About Us
SCAMHC is a 501c3 organization providing an array of services to mentally ill, substance use, and developmentally disabled individuals in Butler, Coffee, Covington, and Crenshaw Counties.
Introduction
We serve approximately 4,500 persons annually. Our ability to meet the needs of the uninsured is limited without the assistance of philanthropic agencies and local government support.
Our Mission
To help people improve their lives, achieve stability and independence, and fulfill their dreams in a professional and caring manner.
Our Vision
To be the premier provider of community behavioral health services through effective leadership, financial integrity, innovative use of technology and creative problem solving.
Our Values
A system of care is based on values and beliefs, whether written or implied. The following statements reflect the values and philosophy of our organization. It is important that every employee understands and embodies these values if the organization is to fulfill its mission. The centerpiece of our values is quality.
The most effective care is accessible, individualized, and recovery oriented. We treat individuals with dignity, patience, and respect in a confidential and compassionate manner.
Each staff member is an integral part of our organization and will be highly skilled while demonstrating the highest level of ethical and professional standards.
We are partners and neighbors within the communities we serve and encourage cooperative efforts by eliminating barriers.
Customer satisfaction is the hallmark of quality. The best way to ensure quality is to continually improve our processes. Prevention of errors rather than correction is the best way to achieve quality outcomes.
Our success is based on:
- shared goals and commitment
- versatility and flexibility
- high expectations
- openness to new ideas
- comprehensive, cost-effective, and cutting edge service delivery systems
We ensure access to high-quality behavioral health care in a timely manner for everyone, regardless of their ability to pay, place of residence, or age.
Organizational Description
South Central Alabama Mental Health Board (SCAMHB) is a public, non-profit corporation, incorporated under Act 310 of the Alabama Legislature. We are considered quasi-governmental since we are established by local governmental entities: Butler, Coffee, Covington, and Crenshaw Counties; Cities of Opp, Florala, Andalusia, Red Level, Greenville, Brantley, Luverne, Elba, and Enterprise.
Programs and Services
Mental Illness services are offered to children through the geriatric years and include: Rehabilitative Day Programs, Intensive Day Programs, Supportive Housing, Case Mgt. (Adult and Children), Small Capacity Group Home, Children and Adult In-Home Services, Juvenile Court Liaison, Probate Court, Outpatient Therapy, Hospital Evaluations, Geriatric Services, Psychiatric Urgent Care, Psychiatric Services, Crisis Intervention, Med Monitoring, and Information and Referral.
We operate Service Coordination for people with Developmental Disabilities. Evaluation and Assessment is provided by the Center’s Developmental Disabilities Services Director for Waiting List Placement.
Programs offered by the Substance Use Division include: Crisis Residential (First Step), Intensive Outpatient, and Court Referral.
Community Needs Assessment
A community needs assessment is tool that helps find out what a community needs and how to meet those needs. You can access the results from our most recent needs assessment by clicking the link below.
2024 Community Needs Assessment - Covington County
Behavioral Healthcare Alliance of Alabama
Dedicated to organizational and service excellence providing behavioral health, addiction recovery and developmental support services for consumers, families and communities in 21 predominantly rural Alabama counties with a population of approximately 614,000. The member agencies serve approximately 27,000 Alabamians each year.
South Central Alabama Mental Health Board, Inc. is a proud member of the Behavioral Healthcare Alliance of Alabama.