Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

12/05/2025

12/04/2025

🔴⚫ Dr. Orion Mowbray has been named the inaugural executive director of the University of Georgia Ralston Institute for Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities!

Bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience, he is "honored to help lead" the Ralston Institute and carry out it's mission to inspire hope and improve lives. The Institute aims to prepare future professionals for their careers in behavioral health and developmental disabilities fields.

Read more here: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/news/story/mowbray-named-founding-director-of-uga-ralston-institute-on-behavioral-health-and-developmental-disabilities

Congratulations to Dr. Mowbray on this most deserved role!

12/02/2025

Great news from a community provider helping Georgia moms find recovery! At Breakthru House, moms don’t have to choose between healing and family—they can do both. In the DeKalb County-area, this recovery program gives women a safe place to get treatment while keeping their children close.

We are proud to partner with Breakthru House and so many dedicated providers that make family-centered recovery possible.

Check out this story about how moms in Georgia are finding recovery at Breakthru House:

The Breakthru House, a Decatur addiction treatment center, is filling a critical gap for mothers in recovery by allowing them to stay with their young children—removing one of the biggest barriers to getting help.

11/28/2025

The Gridiron Classic brings communities together for one of the biggest traditions in our state. As fans take sides between Georgia and Georgia Tech, Georgia DBHDD is working to unite us around something even more important: mental health.

If you or someone in your life is going through a difficult time, reach out to the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential, and available day or night to provide real support when it’s needed most.

This season, let’s cheer hard and look out for each other even harder.

11/26/2025

Rivalry games run deep in Georgia, especially when the Bulldogs and Yellow Jackets meet. But even in the middle of all that passion, mental health matters.

Georgia DBHDD’s partnership with the Gridiron Classic ensures that every Georgian knows where to turn in a tough moment. If you’re struggling with stress, anxiety, or something heavier, the 988 Lifeline is always open. Call or text to connect with trained counselors who are ready to help.

Let’s take care of each other, on and off the field.

11/24/2025

The Gridiron Classic brings out big emotions every year, but off the field we’re all on the same team when it comes to mental health.

Georgia DBHDD is proud to partner with leaders across our state to remind fans that support is always available. If you or someone you care about is feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or needs someone to talk to, call or text the 988 LifeLine. It’s free, confidential, and available 24/7.
You’re never alone. Reaching out is a sign of strength

11/21/2025

🌟Servant Leadership Spotlight: Marcia Capshaw

We are honored to highlight Marcia Capshaw, Regional Hospital Administrator at West Central Georgia Regional Hospital (WCGRH), whose decades of service and leadership continue to strengthen Georgia’s behavioral health system.

Marcia has dedicated her entire professional career to behavioral health. Her blend of clinical expertise, administrative experience, and deep commitment to recovery-oriented care has shaped every role she has held since joining DBHDD in 2009.

Driven by compassion and purpose, Marcia’s leadership is a powerful example of servant leadership in action—lifting her team, elevating care quality, and advancing DBHDD’s mission.

Marcia often shares that she genuinely looks forward to coming to work each day. At WCGRH, every day presents an opportunity for staff to grow, solve problems, and develop as the transformational leaders of tomorrow.

👏 Please join us in celebrating Marcia Capshaw for her unwavering commitment, her steady leadership, and her extraordinary service to Georgians.

11/12/2025

🌟Commissioner Kevin Tanner has been recognized in Georgia Trend’s Georgia 500, honoring leaders and their impact on the state.

Under Commissioner Tanner's leadership, DBHDD is working tirelessly to expand access to care, strengthen our behavioral health system and support Georgians living with mental illness, substance use challenges, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Read more here: https://editions.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=854453&p=104&view=issueViewer

11/07/2025

🎉Celebrating the 1-Year Anniversary of the Fulton County Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC) 🎉

Yesterday, Fulton County officials and partners gathered to commemorate the first anniversary of the Fulton County BHCC.

DBHDD was represented by Regional Director Dr. Jeff Thompson and Director of Crisis Coordination Dawn Peel, who joined Fulton County leadership and community partners in recognizing this milestone and the incredible work being done to support individuals in crisis.

We look forward to many more impactful years ahead for the Fulton County BHCC!

11/06/2025

A team looks out for its teammates.

That was the message today at the College Football Hall of Fame, where Commissioner Tanner and industry leaders met to tackle the mental health crisis in construction.

Just like on a job site, safety is a team effort. Mental health is no different. It's time to look out for our crew, break the silence, and make it okay to ask for help.

Help is always on the available. Call or text 988.

Visit 988ga.org/construction to get information about 988 for your job site.

11/05/2025

“The strongest thing you can do is ask for help.” Love this message to support Georgia’s hardworking construction workers. 💪