GA DBHDD Region 1 Crisis Counselor

05/17/2024

For Georgia DBHDD Staff, Providers, and Partners.

The Atlanta Braves is proud to partner with the Georgia Departmentof Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) to celebrate MentalHealth Awareness Month and to continue raising awareness of 988 statewide.

The Braves have provided a special discount link for the May 29th game to recognize all of you who have made a difference in supporting Georgia's mental health and the rollout of 988. The Atlanta Braves and DBHDD are united in our mission to Strike Out The Stigma and help those in need.

During the game, please stop by the 988 table, grab a wristband to show your support and continue to raise awareness around 988 via 988ga.org/share988

Remember, it's Okay not to be Okay. Call or Text 988 for free, confidential support from trained counselors 24/7 365.

Tickets are subject to availability and tickets purchased for the purpose of being resold are subject to cancellation and refund by the Atlanta Braves.

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https://northeasthealthdistrict.org/resources/naloxone/

Northeast Health District provide public health clinic services including community health, specialty care clinic, emergency preparedness, child health, and more.

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Splash Into Summer with Free Internet! 💦 🎉

The United States Congress passed a broadband infrastructure and connectivity package. The Federal Communications Commission has announced that 20 of the nation’s internet providers have committed to lowering costs for low-income households, a step that will essentially provide free high-speed internet for those participating in the Affordable Connectivity Program (Link in the comments).

For Georgia residents to benefit from this program, families must sign up directly.

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One day a year isn’t enough to celebrate motherhood and everything our moms do for us. To all the moms out there… Happy Mother’s Day! 💜💐

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Opioids don’t just change your brain, they can affect other areas of your life too. At first, the changes may be hard to notice, but eventually, they build up and can spiral out of control. By learning what to look out for, you can find a way to stop before opioid use turns serious: https://bit.ly/3tDudd9

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Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. That's why with National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, thousands of folks from across the country can clean out their medicine cabinets and turn in - safely and anonymously - unused prescription drugs. To find a drop off location near you click here: https://bit.ly/3izVcA6

04/15/2022

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The stigma surrounding mental health is often a deterrent for people looking to get help. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for our services, we are ready to help: https://bit.ly/36HFLTP

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