LibGuides: Community and National Resources for Social Determinants of Health in Rural Populations: Mental Health Resources

Warning Signs of Mental Illness in Adults

Warning Signs of a Mental Illness

Confused thinking
Prolonged depression (sadness or irritability)
Feelings of extreme highs and lows
Excessive fears, worries, and anxieties
Social withdrawal
Dramatic changes in eating or sleeping habits
Strong feelings of anger
Strange thoughts
Seeing or hearing things that aren't there
Growing inability to cope with daily problems and activities
Suicidal thoughts
Numerous unexplained physical ailments
Substance use

What a Mental Illness is:

A medical condition that affects how a person perceives the world and themself
A treatable condition
Common among adults

What a Mental Illness is not:

A character flaw
An imaginary illness/disease

Mental Health Resources

Accessing Mental Health Services

National Crisis Lines:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (For Veterans Crisis Line, Press 1)

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

Text Lines:

Crisis Text Line: text "Hello" to 741-741

Veteran Crisis Text Line: text to 838-255

National Alliance on Mental Illness CrisisText Line: Text "NAMI" to 741-741

Online Counseling Services

Online counseling services are becoming increasingly more prevalent. They provide access to mental health services via phone (talk or text) or video chat.

FAQ

What services are provided?
- counseling
- psychiatry appointments
- couples therapy
How much does it cost?
- $30-$80/week
Are online counseling services covered by insurance?
- They are not covered by Medicare/Medicaid services; however, some insurance plans do cover the service. Check with you FSA/HSA provider before beginning any services

Houston County Community Resources

SpectraCare
Counseling Services

Contact

Their Access-to-Care team is available 24/7, at 800-951-HELP (4357)

Services:

Developmental Disability Services
Medical Services
Behavioral Health Services
Community Services

Medical Services

Psychiatric care
telehealth
GeneSight treatment

Outpatient Programs

Case management services provides advocacy, daily assistance, service coordination, and resources for overall wellbeing.
The Assertive Community Treatment Team coordinates with adults and their families in order to provide community-based mental health service delivery. A variety of professionals are used in order to provide social support.
The Intensive Day treatment program focuses on goal oriented treatment in order to reduce symptoms of a mental illness.
The Rehab day treatment focuses on long-term recovery with the focus on improving functioning, achieving life goals, and improving participation in family and community life.

Residential Treatment Facilities

Co-occurring treatment facility (Midland City, Alabama)
The Haven (Dothan, AL)
Supportive Housing

Community Services

Court Referral Program

The Court Referral Program assists municipal and circuit courts with managing drug and alcohol use cases and manage the associated drug screenings for Houston County. Anger Management and Theft Alternative classes are also offered.

Location: 191 South Oates St., in Dothan, AL

Prevention Services

SpectraCare's prevention services promote a variety of programs which provide education and awareness to communities in order to promote well-being and health living.

A complete list of local counseling and therapy resources can be found on Psychology Today