Latest mental health – Page 2

Columns

Column: What COVID revealed about our kids

We recently marked the first day of school in our neighborhood. I’m a sucker for the family tableau ... Read more

Cnhi Network

Pairing officers with counselors offers hope to mental health response

With law enforcement officers often on the frontline of responding to mental health emergencies, many agencies agree that ... Read more

Cnhi Network

Mental health calls take toll on law enforcement

In an era where law enforcement agencies nationwide struggle to recruit and retain officers, the same agencies continue ... Read more

Local News

Parsons recognized for work in mental health

Melodie Parsons didn’t expect to be the center of attention at Tuesday’s meeting of the Cullman County Commission ... Read more

Local News

National Suicide number

By changing the national number to the simpler three-digit 988, health officials are hoping to create easier access ... Read more

News

988 line offers alternative to 911 for mental health crises

Health officials are hopeful the July 16 launch of the nationwide 988 mental health crisis line will help ... Read more

Editorials

Our view: Saving lives by the numbers

Let’s talk numbers, and three specifically: 988. In 2020, the United States enacted the National Suicide Hotline Designation ... Read more

Local News

‘Mental Health Court’ for nonviolent offenders launches in Cullman

A new Mental Health Court program is now a part of Cullman County’s 32nd Judicial Circuit, augmenting other ... Read more

Local News

‘The root cause’

In the wake of the 27th school shooting this year, Cullman County administrators, lawmakers and parents will no ... Read more

Local News

‘A foundation’

Having made tremendous strides in recent years, Cullman County Schools are hoping to continue the trend with a ... Read more