About Us
History
The Alabama Council of Community Mental Health Boards was incorporated in 1972 and initially consisted of 25 members. Today the Council is
comprised of 30 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Agencies. The purpose of the Council is to act as a liaison between its members, the Federal Government, the State Legislature, and the Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. The Council offers continuing education workshops and conferences for its members and for social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses, teachers, consumers, family members, and other mental health professionals.
Mission
The Alabama Council of Community Mental Health Boards represents its
members in the planning, development, and implementation of a
comprehensive system of public mental health care. Our members are
public providers responsive to the mental health needs of our community
dedicated to achieving the highest standards of providing service.
Vision Statement
The Community Mental Health System in Alabama will be recognized as
the nations premiere network of dynamic and innovative public mental
healthcare.
2006-2007 Council Executive Committee
| Ms. Marie Hood |
President |
| Ms. Beverly
Francis |
President Elect |
| Ms. Melodie
Crawford |
Vice President |
| Ms. Virginia Guy |
Secretary/Treasurer |
| Dr. Gwen Adams |
Board Member at
large |
| Mr. Bryan Libell
|
Past President |
| Dr. Richard Craig |
Director of Large |
| Mr. Skip Newman |
Director of Large |
| Dr. Anne Penney |
Director of Large |
| Mr. Tuerk
Schesinger |
Director of Large |
| Mr. Tommy Wright |
Director of Large |
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