The Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) Mobile Unit increases access to mental health and substance use services by bringing care and information directly into communities. This innovative resource also educates residents about available programs and how to navigate behavioral health support.
In 2021, DBHDD secured a $3.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to support COVID-19 mitigation and improve access to behavioral health services, especially within racial and ethnic minority communities and other vulnerable populations. This effort was in collaboration with the Fulton County Board of Health, Morehouse School of Medicine, Blk Cross Inc., and the Department of External Affairs.
Equipped with state-of-the-art features, the Mobile Unit includes:
- Three private consultation rooms
- Telehealth capabilities
- Interior and exterior monitors
- Large screen television
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Onboard restroom
Services Provided by the Mobile Unit Include:
- Educational materials on mental illness and substance use disorders
- Assistance with scheduling behavioral health appointments
- Referrals to Fulton County Behavioral Health Network providers
- Participation in community events that promote mental health wellness and recovery
- Promoting the message: “Help is Here”