Director’s Welcome
Welcome to Cahaba Center for Mental Health. We are proud to serve the residents of Dallas, Perry, and Wilcox counties with compassionate, professional mental health care. Our dedicated staff work every day to ensure that individuals and families in our community have access to the support they need — wherever they are in their journey toward recovery.
— Carrie Bearden, M.S., LPC, Executive Director
Our Mission
The Mission of Cahaba Center for Mental Health is to provide quality mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse services within the limits of available resources to the residents of Dallas, Perry, and Wilcox Counties.
Services are provided in a manner that respects individual dignity, promotes recovery, and enhances personal, family, and provider relationships.
Who We Serve
Our services are open to individuals ages 5 and older — from children with serious emotional disturbances to adults managing long-term mental illness. We work with families, caregivers, and community partners to build treatment plans that address each person’s unique psychological, social, and medical needs.
Board Officers
Rebecca Long — President
Patsy Dunagan — Vice President
Karen Pettaway — Secretary / Treasurer
Board Members
Jackie Averhart
Anita Avritt
Geraldine Burford
Ora Colston
Sheriff Larry Colston
Viola Daniel
Vera Davis
Dorothy Williams Fitts
Shirley Jackson
Towanda Jones
Probate Judge Britney Jones-Alexander
Theresa King
Deanna Waltman
Sheryl Threadgill Matthews
Rene’ Patton
Vinnie Royster
Callie Sanders
Judy Schober
Sealy Vick
Eldridge Stewart
Ella Strother
Helene Taylor
Carolyn Thomas
Billy Young
Our Approach
We believe recovery is not just a destination — it is a guided journey. Our treatment teams take a holistic approach, combining clinical care with practical skills training, crisis support, and community integration programs. From intensive day treatment to supervised residential living, every level of care is designed to help clients build the independence and confidence to participate fully in community life.
Ready to take the first step? Call us at (334) 875-2100 or visit our Contact page to connect with our team. We look forward to supporting you.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Contact us today to learn about our programs.