About DBHDD
DBHDD provides treatment and support services to people with mental illnesses and addictive diseases, and support to people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities.
DBHDD serves people of all ages with the most severe and likely to be long-term conditions, including consumers with forensic issues.
Services are provided across the state through contracts with 25 community service boards, boards of health and various private providers, and through state-operated regional hospitals.
Vision
Every person who participates in our services leads a satisfying, independent life with dignity and respect.
Mission
Provide and promote local accessibility and choice of services and programs for individuals, families and communities through partnerships, in order to create a sustainable, self-sufficient and resilient life in the community.
Values
Dedication - people with Mental Health, Development Disabilities, and Addictive Disease are the heart of everything we do, and this is embodied in the way we represent ourselves and the way we conduct our business.
Integrity - We are honest, trustworthy and transparent in all we do.
Excellence - we ensure an experienced workforce which is culturally competent and sensitive, uses evidence-based best practices and promotes innovation and increasing knowledge.
Knowledge - we use the most current and accurate local and national data and methods available to guide our policies and actions to promote healthy living in Georgia.
Accountability - we are stewards of the public trust and funds, holding ourselves and others to high standards measured by meaningful outcomes.
Collaboration - we value contributions from our employees, stakeholders and the people we serve. We develop partnerships and positive relations thereby strengthening our capacity to achieve the Mission.
Safety - assuring an environment free from harm, injury or danger.
Innovation- we support the generation and implementation of creative ideas or insights to make a difference, resulting in new or altered business processes within the organization, or changes in the services provided.
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The article above, ABOUT DHDD, was written by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities.
Board of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities
The Board of Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) establishes the general policy to be followed by the department. The nine-member board is appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The Governor designates the initial terms of the members of the board.
Board meetings are scheduled for the following dates:
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
Each meeting will be held in room 29-250 at Two Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30303. Board meetings begin at 1 p.m. and are open to the public.
Board Members:
Mary Burns, M.D.
Donald E. Cole
Terry E. Langley
Sandra A. Morris
Justin D. Neal
Deirdre O'Brien
Susan Radovich
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All About Developmental Disabilities (AADD) is Atlanta's preeminent resource on developmental disabilities, providing support services to families for more than 55 years. We are often the one place where people with developmental disabilities can go to achieve personal empowerment, family stability and community participation. AADD provides family support; public policy and advocacy; and community engagement.
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