Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities

Commissioner Frank W. Berry

Frank W. Berry has been commissioner of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) since August 13, 2012. With more than 20 years of experience benefiting the state of Georgia, Berry has gained a reputation for commitment to high quality care in the behavioral health services arena with a focus on developing partnerships with stakeholders in order to achieve client-focused results.

Before being named Commissioner of DBHDD, Frank served as the Chief Executive Officer for View Point Health in Lawrenceville, Georgia, where he led a 450-team workforce delivering the a full spectrum of services overseen by DBHDD. He managed a $35 million budget and worked closely with the Board of Directors to enhance opportunities in a shifting healthcare market.

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News Releases

May 14, 2013 – Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Commissioner Frank Berry joined members of the Georgia Legislature and youth from Catoosa and Gwinnett Counties today at the Georgia Capitol to launch the Generation Rx (GEN Rx) Project.
April 17, 2013 – Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) Commissioner Frank Berry joined Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal today at View Point Health in Metro Atlanta to raise awareness about National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
March 28, 2013 – Making real life drug free was a reoccurring theme during the Governor's Red Ribbon awards ceremony. Today, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities honored hundreds of Georgia students and organizations at the Woodruff Arts Center for their drug awareness activities during last October's Red Ribbon festivities.