Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates (ABHA) is a group of behavioral health professionals in Atlanta, Georgia who engage in social justice advocacy for the behavioral health needs of individuals who experience oppression, discrimination, and barriers to healthcare; and who are disproportionately impacted by social inequities. As a collaborative group embedded in the Atlanta community, we work toward social justice by seeking the perspectives of, and elevating and amplifying the voices of, community members so that their interests and needs are known, respected, and addressed. We are committed to educating the public, fighting prejudice and stigma, and increasing the availability of quality behavioral health resources.
We are a community-informed social justice advocacy group that aims to: