Happy Thanksgiving!
In recognition of Thanksgiving our outpatient offices will be closed Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th. Our residential facilities (Fox and Crisis) will remain open. Best Wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving!
DeKalb Community Service Board Issues Statement on San Bernardino Shooting
ATLANTA- December 3, 2015 – DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB) extends our heartfelt sympathy to the victims and their families in the wake of the tragedy that occurred at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, California. As the details surrounding yesterday’s tragedy continue to unfold, we reaffirm that safety remains DeKalb CSB’s top priority. […]
Sleep Well to Live Well!
We spend about a third of our life in sleep. Why? No one knows exactly, but experts agree that sleep along with nutrition and exercises are necessary for a healthy living. As a culture we value hard work, productivity and efficiency. Americans work long hours, take less vacation, and sleep less in compared to people […]
You Can Make a Difference This Holiday Season
You can support DeKalb CSB by making a one-time or recurring donation to the Brighter DeKalb Foundation. The Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization established to support the behavioral health and developmental disability services provided by DeKalb CSB. The value of your contribution is fully tax-deductible. Give the gift of hope and recovery this season […]
Tips on How to Avoid the Holiday Blues this Season
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the Holiday Blues are temporary feelings of anxiety or depression during the holidays that can be associated with extra stress, unrealistic expectations or even memories that may accompany the season. Click here for tips on how to avoid the holiday blues this season. For additional assistance […]
Avoiding Holiday Temptations
For those in recovery, New Year’s Eve can be the hardest holiday to stay sober through. Celebrations are often filled with friends, family, drugs, alcohol and pressure. Here are some tips for avoiding the temptation to relapse during the holidays. Make a plan. Schedule a 12-step meeting, or at least a call to your sponsor, before […]
Join us for Addiction Recovery Awareness Day: ARAD
Join DeKalb CSB and the Georgia Council on Substance Abuse in celebrating Addiction Recovery Awareness Day @ the GA State Capitol on January 14, 2016! Schedule of Events: 8:30-9:15am- Breakfast GROUP 1 9:30-10:15am- Breakfast GROUP 2 10:00-11:00am- Visit your State Legislatorsand/or gather in the galleries for Recovery Proclamation reading 11:30am- RALLY!! Gather in the Rotunda of the South […]
FDHA Health Summit: Violence America’s Challenge
The Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority will host community follow up forums in DeKalb and Fulton County to address issues of violence in the community. The goal is to help attendees discover, discuss and implement positive solutions to reduce violence. DeKalb County Forum January 21, 2016 6:00pm – 8:00pm Porter Sanford Performing Arts and Community Center Fulton […]
Upcoming DeKalb CSB Board Meeting
The January 28th 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 Advocacy Committee meeting will be held in […]
Psychosis Early Intervention Conference – Register Now!
Join us for this full-day specialty conference on Early Intervention in Psychosis. Hear from some of the top researchers in the county who will review the latest scientific findings in this developing area of early schizophrenia and psychosis. CME & CEU Credits Now Available. Seating is limited. Register today! Featured Faculty & Topics Elaine Walker, […]