Douglas County CSB - Life Always Offers You A Second Chance!

Who We Are
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.

Behavioral Health Assessments

A BHA is used for identifying individuals with possible behavioral health (mental health or substance use) disorders and provide guidance for decisions to refer for specialized behavioral health treatment.

Nursing Services

Our psychiatric nurses are experts in crisis intervention, mental health, medications and therapies to assist patients in mastering mental illnesses. They work closely with individuals so that they can live as productive and fulfilling lives as possible.. Our nurses will provide individual counseling to the patient as well as the family so that they have a better understanding of the illness. The nurse also conducts medication administration and co-morbidity focused nursing assessments

Peer Support

Peer support occurs when people provide knowledge, experience, emotional, social or practical help to each other. Our trained peer support specialists and peer counselors receive special training in the areas of health and wellness, and addiction recovery (CARES & WHAM)

Supported Housing

Supportive housing residents usually receive life skills or job training. Supported housing services place people with mental health conditions and substance use disorders in a variety of living arrangements where they may live among people who do not have mental illness. This program is a federally funded program dedicated to developing and subsidizing rental housing for very or extremely low income adults and families with disabilities.

Psychiatry

Because they are physicians, psychiatrists can order or perform a full range of medical laboratory and psychological tests which, combined with discussions with patients, help provide a picture of a patient's physical and mental state. Psychiatrists use a variety of treatments – including various forms of psychotherapy, medications, psychosocial interventions and other treatments depending on the needs of each patient. These services are provided to both Adults and Children ages 6 and over.

Prescription Assistance Program

The Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs) is a partnership with pharmaceutical companies to provide free or discounted medicines to people who are unable to afford them. Although no two programs are exactly the same, most require that the applicant complete an application form. The amount of information required varies. Some programs require detailed medical and financial information, others very little. All require a doctor's signature. Certain companies require the doctor complete a portion of the form while others only need a signed prescription.

Individual/Family Therapy

The individual is engaged in a self-reflective process on his or her emotions and behaviors. Family therapy usually involves an intense focus on improving the communication pattern within the family unit. Therapy is available to ages 6 and up.

Community Support Case Management

Community Support Case Managers serve as the coordinators of a variety of community services, monitoring services, and advocating for individuals suffering from ongoing mental health issues and or substance use disorders. Case Management also can provide support for the families and friends of these individuals.

HIV Early Intervention Services

HIV EIS workers offer free HIV prevention education, counseling, and testing. HIV-positive clients – whether previously or newly diagnosed – are referred to medical care and social services.

Community Access Group

These services are integrated into the Individual Service Plan for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These services focus on promoting independence, skill enhancement, community navigation, self advocacy, and leisure activities.

Anger Management

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

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

Domestic Violence and a Pandemic

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.