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Council on Substance Abuse (COSA)

COSA’s mission is to reduce the incidence and prevalence of the disease of alcoholism, other drug addiction diseases, and related problems. As a member of the Community Anti-Drug Coalition of America (CADCA), COSA’s programs and services designed to: PREVENT or DELAY the onset of substance use disorders and related behavioral health issues. EDUCATE and INFORM the public on substance use disorders and related behavioral…

Auburn University at Montgomery

The staff of Counseling and Health Promotion Services (CHPS) provides different levels of support to AUM students. Currently enrolled students are provided free, professional and confidential counseling services through individual and group counseling appointments. Meeting with a counselor is a chance to explore one’s hopes and fears, and determine possible courses of action or resolution in a respectful, non-judgmental, and…

The Wellness Coalition

The Wellness Coalition provides health care access services primarily to the River Region’s non-elderly adults who have chronic diseases (diabetes, heart disease, asthma, obesity and others) and no health insurance.

Jackson Hospital

Jackson Hospital is committed to the River Region community as we stand on the frontlines fighting against COVID-19. Keeping patients healthy and safe is central to our mission.

Mental Health America in Montgomery

Our national organization, is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit. It was founded in 1909 by Clifford W. Beers, a former mental patient and author of A Mind That Found Itself. Today, Mental Health America is dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting the overall mental health of all Americans. Mental Health America Montgomery works…

State Bureau of Investigation Looking for Answers in Crenshaw County Officer-Involved Shooting

On Wednesday, May 27, at the request of Crenshaw County Sheriff Terry Mears, Special Agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) are investigating an officer‐involved shooting. The incident occurred at approximately 8:30PM, Wednesday, May 27, and involved the Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Office and Luverne Police Department. One person is deceased, and officers from both agencies…

Boston Marathon Cancelled for First Time in 124-Year History

BOSTON (AP) – The Boston Marathon has been canceled for the first time in its 124-year history. Organizers said Thursday that they instead will have a “virtual event” in which participants who verify that they ran 26.2 miles on their own will receive their finisher’s medal. The race had originally been scheduled for April 20 before being postponed for five…

Medicaid Advocacy Group Place “Body Bags” on Steps of State Capitol

The Save OurSelves Movement for Justice and Democracy held an Alabama State Capitol Body Bag Memorial Caravan as well as a press conference on the steps of the Alabama State Capitol Thursday at noon. The caravan and press conference included body bags to symbolize and memorialize all the lives lost and the lives that will be lost in Alabama due to…