Community Leader Testimonials

Georgia State House Representative Mary Margaret Oliver discusses the growth of the DeKalb CSB over the years and its positive impact on the community. She shares her particular concern for child and adolescent mental health treatment in Georgia.

Dr. Raymond J. Kotwicki, MD, MPH speaks of the strong alliance between DeKalb CSB and Emory University School of Medicine. DeKalb CSB offers medical students experience in the field of psychiatry and an introduction to the public mental health system.

DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson gives a testimony that DeKalb Community Service Board is an invaluable asset to the community. He cites DeKalb CSB's role in providing emotional care after the death of two law enforcement officers.

Retired Judge Winston Bethel was formerly the Chief Magistrate of the DeKalb County Magistrate Court and a visionary of the Mental Health Court. He gives a testimony for DeKalb Community Service Board's role as a leader in public mental health services.

DeKalb County Commissioner Stan Watson gives a testimony for DeKalb Community Service Board's work to provide treatment for those with mental illness and substance addictions in the criminal justice system.

Andy Cummings, Director of the DeKalb County Drug Court, gives a testimonial about the DeKalb CSB's role as the Court's clinical treatment provider for non-violent substance abusing offenders. Through this partnership, participants learn to lead a law abiding drug free way of life.