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Behavioral Health Coordination Meeting: At the Crossroads: Homelessness and Mental Health
October 22, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join Cobb Douglas Public Health, Cobb Collaborative and Cobb Chairwoman Lisa Cupid for a coordination meeting of agencies and organizations working on behavioral and mental health across Cobb County.
MEETING DETAILS:
Theme: At the Crossroads: Homelessness and Mental Health
Keynote Speaker:
Melanie Kagan serves as the CEO for The Center for Family Resources located in Marietta, GA. Melanie has more than 14 years of experience in the nonprofit sector working primarily in leadership positions that include fundraising, policy and advocacy, nonprofit management, and program oversight. She spent two years serving as the Northwest Regional Director for the United Way of Greater Atlanta where she had oversight of Cherokee, Cobb, Douglas, and Paulding Counties. Prior to relocating to Georgia, she held leadership positions with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central New Mexico and the United Way of Central New Mexico. Before pursuing a career in the nonprofit sector, Melanie worked in healthcare administration for a decade.
Confirmed Panelists:
Tyler Driver, Executive Director, The Extension
M. Carlyle Kent, Marietta City Councilman, Ward 5
Amy Lasher, Senior Director of Mental Health Services
October 22, 2025
Networking & Registration 9:30-10:00 AM.
Program will run from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
This meeting will be held at the Cobb Senior Services
1150 Powder Springs St, Marietta, GA 30064
This event is co-hosted with Cobb County 2020. Our collective efforts in driving positive change and supporting the wellbeing of our community!
