Alabama A&M Athletics Mental Health Department
The Mission-Vision-Values-Priorities
Our mission: To promote the mental wellness of Alabama A&M University's student-athletes and generate a culture of mental wellness by providing mental health services based on best practices recommended by the NCAA.
Our vision: Is to establish care for addressing the mental health concerns of student-athletes, Create a supportive environment in which student-athletes are comfortable discussing issues regarding mental health, and Provide ongoing training to support first responders in the athletics department when responding to a Student-Athlete of Concern (SaOC).
Our Core Values: Are to maintain strict confidentiality and ethical standards of care while operating in a professional environment, Provide culturally competent care that supports behaviors necessary to maintain mental wellness, Promote self-awareness, personal growth, accountability, and behaviors necessary to maintain good mental health.
Our Priorities: Are to increase awareness of mental health, improve access to mental health services, and establish a system of quality and effective service delivery and crisis response.
Assistant AD for Mental Health Services: Dr. Carlquista Slay
Office Phone: (256) 372-4735
Sports Medicine: Jessie Zucnick-Kimbugwe
Office Phone: (256) 372-8458
Athletic Dept. Phone: (256) 372-8057
Athletic Dept. Fax: (256) 372-5372
