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 https://dbhdd.georgia.gov 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.