for individuals with FASD.

• Gain access to a multidisciplinary FASD diagnosis clinic.

Join us for this webinar to learn how screening and evaluation fit into a broader system of care for individuals with FASD and the families who support them.

Speaker: Johanna Jones, FASD Alabama, is a FASD educator with over 20 years of experience in the disability field.

Register: https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0030-0030-1928547040c14a83b702c0a9d3ac6b01

Depression doesn't always look like sadness. Sometimes it looks like exhaustion, irritability, or just going through the...
10/08/2026

Depression doesn't always look like sadness. Sometimes it looks like exhaustion, irritability, or just going through the motions.

Today is National Depression Screening Day, a reminder that checking in on your mental health is as routine as checking your blood pressure. A screening isn't a diagnosis, it's a starting point.

If something has felt off, take it seriously. Take the Mental Health America Depression Screening Test: https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/depression/

Your next step: Connect Alabama. Our app can point you toward local providers near your, helplines, and support, no matter where you're starting from.

Your mental health matters. Taking the first step counts.

10/07/2026

What does it mean for the Connect Alabama app to serve all 67 counties?

It means every county has a point of connection and a pathway to support.

Some communities receive hands-on program implementation, while others connect through awareness campaigns, community events, provider services, or accessible resources.

Connect Alabama is designed to make support easier to find, no matter where you live in Alabama.

Learn more: https://vitalalabama.com/resources/find-help/connect-alabama/

🚨 Survey closes on Thursday, October 15 There's still time to complete our survey for us to better understand autism ser...
10/06/2026

🚨 Survey closes on Thursday, October 15

There's still time to complete our survey for us to better understand autism services in our state!

The Alabama Department of Mental Health and VitAL are conducting research to better understand autism services in Alabama for children and youth from birth to age 20. Through focus groups and surveys, we will work to learn more about strengths and barriers to care, as well as ways to improve autism services.

If you are a provider or family member of a child or youth with autism from birth to age 20, you are invited to register to participate by visiting the link below and filling out this brief form.

app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01a000a10e497db091264257b2071f17

This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week, nationally recognized since 1990 thanks to NAMI advocacy with Congress. This...
10/06/2026

This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week, nationally recognized since 1990 thanks to NAMI advocacy with Congress. This year's theme: Turning Science Into Hope.

Science doesn't evolve in a vacuum. It's shaped by real stories, real struggles, and real recovery. Every time someone shares their experience with a mental health condition, they're contributing to the research, treatment, and support systems that help the next person who needs it.

That's the work we're part of here in Alabama. Behind every training we deliver, every partnership we build with providers and agencies, and every connection we make to resources, there's a person's lived experience driving it forward.

If you or someone you love is navigating a mental health or substance use challenge, you don't have to find your way alone. The Connect Alabama app puts helplines, resources, and treatment options in one place, built for our state, by people who understand it.

This week, we're reflecting on how far the science has come, and how much further it goes when lived experience leads the way.

📲 Connect Alabama app - available on the App Store and Google Play
☎️ 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988

Join us for our next webinar with Johanna Jones: The Role of FASD Screening and Evaluation.Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disord...
10/02/2026

Join us for our next webinar with Johanna Jones: The Role of FASD Screening and Evaluation.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) affect individuals and families across every community, yet many people living with FASD go undiagnosed or are misdiagnosed. Early identification can change the course of a child’s development, and it starts with knowing what to look for and where to refer.

By participating in this training, you will be able to:

• Learn what FASD is and discover the latest scientific updates.

• Understand how diagnosis, early intervention, and treatment can lead to better outcomes for individuals with FASD.

• Gain access to a multidisciplinary FASD diagnosis clinic.

Join us for this webinar to learn how screening and evaluation fit into a broader system of care for individuals with FASD and the families who support them. Register: https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0030-0030-1928547040c14a83b702c0a9d3ac6b01

Recent news has brought renewed attention to the hidden risks of substances that may be perceived as safe or easily acce...
10/01/2026

Recent news has brought renewed attention to the hidden risks of substances that may be perceived as safe or easily accessible.

As the substance landscape continues to evolve, understanding what’s really in the products people encounter and the potential risks they carry is more important than ever.

Join VitAL for Hidden Hazards: Understanding Today’s Evolving Addictions - Toxicology 102 to learn more about emerging substances, toxicology, and the challenges they present for individuals, families, and professionals.

Limited spots remain. Register today.

https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0030-0030-7aed110aca3747f2ac027f564f97a9f5

Su***de Prevention Awareness Month may be ending, but the work doesn't stop here.Thank you to everyone who followed alon...
10/01/2026

Su***de Prevention Awareness Month may be ending, but the work doesn't stop here.

Thank you to everyone who followed along this month, who showed up to our events and webinars, who shared resources, and who leaned into tough conversations with us. That's how we chip away at stigma and keep people safe.

Don't forget that awareness can't live in just one month. Su***de prevention is a year-round commitment, and it starts with small, consistent actions. Check in on a friend who's been quiet lately. Ask the hard question, "are you really okay?" and actually wait for the answer. Learn the warning signs. Keep showing up for the people around you, in October and every month after.

If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available right now. Call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. And download the Connect Alabama app for free access to helplines, local resources, and treatment options across the state.

This work doesn't end when the month does. Let's keep going, together. ***de

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09/30/2026

How does a state partnership create real impact? By turning funding and collaboration into tools people can actually use.

We partner with the Alabama Department of Public Health and Alabama Department of Mental Health through the federal Overdose Data to Action grant to support the Connect Alabama app.

That partnership helps shape new features and keep the app running so Alabamians can access it 100% free. No cost, just easier access to the resources and services they need.

Learn more: https://vitalalabama.com/resources/find-help/connect-alabama/

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