Family resource guide
Resources for families & advocates
Trusted Georgia organizations for people with developmental disabilities, their families and advocates, all in one place.
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(01)Trusted organizations
Find waiver information, family support, advocacy and health resources below.
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State agency · Start here
DBHDD · NOW & COMP waivers
Georgia's Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities oversees these Medicaid waivers. Learn about available supports and how to apply.
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State agency
DBHDD Regional Field Offices
Find the regional office for your area. They handle intake, eligibility and planning for developmental disability services.
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Family support
Parent to Parent of Georgia, Inc.
Support, information and connection for families of children with disabilities.
- 3070 Presidential Parkway, Suite 130, Atlanta, GA 30340
- info@parenttoparentofga.org
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Rights & advocacy
Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD)
Georgia's council working for policy change, advocacy and inclusion for people with developmental disabilities.
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Rights & advocacy
Georgia Advocacy Office
Protection and advocacy for Georgians with disabilities on issues of abuse, neglect and rights violations.
- 1 West Court Square, Suite 625, Decatur, GA 30030
- (404) 885-1234 · Toll-free: (800) 537-2329
- info@thegao.org
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Rights
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person.
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Health & dental
Dentistry for the Developmentally Disabled Foundation
Dental care resources for people with developmental disabilities.
Help when you need it
(02)Crisis & emergency help
Use the options below to reach emergency services or speak with a crisis counselor, for yourself or someone you care about.
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Emergency
01Someone is in danger right now
For a serious medical emergency, fire, violence or immediate danger requiring police, firefighters or an ambulance.
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Crisis · 24/7
02Connect with crisis services in Georgia
The Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL) connects people with help for mental health, substance use or developmental disability crises, including mobile crisis services.
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Support · 24/7
03Talk to a crisis counselor
Free, confidential support for emotional distress or thoughts of suicide. You can also reach out if you are worried about a loved one.
About the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline