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Mental health support,
not just consequences.
Paulding Minds Unite connects individuals navigating the criminal justice system with the mental health treatment, resources, and community support they need to build lasting stability.
How can we help you today?
Whether you're a participant, family member, or attorney — find what you need quickly.
Apply to the Program
Begin your application to the Paulding County Mental Health Court.
Find Resources
Mental health providers, treatment centers, food assistance and more.
Crisis Help Now
Immediate crisis lines and emergency mental health support.
Contact the Court
Reach Coordinator Skylar Boles or get directions to the courthouse.
A different approach to mental illness in the justice system.
"The Paulding County Mental Health Court is an 18-month program that offers a less costly, more effective alternative to incarceration."
Mental illness and criminal justice have traditionally operated as two separate systems — often at odds with each other. This court brings them together, offering individuals with documented mental health diagnoses a supervised, treatment-based path forward.
Participants receive intensive case management, regular court hearings, mental health treatment, and community support — not just accountability, but genuine help.
Learn More About the ProgramProgram Eligibility
- Documented diagnosis of a severe and persistent mental illness
- Paulding County resident or willing to relocate
- Mental illness directly correlates with current offense
- Moderate to high risk of reoffending without treatment
- Non-violent offense history (reviewed case-by-case)
- No active immigration holds
Find the support you need.
A comprehensive directory of mental health, treatment, food, housing, and crisis resources in Paulding County — available to everyone, not just program participants.
Counseling & Therapy
Individual, family, and couples therapy providers accepting most insurance plans including Medicaid.
Treatment Centers
Inpatient, outpatient, and detox programs for addiction and co-occurring disorders.
Autism Services
ABA therapy, diagnostics, and behavioral support for children and adults on the spectrum.
Food & Clothing
Local food banks, clothing drives, and emergency assistance organizations.
Crisis Hotlines
Georgia-specific and national crisis lines for mental health, substance use, domestic violence, and more.
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Senior living, hospice care, drug testing facilities, and the complete resource library.
The path to the program.
Four steps from referral to participation — your attorney or a court partner can initiate the process on your behalf.
Referral
Attorney or court partner submits a referral form on your behalf to the Mental Health Court.
Application
Complete the full application and contract. Documentation of your mental health diagnosis required.
Review
The court team reviews eligibility. Candidates are evaluated on diagnosis, risk level, and offense history.
Enrollment
Once accepted, you begin the 18-month program with treatment, case management, and court hearings.
If you're in crisis right now — help is a call away.
You don't have to be enrolled in the program to access crisis support. These lines are free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day.
Have questions about the program?
Coordinator Skylar Boles is available to answer questions from participants, family members, and attorneys about the Mental Health Court program and application process.
Location
240 Constitution Blvd
Dallas, GA 30132