Press Releases
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.
Savannah hospital fully evacuated, individuals relocated to Augusta ahead of Hurricane Matthew
October 7, 2016
Savannah, Ga.--Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities officials announced that Georgia Regional Hospital – Savannah (GRHS) has been fully evacuated following a directive from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency.
State negotiates an Extension of Settlement Agreement with Department of Justice
May 18, 2016
ATLANTA—The State of Georgia and the United States Department of Justice have agreed to an Extension of Settlement Agreement modifying the original terms of the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Settlement.
Join DBHDD for Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day at the Georgia State Capitol
May 3, 2016
Atlanta - On May 5, join the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Parent Support Network, Inc. and over 200 professionals, youth, and families as we bring the community together to raise awareness about childr