DCCSB
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Mental Health Treatment, Substance Use Counseling, Peer Support, Community Support
About Us
The Douglas County Community Services Board (DCCSB) is the quasi-governmental agency that plans, organizes and provides services for people in our community who have mental illness, substance use disorders, and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities. We are one of 27 Community Services Boards Georgia. State law requires every Region to have a CSB. We operate as a contracted agent of the state to provide these services. Our staff and contracted service providers include, but are not limited to, psychiatrists, registered nurses, client support workers, counselors, therapists, case managers, peer specialists, and administrative staff. We partner with community organizations, faith communities, businesses, schools and other local governmental agencies in many ways to provide the service needed.
CSB Vision (Where We Expect to Be)
Everyone in our community has access to the supports and services needed to live a fulfilling life.
CSB Mission (What we are doing)
Providing and coordinating a system of community-based services and supports for adults, children and families of our region, Douglas County and the cities of Douglasville, Lithia Springs and Villa Rica who are in need of support coping with intellectual/developmental disabilities, serious emotional disturbance, substance use disorders and mental health concerns.
CSB Values (What we believe)
Respect for all we serve. Quality in the services we provide.Accountability in all that we do.
Services
Contact
- 5905 Stewart Parkway, Douglasville, GA, USA
- 770-949-8082
- 8:00am-5:00pm
Crisis Information
Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL)
Access to Crisis Services For immediate access to routine or crisis services, please call the Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) at 1-800-715-4225.
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (English, & Spanish)
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. 1-800-273-8255
National Domestic Violence Hotline (English & Spanish)
At the National Domestic Violence Hotline, our highly trained expert advocates are available 24/7 to talk confidentially with anyone in the United States who is experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship. The Hotline advocates assist victims, and anyone calling on their behalf, by providing crisis intervention, safety planning and referrals to local service providers. 1-800-799-7233
Elderly Abuse
Adult Protective Services (APS) is the state entity charged with investigating all reports of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation of older persons (65+) or an adult (18+) with a disability who do not reside in long-term care facilities pursuant to the Disabled Adults and Elder Persons Protection Act Phone: 404.657.5258 Fax: 404.657.5285 Toll-Free: 866-552-4464
Community Resources
Douglas County Parental Accountability Court Program
The Parental Accountability Court Program seeks to remove the underlying issues that cause noncustodial parents to become chronic non-payers of child support. Through judicial oversight, Parental Accountability Court assists to transition non-custodial parents with barriers to self-sufficiency through parent accountability, employment and education.
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Cobb and Douglas Public Health Department
Cobb & Douglas Public Health offers a wide-range of exceptional, cost-effective health services for both adults and children. The doctors, nurses, technicians and educators on our teams are some of the most caring and respected in their fields, striving daily to lead others and raise the bar for compassion, confidentiality, professionalism and attentive customer care. In addition to our on-site clinical offerings, we also offer an extensive referral network to guide clients to any additional medical or social services needed.
DCCSB Board of Directors & Leadership Team
Dr. Charles Crayton
DCCS Board Chairman
Ron Wilson
DCCS Board Vice Chairman
Dr. Romona Jackson Jones
Chairman of Douglas County Board of Commissioners
Rochelle Robinson
Mayor of Douglasville
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Trent North
Superintendent Douglas County Schools Board Member
Faymarie Landers
Federal Mediator Board Member
QueenEsther Martin
School Teacher (Retired) Board Member
Paul Ascari
Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Edward Ajayi
Medical Director
Dr. Nabila Haque
Director of Child & Family Treatment Services
Norman Williams
Director of I/DD Services
Ask Us About Our Anger Management Adult and Teen Groups
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Anger management refers to a process. It can help people identify stressors. People learn steps to help them stay calm in anger management. They may then handle tense situations in a constructive, positive way. The purpose of anger management is to help a person decrease anger. It reduces the emotional and physical arousal that anger can cause. It is generally impossible to avoid all people and settings that incite anger. But a person may learn to control reactions and respond in a socially appropriate manner