Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD)
2120 Marietta Boulevard Northwest, Atlanta, 30318
(404) 657-2252 · more numbers below
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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What they offer 5
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Family Education & Special SupportsService
Family training plus help getting special medical equipment, diets, clothing, personal care items, and social/recreational activities.
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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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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.
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Information, Referral & AdvocacyService
Help identifying family needs, navigating disability services, and advocating to connect families to the right supports.
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Respite ServicesService
Short-term relief care for families so caregivers of a person with a disability can take a break.
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