Welcome

to

The Fulton County Department of

Behavioral Health &

Developmental Disabilities

(www.livebetterfulton.org)

 

FULTON COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PLAN FOR INTEGRATION OF SERVICES

Fulton County Department of Health and Human Services

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are Behavioral Health Services going away?
A: No – In fact, in our new plan we will be able to offer more services to more clients.

Q: Are the Peer Support and Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Programs closing on April 30,2010?

A: No, the Peer Support and Psychosocial Rehabilitation programs are not closing on April 30, 2010. Services will continue under these two programs.
 

Q: Are South Fulton, South Central, Center for Health Rehabilitation (CHR) and West Fulton Behavioral Health Centers closing?

A: Under our new plan, we will be able to offer new services and some of the current services provided in the centers will be relocated.  Let's discuss each of these centers separately:

• South Central Mental Health Center (SCMHC) - will relocate to the Neighborhood Union Health Center effective April 1, 2010. Clients will be able to receive enhanced services at Neighborhood Union.
• West Fulton – currently services continue at West – we plan to build a new “one stop shop” facility nearby and current clients will be able to receive services at this new location.

• South Fulton - currently services continue at South. This is the home of the Peer Support and the PSR
  programs.
• The Center for Health & Rehabilitation – CHR is currently operating as a “one stop shop” center. See services below.

 

 

Q: What behavioral health services can I expect to receive?
A: Your services will include but not be limited to the following:

a. Individual Counseling
b. Group Counseling
c. Family Counseling
d. Medication management
e. Nursing Assessment
f. Physician Assessment

Q: Will I have the same level of treatment providers?
A: Yes. Fulton County Department of behavioral health is still staffed with licensed therapists, psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, case managers and dedicated paraprofessionals.

Q: If I can't afford the services, what are my options?
A: Fulton County will continue to ensure that your needs are met regardless of your ability to pay. Our administrative staff is skilled at assisting you with identifying the most appropriate financial solution

 

 

 

H1N1 NEWS!

The Georgia Department of Public Health has activated its agreement with the Georgia Poison Center to begin talking calls with questions regarding H1N1.

Below are contact telephone numbers for information:

• Health Care Providers - 1-888-H1N1-MED
• Non Health Care Providers - 1-888-H1N1-INFO

 

WHAT'S NEW?

The Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities now offers behavioral health services at the North Fulton Service Center in Sandy Springs, Georgia.  The North Fulton Service Center is located at 7741 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, Georgia 30350.  For more information, please call (404) 612-6372.  The North Fulton Service Center offers the following services:

Health Services

• Well Patient Care
• Sick Patient Care
• OB/GYN Services
• Dental Services
• Behavioral Health Counseling
• Behavioral Health Group Session
• WIC/Nutrition Education
• Communicable Disease Intervention
• Travel Immunization Services
• Weight Management
• Child Care for Parents Receiving Services

Health, Wellness, Human & Partner Services

• Career Counseling
• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Disability Rehabilitation
• Job Search Assistance
• Housing Assistance
• Foreclosure Prevention Assistance
• Library Reading Room/Information Center offering English as Second Language Classes
• Farmer's Market
• Community Garden
• Walking Trail

Government Services

• Cooperative Extension
• Tax Commissioner offices for property tax & motor vehicle services
• Tax Assessor offices for homestead exemptions, property tax payments and address changes
• Magistrate Court, Juvenile, Probate and Superior Court offices
• Court Protection Services
• Auditorium and Meeting Rooms available for community programs and events

To learn more about our behavioral health programs and services, please visit our website at www.livebetterfulton.org. You can request a brochure by contacting our Resource Development Office at (404) 583-8977.  To learn more about all of the services available at the North Fulton Service Center, please visit the Fulton County Government website at www.fultoncountyga.gov, or call (404) 612-2273 (CARE).

 

 

About Us

 

The mission of the Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities is to provide high-quality and culturally competent behavioral health services to the most in-need citizens of Fulton County. We offer treatment and rehabilitation services in a behavioral health care model that enables clients to achieve and maintain independence and stability to play a more productive role within their families and community.

Programs & Services

We offer comprehensive services focused on the following areas:

• Adult Mental Health
• Child & Adolescent Services
• Juvenile & Adolescent Substance Abuse Prevention Program
• Substance Abuse & Addictive Diseases
• Developmental Disabilities (Adults)
• Psycho-Social Rehabilitation
• Special Programs for Seniors
• Women's Health Initiative
• DUI Court
• Mental Health Treatment Diversion & Criminal Justice Program

Payment for Services

The Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities provides services to all Fulton County residents regardless of their ability to pay - whether they are insured or uninsured. We are Medicaid and Medicad providers, and accept payment from insurance companies too. (We recommend that you contact your insurance company to determine whether we are a provider for your insurance plan).

 

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"Making A Difference.....One Life At A Time!"

 

 

Q: Why are all these changes occurring in Behavioral Health?
A: These changes are occurring in behavioral health so that more people can get more services. These expanded services will be provided at what we call “one stop shops” throughout the county. The menu of services will include:

1. Behavioral Health Care
2. Substance Abuse
3. Nutrition Services
4. Dental Services
5. WIC
6. Workforce Development
7. Public Health
8. Primary Care