For more than 70 years, River Edge has provided evidence-based prevention, treatment, & support services for Georgians who experience mental illness, substance use disorders, or intellectual & developmental disabilities. River Edge provides state-of-the-art prevention, treatment and support services for children, youth, families and adults who experience mental illness, addiction, co-occurring disorders or developmental disabilities across a widening swath of Georgia.
11/06/2025
Break the stigma and get help today.
Men's mental health is a critical but often overlooked topic. While mental health disorders are slightly more prevalent among women, men are less likely to seek treatment or receive a diagnosis. More information can be found at River-edge.org, or if in crisis, dial 988.
11/04/2025
November is Men's Health Awareness Month - including mental heath. Men are less likely to seek help for mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety.
If you or a loved one are in a crisis, call or text 988 for the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
10/22/2025
Sweeping out the clutter for our mental health. Let's go room by room! First stop, the kitchen! How many expired jars of olives, salsa, or dip are in the fridge? How many cans of chicken noodle soup is too many? Organizing and decluttering lowers stress!
10/20/2025
Monday Mental Health Check-In. How are you doing?
10/16/2025
Good news story on 13WMAZ. Two group homes for IDD patients receive funding!
The affordable housing option is specifically for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities in crisis. Each home will house eight people.
10/15/2025
Organizing and decluttering your physical spaces for just 15 minutes a day can have lasting effects for your mental well being. One of the most common responses from a test group relates that those who have done just 15 minutes of organizing feel more in-control of their emotions and have a sense of accomplishment.
10/12/2025
River Edge is Hiring!! Join a great organization with great benefits, paid time off, employee events, comprehensive training, and more! Jobs in administrative, admissions, group support, LPN, direct support, RN, substance abuse counseling, and more. Full time and part time available. Visit us at river-edge.org or scan the QR code.
10/10/2025
We will be closed on Monday, October 13 for state holiday. We will resume regular hours on Tuesday, October 14th. For information on programs, please visit river-edge.org
If you or someone you love is in a crisis situation, pleae reach out to 988.
10/10/2025
When someone’s emotional distress starts affecting their daily life—work, school, relationships—they must have access to mental health care. Healing shouldn’t be a solo journey. 💙
Today is WORLD Mental Health Day.
# Health Organization (WHO)
10/08/2025
Sounds for mental health that are not pleasant include noise pollution, which elevates stress hormones and can lead to chronic anxiety and fatigue. Even physical manifestations, including headache, tiredness, and crying can come from upsetting sounds.
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Serving more than 10,000 Georgians annually, River Edge Behavioral Health is one of the state’s leading resources for mental health and substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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