Mental health care in Birmingham | Ascension
Doctors and care teams at Ascension St. Vincent’s in Birmingham, AL, provide behavioral and mental health care.

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At Ascension St. Vincent’s, when you need to talk, we’re here to listen.
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Caring for your mental and emotional health can help you more easily handle the stressors that can impact your overall health. If you are feeling sad, overwhelmed or anxious, or struggles with substance use or addiction, start a conversation with your primary care doctor at Ascension St. Vincent’s sites of care. They will listen to you and work with you on a care plan that’s right for you. And if you need more advanced behavioral and mental health care, your doctor will connect you to specialists, and help provide the compassionate support you need.

Our experienced doctors care for the whole you, from your physical health and well-being to your mental and emotional health. Ask your doctor if virtual visits are an option for your care.

If you have been diagnosed with a behavioral or mental health condition, or if you need specialized care, our experienced mental health professionals diagnose, care for and treat even the most complicated psychiatric conditions, addictions and behavioral health disorders in adults.

Talk to your primary care doctor to get a referral to a mental health professional. 

Personalized care for your mental and emotional health

When you need more advanced care, doctors and specialists at Ascension St. Vincent’s deliver comprehensive mental health services, including innovative therapeutics, medications and behavioral therapies to treat and manage:

  • Anxiety disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Behavioral disorders, including eating disorders
  • Mood disorders, including depression
  • Psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia
  • Relationship stress and personality disorders

We’re here to help you get the care you need to feel better. And as your needs change, we connect you with the right care and support services at:

Benefits of our approach to behavioral and mental health care

When you choose Ascension St. Vincent’s, you’ll find all the care you need, doctors who listen and care that’s connected. Our care teams include board-certified psychiatrists, nurse practitioners of psychiatry and licensed clinical social workers, who work together to deliver treatment and recovery care options for your condition. Services include:

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Emergency mental health care

Quickly recognizing the signs that you or a loved one is experiencing moderate to severe mental or emotional distress is the first step in getting necessary care. For emergencies, including severe mental health distress and suspected substance overdose, ERs at our hospitals are open 24/7. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or dial 911.

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Psychosocial and psychiatric assessments

Psycho-social and psychiatric assessments and personalized care plans for teens and adults. Our specialists provide individual, family and group psychotherapy, medication management, marriage and family counseling and inpatient mental health hospital care. At Ascension St. Vincent’s Behavioral Health, we offer virtual visits with your doctor, from the comfort of your home.

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Managing parenthood

Talk to your OB-GYN about how feelings of stress and anxiety may be affecting how you feel during your pregnancy and after the birth of your child. Your doctor provides personalized care for your emotional health and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD), and offers support services for breastfeeding and women’s health concerns.

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Support for seniors

Ascension St. Vincent’s Blount provides a seniors’ day program called Senior Life Solutions that focuses on the needs of older adults and their mental and emotional health needs.

Suicide and crisis lifeline

No matter what problems you're dealing with, if you need someone to lean on for emotional support, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org/chat to connect with trained crisis counselors. It's confidential, free, and available 24/7. If you or a loved one is experiencing an immediate life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or call 911.

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Refer a patient

Your patients can expect compassionate, personalized care from the moment our specialists connect with them. Our mental health professionals start by listening to fully understand their needs and develop an individualized care plan. To refer a patient to Ascension St. Vincent’s Behavioral Health, call 205-838-3349.

Frequently asked questions

  • Where are the mental health and addiction services in Birmingham, Alabama?

    Our psychiatrists, nurse practitioners and licensed social workers specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of many mental illnesses, addictions, behavior problems and substance use disorders in adolescents and adults.

    Find a mental health professional

    Translation services are also available at Ascension St. Vincent’s hospitals and clinics.

  • What type of conditions do your mental health specialists treat?

    Doctors and mental health professionals have the expertise to diagnose and treat many mental illnesses, including anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, panic attacks, phobias, PTSD and more.