- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Title:
- Press release (Georgia. Dept. of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities), Oct. 21, 2011
- Creator:
- Georgia. Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities, Office of Communications
- Date of Original:
- 2011-10-21
- Subject:
- Georgia. Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities--Periodicals
Mental health services--Georgia--Periodicals
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- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
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- state government records
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- Call Number GA B400 .P1 P7 2011/10-21
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- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
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DBHDD employee honored with first-ever award
Friday, October 21, 2011 Contact: Kristie Swink
ATLANTA - A Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) employee was recognized for his service and dedication by the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association. Travis Fretwell, Assistant Executive Director & Director of the Office of Prevention Services and Programs received the organization's first-ever Distinguished Service Award during its Fall Training and Education Retreat held October 9-13, in Toccoa, GA. Wayne Bland, Georgia Addiction Counselor's Board President presented the award which reads, "In recognition of his long term commitment to the treatment and welfare of those affected by alcohol and drug addiction in Georgia." Sue Purvis, Executive Director of the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association noted that Fretwell had been chosen by the board
because they believed he was most deserving of their very first award. "I am extremely honored by this," said Fretwell. "It means so much to have a group of colleagues acknowledge your work and commitment to the field in this way. I am truly humbled."
The Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA) is a non-profit association dedicated to high standards for professionals who provide addiction counseling. Established in 1980 to provide a statewide association of addiction counselors and other persons interested in addiction, GACA is comprised of a volunteer Board of Directors elected by its membership and a volunteer Certification Board appointed by the Directors with the sole purpose of carrying out the mission of the Association.
For more information on DBHDD's programs and how to get help with substance and alcohol abuse, please visit www.dbhdd.georgia.gov.