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Georgia ranks 48th in 50 states and DC for access to mental health care resources and insurance. In Georgia an individual with serious mental illness has a one in five chance of ending up in prison instead of a hospital. In Georgia two in five children have trouble accessing the mental health treatment they need. Community Impact Advocating to eliminate health disparities reduce stigma discrimination Mental Health America of Georgia formerly known as the National Mental Health Association of Georgia is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with mental health challenges as well as promoting mental wellness throughout Georgia.