Who We Are

Albany Area Community Service Board is a public, non-profit organization providing mental health, developmental disability and addictive disease services to citizens in Baker, Calhoun, Dougherty, Early, Lee, Miller, Terrell and Worth counties. The Albany Area Community Service Board is accredited by CARF International

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CARF International accreditation demonstrates a program's quality, transparency, and commitment to the satisfaction of the persons served. CARF International is an independent, not-for-profit accreditor of human service providers in the areas of Aging Services, Behavioral Health, Child and Youth Services, Durable Medical Equipment, Employment and Community Services, Medical Rehabilitation, and Opiod Treatment Programs. (888) 281-6531.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Mental Health Services

Mental health services are aimed at diagnosing and successfully treating adults, children, and adolescents with mental illness and emotional disturbances. The ultimate goal is to provide needed services for consumers to help them recover from their illness, and to function at their highest possible level within the community.

Mental health services include outpatient and residential care such as:

• Diagnostic Assessment
• Psychiatric & Nursing Assessment
• Individual Counseling & Therapy
• Group & Family Therapy & Training
• Medication Administration & Pharmacy
• Treatment Court
• Crisis Intervention
• Crisis Stabilization
• Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services (PSR)
• Community Support Individual (CSI)
• Referrals for Residential Services

Addictive Diseases 

The primary focus of addiction treatment is the discontinuation of addictive substances by the consumers. Chemical dependency is a primary, progressive, chronic and potentially fatal disease which is treatable. It is an illness that affects the physical, mental and spiritual areas of the addicted person's family, social, and occupational well being. Recovery from addiction is an ongoing process which includes abstinence and the treatment of the whole person.

Addictive Diseases Services include:

• Diagnostic Assessment
• Psychiatric & Nursing Assessment
• Group, Individual & Family Counseling
• Residential Detoxification
• Dual Diagnosis Residential
• Outpatient Services
• Community Support Individual (CSI)
• Treatment Court

Child & Adolescent Outpatient Services & Aspire Clubhouse

AACSB provides mental health services to children and adolescents through the Aspire program. Aspire serves children and adolescents with severe emotional, mental and/or behavioral problems. The goal of the program is to prevent out-of-home placements and hospital admissions.

Developmental Disability Services

Developmental disability services are planned with the individual needs of the person served in mind. Services keep consumers actively involved in planning their lives and participating as members of the community at home and at work. For those who cannot remain in their own home, services concentrate on health and safety.

Developmental disability services offer a comprehensive program which serves citizens in our eight county area.

Services include:

• Accept Referrals From Region IV
• Residential Services
• Work Activity
• Employment in the Community
• Day Habilitation
• Day and Personal Support

Georgia Crisis and Access Line 1-800-715-4225 www.behavioralhealthlink.com

Our Mission To offer Affordable, Accessible, and Quality Mental Health, Addictive Disease and Developmental Disability services by skilled professionals who are sensitive to the needs of individuals and families served.

Our Vision Leading our communities toward Health, Hope & Recovery.

Values & Principles We believe all people should be treated with dignity and respect. We are dedicated to the education of consumers, family members and the community. We believe that quality service should be provided in a variety of convenient locations to consumers and families. We are committed to respond to the needs of the community. We believe each consumer is unique and that services should be individualized based on consumer preferences. We strive to find new ways to use current resources and to generate new ones through community partnerships. We are committed to understanding and respecting cultural differences. We believe people should receive services which respect their privacy and confidentiality. We strive for consumer satisfaction. We are committed to exemplify ethical conduct.

Fees

Fees are established according to income (sliding fee scale).
Payment is expected at the time the service is rendered.
We accept private insurance, Medicare and Medicaid.
Services are readily available to citizens within Baker, Calhoun, Dougherty, Early, Lee, Miller, Terrell and Worth counties with priority being the most-in-need.

Client's Rights Notice

The Mission of the Albany Area Community Service Board is to educate and assist citizens to be healthy and independent in their community. The agency's vision is that mental health, developmental disability, and addictive disease services will be readily available to individuals and their families. When a consumer receives services in a mental health, developmental disability, and/or addictive disease program, their rights are protected by the DHR Rules and Regulations contained in Chapter 290-4-9. The Rules and Regulations describe any limitation to these rights and other provisions that may apply and should be consulted when there is a dispute or question regarding any of these rights. If consumers want to know more about these rights, please contact the Client's Rights Coordinator:

Albany Area Community Service Board
1120 West Broad Avenue
P.O. Box 1988
Albany, Georgia 31702
info@albanycsb.org

This web site made possible through funds from the
Georgia Department of Human Resources