DBHDD Synar Program deters tobacco sales to minors
January 22, 2013
ATLANTA (GA) – Georgia continues to meet its goal of curtailing sales of tobacco to underage youth (those under 18) according to the FY2012 Annual Synar Report.
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GA agencies to participate in national program focused on behavioral health integration
January 18, 2013
ATLANTA – Georgia is one of six states to be awarded participation in a Learning Community grant that will develop strategies to improve integration of primary care and behavioral health care for people with disabilities.
DBHDD Commissioner releases statement of support for state and national efforts on mental health care
January 17, 2013
"The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is committed to improving the quality of life for all individuals we serve.
DBHDD celebrates Recovery Day at the Capitol
January 15, 2013
ATLANTA - Frank Berry, Commissioner for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) joined Governor Nathan Deal, state representatives, and a host of advocates and community representatives at the capitol to celebrate mor
Commissioner Berry releases statement on behalf of Georgia Behavioral Health Coordinating Council regarding Newtown mass shooting
December 17, 2012
Friday’s tragic events at Sandy Hook Elementary School have left this nation heartbroken, and we continue to grieve for each life that was lost.
DBHDD wraps weeklong Red Ribbon activities
October 31, 2012
ATLANTA - Today, Georgia’s annual Red Ribbon Campaign concluded its weeklong statewide Red Ribbon activities, which kicked off at Centennial Park’s Southern Co. Amphitheater on Thursday, October 18.
Commissioner's Statement on the release of second Independent Reviewer's Report
September 21, 2012
ATLANTA – Frank W. Berry, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, made a statement regarding the filing of the second yearly report from the independent reviewer in the State’s settlement agreement with U.S. Department of Justice regarding services for people with mental illness and developmental disabilities.
DBHDD Commissioner announces key staff appointments
August 21, 2012
ATLANTA- Today, Commissioner Frank Berry introduced key members of his staff who will continue to support the next phase of growth for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD).
New Commissioner joins DBHDD
August 13, 2012
ATLANTA – The new commissioner of the state Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) began his tenure today by thanking the agency’s employees and committing to working closely with consumers, their families, and service p
David Blanchard named DBHDD Deputy Assistant Commissioner
July 25, 2012
ATLANTA -- David Blanchard, a longtime advocate, service provider, and current Executive Director of All About Developmental Disabilities in Atlanta, will be joining the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) as its new