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.
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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,
DBHDD opens Georgia's first recovery support center
May 9, 2011
ATLANTA (GA) – Georgia’s first alcohol and drug recovery support center was opened at the end of April by the agency that serves the developmentally disabled, mentally ill and people who have addictive diseases.
New mental health services for North Georgia to begin in April
March 31, 2011
FLOWERY BRANCH, GA – The first of several new community mental health services for North Georgia will begin operating in April, the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) announced today.
DBHDD to participate in Disabilities Day at State Capitol
February 23, 2011
ATLANTA – More than 2,000 participants are expected to visit the State Capitol on Thursday, February 24, 2011 to support the 13th Annual Disabilities Day. Registration and activities will begin at 9 a.m. at the Georgia Freight Depot.