The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) has decertified and shut down seven group homes in the northern portion of the state.

A spokesperson for the agency provided The Decatur Daily with information about the closures that occurred on Wednesday.

"During the decertification process, individuals are given the choice to move to other certified settings," said Malissa Valdes, public information officer from ADMH. "As of today, the individuals have been moved to alternate certified provider settings. Staff at R&R Group Homes have been cooperative in proceedings related to the decertification process and client transitions. The provider may appeal the decertification process."

The move by ADMH has drawn heavy criticism from the owner of the group homes, Morgan County NAACP p

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