The Department of Human Resources (DHR) is Georgia's human service agency whose mission is to strengthen Georgia families by providing services through about 80 programs that ensure their health and welfare. DHR touches the lives of all Georgians. Our goal is to be a resource to Georgia families to help them become self-sustaining.
DIVISIONS
The Division of Aging Services administers a statewide system of services for older Georgians.
The Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) is responsible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), food stamp benefits, and social services to assist low-income families or families in crisis.
The Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases (MHDDAD) serves people of all ages and those with the most severe problems. MHDDAD serves people needing treatment for mental illness or substance abuse problems. The Division also provides substance abuse prevention services and support services for people with mental retardation.
The Division of Public Health (DPH) is responsible for population-based disease control and prevention, the reduction of avoidable injury-related deaths and disabilities, and the promotion of healthy lifestyles.
