As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end, the Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) is pleased to announce its new Mental Health Mobile Unit, which will provide education about mental health and strengthen efforts to combat stereotypes surrounding mental illness.

The state-of-the-art vehicle features three private consultation rooms, telehealth services, interior and exterior monitors, a large screen television, restroom, and wheelchair accessibility.

“This is exciting news for all of Fulton County,” said Fulton County Board of Commissioners Chairman Robb Pitts. “The new Mental Health Mobile Unit is an exciting opportunity to support the well-being of the residents we serve. It is imperative to not only increase awareness surrounding mental health, but to also search for opportunities to promote mental health services throughout Fulton County.”

“We are thrilled to launch the Mental Health Mobile Unit as it provides an opportunity to significantly expand our community outreach efforts and educate the public about behavioral health services and COVID-19 vaccinations,” stated LaTrina R. Foster, Director of Fulton County BHDD. “The mobile unit will also increase access to behavioral healthcare services for county residents and help us continue our mission to confront the stereotypes surrounding mental illness.”

To provide local media with a chance to tour the mobile unit and learn more about when and where residents will see the mobile unit in their community, BHDD will host a brief media opportunity on Tuesday, May 30 at 10:30 a.m. at the Oak Hill Child, Family and Adolescent Center, 2805 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Atlanta, GA 30315.

The Mental Health Mobile Unit was made possible by a $3.9 million grant from the US Department of Health & Human Services – Office of Minority Health. Through this funding, the mobile unit will increase access to behavioral health services and educate residents in minority and under-served communities about available services - regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

Beginning in June 2023, the Mental Health Mobile Unit will visit locations around Fulton County, including community meetings and public facilities such as Fulton County Libraries and Senior Centers.

Below is a schedule of locations:

Thursday, June 1, 2023
Location: Center for Health & Rehabilitation
Address: 265 Boulevard, NE., Atlanta, GA 30312
Time: 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Overview: Fulton County Behavioral Health Network staff will tour the mobile unit and familiarize themselves with the mobile unit’s operating plans. Staff from the Fulton County Board of Health & local Neighborhood Planning Unit (NPU) also will be invited to tour the vehicle & learn about its services.

Saturday, June 3, 2023
Location: Park Place @ Newtown Park
Address: 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Overview: The Fulton County Behavioral Health Outreach Team will represent the Department at an event for veterans that focuses on behavioral health services. The BHDD mobile unit will be at the event, and the team will provide information about the Department’s programs and how to access services.
(Commissioner Thorne’s office is a sponsor for this event)

Thursday, June 8, 2023
Location: Oak Hill Child, Adolescent & Family Center
Address: 2805 Metropolitan Parkway, SW, Atlanta, GA 30315
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Overview: Fulton County Behavioral Health Network staff will tour the mobile unit and familiarize themselves with the mobile unit’s operating plans. Staff from the Fulton County Board of Health (Babies Can’t Wait) & local Neighborhood Planning Unit (NPU) also will be invited to tour the vehicle & learn about its services.

Monday, June 12, 2023
Location: North Fulton Service Center
Address: 7741 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30350
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Overview: Fulton County Behavioral Health Network staff will tour the mobile unit and familiarize themselves with the mobile unit’s operating plans. Staff from the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office & local community-based organizations also will be invited tour the vehicle.

Thursday, June 22, 2023
Location: South Fulton Service Center
Address: 5600 Stonewall Tell Road, College Park, GA 30349
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Overview: Fulton County Behavioral Health Network staff will tour the mobile unit and familiarize themselves with the mobile unit’s operating plans. Staff from the Fulton County Board of Health, Fulton County Sheriff’s Department, Department of Family & Children’s Services, & local law enforcement agencies also will be invited to tour the vehicle.

To learn more, residents can visit Fulton County’s Mental Health Mobile Unit webpage by clicking here or contact Brian J. Williams, Program Evaluation Specialist.