About Us

The Georgia Association of Community Service Boards, Inc. (GACSB) was established in 1994 for the following purposes:

  • To lead in the development and operation of public disability services (mental health, intellectual/developmental disabilities and addictive diseases [MHDDAD]) which are community-based and comprehensive in range; involve consumers and their families in their design and governance; and are provided in a cost-effective manner in the least restrictive setting;
  • To advocate, initiate, and support actions designed to improve disability services in Georgia;
  • For sharing and exchange of information and ideas related to service delivery;
  • To develop resources and solutions to problems; and To speak singularly in matters mutually involving and concerning community service boards (CSBs) in the State of Georgia.

Vision

Healthy communities in which CSBs assure the highest potential quality of life for consumers of mental health, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases services.

Mission

To promote a strong network of CSBs as the public safety net, delivering the highest quality of care in order to enhance the life for consumers of mental health, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases services.

Our Core Values

  • Thriving Safety Net– We see the CSBs as the safety net and believe that together we can provide the highest quality safety net system. We believe that the safety net can thrive through the mutual commitment of the CSBs.
  • Trust – We recognize in order to achieve a strong safety net we need to work together in a trusting fashion with mutual commitment.
  • 100% Membership Participation– We recognize that full and total membership participation is essential to achieving our mutual goal.
  • Mutual Respect– We respect all individuals and organizations and value the diversity of their contributions.
  • Sense of equality– We believe all members should have an equal voice and an equal opportunity to participate in the work carried forth by the GACSB.
The Georgia Association of Community Service Boards is proudly managed by
Strategic Healthcare Partners, LLC.