Mental Health Matters
Meet your Mental Health Support Staff!
We are available in your schools if you are concerned about your child's mental health or social/emotional well-being. Please contact your school counselor to discuss your concerns and they will make a referral to us if needed. We are excited to be able to support the children of Jackson County!
Amy Byrd, Mental Health Support
I am a Licensed Social Worker for Jackson County Schools. I began working for Jackson County Schools in December 2017. Prior to my employment with the school system, I was employed by the Jackson County Department of Human Resources. I grew up in Fort Payne, Alabama, and graduated from Fort Payne High School in 1994. I later went to Jacksonville State University and graduated with a degree in Social Work.
I am the mother of a fifteen-year-old son, Jaxson Riley. My time is best spent when I am with my family.
Laura Givens, Mental Health Support
This is my 3rd year with the Jackson County Board of Education. Prior to my role within the school system, I worked for the Alabama Department of Human Resources for 14 years and in childcare settings for several years. I grew up in Pisgah and was blessed to have the opportunity to move back home 6 years ago. I graduated from Pisgah High School in 2000 and graduated from the University of Alabama in 2004. I have been married to my husband ( Michael) for almost 15 years and we have 3 wonderful children; Kenyde (age 13), Leyton (age 11), and Lylliana (age 11). We enjoy spending time together as a family, traveling together (our favorites include Daytona Beach and the Great Smokey Mountains), and attending church. We love Alabama football.
Alyson Williamson, Mental Health Support and Mental Health Services Coordinator
I have been working with the Jackson County Board of Education since 2005. Prior to my current role, I was the Special Services Counselor in the school system. Before joining the Board of Education, I was employed at Mountain Lakes Behavioral Healthcare as a therapist and Group Home/Case Manager supervisor and Decatur-Morgan Mental Health Center as a Children's Day Treatment therapist. I grew up in Huntsville, Alabama, and graduated from Grissom High School. I graduated from the University of Alabama with a bachelor's in Psychology and a master's of arts in Community Counseling. I moved to Scottsboro in 1993. I have been married to my husband (Kip) for 29 years. We have two beautiful daughters, Kayla and Abby. We also have a son-in-law, Chris.
We also have 3 school-based mental health therapists available in our school system:
Chloe Johnson with Limestone Counseling Services out of Fort Payne, Alabama
Perris Hobbs with Mountain Lakes Behavioral Healthcare in Scottsboro, Alabama
Shaquitta Sabb with Mountain Lakes Behavioral Healthcare in Scottsboro, Alabama
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Community Resources
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Mountain Lakes Behavioral Healthcare
Accepts Medicaid and some private insurance. Offers sliding fee scale
508 Gregory St., Scottsboro, AL 35768
256-259-1774
Jackson County Children’s Advocacy Center
Counseling for sexual abuse issues. No insurance required
201 College Ave. Scottsboro, AL 35768
Scottsboro Professional Counseling
Accepts private insurance (Tricare, AllKids, BCBS). Income-based services may be available, call for information.
605 E Laurel St., Scottsboro, AL 36768
256-999-0727
Limestone Behavioral Health
Accepts Medicaid and private insurance
204 Alabama Ave SW, Fort Payne, AL 35967
256-979-1777
Honest Counseling
Accepts Medicaid and private insurance
215 Grand Ave SW, Fort Payne, AL 35967
256-364-2144
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES
Health Connect America
Accepts Medicaid and private insurance
501 Greenhill Blvd NW #155, Fort Payne, AL 35967
256-410-2750
Family Life Center
211 S. Market St, Scottsboro, AL 35768
256-574-3448
Mountain Lakes Behavioral Healthcare
Accepts Medicaid and private insurance. Offers sliding scale fee.
508 Gregory St., Scottsboro, AL 35768
256-259-1774
Youth Advocate Program
District Office Services Jackson County
229 Gunter Ave., Guntersville, AL, 35976
256-571-4988
Narcotics Anonymous
Meetings Daily at 6:30 p.m.
211 Caldwell St., Scottsboro, AL 35768
Jackson County Juvenile Probation Office
110 E Appletree St., Scottsboro, AL 35768
256-574-9365
Jackson County Family Wellness Court
101 E Appletree St., Scottsboro, AL 35768
256-999-0643
Jackson County Court Referral Program
106 W Laurel St., Scottsboro, AL 35768
256-259-3525
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Jackson County Department of Human Resources
TANF program, Child Support Assistance, JOBS Program, daycare assistance
305 Bingham Street, Scottsboro, AL 35768
256-575-6000
Community Action Partnership
Utility Assistance Program
27115 John T. Reid Pkwy, Ste. #1, Scottsboro, AL 35769
256-259-5357
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Medicaid/ALLKIDS
Apply online: All Kids Link
Medicaid NET Program (non-emergency transportation)
Only for Medicaid recipients-provides transportation cost reimbursement for medical appointments. Schedule 14 days to 24 hours before scheduled appointments.
1-800-362-1504
Jackson County Department of Public Health
Immunization, Medicaid, AllKids, Home Health, and Patient 1st
204 Liberty Lane, Scottsboro, AL 35769
Community Action Partnership
Prescription Assistance when available
27115 John T. Reid Pkwy, Ste. #1, Scottsboro, AL 35769
256-259-5357
Other Support Services
Jackson County Sheriff Department
102 E Laurel St, Scottsboro, AL 35768
256-574-2610
Jackson County Department of Human Resources (DHR)
Adult or Child Abuse
305 Bingham St, Scottsboro, AL 35768
256-575-6000
Crisis Services
Assistance for victims of domestic violence. Please call for location
256-574-5826
Crisis Line for Mental Health Issues
Dial 988
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