Dekalb County, Georgia Launches Coalition To Improve Mental Health Care

The DeKalb County Planning, Economic Development and Community Services Committee kicked-off the DeKalb County Behavioral Health Coalition (DCBHC) on July 23, 2024. The purpose of the DCBHC is to assess needs and improve mental health care for DeKalb County residents.

The coalition has proposed the following objectives:

Complete a comprehensive assessment of the community’s existing services and resources focused on the behavioral health needs of the residents of DeKalb County and associated social determinants of health.

Identify gaps in the current continuum of care for individuals in DeKalb County with behavioral health needs, including an assessment of behavioral . . .