Division of Treatment and Care

The Division of Treatment and Care (DTC) is responsible for the Office of Behavioral Health Services (OBHS), the Office of Classification and Transportation Services (OCATS), the Office of Nutrition and Food Services, and the Office of Chaplaincy Services. DTC regionals provide consultation and oversight of PBIS program plan and recreation activities.  These services are provided to youth housed in all RYDC and YDC facilities. The Division of Treatment and Care provides a wide assortment of timely and necessary professional assistance to youth in the care of DJJ.  

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Office of Behavioral Health Services

OBHS is committed to ensuring that youth receive the services they need and manages and administers the behavioral health service program in all DJJ facilities. These services include: mental health, general counseling and case management, sexually harmful behaviors treatment, and substance abuse treatment.

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Office of Classification and Transportation Services

The Office of Classification and Transportation Services (OCATS) is responsible for ensuring that youth are appropriately screened for placement, classified according to risk and need, and are safely and securely transported.

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Office of Chaplaincy Services

The Office of Chaplaincy Services supports the Department of Juvenile Justice's mission by ensuring First Amendment Rights to religious freedom, expression, and resources, including Pastoral Care to youth and staff through spiritual guidance, support, crisis intervention, and religious education.

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Office of Nutrition and Food Services

The Office of Nutrition and Food Services (ONFS) is responsible for meeting the nutritional and dietary needs of youth housed in DJJ facilities.  This goal is accomplished by providing continuous education, training and support for the food services staff, menu design and distribution and nutrition education information.

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Deputy Commissioner

Division of Treatment and Care 

Contact Division of Treatment and Care

Margaret Cawood

Visit:

3408 Covington Highway
Decatur, GA 30032