Georgia Council for Recovery
Congratulations to Kevin Tanner
New Commissioner
Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
16 November, 2023
Tucker, GA –
The Georgia Council for Recovery congratulates Kevin Tanner on his appointment from Governor Kemp to serve as the Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). Governor Kemp has made a strong pro-peer and pro-family appointment with the appointment of Kevin Tanner.
“The Georgia Council for Recovery is extremely excited. Governor Kemp could not have made a stronger appointment than Kevin Tanner. Chairman Tanner is a strong partner for peers and families. We look forward to partnering with Commissioner Tanner as he moves DBHDD forward on those Behavioral Health policy issues (addiction and mental illness) so important to Georgia peers and families,” said Neil Campbell, Executive Director of the Georgia Council for Recovery.
“It has been an honor and privilege to work with Kevin Tanner as he chaired the Georgia Behavioral Health and Innovation Commission on HB 1013 – The Georgia Parity Act. Kevin Tanner is a strong leader who builds diverse coalitions to achieve positive policy. Commissioner Kevin Tanner will take Georgia to the next level with Behavioral Health policy,” said Jeff Breedlove, Chief of Policy for the Georgia Council for Recovery.
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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Jeff Breedlove
Chief of Policy and Communications
Georgia Council for Recovery
404-615-5735
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