Welcome to the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases

Welcome to the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases (MHDDAD). MHDDAD provides treatment and support services to people with mental illnesses and addictive diseases, and support to people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities. MHDDAD serves people of all ages with the most severe and likely to be long-term conditions.

The photographs featured above were taken by Carol Coussons de Reyes, Certified Peer Specialist and a consumer of mental health services.

MHDDAD Emergency Contact Information

Call 1-800-715-4225 or visit http://www.mygcal.com.

How to become a Provider for DHR-MHDDAD

See the Provider Information page for procedures and application. If you have questions, contact mhddad-serviceapps@dhr.state.ga.us and someone from the Provider Network Section will respond. If you need more information, please call 404-657-2144.

Georgia Certified Peer Specialist Program

Georgia's public mental health system has been recognized nationally for its leadership in drawing on the strengths and experiences of consumers in recovery to provide support and guidance for those beginning their self-directed recovery. More »

Governor Perdue's Commission on Mental Health

For information, click here »

Internship Program

For information about the Northwest Georgia Consortium (NWGC) Internship Program, a full-time supervised doctoral psychology internship, visit the NWGC web site.