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    Jackson County Cares

    Resources for Families

     

  • We all have mental health, just like we all have physical health. When we talk about mental health, we’re talking about our mental well-being: our emotions, thoughts, feelings, and ability to cope. Good mental health is not about feeling happy and confident all the time. It is about coping well despite problems.

    Our mental health can change daily depending on what is going on in our lives. Mental health and mental illness are often used as if they mean the same thing, but they do not. A mental illness impacts daily functioning by significantly affecting the way someone thinks, feels, or behaves. Treatments are available and there are many ways to get help.

  • HELPLINES

    American Psychiatric Association Answer Center - 1-888-35-PSYCH (77924)

    American Psychological Association Public Education Line - 1-800-964-2000

    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-TALK (8255), Nacional de Prevención Del Suicidio - 888-628-9454

    Runaway Safeline - 800-786-2929

      

    Mental Health First Aid Resources

     
    Mental Health America - www.mentalhealthamerica.net
     
    American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - www.aacap.org
     
    American Psychiatric Association - www.psych.org & www.healthyminds.org
     
    National Association of School Psychologists - www.nasponline.org 
     
    Other resources for developing healthy lifestyle, including mental and emotional help HELPGuide.org.
     
     
     

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    LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES  

    Mountain Lakes Behavioral
    508 Gregory Street, Scottsboro, AL 35768
    256-259-1774
     
     
    Scottsboro Professional Counseling, LLC 
    605 East Laurel Street, Scottsboro, AL 35768
    256-291-0779
     
    Health Connect America
    501 Greenhill Blvd NW #155, Fort Payne, AL 35967
    256-410-2750
     
     
     
     
    LOCAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES 
    *Alabama 2-1-1*
    Connects you to a trained operator 24/7 that has access to a comprehensive database with a multitude of services in your community.  
     
    *Alabama Career Center*
    305 S Scott Street #21, Scottsboro, AL 35768
    256-574-1720
    Offers free employment services; available to all businesses and jobseekers 
     
    *CASA of Jackson County*
    250 South Broad Street, Scottsboro, AL 35768
    256-259-3736
    Volunteers to meet the needs of the elderly and homebound
    Food Pantry that serves all ages
     
    *Community Action*
    256-259-5357
    Provides assistance with utility bills and can connect families to other resources
     
     
    *Crisis Services of North Alabama*
    132 E Peachtree Street, Scottsboro, AL 35768
    256-574-5826
    Provides assistance to victims of Rape and Domestic Violence 
     
    *Jackson County Department of Human Resources*
    305 Bingham Street, Scottsboro, AL 35768
    256-575-6000
    Receive reports of Child Abuse/Neglect and Adult Abuse/Neglect; Assist Families with Child Support/TAN-F and/or SNAP Benefits
     
     
    *Jackson County Children's Advocacy Center*
    201 College Avenue, Scottsboro, AL 35768
    256-999-0020
    Provide Hope and Healing for Abused and At Risk Children; Forensic Interviews/Counseling Services also available
     
    *Jackson County EMA (Emergency Management)*
    102 East Laurel Street, Scottsboro, AL 35768
    256-574-9341
     
    *Jackson County Health Department*
    204 Liberty Lane, Scottsboro, AL 35769
    256-259-4161
    Provides Clinical, Home Health and Environmental Services to the Public  
     
    *Jackson County Juvenile Probation*
    110 E Appletree Street, Scottsboro, AL 35768
    256-574-9365
     
    *Jackson County Rural Public Transportation*
    256-574-6733
    Provides Transportation within Jackson County; no age restrictions for passengers 
     
    *Jackson County Sheriff's Department*
    102 E Laurel Street, Scottsboro, AL 35768
    256-574-2610
     
    *Life Resource Services of Jackson County*
    304 South Andrews Street, Scottsboro, AL 35768
    256-437-6606
    Provides a safe and warm place during the winter daytime hours and helps people gain access to permanent housing. Also links individuals to emergency resources and assists individuals to obatin adequate financial income through job placement, continuing education or other benefits they may be entitled to.  
     
    *Medicaid*
    6515 University Drive North West, Suite B, Huntsville, AL 36606
    855-733-3160
     
    *Red Cross*
    102 East Laurel Street, Scottsboro, AL 35768
    256-259-2577