Developmental Disabilities Services

 The Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities is dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities, and helping to develop opportunities for everyone. Fulton operates three outpatient Training Centers that offer life-skills, therapeutic and behavioral health support services to approximately 300 consumers annually.

Services

• Pre-Vocational Training – this program prepares participants for the following:

1. Enter the Workforce

2. Value the importance of attendance and timeliness

3. Exhibit increased attention span and task completion

4. Enhance problem solving skills

5. Understand safety requirements

6. Engage in appropriate workplace socialization

• Community Integration – provides opportunities for persons with disabilities to live, work and play in the community the same way as everyone else
• Individual & Group Training – creates one-on-one or group setting opportunities for individuals to improve in various identified areas
• Daily Living Skills – this program enables participants to develop their skills that are used to perform everyday activities, such as: cleaning, meal preparation, money management, laundry, and self-care
• Socialization Skills – Participants are taught to recognize and manage appropriate social behaviors
• Individualized Services Plans & Assessments – this is an annual assessment and individualized goal planning to establish the consumer’s needs and desires
• Parent Training & Support Groups – provides caregiver/parental resources and information to increase activism on behalf of individuals with disabilities
• Supported Employment Referrals – provides assistance with referrals to appropriate providers
• Medication Administration – medical personnel provide prescribed medication during training center participation
• Physician Assessments – these medical evaluations are provided annually, and as needed by a medical doctor.
• Skills Training – topics include: Daily Living Activities; Communication Skills; Reducing Inappropriate Behaviors; Managing Money; participating in Social & Recreational Activities; and Advocacy
  
  

Eligibility 

To determine eligibility for Fulton County developmental disability services, contact the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Region 3 Office for entry and evaluation at 770-414-3052 and online at this link

If you currently have a Medicaid Waiver for services and wish to consider us as a provider, you can get a tour of our facilities.

 

PARENT'S GROUPS

Each of our three Training Centers have 501 c3 nonprofit organizations established by the parents and families of our individuals to expand programming at our facilities and also to serve as a support group for caregivers.