How to Apply 

For information about eligibility for NOW and COMP Waiver and State Funded Services contact your support coordinator or The Region 1 field office at  1-877-217-4462 or visit the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities website at  for more information. 

If you are interested in Employment Services you will need to reach out to GVRA at https://gvs.georgia.gov or email Information@empowercherokee.org for assistance in getting started. 

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If you or a loved one are in need of immediate support or are in a crisis situation related to Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health, or Addictive Diseases please call the Georgia Crisis Access Line (GCAL) at 1-800-715-4225.

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Once eligible for the NOW and COMP Waiver, State Funded Services for IDD, or Employment services with GVRA please contact us for a tour of our facilities and a possible trial day at our program.  From there we can determine enrollment options.