United States Government Birmingham Veterans Affairs Mental Health Department in Jefferson County, Alabama

This community mental health center provides behavioral health services including counseling, crisis intervention, psychiatric care, and substance use treatment to local residents. United States Government Birmingham Veterans Affairs Mental Health Department is located at 700 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL. Call to schedule an intake assessment — bring your insurance card, a list of current medications, and prior mental health treatment history if available. Sliding fee assistance is available for uninsured and low-income individuals.

About United States Government Birmingham Veterans Affairs Mental Health Department

The United States Government Birmingham Veterans Affairs Mental Health Department, located in Birmingham, AL, is a government agency focused on the prevention and treatment of mental illness and substance use disorders. The Mental Health Department also offers programs and services focused on recovery for Birmingham residents struggling with mental illness or substance abuse. The Department of Mental Health coordinates with Alabama state, Jefferson County, and federal government agencies, as well as private mental health service providers, to provide services for Birmingham residents.

• Scheduling an intake assessment for counseling or psychiatric services
• Crisis support, mobile crisis response, and stabilization resources
• Substance use disorder treatment programs and recovery support services
• Sliding fee scale eligibility and insurance coverage verification