Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD)
DBHDD's Family Support Services helps Georgia families who care for a loved one with an intellectual or developmental disability (like autism, Down syndrome, or cerebral palsy) at home. It is a state program that connects families to things like respite care, family training, special equipment, and help finding other services so they can keep their family together. It is for people who do not already get a NOW or COMP Medicaid waiver.
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Family Support Services is a non-entitlement program that brokers disability-specific services based on the unique needs of individuals and their families. They provide their services with the... Main Services navigating the system support network advocacy & legal aid Serving adults young adults teens school-aged children preschoolers seniors developmental disability intellectual disability autism individuals More Less families with children
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What they offer 5
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Respite ServicesService
Short-term relief care for families so caregivers of a person with a disability can take a break.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Information, Referral & AdvocacyService
Help identifying family needs, navigating disability services, and advocating to connect families to the right supports.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Family Education & Special SupportsService
Family training plus help getting special medical equipment, diets, clothing, personal care items, and social/recreational activities.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL)Service
A 24/7 line at 800-715-4225 to reach behavioral health and intellectual/developmental disability services and crisis help.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Family Support ServicesService
A non-entitlement program that brokers disability-specific supports to keep individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities living at home with their families.
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