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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

DBHDD receives $1.7 million to support pandemic-related mental health needs

October 02, 2020

Georgia Kids and Youth Face Mental Health Crisis

September 10, 2020

DBHDD releases five-year Suicide Prevention Strategic Plan

May 22, 2020

DBHDD, state agencies join forces to roll out nation’s most comprehensive implementation of an evidence-based prevention curriculum, Sources of Strength

November 19, 2019

Gov. Kemp, State Leaders Announce Smartphone App for Youth in Crisis

February 14, 2019

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