About DBHDD
DBHDD provides treatment and support services to people with mental illnesses and addictive diseases, and support to people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities. DBHDD serves people of all ages with the most severe and likely to be long-term conditions, including consumers with forensic issues.
Services are provided across the state through contracts with 25 community service boards, boards of health and various private providers, and through state-operated regional hospitals.
Vision
Every person who participates in our services leads a satisfying, independent life with dignity and respect.
Mission
Provide and promote local accessibility and choice of services and programs for individuals, families and communities through partnerships, in order to create a sustainable, self-sufficient and resilient life in the community.
Values
- Dedication - people with Mental Health, Development Disabilities, and Addictive Disease are the heart of everything we do, and this is embodied in the way we represent ourselves and the way we conduct our business.
- Integrity - We are honest, trustworthy and transparent in all we do.
- Excellence - we ensure an experienced workforce which is culturally competent and sensitive, uses evidence-based best practices and promotes innovation and increasing knowledge.
- Knowledge - we use the most current and accurate local and national data and methods available to guide our policies and actions to promote healthy living in Georgia.
- Accountability - we are stewards of the public trust and funds, holding ourselves and others to high standards measured by meaningful outcomes.
- Collaboration - we value contributions from our employees, stakeholders and the people we serve. We develop partnerships and positive relations thereby strengthening our capacity to achieve the Mission.
- Safety - assuring an environment free from harm, injury or danger.
- Innovation- we support the generation and implementation of creative ideas or insights to make a difference, resulting in new or altered business processes within the organization, or changes in the services provided.
Strategic Plan for FY 2007-2011
Regional Office
Regional Offices oversee services, ensure consumer protection, and hear and resolve complaints. Find information about Regional Offices and contact information for your Region.
Regional Planning Board
Volunteer boards receive input from consumers, their families, and other concerned citizens in setting priorities for services. Find information about Regional Planning Boards and their meetings.
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