Valdosta leaders honored for support of individuals with disabilities
February 19, 2014
Valdosta - On February 11, Easter Seals Southern Georgia, a key partner of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disab
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DBHDD's Division of Addictive Diseases Targets Underage Drinking with “Alcohol Prevention Project”
September 4, 2013
Atlanta – Since July, the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) has sponsored public service announcements in movie theatres statewide as part of an initiative led by the department’s Division of Addictive Diseases to reduce underage drinking and alcohol-related deaths.
Commissioner Frank Berry: Just a normal guy
August 2, 2013
ATLANTA -- Every person has a purpose, a task to complete and a mark to leave, and Commissioner Frank Berry found his by working in the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. The Florida State University graduate believes that helping children and families stay together is important. He started working with children in mental health 25 years ago in the public school systems.
DBHDD Commissioner Berry announces construction of new Behavioral Health Crisis Center in Thomas County
June 12, 2013
Thomasville – Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) Commissioner Frank Berry announced the construction of a new Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC) in Thomas County.
DBHDD Commissioner Berry announces expanded infrastructure and mental health services at Albany Area Community Service Board
June 11, 2013
Albany – Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) Commissioner Frank Berry today joined area state legislators, local officials and community leaders at the Dougherty County Mental Health Outpatient Center to annou
DBHDD Commissioner Berry announces construction of new Behavioral Health Crisis Center in Lowndes County
June 10, 2013
Valdosta – Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) Commissioner Frank Berry today joined area state legislators, local officials and community leaders at Behavioral Health Services of South Georgia to announce the
Community-based system of care becomes reality in southwest Georgia
May 22, 2013
Thomasville – Consistent with the mission and goals of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) to serve individuals as close to home as possible in the least restrictive setting, the department will no longer provide
DBHDD Commissioner Berry, members of the Georgia Legislature and Georgia youth launch Generation Rx Project
May 14, 2013
Atlanta – Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) Commissioner Frank Berry joined members of the Georgia Legislature and youth from Catoosa and Gwinnett Counties today at the Georgia Capitol to launch the Generati
DBHDD Commissioner Frank Berry Joins Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal to Spotlight National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 17, 2013
Atlanta – Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) Commissioner Frank Berry joined Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal today at View Point Health in Metro Atlanta to raise awareness about National Child Abuse Prevention
DBHDD recognizes Red Ribbon winners during awards ceremony
March 28, 2013
ATLANTA – Making real life drug free was a reoccurring theme during the Governor's Red Ribbon awards ceremony.