United Way believes
Everyone should live their fullest life
But, nationally, one in four people is affected by a mental illness.
Averaged across our six counties, 18.7% of adults report experiencing poor mental health for two weeks out of every month. In 2023, there were more than 850 suicides across our service area.
Mental health is one of the top concerns affecting families. Our programs include counseling, mental health screenings, referrals to additional resources and more.
Mental Health News Spotlight:
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Coping in Times of Tragedy: Trauma Support and Mental Health Resources in Central AL
If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional or mental distress for any reason, help is available. We encourage you to reach out for support, as you are not alone in this. United Way partners with local organizations that specialize in trauma and grief counseling, offering professional care and guidance to those in need
Our Mental Health Impact
58,906
individuals received mental health services such as crisis counseling and intervention in 2023.
47,126
Mental Health Services were provided in 2023.
10,188
Mental Health Screenings were provided in 2023.
1,592
Psychosocial Support Services were provided in 2023.
Mental Health Solutions
More News About Mental Health
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IMPACT Family Counseling Lives Up to Its Name Every Day
Sasha Gillespie is testament to the difference the right kind of support can make when someone’s life has taken a turn for the worse. As Intake Coordinator at IMPACT Family
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Women United Gets Up Close and Personal with the Crisis Center
Recently, members of United Way of Central Alabama’s (UWCA) Women United donor society had the opportunity to tour the Crisis Center, a UWCA partner agency. Established in 1971 and affiliated
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Stopping the Cycle of Child Abuse Starts with Coming Forward
It’s not always easy to hold the attention of kids in a classroom. But child advocacy workers from Blount County Children’s Center (BCCC) are committed to getting their message across.
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Young Philanthropists Learn How United Way Is Creating Villages of Vital Services
Lucinda Armstrong and Emily Herring shed light on the critical role of schools in supporting youth mental health during a recent panel for United Way’s Young Philanthropists Society.
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United Way Is Changing — and Helping Save — Lives through Mental Health Support in Central Alabama
Anna Smith’s journey through mental health challenges and recovery highlights the critical support provided by United Way of Central Alabama and its partner agencies like Oasis Counseling.