The Chatham County Fire Department Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) has hit the ground running in 2025.

The BHU responded to 136 calls in January including 911 requests from other agencies, follow-ups and referrals.

36 new patients were referred to the CCFD BHU.

One patient was re-united with a family member after being stabilized.

An unsheltered family of 4 connected to Family Promise, Homeless Authority, The Front Porch, JC Lewis, Gateway, Savannah-Chatham school system, and Second Harvest. Now are in housing, back in school, mental and medical care, food security, and social support.

One adult female living in her vehicle was connected to Family Promise, Homeless Authority, and Second Harvest now has her own home and food security.

One adult male was released from jail and immediately entered support services for mental, medical and housing services with JC Lewis, Homeless Authority, Georgia Legal, and Gateway Behavioral Health.

One child was re-unified with their father and is successfully accessing mental health services decreasing need for first responders to be called to the home.

Three unsheltered veterans connected with VA for housing voucher access, mental and medical appointments, Homeless Authority to get on Tiny Homes List, JC Lewis and Second Harvest for food access.

Multiple other patients connected to BHCC for crisis evaluation, magnolia clinic for substance abuse assistance, and outpatient care.

Multiple patients gained access to healthcare and mental health services and collaboration with many partners efforts continue in getting patients medical equipment, medications, medical and mental health care, and substance abuse services.

The BHU continues working with CCPD Homeless Outreach and CCPD BHU provided resource information to unsheltered citizens on access to shelters, health, mental health, food, and employment opportunities in Chatham County.

In February, there were 96 paramedic responses. Of which, 56 were follow-ups, five veterans were consulted, and 27 referrals were received.

Below are the February mental Health calls throughout the county. They include suicidal ideations/attempts, self-harm, and mental health issues.

Below is the February overdose, substance use disorder, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and alcohol related calls.