Gov. Sonny Perdue has signed an executive order creating a state commission on mental health.
In the order, Perdue acknowledges long-standing fears about the quality of services Georgia provides for the mentally ill.
The panel will examine state services for people who are mentally ill or addicted to drugs.
It is supposed to issue recommendations to lawmakers by June.
Members will include citizens who have received state-provided treatment, state and local officials, and representatives of advocacy groups.
In the order, Perdue acknowledges long-standing fears about the quality of services Georgia provides for the mentally ill.
The panel will examine state services for people who are mentally ill or addicted to drugs.
It is supposed to issue recommendations to lawmakers by June.
Members will include citizens who have received state-provided treatment, state and local officials, and representatives of advocacy groups.
