DBHDD to launch anti-DUI holiday campaign
December 22, 2011
ATLANTA, GA - A DUI is an expensive way to start the New Year and Georgia’s Division of Addictive Diseases is making sure holiday drivers know it.
Press Releases
Region One pilot to bring behavioral health services together
November 15, 2011
ATLANTA – A new pilot initiative that aims to better integrate Georgia’s mental health and addictive disease services will begin late next year, the state agency responsible for those programs announced Thursday.
DBHDD prepares for large crowd at statewide Red Ribbon Kick-Off
October 18, 2011
ATLANTA - Georgia’s Red Ribbon Campaign will take over Centennial Park’s Southern Co. Amphitheater on Thursday, October 20, 2011 for its statewide kick-off event.
Georgia's mental health director to serve on national board
August 18, 2011
ATLANTA - The Commissioner of Georgia’s mental health agency has been appointed to the board of the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) to represent the fifteen states and U.S.
Georgia Adds More Supported Housing for People With Mental Illness
July 21, 2011
ATLANTA - More than a hundred people with mental illness in Georgia began receiving supported housing in the past year thanks to a push by the state to build more community-based services.
Central State Regional Hospital to hire nurses, July 19
July 15, 2011
MILLEDGEVILLE, GA - Central State Hospital will host a hiring fair for nurses on Tuesday, July 19 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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.
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).