Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All Districts
Appointment of Dianne Hiltman to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) Region 3 Advisory Council
Body
Information Contact: Mitch Dyke
Phone Number: (404) 687-3464
PURPOSE:
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) has six regional field offices across Georgia in an effort to be more accessible to the stakeholders involved with the public behavioral health system. Each field office coordinates a community-based system of care through contracted providers for eligible individuals, helping them obtain a life of recovery and independence. Region 3 serves Clayton, DeKalb, Fulton, Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale.
The Advisory Council is a volunteer board comprised of citizens from each of the six counties in Region 3. It is created by law passed by the General Assembly, OCGA 37-2-5 and operates under the authority of the DBHDD with membership appointed by the County Governing Authorities.
NEED/IMPACT:
The Council’s mission is to identify community needs and gaps in the current service system and make recommendations to DBHDD. Ms. Hiltman will assist the Council is accomplishing this mission.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
Appointment Dianne Hiltman to the DBHDD Region 3 Advisory Council for a 3-year term.