Bryce Hospital

08/28/2026

Celebrating 39 Years of Dedicated Service — Jackie Cockrell

On Wednesday, August 26, we had the honor of celebrating the retirement of Jackie Cockrell from Bryce Hospital after an incredible 39 years of dedicated service with the Alabama Department of Mental Health.

As Director of the Social Work Program at Bryce Hospital, Jackie’s work extended far beyond a title or position. Throughout her career, she demonstrated the true heart of social work—advocating for patients, supporting families, providing guidance during difficult circumstances, and ensuring that those entrusted to our care were treated with dignity, compassion, and respect.

Jackie was also a tremendous source of support for her staff. She led with experience, wisdom, compassion, and a genuine desire to see others succeed. Her commitment helped strengthen the Social Work Program and contributed greatly to the quality of care provided to the patients of Bryce Hospital.

After 39 years of service, Jackie leaves behind a remarkable legacy—one reflected in the countless patients, families, coworkers, and professionals whose lives she has touched.

Congratulations, Jackie, on your well-deserved retirement! Thank you for nearly four decades of service, leadership, advocacy, and compassion. Your presence at Bryce Hospital will truly be missed, but the impact of your work will continue for many years to come.

Happy Retirement, Jackie! Here’s to the next chapter! 🎉💐

08/07/2026

Yesterday, two representatives from Bryce Hospital were honored to participate in Congresswoman Terri Sewell’s 15th Annual Job Fair at Wallace Community College–Selma. It was a pleasure meeting so many talented individuals interested in pursuing meaningful careers in healthcare and public service.

At Bryce Hospital, we believe our greatest strength is our people. We are proud to be part of a team that is committed to compassionate care, professional growth, and making a positive difference in the lives of those we serve. If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can make an impact every day, we encourage you to consider joining the Bryce Hospital family.

Thank you to Congresswoman Terri Sewell and everyone who helped make this year’s job fair a success. We enjoyed connecting with future healthcare professionals and look forward to welcoming new talent to our team.

06/25/2026

Day 2 of the ADMH Conference—finishing strong! Thankful for the training, the fellowship, and the opportunity to learn alongside so many dedicated professionals committed to making a difference every day. 💙

06/24/2026

We’re off to a great start at the ADMH All Staff Conference! It has been wonderful to see Bryce so well represented as employees come together with a shared commitment to learning, growth, and excellence in service.

Conferences like this provide valuable opportunities to gain new knowledge, enhance professional skills, and learn best practices that can be brought back to strengthen the work we do every day. Investing in training and development ensures we continue providing the highest level of care and support to those we serve.

Here’s to a week of learning, networking, collaboration, and professional growth. Bryce is showing up strong, and we’re excited about all that we’ll take away from this experience!

06/18/2026

Our Bryce Mental Health Technicians are simply unbelievable! 💙

Your compassion, dedication, patience, and commitment to those we serve do not go unnoticed. Thank you for making a difference every single day. We appreciate all that you do!

Happy Mental Health Technician Week!

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06/17/2026

Today, Bryce Hospital proudly recognizes and celebrates our incredible Mental Health Technicians. 💙

Thank you for the compassion you show, the encouragement you give, and the countless ways you support our patients every single day. Whether offering a listening ear, helping someone through a difficult moment, or simply showing up with kindness and patience, your impact reaches far beyond what can be measured.

Mental Health Technicians are often the steady presence that helps patients feel seen, valued, and cared for during some of the most challenging times in their lives. Your dedication, resilience, and heart make a difference not only to those we serve, but to your coworkers and our entire Bryce Hospital family.

We see the long hours, the hard work, and the unwavering commitment you bring to this important mission. Most importantly, we see the compassion that you carry into every interaction.

From all of us at Bryce Hospital, thank you for all that you do. Your service changes lives, and we are deeply grateful to have you as part of our team.

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06/16/2026

06/04/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Leigh Shannon Taormina! 🎉

We are proud to celebrate Leigh Shannon Taormina, a dedicated mental health social worker at Bryce Hospital, on receiving the RESPECT Award from the Alabama Institute for Recovery, presented by the Alabama Department of Mental Health Office of Peer Programs, Wings Across Alabama, and NAMI Alabama.

Leigh's compassion, dedication, and commitment to supporting individuals on their mental health and recovery journeys make a lasting impact every day. This recognition reflects the care, respect, and hope she brings to those she serves.

A special thank you to Vicki Hatcher, who nominated Leigh for this well-deserved honor and helped shine a spotlight on her outstanding work.

📸 Pictured: Leigh Shannon Taormina with Vicki Hatcher.

Please join us in congratulating Leigh on this incredible achievement! Your dedication to mental health, recovery, and service inspires us all. 💙

05/29/2026

Throughout Mental Health Awareness Month, the employees of Bryce Hospital have continued to show what compassion, dedication, and service truly look like. Every day, they work tirelessly to support individuals on their journey toward healing, hope, and wellness.

Mental health matters, and so do the people who care for those facing life’s toughest challenges. Thank you to the incredible staff at Bryce Hospital for your patience, kindness, and commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. Your work does not go unnoticed, and your impact reaches far beyond the walls of the hospital. 💚

05/28/2026

Today, we honor and celebrate an extraordinary woman, Deborah Marks, on her retirement after 47 years of faithful and dedicated service to the State of Alabama. What an incredible legacy of commitment, compassion, and leadership.

As Director of Human Resources, Deborah has been so much more than a leader — she has been a source of encouragement, wisdom, kindness, and positivity to everyone blessed to cross her path. No matter the circumstance, she always had a caring heart, a loving spirit, and words that could uplift even the hardest days.

Forty-seven years of service is rare. Forty-seven years of serving people with grace, humility, and genuine love is truly remarkable. Her impact cannot be measured by titles alone, because the lives she touched and the hearts she inspired will forever speak for her.

Deborah, thank you for the countless sacrifices, the guidance, the laughter, and the light you brought into the workplace every single day. You have truly made a difference, and your presence will be deeply missed.

Congratulations on your well-deserved retirement. May this next chapter bring you peace, happiness, good health, and every blessing life has to offer. You have earned it all and so much more. ❤️