Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Anniston, AL
Highland Health Systems has been dedicated to providing quality behavioral healthcare services to Calhoun and Cleburne Counties since 1967. Our organization was established under Alabama's Act 310 to create a comprehensive mental health authority addressing needs across mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse. With over five decades of service, we have grown to offer a full continuum of care including crisis intervention, residential treatment, outpatient therapy, and specialized programs for children and adults.Our team of licensed professionals combines clinical expertise with community-driven planning to ensure accessible, ethical care. We maintain a strong focus on continuous improvement through staff development, client rights protection, and adaptive service models that respond to evolving community needs. Financial sustainability is achieved through strategic partnerships with state agencies, Medicaid funding, and responsible resource management.
Services
Mental Health Services
Developmental Disabilities Programs
Substance Abuse Treatment
Crisis Intervention
Residential Care
Outpatient Therapy
Case Management
Pharmacy Services
Primary Care
Telehealth Consultations
Details
- Year established: 1967
Highlights and features
- Over 50 years of experience in Alabama's behavioral healthcare services
- Comprehensive continuum of care for all age groups and conditions
- Community-driven planning with local stakeholder input
- Licensed clinical professionals with specialized certifications
- Commitment to accessibility regardless of financial circumstances
Services
Mental Health Services
We provide comprehensive mental health treatment for children, adolescents, and adults through outpatient therapy, intensive day treatment, and residential programs. Our services include diagnostic assessment, individual and group therapy, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Specialized programs address severe mental illness, emotional disturbances, and co-occurring disorders with evidence-based interventions tailored to each client's needs.
Developmental Disabilities Programs
Our developmental disabilities services offer 24/7 residential care, vocational training, and community integration programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through sheltered workshops, day treatment centers, and supported living arrangements, we help clients build independent living skills and achieve greater self-sufficiency through structured programming and personalized care plans.
Substance Abuse Treatment
We deliver comprehensive substance abuse treatment including outpatient counseling, intensive day programs, and court-mandated DUI education. Our approach combines individual therapy, group sessions, family support, and peer recovery services to address addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Specialized tracks serve pregnant women, IV drug users, and HIV-positive individuals with medically informed care strategies.
Crisis Intervention
Our 24/7 crisis intervention team provides immediate support for mental health emergencies through telephone consultation and in-person response. Services include acute symptom management, safety assessments, and stabilization for individuals experiencing psychiatric crises, with coordination for follow-up care and hospital diversion when appropriate.
Residential Care
We operate licensed residential facilities offering structured living environments for adults with serious mental illness and developmental disabilities. Our 14-bed group home provides 24-hour supervision, social rehabilitation, and life skills training in a community-based setting that promotes gradual reintegration into independent living arrangements.
People
Mickey S. Turner
Chief Executive Officer
With over 32 years of service, Mickey Turner leads as CEO since 2005 after progressing from clinical roles. Holds MS in Counseling and LPC license, combining administrative expertise with direct patient care experience.
Allen Stokes
Director of Finance and Administration
Brings 30+ years of financial leadership experience from environmental and service industries. Manages organizational finances with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls while serving community boards.
John A. Usrey
Developmental Disabilities Services Director
With 20+ years at HHS, directs developmental disability programs after clinical roles in mental health and substance abuse. Holds counseling licensure and advanced degrees in mental health services delivery.
Rebecca Howell
Clinical Director
19-year veteran in clinical leadership roles, overseeing program development and service delivery. Licensed professional counselor with extensive experience in rehabilitative services and community mental health programs.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive mental health treatment including outpatient therapy, crisis intervention, residential care, and specialized programs for children, adolescents, and adults with severe mental illness or emotional disturbances.
How can I access emergency mental health services?
Our 24/7 crisis line at 256-236-3403 connects to emergency services for immediate mental health crises, with telephone triage and in-person response options available for urgent situations.
Do you accept insurance for treatment services?
We accept Medicaid and most private insurance plans. Our financial counselors work with clients to verify coverage and explore payment options for all behavioral health services.
What developmental disability support programs are available?
We offer 24/7 residential care, vocational training workshops, and community integration programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through personalized treatment plans.
Are telehealth options available for mental health appointments?
Yes, we provide secure virtual therapy sessions through our telehealth platform, particularly for school-based mental health programs and remote patient access in underserved areas.
Reviews (6)
Luna Animations
Jan 07, 2022
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This place has not only ignored my requests for a certain kind of therapist but are so Unprofessional that they lost papers I needed to get signed so I could learn how to drive. They also never call or awnsers the phone/call back
Tatiana Gulley
Mar 04, 2021
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Worked here and Ive felt uncomfortable since day one I hated being in the office with first shift workers and the supervisor they dont speak they sit and talk about people and each other all day they fired me after 6 months for poor performance and said I wasnt qualified after working for them 6 months was never an issue never been written up no verbal warnings Nothing they dont help the patients at all unless its about FOOD those clients dont elevate to nothing one client was released and 2 days later he was in jail they have let a client leave and he went home and died it horrible
Alduin Dragguard
Jul 01, 2020
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They make up People records. They lie on court records. They lie on state records. They hurt you with anything can from pens to scissors. They will turn your family on you. They encourage terrorism and all kinds of bad behavior problems. I had to hide name to make post. They are just plan evil. NEVER GO THERE NEVER!!!!!!!
Phenomenon Gaming Tm
Aug 25, 2019
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Very poor staffing... immature and they treat people like animals up there and its sad that you go up there for help and they dont address the real issues
Ss Cc
Jul 13, 2019
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Don't apply at the group home on Leighton avenue. They are all black and very racist, and will not hire nothing but black people.
Bobbie Hatfield
Sep 08, 2018
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Dont even try to ask for help !! Ive been hung up on before even saying hello several times its like they pick up the phone to stop it from ringing and hang it up . Ive been trying for almost 2 years to get help with my intellectual disabled foster daughter in the state of Alabama. They are very negative when you do talk to them telling you its nearly impossible for us to move to Alabama where my husband was relocated from another state. Wow ..... no one is helpful or even cares . I agree with other reviews this place is a joke !!!!
