ATLANTA—Judy Fitzgerald today was sworn in as Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) by Governor Nathan Deal.  She was appointed to the role by Deal last month to replace Frank Berry, who now leads the Department of Community Health.

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, 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.

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.

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 children's mental health. Special guest Rep.

Mableton, Ga.

On Thursday, September 3, 2015, the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) was alerted that callers were unable to connect to the Georgia Crisis and Access Line during the following times: 6:06 p.m. to 7:27 p.m. and approximately 11:30 p.m.

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities would like to express our deepest sympathies to the victims of the tragic theater shooting incident in Lafayette, Louisiana and their families.

BOSTON – July 1, 2015 – Beacon Health Options (Beacon) announced today that it began serving individuals who qualify for Georgia’s Medicaid and state-funded behavioral health benefits.