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Health Care October 19, 2022

Kids’ Mental Health Care Leaves Parents in Debt and in the Shadows

This article and podcast by Yuki Noguchi was first published by NPR and by Kaiser Health News as part of their series “Diagnosis: Debt” Yuki Noguchi, NPR News October 19,…

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Marietta Police Department October 9, 2022

Marietta police non-fatally shoot man during crisis call; investigation turned over to GBI

According to a public information release from Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department, officers non-fatally wounded a man when he allegedly pointed a gun at them during a…

Health Care September 1, 2022

Recovery is in our roots

September is National Recovery Month By Melanie Dallas, LPC Each September, Highland Rivers Behavioral Health recognizes National Recovery Month – and we celebrate individuals everywhere who are working toward or…

Health Care August 18, 2022

Community Service Boards vitally important to Georgia

By Melanie Dallas, LPC You may know by now that Highland Rivers Behavioral Health (HRBH) was formed through the consolidation of three organizations: Highland Rivers Health, Cobb County Community Services…

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 13, 2022

Long Wait for Justice: People in Jail Face Delays for Mental Health Care Before They Can Stand Trial

Andy Miller and Rebecca Grapevine, Georgia Health News June 10, 2022 [This article by Andy Miller and Rebecca Grapevine first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission] Beau Hampton’s…

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…

Health Care May 6, 2022

May is Mental Health Month

By Melanie Dallas, LPCMental health awareness has increased greatly as a result of the pandemic. Numerous research studies have found more people of all ages have experienced mental health challenges…

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Education January 17, 2025

Cobb County School District to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District is the latest local entity to announce its intention to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia House Bill 581….

Climate January 17, 2025

Insurance for natural disasters is failing homeowners − I don’t have the answers, but I do know the right questions to ask

by Jay Feinman, Rutgers University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The wildfires that have devastated large parts of Los Angeles County have drawn fresh attention…

National January 17, 2025

Spending, regulations and DOGE: Office of Management and Budget director plays vital role helping government get stuff done

by Martha Coven, Princeton University and Bridget C.E. Dooling, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Office of Management and Budget sounds…