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DBHDD prepares for large crowd at statewide Red Ribbon Kick-Off
October 18, 2011
ATLANTA - Georgia’s Red Ribbon Campaign will take over Centennial Park’s Southern Co. Amphitheater on Thursday, October 20, 2011 for its statewide kick-off event.
Georgia's mental health director to serve on national board
August 18, 2011
ATLANTA - The Commissioner of Georgia’s mental health agency has been appointed to the board of the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) to represent the fifteen states and U.S.
Georgia Adds More Supported Housing for People With Mental Illness
July 21, 2011
ATLANTA - More than a hundred people with mental illness in Georgia began receiving supported housing in the past year thanks to a push by the state to build more community-based services.
Central State Regional Hospital to hire nurses, July 19
July 15, 2011
MILLEDGEVILLE, GA - Central State Hospital will host a hiring fair for nurses on Tuesday, July 19 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
DBHDD launches redesigned website
July 11, 2011
ATLANTA - The state agency that oversees services for people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases has unveiled its newly redesigned website.
DBHDD Synar program contributes to national all-time low tobacco sale of minors
July 11, 2011
ATLANTA (GA) - Georgia is in good standing with federal law because retailers refused to sell tobacco to minors according to information released in the FY2010 Annual Synar Report (ASR).
DBHDD nationally recognized for underage drinking prevention program
June 7, 2011
ATLANTA – The Georgia Underage Drinking Prevention Initiative, under the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), was awarded the 2009 National Exemplary Award for Innovate Substance Abuse Prevention Programs, Practices,