The DeKalb Community Service Board had the pleasure of participating with other community leaders at With One Accord Community Event held at New Life Community Church on July 10th with Pastor Marlon Harris. With One Accord Community Event is a collaboration of local churches, political official, entertainers, professional athletes, and community members unified under the agenda… Read more »
John Bushfield and Alvin Glymph Appointed Chairs of DeKalb CSB and Brighter DeKalb Foundation Boards DECATUR, Georgia – July 28, 2016 – DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB) and the Brighter DeKalb Foundation has appointed two new board chairs. John Bushfield will serve as Board Chair for the DeKalb CSB, a public, not-for-profit treatment provider of… Read more »
The November 17th board meeting of the DeKalb Community Service Board is open to the public for those who are interested in services for mental health, addiction and developmental disabilities. The meeting will be held at 4:00 pm at 445 Winn Way, Room 421, Decatur, GA 30030. The Community Engagement Committee meeting will be held… Read more »
Click Here to Register The Fulton DeKalb Hospital Authority (FDHA), proud owners of Grady Health Systems (GHS) is sponsoring its 5th Annual FDHA Health Summit on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM at the Hyatt Regency Hotel at 265 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303. The summit’s theme is “Building… Read more »
The Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority will host community follow up forums in DeKalb and Fulton County to address issues of violence in the community. The goal is to help attendees discover, discuss and implement positive solutions to reduce violence. DeKalb County Forum January 21, 2016 6:00pm – 8:00pm Porter Sanford Performing Arts and Community Center Fulton… Read more »
Join DeKalb CSB and the Georgia Council on Substance Abuse in celebrating Addiction Recovery Awareness Day @ the GA State Capitol on January 14, 2016! Schedule of Events: 8:30-9:15am- Breakfast GROUP 1 9:30-10:15am- Breakfast GROUP 2 10:00-11:00am- Visit your State Legislatorsand/or gather in the galleries for Recovery Proclamation reading 11:30am- RALLY!! Gather in the Rotunda of the South… Read more »
Join us for this full-day specialty conference on Early Intervention in Psychosis. Hear from some of the top researchers in the county who will review the latest scientific findings in this developing area of early schizophrenia and psychosis. CME & CEU Credits Now Available. Seating is limited. Register today! Featured Faculty & Topics Elaine Walker,… Read more »
The January 28th board meeting of the DeKalb Community Service Board is open to the public for those who are interested in services for mental health, addiction and developmental disabilities. The meeting will be held at 4:00 pm at 445 Winn Way, Room 421, Decatur, GA 30030. The Advocacy Committee meeting will be held in… Read more »
For those in recovery, New Year’s Eve can be the hardest holiday to stay sober through. Celebrations are often filled with friends, family, drugs, alcohol and pressure. Here are some tips for avoiding the temptation to relapse during the holidays. Make a plan. Schedule a 12-step meeting, or at least a call to your sponsor, before… Read more »
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the Holiday Blues are temporary feelings of anxiety or depression during the holidays that can be associated with extra stress, unrealistic expectations or even memories that may accompany the season. Click here for tips on how to avoid the holiday blues this season. For additional assistance… Read more »
