Georgia DBHDD

Choosing a career in behavioral health means choosing to show up for people when they need it most. 💙 DBHDD's West Central Georgia Regional Hospital reminds us: healing happens when we lead with compassion. Join us on this mission: careers.dbhdd.ga.gov

Congratulations to our friends and partners with the #UGARalstonInstitute - Dr. Mowbray and his folks are leading the way in behavioral health workforce development. Learn more about this statewide dashboard here: fcs.uga.edu/news/story/dav…

DBHDD thanks Governor Brian Kemp for signing SB 535 into law and for his continued commitment to strengthening Georgia’s behavioral health safety net.

DBHDD and the Northwest Georgia Regional Education Service Agency partnered to distribute opioid overdose reversal kits to schools across Northwest Georgia. This effort is part of a broader statewide initiative launched last fall. ow.ly/ozyO50YQCUv

Join us for the upcoming 2nd Annual Co-Responder Teams Professional Development Conference, February 25 – 27, 2026. This year’s theme is: Many Roles, One Goal. Collaborating for Care, Committed to Change. Register at: dbhdd.cventevents.com/corespondertea…

Save the date for the Georgia Farm Stress Summit! March 12, 2026 at the C.W. Pettigrew Farm and Community Life Center, Fort Valley State University.

GACA: Celebrating 45 Years of Progress in Addiction Recovery in 2025! Commissioner Kevin Tanner of @DBHDD keynote address at GACA's 45th Anniversary Celebration at our 42nd conference! #GACALeadsGA #gapol #GARecovers #GACA45 @KevinKTanner

DBHDD is proud to partner with @georgiadeptofed to distribute Narcan to all Georgia public schools, including schools in the Macon-Bibb area: macon.com/news/local/edu…

Introducing the 2025 Flame of Hope Award winners! Congrats to the 10 Georgians selected this year from more than 250 nominations. Read more here: dbhdd.georgia.gov/press-releases…

If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or needs emotional support, the 988 Lifeline is here for you 24/7. Call, text, or chat 988 to connect with a skilled, compassionate counselor. 988lifeline.org

ANNOUNCEMENT: Georgia Launches Statewide Narcan Initiative for Public Schools. Read more here:

We're excited to announce the hiring of Orion Mowbray as the founding executive director of our Ralston Institute on Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. tinyurl.com/es2e5ute

DBHDD is proud to partner with Breakthru House and other providers that make family-centered recovery possible. Read how GA moms are finding recovery and rebuilding their lives: cbsnews.com/atlanta/news/i…

Georgia DBHDD + 988 were proud to be part of the Georgia Grown Pavilion at the GA National Fair in Perry, Oct 2–12! Farming is tough work — and #ItsOkayToNotBeOkay. Reach out to 988 anytime for free, confidential support. #988Lifeline #GADBHDD #GeorgiaGrown #GeorgiaNationalFair

🏈 Don't forget to take a timeout for your mental health! Need to huddle on some of life's challenges? Call/text #988 today! DBHDD is proud to partner with UGA Athletics during today's game to spread awareness of #988. Your mental health matters.

❤️🖤In partnership with UGA Athletics, we want you to know that it's okay to not be okay! Too much to tackle? Make #988 a part of your mental health game plan. Watch UGA Football on Oct. 4 - celebrating Student Athlete Mental Health Week!

🏈 On Oct. 4, DBHDD is teaming up with UGA Athletics to highlight the importance of mental health during Student Athlete Mental Health Week. Strength is more than physical and resilience starts with mental wellness. Together, let’s make mental health a part of the game plan.

DBHDD is proud to stand with UGA Athletics as we spotlight the importance of mental wellness on and off the field. Whether you’ll be in Sanford Stadium or cheering from home, join us in supporting Georgia’s student-athletes and our behavioral health community. ❤️🖤

PRESS RELEASE: Georgia Athletics Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month. Read more here: dbhdd.georgia.gov/press-releases…

Thanks to @GeorgiaSouthern @GSAthletics_FB for helping @DBHDD spread the word about @988Lifeline. Free, confidential support for emotional crisis or substance abuse available 24/7. Call, text or chat 988.

PRESS RELEASE: Georgia’s Newest Behavioral Health Crisis Center Coming Soon to Clayton County. Read more here: dbhdd.georgia.gov/press-releases…