The Regional Advisory Councils of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) has launched a major study of unmet and under-served needs of low income people with mental illnesses, addictive diseases, and intellectual/developmental disabilities.  The main focus of the study is a questionnaire and their goal is to collect responses from all…

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Austell and South Cobb come together to promote Eight Dimensions of Wellness on a community scale Wellness can improve quality of life and increase life expectancy, especially for people with mental health and substance use disorders. Since 2007, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has promoted observance of National Wellness Week every…

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Marietta Police: Dangerous drug residue may show up in public areas Authorities suggest precautions for public if drugs are found Marietta Police are warning residents of the possibility of highly dangerous opioid drug residue in public places, adding that those who encounter suspicious substances should take precautions so they are not exposed and potentially suffer…

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Friends of Prevent Child Abuse Georgia, As you may know, last year PCA Georgia received a generous grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to reestablish the statewide 1-800-CHILDREN Helpline. We are excited to announce that on Wednesday, February 26th the Helpline will once again be able to take calls. This toll-free information and…

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University of Georgia Extension in Cobb County is offering Cooking for a Life Time of Women’s Wellness on March 13, 2014. All women are invited, with a special invitation to women ages 40 and up with no health insurance, and women who rarely receive health screenings. The program will teach how to choose and prepare…

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Show Your Support for Recovery in Action!  Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia Georgia Addiction Counselors Association Georgia Association of Community Service Boards Georgia Association of Recovery Residences Georgia Association of Recovery Residences Georgia Association of Recovery Residences Georgia Association of Recovery Residences Invite you to attend  Addiction Recovery Awareness Day 2014  Monday,…

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AJC on November 5, 2013  B2 by Christopher Seward Dentists and dental assistants from across metro Atlanta will provide free services this weekend in Cobb County, organizers said Monday.  The third annual Free Dental Day will be held Saturday from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Marietta Family Dental Care, 4720 Lower Roswell Road. The…

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In 1990, the U.S. Congress established the first full week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) in recognition of NAMI’s efforts to raise mental illness awareness. Since then, mental health advocates across the country have joined with others in their communities to sponsor activities, large or small, for public education about mental illness.…

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