Fulton County Hosting 'Cope And Hope' Facebook Live Thursday

FULTON COUNTY, GA — The coronavirus has brought financial challenges, stress and pressures upon many families, including in Fulton County. Some may be dealing with existing behavioral health issues and are in need of counseling, medication or resources to assist during this crisis. Others are facing the stress of caregiving responsibilities for children, elders or other family members with no respite.

To provide strategies to help residents “Cope and Hope,” Fulton County’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities will hold an interactive session from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday through Facebook Live.

Fulton County Behavioral Health professionals will answer questions, provide advice and options for resources to help families take advantage of available assistance. Residents can submit questions during the session or email them to fulton.communication@fultoncountyga.gov.

Click to learn more about Fulton County’s Behavioral Health services.

The Fulton County Board of Health said Wednesday that it will close five facilities to the public to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. A spokesperson tells WXIA that this is to "protect the health and safety of clients and staff."

The following Fulton County Board of Health facilities are closed to the public:

• Adamsville Regional Health Center
• Center for Health and Rehabilitation
• North Fulton Service Center
• Neighborhood Union Health Center
• Oak Hill Child, Adolescent and Family Health Center

All clients seeking service at other locations must wear a mask before entering the building and they will have their temperatures checked, said health officials.

If anyone refuses either, or displays symptoms of the coronavirus, they will not be allowed in, an organization official tells the news station.