VitAL

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.

Hey Birmingham! Have you registered for the Justice Summit on September 10th?Danny Trejo, actor, author, and advocate wh...
09/03/2026

Hey Birmingham! Have you registered for the Justice Summit on September 10th?

Danny Trejo, actor, author, and advocate whose own journey through incarceration and recovery has shaped decades of advocacy work, is joining us as our keynote speaker.

This summit exists because the intersection of the justice system and substance use is one of the most under-resourced spaces in behavioral health. Too many people cycle through incarceration without access to the treatment and support that actually breaks the cycle. We're bringing together professionals, advocates, and people with lived experience to change that, one community at a time.

đź“Ť Birmingham, AL
🗓️ September 10, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Registration and full details at VitALalabama.com. This one's worth clearing your calendar for.

Can’t make Birmingham? Register for a summit near you.

The Justice and Substance Use Alabama Summit hits four cities this year, Birmingham (9/10, also available virtually), Huntsville (9/11), Mobile (9/17), and Prattville (9/18). Wherever you are in the state, there’s a stop near you.

👉 Register at VitALAlabama.com

September is Su***de Prevention Month, and communities across Alabama are coming together to promote connection, awarene...
09/02/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month, and communities across Alabama are coming together to promote connection, awareness, and well-being. đź’™

Yesterday, VitAL joined community partners and local organizations in Chilton County for a Community Connections Resource Event - bringing people together to share resources, build connections, and support su***de prevention efforts in their community.

And this is just the beginning. Project Zero Su***de events continue throughout September, with Community Connections Resource Events happening in communities across the state, along with virtual trainings and webinars.

đź“Ť Upcoming in-person Community Connections Resource Events:
• September 9 — Winston & Marion Counties | Haleyville
• September 14 — Conecuh & Covington Counties | Evergreen
• September 22 — Clay & Chambers Counties | Wadley
• September 29 — Henry County | Headland

đź’» Virtual opportunities are also available throughout the month, including webinars and QPR trainings.

Whether you’re a community member, local organization, or resource provider, we invite you to be part of the conversation and help make su***de prevention a shared priority.

Swipe to see the full September schedule and find an event near you: https://vitalalabama.com/events-calendar/

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We’re having an amazing time at the Project Possibilities Sustainability Conference in Orange Beach, AL! 📸 Shanna McInto...
09/02/2026

We’re having an amazing time at the Project Possibilities Sustainability Conference in Orange Beach, AL!

📸 Shanna McIntosh, VitAL Director & Alabama Dept of Mental Health Commissioner Boswell

09/01/2026

What’s one small step you can take if you need help?

You can call 988 and talk with someone about what you’re going through, or reach out to a trusted friend and ask them to check in with you.

Be clear about what you need. Sometimes you want advice, and sometimes you just need someone to listen. You don't have to have all the answers. You just have to take the first step.

Find resources for taking the first step in the Connect Alabama app: https://vitalalabama.com/resources/find-help/connect-alabama/

September marks Su***de Prevention Month, and VitAL is kicking things off with a full slate of trainings, webinars, and ...
09/01/2026

September marks Su***de Prevention Month, and VitAL is kicking things off with a full slate of trainings, webinars, and Community Connections events across Alabama!

From QPR trainings to conversations on youth su***de risk and support after incarceration, this month is about equipping our communities with real tools to promote well-being and save lives.

Follow along all month for dates, locations, and ways to get involved. Because prevention starts with all of us. ***de

Check out the full calendar on our website: https://vitalalabama.com/events-calendar/

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Today is International Overdose Awareness Day!This year's theme, "25 Years On. Still Needed," says something we all know...
08/31/2026

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day!

This year's theme, "25 Years On. Still Needed," says something we all know but don't say enough: we shouldn't still need a day like this. But we do.

Overdose doesn't discriminate. It touches families across every Alabama community, urban and rural, every income level, every background. Behind every statistic is someone's son, daughter, parent, or friend.

Here's what we know works: overdose is preventable. Naloxone saves lives. Open, judgment-free conversations save lives. Access to treatment and recovery support saves lives. Communities that show up for each other save lives.

If you've lost someone to overdose, we see you and we hold space for that grief today.

If you're in recovery, your story matters and it's proof that healing is possible.

If you're a provider, clinician, or first responder doing this work every day, thank you for showing up for people when it counts most.

VitAL is committed to equipping Alabama's healthcare providers, clinicians, and communities with the tools and training to prevent overdose and support recovery.

Learn the signs of an overdose. Carry naloxone. Talk about it openly. Reach out if you or someone you love needs support.

We're building a future where this day isn't needed anymore. Until then, we keep showing up.

Today marks the start of the Project Possibilities Sustainability Conference in Orange Beach, presented in partnership w...
08/31/2026

Today marks the start of the Project Possibilities Sustainability Conference in Orange Beach, presented in partnership with the Alabama Department of Mental Health, ABPP, ROSS, and People Engaged In Recovery.

Over the next three days, professionals from across the justice, recovery, and public safety systems will dig into evidence-based practices, cross-system collaboration, and real strategies for building recovery-focused initiatives that last, all in service of one goal: stronger public safety outcomes and better reentry support for justice-involved Alabamians impacted by substance use.

Grateful for every clinician, officer, peer specialist, and community partner making the trip to be in that room. This work only moves forward when we do it together.

Learn more about Project Possibilities: https://vitalalabama.com/projects/possibilities/

08/28/2026

Have you registered for our FREE webinar series?

Addressing the Problem Before It’s a Problem: Proactively Mitigating Behaviors in Autism

Proactively mitigating behavioral challenges in autism spaces requires evidence-based, collaborative frameworks. VitAL is bringing this training to two audiences this September, tailored to where you’re coming from.

Providers & Professionals
đź“… September 3 | 11:00am - 12:30pm
đź“… September 17 | 11:00am - 12:30pm
Free, 1.5 CEU for Social Work, Counseling, and Nursing

Parents & Community
đź“… September 10 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
đź“… September 24 | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Free, 1 CEU for Social Work, Counseling, and Nursing

Led by Paige Parish, EdD, LICSW, VitAL Project Director, and Jessica Hoggle, DSW, LICSW, VitAL Project Manager, this series equips providers and families alike with practical, proactive strategies, because addressing challenges early strengthens outcomes for everyone involved.

Spots are limited. Register now on our events calendar: https://vitalalabama.com/events-calendar/

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Join us for our FREE webinar series: Addressing the Problem Before It's a ProblemProactively mitigating behavioral chall...
08/27/2026

Join us for our FREE webinar series: Addressing the Problem Before It's a Problem

Proactively mitigating behavioral challenges in autism spaces requires evidence-based, collaborative frameworks. VitAL is bringing this training to two audiences this September, tailored to where you're coming from.

Providers & Professionals
đź“… September 3 | 11:00am - 12:30pm
đź“… September 17 | 11:00am - 12:30pm
Free, 1.5 CEU for Social Work, Counseling, and Nursing

Parents & Community
đź“… September 10 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
đź“… September 24 | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Free, 1 CEU for Social Work, Counseling, and Nursing

Led by Paige Parish, EdD, LICSW, VitAL Project Director, and Jessica Hoggle, DSW, LICSW, VitAL Project Manager, this series equips providers and families alike with practical, proactive strategies, because addressing challenges early strengthens outcomes for everyone involved.

Spots are limited. Register now on our events calendar: https://vitalalabama.com/events-calendar/

08/27/2026

“Be a coffee bean.”

Damon West - Damon West - knows what it means to face the boiling water of life, and he’s bringing that message straight to Alabama.

📣 Damon West is our keynote speaker on September 11th in Huntsville, sharing the story that’s changed how thousands think about adversity, choice, and change. It started with a lesson from a fellow inmate in a Texas prison back in 2009, and it’s grown into a message about becoming the change agent in your own life.

đź“Ť Huntsville, AL | September 11th
🎤 Keynote: Damon West

Can’t make Huntsville? Register for a summit near you.

The Justice and Substance Use Alabama Summit hits four cities this year, Birmingham (9/10, also available virtually), Huntsville (9/11), Mobile (9/17), and Prattville (9/18). Wherever you are in the state, there’s a stop near you.

👉 Register at VitALAlabama.com

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