Alabama mental health group providing more services two years after merger

—

November 29, 2018

An Alabama mental health provider is marking two years since it merged with a regional mental health provider, and it says the new organization is now able to provide more services.

AltaPointe Health merged with the former Cheaha Regional Mental Health Center in 2016.The merger brought four counties — Talladega, Clay, Coosa and Randolph — into the AltaPointe organization.

AltaPointe said in a news release Wednesday that the number of people served in the four-county region has nearly doubled and that school-based therapy programs have been expanded.

AltaPointe CEO Tuerk Schlesinger says immediate plans for the region include new outpatient treatment facilities in Randolph and Clay counties; and a $500,000 capital investment project in Talladega County.
(Associated Press, copyright 2018)

Sign-up now for our daily newsletter and never miss another article from Yellowhammer News.

Recent in News

Sen. Tuberville calls on state lawmakers to pass PSC, utility reform package: ‘Focus on the future of the people of Alabama’

Sawyer Knowles — 2 weeks ago

U.S. Senator and 2026 frontrunner to become the next Governor of Alabama, Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), voiced his support Wednesday for the multi-bill utility reform package moving through the Alabama Legislature. In a weekly call with in-state reporters, Tuberville urged lawmakers to pass the legislative package, saying the current Public Service Commission members who fail to […]

Orr, Garrett discuss education budget priorities in 2026 as ‘lofty money’ meets PEEHIP shortfall

Sawyer Knowles — 2 weeks ago

The Alabama House and Senate Education Trust Fund budget committee chairmen addressed the Business Council of Alabama’s Tuesday morning briefing, and discussed budget priorities, their working relationship, and the future of education in Alabama. State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) and State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville) agreed that managing expectations will be a key challenge this […]