Georgia Mental Health and Substance Abuse Resources
(Separate Website)
The Division of MHDDAD serves people of all ages and those with the most severe problems. The MHDDAD regional offices are the contact points for people needing treatment for mental illness or substance abuse problems, support services for people with mental retardation, or substance abuse prevention services.
By: Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases
Process for Involuntary Treatment of Mental Illness or Drug Addiction
(Separate Website)
Under certain circumstances, as ordered by a judge of the Probate Court or Superior Court, Georgia law authorizes involuntary treatment of persons proved to be suffering from mental illness or drug or alcohol addiction. This document provides basic information about this process and
offers an outline of Important Code Sections, Involuntary Treatment Standards for inpatient treatment and outpatient treatment and Involuntary Treatment Proceedings.
By: Athens-Clarke County Probate Court
Mental Illness Fact Sheets
(Separate Website)
Mental illness fact sheets on a variety of different mental health topics.
By: National Mental Health Association
Drug Abuse and Addiction
(Separate Website)
This website contains science-based facts on drug abuse and addiction.
By: National Institute on Drug Abuse
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