Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD)

Constituent ServicesService

A DBHDD office that answers questions, takes complaints and compliments, and helps people reach DBHDD services. You can use an online form, mail, fax, or phone.

Deaf Services and ASL SupportService

DBHDD helps arrange ASL interpreters and other accommodations for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind. A partner, Avita, offers ASL behavioral health support across the state.

Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL)Service

A phone line for mental health or developmental disability emergencies. It can send people to a crisis center and connect them to local providers. Help in other languages and for deaf callers is available.

Help Planning Family Support and Respite CareService

A Family Support Coordinator works with your family on a written plan. They help you find things like respite, family education, recreation, and special equipment.

HIV Early Intervention ServicesProgram

Nurses and counselors at state-funded addiction treatment centers give HIV prevention teaching, counseling, and testing to people entering treatment. People who test positive are referred to medical care and social services.

NOW and COMP Waiver Planning ListProgram

People with intellectual or developmental disabilities can apply for NOW and COMP Medicaid waiver services through the Regional Field Office. Those found pre-eligible go on a planning list and move into services based on need.