Sleep Well to Live Well!

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We spend about a third of our life in sleep. Why? No one knows exactly, but experts agree that sleep along with nutrition and exercises are necessary for a healthy living. As a culture we value hard work, productivity and efficiency. Americans work long hours, take less vacation, and sleep less in compared to people… Read more »

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DeKalb Community Service Board – Board of Directors Elects Two New Members

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Both Will Also Serve on Brighter DeKalb Foundation Board with Four Newly Appointed Members  DECATUR, Georgia – February 15, 2016 – DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB), a public, nonprofit treatment provider of community-based behavioral health and developmental disability services located in DeKalb County, is proud to welcome two new members that have been selected to… Read more »

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Registration Now Open – Practical Mental Health Ethics Training

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Practical Mental Health Ethics: Applications For A Fast Changing World Saturday, May 7, 2016 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Presenter: Jeff Ashby, Ph. D., ABPP 5 ethics CEU ‘s applied for through the National Association of Social Workers – GA   Register today for the Practical Mental Health Ethics Training sponsored by DeKalb Community Service Board. Dr…. Read more »

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Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week 2016

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National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week is May 1 – 7, 2016.  Join DeKalb CSB and The National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health as we raise awareness about the importance of prevention and early identification of mental health challenges in youth. This year’s theme is “Healthy Families, Resilient Children: Mental Health is a Family… Read more »

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Avoiding Holiday Temptations

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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 »

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Join us for Addiction Recovery Awareness Day: ARAD

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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 »

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Upcoming DeKalb CSB Board Meeting

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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 »

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Psychosis Early Intervention Conference – Register Now!

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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 »

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Metro-Atlanta Conference Gathers Top Researchers to Examine Early Intervention for Youth with Schizophrenia

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Will Convene Physicians, Researchers, Clinicians, and Educators to Discuss Key Issues Facing At Risk Youth ATLANTA- February 16, 2016 – DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB) today announced that registration is open for Psychosis Early Intervention: From Bench to Practice Conference, the first-ever Georgia conference dedicated to highlight the emerging science of psychosis early intervention for… Read more »

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