An Inside Look at DeKalb CSB Support Services Department
Raising the Bar in Customer Service DeKalb Community Service Board’s Support Services Department is responsible for operating and maintaining DeKalb CSB facilities and property. This includes maintenance of the agency’s 67 vehicles and oversight of the agency’s 22 locations, including inpatient clinics, outpatient clinics and residential homes. The Support Services Department is an essential business […]
Exploring the Factors Behind High Rates of Mental Health Problems in Men
Numerous researchers have recently stated that there is a silent crisis in men’s mental health. This is based on robust evidence that men have high rates of various mental health issues. These include elevated rates of suicide and substance abuse, as well as low rates of mental health service use. Sadly, male gender often intersects […]
Brighter DeKalb Foundation Launches Residential Program Fire Relief Fund
DECATUR, Georgia – June 6, 2017 – On the morning of Saturday, June 3, 2017, fire destroyed DeKalb CSB’s residential housing units located at a Brookhaven apartment complex. DeKalb CSB currently leases units in the complex for many clients enrolled in the agency’s Mental Health Residential Program. In all, 11 clients were displaced from their homes […]
Residential Program Fire Relief Fund Update
On the morning of Saturday, June 3rd, DeKalb Community Service Board experienced a devastating fire at one of their Mental Health Residential Program properties. Thankfully, while all of the occupants escaped without serious injury, eleven clients enrolled in the residential program lost their homes. In response to the Brookhaven Apartment Fire, Brighter DeKalb Foundation launched […]
DeKalb CSB Celebrates Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was founded in 2008 to bring awareness to the unique struggles that underrepresented groups face in regard to mental illness in the United States (US). Mental illness affects one in five adults and one in 10 children in America, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Furthermore, mental […]
July Board Meeting Announced – Correction
The July 27th board meeting of the DeKalb Community Service Board is open to the public for those who are interested in services for mental health, addiction and developmental disabilities. The meeting will be held at 4:00 pm at 445 Winn Way, Room 421, Decatur, GA 30030. The Community Engagement Committee meeting will be held in […]
Shop for a Cause. Purchase Your Macy’s Shopping Card Today!
The Brighter DeKalb Foundation has teamed up with Macy’s for the Shop For A Cause Fundraiser. Shop For A Cause gives you the opportunity to help support DeKalb CSB’s mental health, substance use and developmental disability programs. Donate $5 to the Brighter DeKalb Foundation and receive an exclusive savings pass to shop at Macy’s during […]
Register to Walk Today!
Join the Brighter Tomorrow’s Team to Raise Funds and Awareness to Help Change Perceptions Around Mental Illness DeKalb CSB is proud to be a sponsor of this year’s NAMIWalks Georgia. NAMIWalks is NAMI’s largest and most successful mental health awareness and fundraising event in the country! We invite you to #JoinTheMovement by joining our Brighter Tomorrow’s […]
Brighter DeKalb Foundation to Participate in Georgia Gives Day – 11/17/16
The Brighter DeKalb Foundation will be participating in the 5th annual Georgia Gives Day on November 17, 2016, in an effort to raise funding to serve individuals receiving behavioral health and developmental disability services provided by the DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB). The mission of Georgia Gives Day is to inspire individuals to donate to participating […]
Crossroads Holiday Bazaar
Shop homemade this holiday season at Crossroad’s Holiday Bazaar. Friday, December 9, 2016 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Bohan Auditorium 445 Winn Way Decatur, Georgia 30030 Purchase original art, jewelry and handcrafts created by individuals receiving services from DeKalb CSB. For more information contact 404-370-7460. Crossroad’s is a program of DeKalb CSB that provides recovery focused peer […]