Brighter DeKalb Foundation is proud to be a Kroger Community Rewards program recipient.  The Brighter DeKalb Foundation is a non-profit organization in metro Atlanta, Georgia, established to support behavioral

This coming Monday is Memorial Day, a day we often acknowledge by shopping, vacations, the opening of pools and family cookouts.  We often forget what Memorial Day actually represents; a

There are an estimated 43.8 million adults in the U.S. living with mental illness. The most devastating statistic is that 60% of the people with a mental illness will

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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,

A new Surgeon General’s report finds alcohol and drug misuse and severe substance use disorders, commonly called addiction, to be one of America’s most pressing public health concerns.  Nearly

DeKalb Community Service Board is your connection to community mental health support. We know that everyone has mental health and that where mental illness exists, there is help. Our

FRIDAY, DEC. 23 – CLOSED MONDAY, DEC. 26 – CLOSED MONDAY, JAN. 2 – CLOSED Contact 404-892-4646 for immediate assistance. If your matter is life threatening call 911. Happy

The January 26th 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

Our offices will be closed on Monday, January 16th in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  Contact 404-892-4646 for immediate assistance.  If your matter is life threatening

TeleMental Health Treatment and Ethics: What Clinicians Need to Know Saturday, March 4, 2017 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Presenter: Jeff Ashby, Ph. D., ABPP Bohan Auditorium, 445 Winn

Register now for DeKalb CSB’s newest training – TeleMental Health Supervision Training: Competent and Ethical Practice.   This training is specifically designed to meet the needs of mental health practitioners who

The March 23rd 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

The DeKalb Community Service Board is very pleased to announce the availability of its 2016 Annual Impact Report. “This report reflects the excellent work of our staff, supporters, volunteers,

The Brighter DeKalb Foundation was selected as CBS46 Atlanta’s Charity of the Month for the month of April 2017.  The Charity of the Month is part of CBS46 Chief Meteorologist

The need to provide meaningful education on the dangers of underage drinking and drug use here in Metro-Atlanta has never been greater. A few facts help to highlight that

This April, DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB) proudly joins the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) to celebrate Alcohol Awareness Month.  Alcohol Awareness Month in a

The May 25th 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

This May, DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB) proudly joins the National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health (FFCMH) to celebrate Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week.  Children’s Mental Health

Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable. But people experience symptoms of mental illnesses differently—and some engage in potentially

As we celebrate May is Mental Health Month, we are helping to spread the word that mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses

When you or someone you love is dealing with a mental health concern, sometimes it’s a lot to handle. It’s important to remember that mental health is essential to

In honor of Children’s Mental Health Month in May, DeKalb CSB will be hosting a children’s art contest at the Clifton Springs and Winn Way facilities. Deadline for entry

We often hear the clinical terms used by doctors and other professionals to identify the symptoms of mental illnesses…but if someone hasn’t gone through it, would they know how to

Due to unexpected flooding and water line repairs, tomorrow’s Practical Mental Health Ethics: Applications For A Fast Changing World Training has been relocated next door to the DeKalb Addiction

ATLANTA – May 31, 2016 – CARF International announced that DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB) has been accredited for a period of three years. The latest accreditation is the

TeleMental Health Treatment and Ethics: What Clinicians Need to Know Saturday, August 20, 2016 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Presenter: Jeff Ashby, Ph. D., ABPP Bohan Auditorium, 445 Winn

ATLANTA, Georgia – July 5, 2016 – DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB), a public, nonprofit treatment provider of community-based behavioral health and developmental disability services, located in DeKalb County,

The power to be mindful and be present at the moment may be one’s greatest asset and each one of us will be helped by being more mindful at

DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB) will conduct a public hearing on the agency budget.  Interested parties who would like to comment on the budget can do so either in

Anyone that has ever done shift work knows how disruptive these variable shifts can be to a person’s well-being and overall health. In one study, researchers in Denmark found

Depression is a serious and debilitating illness that the World Health Organization (WHO) reports that around 350 million people suffer from, yet the cause remains unknown. This makes Depression

The DeKalb Community Service Board had the pleasure of participating with other community leaders at With One Accord Community Event held at New Life Community Church on July 10th

John Bushfield and Alvin Glymph Appointed Chairs of DeKalb CSB and Brighter DeKalb Foundation Boards DECATUR, Georgia – July 28, 2016 – DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB) and the

Psychosis Early Intervention: From Bench to Practice Saturday, March 19, 2016 The Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia Georgia’s first ever conference dedicated to highlighting the emerging science of psychosis

The Essentials of Trauma Competency Training Series: The Beliefs, Knowledge and Skills of the Trauma Competent Counselor Two-Part Training: Saturday, September 24, 2016, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Saturday, October

Join the DeKalb CSB Team at NAMIWalks NAMIWalks Georgia – 5K Saturday, October 8, 2016 Grant Park, Atlanta 11:00 am (Check In: 9:00-10:45 am) DeKalb CSB is a proud

Registration is Now Open! Introduction to Trauma Training Friday September 30th AND Friday October 7th 1:00pm- 5:00pm Richardson Building – Bohan Auditorium 445 Winn Way Decatur, Georgia  30030 Presenter:

The September 22nd 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

Sunday, October 23rd at 7:00pm Southwest Arts Center 915 New Hope Road, Atlanta, GA 30331 $15 Ticket Donation NAMI DeKalb and DeKalb CSB have partnered with Kenny Leon’s True

Click Here to Register The Fulton DeKalb Hospital Authority (FDHA), proud owners of Grady Health Systems (GHS) is sponsoring its 5th Annual FDHA Health Summit on Tuesday, October 11,

The November 17th 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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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-

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

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

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

We’re Hiring! DeKalb Community Service Board is an innovative, community-based public mental health, addiction and developmental disabilities organization serving more than 10,000 clients annually at locations across DeKalb County,

  Register now to participate in Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities 18th Annual Disability Day at the Capitol. More than one million Georgians have some type of disability and

Will Convene Physicians, Researchers, Clinicians, and Educators to Discuss Key Issues Facing At Risk Youth ATLANTA- February 16, 2016 – DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB) today announced that registration

City of Decatur resident Meredith McCoyd is a third generation DeKalb County native, who learned at an early age about giving back to the community. When she was just

DeKalb Community Service Board Chief Executive Officer Receives Psychiatrist of the Year Award ATLANTA- February 19, 2016 – Joseph Bona, MD, was honored with the Psychiatrist of the Year

The March 24th  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

Both Will Also Serve on Brighter DeKalb Foundation Board with Four Newly Appointed Members  DECATUR, Georgia – February 15, 2016 – DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB), a public, nonprofit

Practical Mental Health Ethics: Applications For A Fast Changing World Saturday, May 7, 2016 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Presenter: Jeff Ashby, Ph. D., ABPP 5 ethics CEU ‘s

DECATUR – April 1, 2016 – Joseph Bona, MD, was named honorary chair of NAMI DeKalb’s Candlelight Vigil to take place on Friday, May 6, 2016 at 7:00pm at

National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week is May 1 – 7, 2016.  Join DeKalb CSB and The National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health as we raise awareness

Do you have a passion for supporting persons with developmental disabilities? Are you concerned with mental well-being? Are you committed to serving DeKalb County? Would you like to use your

Join hundreds for a special day of competition, networking and family fun with proceeds supporting the DeKalb Community Service Board, enhancing the lives of the real life superheroes battling with

Holidays are times for families to gather together and celebrate. Independence Day in particular is one that emphasizes the importance of country and community. With all of the parades,

The July 23rd 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

ATLANTA- July 14, 2015 – DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB) is pleased to announce the presenting sponsor for the 9th Annual Walk of HEROes, an annual 5k honoring those

It’s time to lace up for developmental disabilities.The DeKalb Community Service Board will hold the 9th Annual Walk of HEROes in the downtown Decatur square on Sept. 19.The Walk

The DeKalb Community Service Board will host its the 9th Annual Walk of HEROes Sept. 19 in on the Decatur Square downtown.The 5k, which kicks off at 8 a.m.,

When DeKalb Community Service Board announced earlier this year that CEO Gary Richey would step down to retire, the company said his resignation would be effective fall of 2015. 

When DeKalb Community Service Board announced earlier this year that CEO Gary Richey would step down to retire, the company said his resignation would be effective fall of 2015. 

Joseph Bona, MD, MBA has been named Chief Executive Officer for the DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB). Dr. Joseph Bona will succeed current CEO, Gary Richey, for the position.

Join us on Thursday, September 10th at Souper Jenny Decatur for family dinner night from 5-9 pm.  10% of ALL SALES from the evening will benefit the Brighter DeKalb Foundation (supporting

The 9th Annual Walk of HEROes 5K took place on September 19, 2015 in the Downtown Decatur Square. Over 250 walkers and runners gathered to raise over $15,000. A special thank

Margaret Renfroe, DeKalb Addiction Clinic CARES and HIV Counselor was awarded by Georgia’s HIV/EIS Program for performing more HIV tests than any other HIV/EIS worker in the state of

With support from the Brighter DeKalb Foundation, DeKalb CSB helps youth and adults reclaim their lives by supporting a full continuum of behavioral health and developmental disability services. Because of

DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB) has announced that it has 20 private pay vacancies at the DeKalb Services Center Adult Day Program for adults living with developmental disabilities.  The

DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB) is currently accepting applications for Community Relations/Public Relations Interns to serve during the upcoming Spring semester. Interns will gain experience in a number of

The January 22nd 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

Join us at the State Capital on from 8-12pm on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 and show your support for Mental Health Awareness. Click here for more details.  MH Day

DeKalb CSB clients, staff and leaders joined hundreds of Georgians living in recovery during the 2015 Mental Health Day at the Capitol yesterday.  Nearly 500 supporters gathered to show

DECATUR, Georgia – January 26, 2015 – The Brighter DeKalb Foundation announces an addition to the Board of Directors, Amanda Michalik. Brighter DeKalb Foundation is a nonprofit organization in

Addiction Recovery Awareness Day is Thursday, February 5th.  In honor of this day, DeKalb Community Service Board will join the Georgia Council on Substance Abuse at the Georgia State

February 7th is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.  This day was created to raise awareness and to make a difference in the HIV epidemic in our communities by getting

ATLANTA, Georgia – February 4, 2015 – DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB) joined the Georgia Council on Substance Abuse and a host of advocates and community representatives at the

Disability Day is approaching!  In honor of this day, DeKalb Community Service Board will join the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities for the 17th Annual Disability Day at the

DeKalb CSB is again offering training’s for Behavioral Health Professionals.  Sign up now.  Space is limited.   Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Training Seminar This seminar will be led by

Effort Aimed at Providing Early Screening and Ongoing Treatment for Youth and Young Adults at Risk of Early Onset Schizophrenia. DECATUR, Georgia – March 25, 2015 – DeKalb Community

DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB) is currently accepting applications for Public Relations Interns to serve during the upcoming Fall and Spring semesters. Interns will gain experience in a number

Applications Being Accepted for 2015-16 Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism ATLANTA…Applications from U.S. residents are now being accepted for six one-year journalism fellowships with the Carter Center’s

The deadline to register for Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Training Seminar is Friday, April 17th. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the most successful outpatient treatment model for chronically

DeKalb CSB is a proud sponsor of the “Recovery is Real – Metro Atlanta Connections and Conversations 2015.” The purpose of this event is to build awareness that long-term recovery from

On Thursday, April 2, 2015, Chamblee Charter High School seniors came to DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB) to participate in a service project as part of their annual Senior

National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week is May 3-9, 2015. This entire week is dedicated to teaching people about children’s mental health, advocating to improve services and celebrating all

When we think about cancer, heart disease, or diabetes, we don’t wait years to treat them. We start before Stage 4—we begin with prevention. When people are in the

Children’s Mental Health is an important public health issue that affects up to 1 out of 5 children in the United States.  According to the National Research Council and

Decatur, Georgia – June 4, 2015 – DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB) announces the  release of the agency’s 2014 Annual Impact Report. The report highlights the success and impact of

DeKalb Community Service Board has named Keith Ricketson the new Director of Developmental Disabilities Services. Since 1974, Keith has assumed various positions with increasing responsibilities serving individuals with intellectual and developmental

My name is BJ. I’m an alcoholic and drug addict. I have currently been clean for 1 year, 6 months, 28 days. Like most people, I had a heavy

The 8th Annual Walk of HEROES 5K was an afternoon to remember, not only for DeKalb CSB but for all of the participants and sponsors in attendance. Over 300

With support from individuals, community partners and the Brighter DeKalb Foundation , DeKalb CSB helps youth and adults reclaim their lives by supporting a continuum of mental health, substance

Mental Illness Awareness Week is October 5-11. Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. During the first full week of October,

The Brighter DeKalb Foundation, a not-for-profit organization established to support behavioral health and developmental disability services provided by the DeKalb Community Service Board, has been selected as a 2014

Meet with Medicaid leaders to learn more about important changes to Georgia’s Medicaid program.  Hosted by the Georgia Department of Community Health. October 28, 2014 – Marietta Afternoon or

Veterans Day is an official United States holiday that honors those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.  This celebratory day is a lasting memorial of the humanity and spirit of the

DeKalb Community Service Board (DeKalb CSB), a public, nonprofit organization that provides a wide range of evidence-based behavioral health and developmental disability services to individuals in need, announced today

The Board of Directors of DeKalb Community Service Board (DeKalb CSB) today announced the appointment of Debra DeBerry, Clerk of Superior Court of DeKalb County.  DeKalb CSB is a

The Board of Directors of DeKalb Community Service Board (DeKalb CSB) today announced the appointment of DeKalb County District 7 Commissioner Stan Watson.  DeKalb CSB is a public nonprofit

DeKalb Community Service Board and The Brighter DeKalb Foundation is featured in this week’s edition of CrossRoads News, Inc. See what Chief Clinical Officer Brenda Cibulas had to say

With support from the Brighter DeKalb Foundation, DeKalb CSB helps youth and adults reclaim their lives by supporting a full continuum of behavioral health and developmental disability services. Because of

The November 20th 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

DeKalb Community Service Board’s HIV Counselor Margaret Renfroe currently holds the record for administering the most number of HIV tests in the state of Georgia.  In 2013, underneath Renfroe’s

World AIDS Day is Monday, December 1st.  In the United States, about 1 in 5 people who has HIV doesn’t know it. The only way to know for sure

Shop Handmade for the Holidays! Join us for the Crossroads Holiday Bazaar.  This event will feature handmade art, jewelry, paintings and more all designed by clients of the Crossroads

DECATUR, Georgia – December 18, 2014 – The Brighter DeKalb Foundation announces the appointment of Alecea Quintyne as their new Board Chair.  Brighter DeKalb Foundation is a nonprofit organization in

Brighter DeKalb Foundation is proud to be a Kroger Community Rewards program recipient.  The Brighter DeKalb Foundation is a non-profit organization in metro Atlanta, Georgia, established to support behavioral

  In this week’s Champion Newspaper, Dr. Joseph Bona, DeKalb CSB’s Chief Medical Officer, shares his perspective on mental illness.  “If you’re not functioning at your possible highest level, if

Thank you to all of the volunteers and staff who participated in the annual Hands on Atlanta Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service! This year we hosted volunteer

** REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THE 2014 COURSE ** DeKalb CSB is again offering a training for professionals in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) led by expert trainer Dr. Michael

DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB) is offering a certification course for the Mental Health First Aid adult public education program. Registration and payment for the training is required in

CARF International announced that DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB) has been accredited for a period of three years for its public mental health, addictive diseases and developmental disability programs.

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office in partnership with DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB) and DeKalb County Human Service Team was recently selected for a $200,000 federal grant from the US

DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB), a public non-profit provider of mental health, developmental disabilities and addiction services, is hosting the Voices of Recovery: Together on Pathways to Wellness celebration

The Brighter DeKalb Foundation (formerly the Brighter Tomorrows Foundation)  is gearing up for the 7th Annual Walk of HEROes 5K, a charity run/walk and tot trot. The theme of

DeKalb Services Center, a DeKalb CSB developmental disability day program, was featured in the Brookhaven Reporter.

“The New DSM-5: An Overview of the Changes to the Latest Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders” Presented by Dr. Arden Dingle of Emory University

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB) as a recipient of a $1.6 million Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integration grant to

Registration: http://www.active.com/decatur-ga/running/races/walk-of-heroes-5k-2014.

DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB), a public nonprofit provider of mental health, developmental disabilities and addiction services, welcomes its newest board members, City of Decatur resident Meredith McCoy and

DeKalb Community Service Board has named Tia Plunkett-McQueen the new Chief Human Resources Officer. For over 20 years, she has served as a strategic human resources executive helping nonprofit

The Brighter DeKalb Foundation currently has openings for new board members. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps to support DeKalb Community Service Board’s mental health, addiction and

An estimated 1 in 4 Americans have a diagnosable mental illness. Mental health crises occur frequently in your workplace, church, family, school and community. DeKalb CSB offers a certification course

Mental health is essential to our overall health and well-being. In celebration of Mental Health Month, DeKalb Community Service Board invites you to attend a Creative Expression Showcase to raise

Mind Your Health—this year’s theme for May is Mental Health Month—calls attention to the importance of mental health to overall health and wellness. Just as Americans have learned there are

Mind Your Health—this year’s theme for Mental Health Month—calls attention to the importance of mental health for overall health and well-being. Just as Americans have learned there are things

The September 26th 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

DeKalb Community Service Board and the Georgia Council on Substance Abuse will host a free screening of The Anonymous People and panel discussion on Thursday, June 12 from 6:00-8:30 pm