Media Advisories

Mayor’s Office of Communications 

City of Atlanta to Continue Diversion Service

ATLANTA—The City of Atlanta issued the following statement on the continuation of Diversion Services.

After negotiating in good faith, and arriving at a new agreement with PAD, their Executive Director has announced that they are suspending their work with the City of Atlanta, nevertheless. The previous agreement lacked the necessary performance metrics that would ensure taxpayers were getting the services for which they paid. The updated contract, complete with new performance metrics, was agreed to by PAD.

In anticipation of any potential delays from the signature process, the City offered to extend its ongoing month to month contract until this process was complete to ensure PADs work would continue. PAD refused.

Diversion services will continue to be offered via the City's HOPE team until a new contract can be finalized with a qualified contractor. Residents can continue to call 311 for individuals experiencing a mental health or substance abuse crisis.

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