Health & Human Services

Receive DBHDD funding approval and launch the construction of the Behavioral Health Crisis Center, and source clinical and administrative staff
Start construction of the North Health and Human Services Center and initiate the feasibly plans for a new South facility
Complete the initial study and research of needs related to identify the gaps in public health resources
Explore innovative service delivery models for affordable housing; and implement a Tiny Homes project
Continue development of Integrated Prevention and Care Plan to address HIV Elimination
Improve and enhance Veteran Services though the Community Development Department

Develop a plan and implementation schedule for the Behavioral Health Crisis Center
Continue to provide testing and vaccination access for the residents of Fulton County and surveillance of emerging infectious disease outbreaks
Expand and improve overall health and human services in the North and South through new facility infrastructure
Continue to implement the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and other Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programming to enhance the quality of life for the community and its citizens
Explore innovative service delivery models for affordable housing and other social services
Continue development of Integrated Prevention and Care Plan to address HIV Elimination
Complete upgrades and modernization of Multipurpose and Neighborhood Senior Centers
Complete final distribution of $96M emergency rental assistance funding

Implement enhanced Behavioral Health Services to focus on justice reform and homelessness
Continue planning and renovation of a new, consolidated health services center in North Futon
Complete assessment for additional senior Multipurpose Center locations
Target 80% vaccination rate for the residents of Fulton County
Provide enhanced community service programs to the residents due to COVID-19
Develop a plan and implementation schedule for Crisis Intervention Center
Provide rental, mortgage assistance and food security services using the American Rescue Plan funding

Continue efforts to implement the Public Health in all Policies and Programs initiative
Expand of Behavioral Health services to youth and adults by leveraging state partnerships and resources
Continue support of the Grady/MAT Center for an additional treatment capacity for opioid addiction treatment
Expand HIV Test and Treat program to address the growth and spread of the disease

Develop a strategic framework with Grady and Board of Health to target specific population health outcomes and optimize resources.
Continue to implement HIV Task Force recommendations.
Invest $10M in the new Behavioral Health service delivery model, reaching 3,000 patients and demonstrating a more effective module working with State DBHDD partners.
Continue with the $590M capital investment program in Water Resource investment program.
Develop a Strategic Plan for sustainability that promotes the county as a leader in environmentally friendly development and practices.