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Georgia’s new mental health law takes effect, but many changes …

(5 days ago) WEBThis month marks the beginning of Georgia’s new Mental Health Parity Act and a major overhaul of the state’s mental health care system. The House Speaker David Ralston-backed HB 1013 is designed to expand access to affordable mental health …

https://www.wabe.org/georgias-new-mental-health-law-takes-effect/

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Georgia House mental health omnibus bill focuses on …

(9 days ago) WEBLawmakers in Georgia are expected to introduce an omnibus mental health bill at the steps of the Capitol at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. House Speaker David Ralston will …

https://www.gpb.org/news/2022/01/25/georgia-house-mental-health-omnibus-bill-focuses-on-equal-access-care-for

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Gov. Kemp Provides Remarks and Signs Mental Health Parity Act

(Just Now) WEBAtlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp and their three daughters, Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan, Speaker David Ralston, members of …

https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2022-04-04/gov-kemp-provides-remarks-and-signs-mental-health-parity-act

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Georgia House Bill 1013 Legislative Report - Georgia …

(6 days ago) WEBHouse ill 1013 (H 1013), ^The Mental Health Parity Act was signed into law by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp on April 4, 2022. With an effective date of July 1, …

https://dch.georgia.gov/document/document/dch-house-bill-1013-report-01-18-23/download

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How Georgia’s new mental health law works - The Atlanta Journal

(6 days ago) WEBProponents of the new mental health law say it signifies a sweeping change for Georgia, a state that has traditionally received very low marks for its mental health …

https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/how-georgias-new-mental-health-law-works/BM47U2UTG5F7PLPD335APKFB5M/

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Georgia governor signs sweeping mental health bill into law

(7 days ago) WEBPublished 3:06 PM PDT, April 4, 2022. ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Monday signed into law a bill aimed at bolstering the state’s dismal mental health care …

https://apnews.com/article/business-health-georgia-mental-health-91901f9cf2f46d268db714fd9140ca26

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2022 Georgia Code Title 37 - Mental Health - Justia Law

(1 days ago) WEBJustia › US Law › US Codes and Statutes › Georgia Code › 2022 Georgia Code 2020 2019 2018 Other previous versions. 2022 Georgia Code Title 37 - Mental Health. …

https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/2022/title-37/

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Blog With New Law, 2022 is the Year for Mental Health in Georgia

(7 days ago) WEBApril 7, 2022. By Eve H. Byrd, Director, Carter Center Mental Health Program. During the 2022 state legislative session, the Georgia General Assembly voted unanimously to …

https://www.cartercenter.org/news/features/blogs/2022/with-new-law-2022-is-the-year-for-mental-health-in-georgia.html

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1 year later, Georgia's Mental Health Parity Act is …

(3 days ago) WEBLISTEN: Georgia passed the Mental Health Parity Act in 2022, promising a stronger social safety net for people with acute — and sometimes dangerous — mental health issues but may lack health …

https://www.gpb.org/news/2023/06/21/1-year-later-georgias-mental-health-parity-act-providing-framework-for-change

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GEORGIA MENTAL HEALTH PARITY ACT (HB 1013) As SIGNED …

(3 days ago) WEBGEORGIA MENTAL HEALTH PARITY ACT (HB 1013) AS SIGNED INTO LAW ON APRIL 4, 2022 Sec. 4-2 Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Funds for Mental Health Courts …

https://www.resilientga.org/_files/ugd/43685b_693ae55e3ebb4f93802756eaec5cbc93.pdf?index=true

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Georgia House leaders promise more action on mental health

(4 days ago) WEBGeorgia House leaders promise more action on mental health. February 22, 2023 9:15 AM. By: Associated Press. Georgia state Rep. Todd Jones, R-Cumming, …

https://www.gpb.org/news/2023/02/22/georgia-house-leaders-promise-more-action-on-mental-health

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Bipartisan bill to expand mental health services left on Georgia

(6 days ago) WEBOnly a small portion of Georgia’s bipartisan mental health bill survived the 2023 legislative politicking. Advocates and proponents of improved access to behavioral …

https://georgiarecorder.com/2023/03/30/bipartisan-bill-to-expand-mental-health-services-left-on-georgia-legislatures-cutting-room-floor/

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22 LC 33 8939 House Bill 1013 - Georgia General Assembly

(5 days ago) WEB1 To amend Titles 15, 20, 31, 33, 37, 45, and 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 2 relating to courts, education, health, insurance, mental health, public officers and …

https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/203990

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Georgia’s 2023 mental health bill on the ropes - The Atlanta …

(2 days ago) WEBHouse Bill 520, legislation that would follow up on a mental health overhaul that the Georgia General Assembly approved last year, has been ensnared in …

https://www.ajc.com/politics/georgias-2023-mental-health-bill-on-the-ropes/MHOP74SYUNGCDMPVL2CV335NTE/

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House Bill 520: 2023 Mental Health Bill - Voices for Georgia's …

(7 days ago) WEB1 . House Bill 520: 2023 Mental Health Bill . TODAY! Call members of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee and Senate Leadership ASAP and ask them to PASS . …

https://georgiavoices.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/HB520-2023.pdf

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Adult Mental Health Community Services Georgia Department of

(7 days ago) WEBAssertive Community Treatment (ACT) ACT is an intensive, community-based service for individuals whose severe and persistent mental illness has significantly impaired …

https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/be-dbhdd/be-supported/mental-health-adults/adult-mental-health-community-services

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Georgia takes aim at mental health care shortages with new …

(1 days ago) WEBGeorgia is taking on its mental-health care challenges head-on through new legislation. One bill is aimed at increasing the number of providers in the state. Senate Bill 480 …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/georgia-takes-aim-at-mental-health-care-shortages-with-new-legislation/ar-BB1lWCWW

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Mental Health Initiatives - Governor's Office of Planning and Budget

(4 days ago) WEBHouse Bill 1013, passed and signed into law in 2022, expanded OHSC's role in overseeing the coordination of mental health policy and behavioral health services across state …

https://opb.georgia.gov/ohsc/mental-health-initiatives

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MATCH Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and …

(2 days ago) WEBMATCH. MATCH (Multi-Agency Treatment Team) In 2021, the Georgia State Legislature passed House Bill 1013, “The Mental Health Parity Act”. Included in this legislation …

https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/be-dbhdd/be-supported/mental-health-children-young-adults-and-families/match

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Major Legislative Victory in Georgia National MS Society

(7 days ago) WEBThe Georgia General Assembly unanimously passed landmark legislation to improve mental and behavioral health services during the last full week of the 2022 …

https://www.nationalmssociety.org/news-and-magazine/news/ms-activists-georgia-legislative-victory

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The Mental Health Parity Act – Georgians for a Healthy Future

(1 days ago) WEBGeorgia lawmakers are currently debating a bill that could resolve some of these problems. It's called the Georgia Mental Health Parity Act. Here is a fact sheet about the bill. The …

https://healthyfuturega.org/mentalhealth/

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Mental Health for Adults Georgia Department of Behavioral …

(8 days ago) WEBMental Health for Adults. DBHDD and its network of community providers is here to help adults in Georgia access services that support their individual recovery goals, including …

https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/be-dbhdd/be-supported/mental-health-adults

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Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation for a Healthier Georgia

(4 days ago) WEBAtlanta, GA – Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed seven bills designed to benefit patients in Georgia and strengthen the state's healthcare system.The …

https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2022-05-06/gov-kemp-signs-legislation-healthier-georgia

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Georgia Governor Signs First Responders’ PTSD Benefits Bill Into Law

(9 days ago) WEBThe law requires municipalities and other jurisdictions to provide a one-time cash benefit of $3,000 for responders diagnosed with mental stress disorder, a benefit …

https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/southeast/2024/05/06/773021.htm

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Lt. Governor Burt Jones’s Veterans Priority Legislative Package …

(Just Now) WEBFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 3, 2024 ATLANTA Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones issued a statement on his Veterans legislative priority package. Two bills …

https://ltgov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-05-03/lt-governor-burt-joness-veterans-priority-legislative-package-update

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Gov. Kemp Signs FY25 Budget to Invest in Education, Public Safety

(2 days ago) WEBAtlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, constitutional officers, members of …

https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-05-07/gov-kemp-signs-fy25-budget-invest-education-public-safety-healthcare-and

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Mental Health & Agriculture Georgia Department of Agriculture

(9 days ago) WEBFind Mental Health Help Now: Georgia Crisis and Access Line Toll-Free: (800) 715-4225 Georgia’s 24/7 toll-free line staffed by licensed mental health professionals. Treatment …

https://agr.georgia.gov/mental-health-agriculture

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