Highland Rivers Behavioral Health

Guest Opinion November 21, 2022

David Ralston cared, and Georgia is the better for it

By Melanie Dallas, LPC I remember the first time I met Speaker David Ralston, though he was not yet Speaker. I had been working with the parent of a local…

Health Care November 3, 2022

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health’s FY22 annual report highlights innovation, looks ahead

[This guest article is by Melanie Dallas LPC, the CEO of Highland Rivers Behavioral Health] By Melanie Dallas, LPC If you’ve ever read an organization’s annual report, you know they…

Health Care October 7, 2022

Mental illness is common, but recovery is always possible

By Melanie Dallas, LPC The first week of October, this year the 2nd through 8th, is recognized as Mental Illness Awareness Week. And even though that may have already passed,…

Health Care October 2, 2022

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health gets $750,000 grant for veterans suicide prevention in Cherokee, Pickens counties

Highland Rivers Behavior Health, which provides behavioral and mental health services to Cobb and other counties in Georgia, distributed the following news release about a three-year renewable grant for suicide…

Health Care September 14, 2022

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health receives $500,000 grant for job re-entry program in Appalachian counties

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health, an agency serving Cobb and other Georgia counties, was awarded a $500,000 grant for workplace re-entry for people in recovery in the Appalachian counties the agency…

Health Care July 8, 2022

July brings good news for Georgia’s mental health system

By Melanie Dallas, LPC Although July is usually regarded as a slow summer month, there are many new and important happenings in Georgia this July. Actually, July 1 is the…

Health Care June 17, 2022

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health Governing Board of Directors to meet next Wednesday, June 22

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health issued the following announcement: The Highland Rivers Behavioral Health Governing Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday, June 22nd, at 10:30 AM at the Cartersville Chamber…

Health Care June 17, 2022

LGBTQ adults and youth continue to face mental health struggles

By Melanie Dallas, LPC In June we recognize Pride Month, but the ongoing mental health struggles of LGBTQ individuals in our country is nothing to be proud of. Although homosexuality…

Health Care June 2, 2022

Children can be traumatized by tragedy, even far away

By Melanie Dallas, LPC Let me begin by saying I do not want to dwell on the event that prompted this article. Nor will I make any statements about politics…

Health Care May 19, 2022

Great employees make a great team

By Melanie Dallas, LPCI know I have written many times about what great employees we have at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health. I not only have the privilege of overseeing great…

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