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24 Hours, 7 days a week, call 1-800-715-4225

To locate treatment or support services for individuals with mental illness, substance abuse disorders or developmental disabilities, visit http://www.mygcal.com.
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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.

Proposed Rules Change: Clinical Evaluation and Substance Abuse Treatment for DUI Offenders (Updated)

Disaster Mental Health

Governor Perdue's Commission on Mental Health

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Georgia's 24-hour Mental Health Crisis Line among top 50 government innovations - 04/03/09

April 4, 2009 – Harvard University has named Georgia’s Crisis and Access Line (GCAL), a 24-hour help line providing mental health crisis intervention and support, one of the top 50 government innovations in the U.S.

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02/20/09 Web site addresses disaster victims' mental health needs
02/19/09 Mental Health Request For Proposals will be reissued after review
02/19/09 Update on tornado damage to Southwestern State Hospital in Thomas County

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