Local Statistics

  • Over 6,300

    Indian Rivers Behavioral Health served over 6,300 clients dealing with mental health issues in the year 2023.

  • Over 168,000

    Indian Rivers Behavioral Health provided over 168,000 mental health services in the year 2023.

  • 942

    The Tuscaloosa Police Department’s Behavioral Mental Health Unit was assigned 942 cases in the year 2021. This averages out to more than 18 cases a week.

  • 4,831

    The Tuscaloosa Police Department’s Behavioral Mental Health Unit preformed 4,831 follow-ups seeking the least-restrictive alternative for mental health cases in the year 2021. This averages out to 93 follow-ups a week (more than 5 follow-ups per case).

Local Resources

National Statistics

  • 1 in 5

    1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year.

  • 1 in 6

    1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year.

  • 50% and 75%

    50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24.

  • 2nd

    Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-14

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National statistics courtesy of Nami.