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256-362-8600
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256-396-2150
Clay County

334-863-2518
Randolph County
 


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If Parents Drink and Drive, Their Kids May Too: Study

Teens whose parents drink and drive are much more likely to do so themselves, a new U.S. government study finds. The research, from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), suggests that parents' behavior behind the wheel has a very strong influence on teenagers. More...

Haynes-Moncus Home Photo Gallery Updated

The Haynes-Moncus Home photo gallery has been updated. Please check out the updated photos to see the progress made on this new exciting project. More...

 
Who We Are

Administration OfficeCheaha Regional Mental Health Center (CRMHC) is a public, non-profit corporation which is governed by a 21 member Board of Directors. The Board is appointed by local governments under the Authority of Alabama Act 310 of the 1957 Alabama Legislature. CRMHC provides a continuum of services for persons with intellectual disabilities, serious mental illness and substance abuse in a four county area in east Alabama, which includes Clay, Coosa, Randolph, and Talladega Counties.
 
CRMHC is certified by the Alabama Department of Mental Health as a Comprehensive Community Mental Health Center. Accordingly, services are provided in accordance with the Community Mental Health Program Standards promulgated by the Department of Mental Health. CMHC holds membership in the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare and the Alabama Council of Community Mental Health Boards.
 
Fees may be charged for some services. However, many individuals qualify for a reduced fee based upon family income. Insurance may be billed for eligible services.

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Featured Topics
Addictions: Alcohol and Substance Abuse. People who become addicted to alcohol/drugs are gradually introduced and desensitized to them over a period of time. More...
Alternative Mental Health Medicine. This topic center provides information on complementary and alternative forms of medicine, including acupuncture, chiropractic, energy healing, herbal, amino acid, vitamin, naturopathic and homeopathic treatments, hypnosis, massage, spiritual healing, traditional Chinese and Indian medicine, meditation and yoga. More...
Disasters. Disasters are highly disruptive events that cause suffering, hardship, injury and even death, and the interruption of commerce/business. More...
Intellectual Disabilities. The terms "intellectual disability" and "intellectual developmental disorder," (formerly mental retardation) are two diagnostic labels with nearly identical meanings; i.e., they each describe a set of difficulties associated with limited mental abilities such as reasoning, planning, abstract thinking, judgment, academic learning (the ability to learn in school via traditional teaching methods), and experiential learning (the ability to learn by trial and error, or by observation). More...
Parenting. It's normal for new parents and caregivers to feel a mixture of excitement, joy, and love along with some anxiety, fear, and a little trepidation. More...

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People May Lie More When Texting: Study
Researchers suggest it's easier to deceive than when in person or during video chat. More...

Acupuncture May Boost Pregnancy Success Rates
Centuries-old therapy can help men and women alike with fertility issues, experts say. More...

Health Tip: Preparing for a Stress Test
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More U.S. Babies Born at Home: Report
Home birth is seen as viable option for some women, experts say. More...

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RESCHEDULED: CRMHC Board Meeting
BOARD MEETING RESCHEDULED The Executive Committee of the Cheaha Regional Mental Health Center’s Board of Directors will meet at Cheaha Regional Mental Health Center, 351 West Third Street, Sylacauga, Alabama on Friday, February 3, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. More...


Tips for Talking to Children After a Disaster: A Guide for Parents and Teachers
Cheaha Mental Health Center is working hard to help families cope with the recent disasters that have struck Alabama. Natural disasters such as tornados, or man-made tragedies, can leave children feeling frightened, confused, and insecure. More...


Childhood Special Education Introduction
Special needs children are children who, due to significant medical, physical, cognitive, emotional, or learning issues, require different, usually more intensive accommodations from schools and learning environments than do typical children. More...


Introduction to Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Since the beginning of human history and before, people have found ways to alter their bodies and their consciousness by taking substances such as herbs, alcohol, and drugs. Out of this practice has sprung many important contributions to science and culture, prominent among them being the development of modern medicine and the medical profession and the making of fine wines and liquors. More...


Introduction and Nature of Mental Retardation (Intellectual Disabilities)
The term "Mental Retardation" (MR) is going out of favor as it has been judged to have acquired a negative and prejudicial meaning. It will likely be replaced with something along the lines of "Intellectually Disabled" or "Intellectual Disabilities" in the near future if that substitution has not (informally) happened already. More...


Introduction to Autism
Autism is a neurological disorder (a "brain" disease) characterized by the presence of severe communication, language and social deficits in affected persons. It is the most well known of several pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) diagnoses which begin in early childhood and continue throughout life, affecting most every aspect of life along the way. More...