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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.
Disaster Mental Health
Disasters come in many forms. They may occur suddenly or with advance warning. Disasters may be human-caused or an act of nature. Whether airplane crashes, hurricanes, infectious disease, school shootings, acts of terrorism, or something else, disasters have both physical and mental health components and consequences.Governor Perdue's Commission on Mental Health
News Releases
State's Mental Health Director to retire - 12/31/08
December 30, 2008 – After dedicating more than 30 years to Georgia’s juvenile justice, mental health and child welfare systems, Gwen Skinner, director of the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases (MHDDAD), announced today her plan to retire from the Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) in fall 2009.
| 11/26/08 | Central State Hospital hosts 50th Mayor's Motorcade |
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| 07/22/08 | Georgia the winner of Innovations Award |
| 07/08/08 | DHR supports new law requiring all DUI offenders to be assessed for treatment |
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