Behavioral Health Licensing Unit

Welcome

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) has been designated as the entity to accomplish licensing/permit protocols and associated procedures for Crisis Stabilization Units (Authority O.C.G.A. Sec. 37-1-29) as well as Emergency Receiving, Evaluation, and Treatment Facilities (Authority O.C.G.A. Sec. 37-3-40, 37-3-60, 37-3-80) for the State of Georgia. A targeted team within DBHDD, known as the Behavioral Health Licensing Unit (BHLU), has been created to carry out these functions. This website is designed to guide and assist you through the application/licensing process.

Crisis Stabilization Units

Applications

• New Application
• Renewal Application

Rules and Regulations

• Children and Adolescents
• Adult

Tools / Helpful Hints

• Environmental Checklist
• Adult Review Tool
• Children and Adolescents Review Tool
• A Glimpse into a Licensure Visit (powerpoint)
• Abbreviations/Acronyms
• Required Policy and Procedures

Emergency Receiving, Evaluation, and Treatment (ERET) Facilities

Forms and Resources

• Guidelines and Application for ERET Designation
• Instructions and Attestation Statement for Existing ERET Facilities
• ERET Site Visit Tool
• Hospital Rules and Regulations
• ERET List of Providers

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