Press Releases
Request for Proposal (RFP) for new Blended Mobile Crisis Response Service (MCRS)
June 12, 2018
On May 29, 2018, the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) released a request for proposal (RFP) for a new blended mobile crisis response service. Currently, the department contracts for the provision of two se
Revised Individual Quality Outcome Measures Review
January 11, 2018
The Division of Developmental Disabilities sees support coordination as a critical and integral part of ensuring that individuals who receive I/DD services have easy access to high quality services so that they may enjoy a life of opportunity and indep
Deal announces launch of Georgia STABLE
June 14, 2017
Gov. Deal released the following statement - see official statement HERE
June 14, 2017
DBHDD receives federal grant in response to opioid crisis
May 4, 2017
ATLANTA—The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) has been awarded the State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grant by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA).
Medicaid waiver renewal approved for Georgians with intellectual and developmental disabilities
February 28, 2017
ATLANTA—The Georgia Departments of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) and Community Health (DCH) are pleased to announce that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved renewal of the Comprehensive Supports
Leadership Announcement for DBHDD’s Division of Developmental Disabilities
February 7, 2017
The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is pleased to announce the following leadership changes in the Division of Developmental Disabilities effective Thursday, February 16, 2017.
The $10,000 Toast: Plan ahead, stay safe and out of jail this New Year’s Eve
December 29, 2016
Ringing in the New Year is filled with festivities that for many include the consumption of alcohol. As you make plans to celebrate New Year’s Eve, consider this: your toast could cost you $10,000.
Judy Fitzgerald sworn in as Commissioner of DBHDD
December 5, 2016
ATLANTA—Judy Fitzgerald today was sworn in as Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) by Governor Nathan Deal.