Introduction to Claratel Behavioral Health

Embark on a profound journey of transformation with Claratel Behavioral Health, formerly known as Dekalb Community Service Board. Rooted in the Latin words for “clear, bright, and wellness,” Claratel represents our renewed commitment to illuminating the path to mental well-being.

Welcome to Claratel Behavioral Health

https://claratel.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Claratel-Reel-Final.mp4 Welcome to Claratel Behavioral Health, where the journey to mental wellness begins with a beacon of brightness and clarity. In this video, we introduce to you the heart of our commitment, unveiling compassionate care for individuals navigating mental health challenges. Discover the transformative power of holistic wellness as we embark on a collective path […]

Staff

Welcome to Claratel Stories, a tribute to the heart and soul behind our commitment to public behavioral health. In this exclusive video, our exceptional staff takes the spotlight to share their personal journeys, dedication, and the passion that fuels their work at Claratel.

Individuals We Serve

Welcome to Claratel Stories, where real voices share the transformative power of Claratel’s public behavioral health services. In this exclusive video, our clients take center stage to share their personal journeys and experiences with Claratel.

Dunwoody and Doraville Co-Responder Program Collaboration

DeKalb Community Service Board has solidified a co-responder program with the cities of Doraville and Dunwoody to answer behavioral health needs and improve outcomes of individuals experiencing crises in our community. May 11, 2023 Decatur, GA – DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB) has partnered with the City of Dunwoody and the City of Doraville in […]

Dekalb CSB is Awarded CCBHC Grant to Transform Clifton Springs MHC

October 10, Decatur, GA – Dekalb Community Service Board recently received the CCBHC Grant from The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMSHA) in the total of $1,000,000 to revamp Clifton Springs Behavioral Health Center. Clifton Springs will be renovated into a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, extending comprehensive care to one of the most […]

DeKalb Community Service Board Receives Renewed CARF Accreditation

October 12, 2022, Decatur, GA – DeKalb Community Service Board (DeKalb CSB) received a three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). This Accreditation exhibits our commitment to providing quality service to our surrounding community and the individuals we serve. The report reaffirmed the “substantial conformance,” of quality standards laid out by […]

DeKalb Community Service Board’s DeKalb Regional Crisis Center (DRCC) has been awarded the DBHDD Regional Outstanding Crisis Provider Award for Region 3

October 25, 2021 Decatur, GA – DeKalb Community Service Board’s DeKalb Regional Crisis Center (DRCC) has been awarded the DBHDD Regional Outstanding Crisis Provider Award for Region 3. During the pandemic, the need for mental health services in our community was incredibly evident as we provided crisis services to 1,854 unique individuals during the last […]

DeKalb Community Service Board has been awarded a grant for $5 million from SAMHSA to support and restore delivery of clinical services impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Decatur, GA – DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB) has been awarded a $5 million Community Mental Health Centers grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). DeKalb Community Service Board has been awarded a grant for $5 million from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This two-year grant will support […]

Governor Brian Kemp appoints DeKalb CSB’s Joseph Bona, MD, MBA, to serve on the Georgia Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission

Governor Brian Kemp has appointed Joseph Bona, MD, MBA, to serve on the Georgia Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission. Dr. Bona is presently the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer of DeKalb Community Service Board, a provider of mental health, substance abuse and developmental disability services to citizens of Dekalb County. Dr. Bona […]