Georgia Announces New Behavioral Health Crisis Center In Valdosta, Georgia

Circle Connections: New Products & Services A new Behavioral Health Crisis Center is being planned for Lowndes County as part of an effort to expand services around the state for those with mental health challenges. Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Frank Berry, said that the new center in Valdosta will include 24 beds and six temporary observation spots at an annual cost of $5 million. Overall, the department plans to invest more than $17.5 million in expanded services in the region. The project is expected to create 58 new jobs in Lowndes County . . .