Community Service Board of Middle Georgia

03/06/2026

Happy Employee Appreciation Day to our AMAZING team!

03/06/2026

03/04/2026

It's raffle time!! If you're interested in any tickets please feel free to contact Rise Up or any of our Staff for tickets.

03/03/2026

At CSB of Middle Georgia, we proudly recognize and celebrate the abilities, talents, and meaningful contributions of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. During I/DD Awareness Month and Week, we reaffirm our commitment to breaking down barriers, fostering inclusion, and uplifting every voice in our community.

With sincere support and dedication,
CSB of Middle Georgia 💚

03/03/2026

CSB of Middle Georgia proudly celebrates World Wildlife Day alongside communities around the globe. Today, we recognize the incredible beauty and diversity of our natural world and renew our commitment to protecting endangered species and preserving their habitats for generations to come.

Happy World Wildlife Day from all of us at CSB of Middle Georgia! 🌎🌿

02/25/2026

The January edition of The Perspective Newsletter is now available.
We invite you to visit our website to view the full newsletter and explore the latest updates, highlights, and accomplishments across CSBMG.

Click on the link to be directed to the website:

https://csbmg.com/newsletter-the-perspective/

02/20/2026

Heartfelt congratulations and a big thank you go out today to all of you reaching milestone anniversaries with Community Service Board of Middle Georgia between July 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025.

30 Years of Service
Tina Clements

20 Years of Service
Tammie Thomas

10 Years of Service
Chadwin Hutcheson, Kimberly Reuter, Nicole Snyder, and Patricia Williams, Connie Smith

5 Years of Service
Jamie Cox, Martha Bell, Eric Best, Ashley Harvell, Casidy Martin, and Davina Roland

1 Year of Service
Becky Adams, David Austin, Robert Bailey, Monica Blankenship, Abigail Bolin, Alexis Brantley, Ashede Brewer, Lakaisha Brown, Rubelyn Bustamante, Evelyn Cook, Shanessa Corbett, Nathan Dudley, Cheyenne Durham, Garreyuna Duty, Shawn Farnsworth, Tanis Foskey, Leah Fowler, Renee Freeman, Jasmine Hightower, Bandi Hoercher, Joseph Hoercher, Janis Lewis, Zanet McCollough, Arnold Morman, Florine Morris, Savannah Morris, Dorothy Moye, Sallie Newkirk, Bailee Poole, Sidney Price, Maria Prickett, Eric Scott, Kassie Sellers, Kari Smith, Mary Smith, Kenneth Smith, Lavonia Smith, Tiffany Soutar, Anita Speed-Hess, Antwanette Talley, Aisha Tamri, and Patricia Zambeck

02/17/2026

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia (CSBMG) is proud to recognize Random Acts of Kindness Day on Tuesday, February 17.
Kindness is more than a simple gesture—it is a powerful character strength that supports emotional well-being, strengthens relationships, and builds healthier communities. Each of us has the ability to practice and grow kindness in our daily lives, creating a positive impact across the sixteen counties CSBMG serves.

✨ Kindness doesn’t have to cost anything—just a moment of intention.
Here are a few simple ways to participate today:
• Share coffee or a conversation with a colleague
• Write a handwritten note or leave an encouraging message
• Invite someone to connect over a game or activity
• Recommend a favorite book
• Pick up litter in your community
• Visit or check in on someone who may feel isolated
• Donate to a local shelter or resource center
• Leave a positive review for a local business

💬 Every act of kindness—no matter how small—helps create a culture of compassion, connection, and care.

Join CSBMG in spreading kindness today and every day.

02/16/2026

The story of mental health in the Black community is one of strength, resilience, and restoration—rooted in faith, culture, family, and connection.

Despite generations of systemic barriers and inequities in care, Black communities have continued to create spaces of healing while advocating for a more inclusive and equitable behavioral health system.

At CSBMG, we believe that understanding this history is essential to building trust, improving access, and delivering culturally responsive care across the communities we serve.

✨ Healing is not just individual—it is generational and communal.

📖 Read more about the history, impact, and path forward in our latest blog:
Mental Health History in the Black Community: Resilience and Restoration

👉 https://csbmg.com/mental-health-history-in-the-black-community-resilience-and-restoration/?post_type=blog_post

The history of mental health in the black community reflects a legacy of resilience, resistance, and restoration.

02/13/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day from Community Service Board of Middle Georgia! Whether you’re celebrating with loved ones or practicing self-love, let’s make today about kindness, appreciation, and connection.

02/13/2026

In today’s behavioral health landscape, empathy isn’t optional—it’s expected. And more importantly, it’s measurable.

Our latest blog, “Got Empathy? Why Consumer Experience Is Now a Strategic Imperative,” explores how empathy directly impacts trust, engagement, and long-term outcomes in community-based care.

📊 Did you know?
Nearly 4 out of 5 individuals say empathy matters more than reviews or recommendations when choosing a provider.

At CSBMG, we recognize that empathy goes beyond words—it must be built into every interaction, every system, and every experience across the sixteen counties we serve.

✨ When organizations lead with empathy, they don’t just provide services—they build trust, connection, and stronger communities.

🔗 Click to read more and discover why empathy is shaping the future of behavioral health. https://csbmg.com/got-empathy-why-consumer-experience-is-now-a-strategic-imperative/?post_type=blog_post

Community Service Board of Middle Georgia February 2026 Empathy is no longer a “soft skill” or a branding buzzword—it has become a defining factor in how individuals choose, trust…

02/13/2026

What happens in the first 24 hours after a behavioral health crisis can make a life-changing difference.

Our latest blog, “Crisis Impact: What Early Research Reveals About the Effectiveness of Modern Crisis Response Systems,” explores how timely outreach, care coordination, and continued engagement are improving outcomes for individuals in crisis.

From faster access to care to reduced suicidal ideation, the data is clear—rapid, compassionate response saves lives.

At CSBMG, this research reinforces the importance of the work happening every day across our sixteen counties to ensure individuals receive the support they need, when they need it most.

🔗 Click to read more and learn how crisis systems are making a measurable impact in our communities.

https://csbmg.com/crisis-impact-what-early-research-reveals-about-the-effectiveness-of-modern-crisis-response-systems/?post_type=blog_post

More than five years after the national rollout of the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, early research is beginning to clarify the measurable impact of coordinated crisis response systems.