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PREVENTING TEEN SUICIDE: The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) Announce the Teen Mini Summit on February 7th at the Frank G. Lumpkin Center at Columbus State University to Prevent Teen Suicide.

January 23, 2023

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) Announces Funding to Increase the Number of Mental Health Professionals in Clayton County Schools

January 23, 2023

Public invited to comment on proposed payment rates and policies for New Options Waiver and Comprehensive Supports Waiver programs

December 20, 2022

DBHDD Interim Commissioner Selected for Prestigious National Women’s Empowerment Behavioral Health Leadership Award

December 15, 2022

9-8-8: The First 45 Days Webinar and Media Availability

August 31, 2022

Georgia prepares for increased demand for mental health crisis services

November 01, 2021

Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Appoints Ashley Fielding Assistant Commissioner for Agency Affairs

November 17, 2020

Georgia’s COVID-19 Emotional Support Line is Here to Help

November 09, 2020

DBHDD Celebrates Global Peer Support Celebration Day

October 14, 2020

Join the DBHDD Facebook Live Watch Party to Premiere the 2020 Governor’s Red Ribbon Campaign Week Kick-Off

October 09, 2020

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