Due to winter weather conditions, Fulton County facilities and offices will be closed to the public on Wednesday, January 22. The Board of Commissioners meeting will be rescheduled. A new meeting date will be forthcoming. For additional information, click here.
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
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.
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.
Our department operates three Training Centers across the county:
Central Training Center
North Training Center
South Training Center
In order to qualify for services you must obtain a Waiver through the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). Depending on the services you need, you may qualify for a Comprehensive Supports Waiver (COMP) or New Options Waiver (NOW). An application must be completed with the DBHDD department along with supporting documentation of the developmental disability, which goes to the intake and evaluation office in your region. These forms can be located online or by contacting the region where you live. Once a determination has been made, a letter will be sent to you notifying you of your eligibility.
You will be given a provider’s list and can choose where you would like to receive services. We will assign a Support Coordinator to help you access services based on the needs of the individual. If you decide that you want an individual to attend one of the Fulton county training centers, you will be provided a tour of the facility as well as the opportunity to ask questions about the type of services that we provide to individuals in the program.
An interview will be scheduled to obtain information about the type of services that the individual will need to determine a match with appropriate services. A medical doctor will meet with the individual, family and/or caregiver to ensure that we are able to meet the mental, physical, and medical needs of the individual prior to acceptance into the program. The staff receives ongoing training in best practices to provide high quality and competent services and treat all individuals with dignity and respect.
We provide a Person Centered Approach to all individuals served by Fulton County. Our goals are to individualize services to the needs of the individual and provide community integration with the support that they receive from the staff and the community - Three regional centers provide clients with life skills training tailored to their particular disability. Mobility training and day habilitation are also provided.