Behavioral Health Through Hope, Wellness, and Recovery

Treatment First Approach to Care, Individual Choice, and Recovery-Oriented Philosophy

Our programs and services are designed with the needs of individuals, families, and communities in mind. We believe in and practice a Treatment-First Approach where choice is valued and living a recovery-oriented life is expected and achieved. Our programs and services are designed using evidenced-based practices, trauma-informed protocols, and current best-practice models of care.

Easy Access to Quality Care

Those served are met with easy access to care close to home and receive services that are unmatched and at a reasonable cost. Community Service Board of Middle Georgia stands firm in leading in service to others through respectful, compassionate engagement while fostering hope, wellness, and recovery.

Our Values

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia embraces a culture reflective of core values including: Quality Service, Professionalism, Person-Centered Practices, Belief in Recovery, Team Work, and Continuous Performance Improvement. These values form the foundation for our work, frame a culture we are proud to be a part of, and help create an organization that inspires all of us to be our best. The CSB of Middle Georgia believes that recovery is real and supports all pathways leading to and maintaining recovery.

CSB of Middle Georgia is the recipient of numerous grants and awards, including a federal Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration Community Mental Health Center award in 2021, a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Center Planning, Development, and Implementation award in 2022, and the State of Georgia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities’ 2019 Provider of the Year Award.

About Lisa Montford, MS LPC CMAC, Chief Executive Officer

Lisa Veal Montford is a seasoned behavioral health professional and leader at the Community Service Board of Middle Georgia, doing business as the Patsy H. Thomas Community Mental Health Center. With over 30 years of experience in the behavioral health field, including more than two decades of dedicated service to CSB of Middle Georgia, Lisa has demonstrated a deep commitment to improving the lives of individuals and families across the region.

Lisa earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Georgia College & State University and her Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Fort Valley State University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Professional Clinical Supervisor (CPCS), and Certified Master Addiction Counselor (CMAC).

Lisa began her career as a part-time job coach in adult day services and has since gained extensive experience across multiple levels of care, including mental health and substance use services for both adults and children. Throughout her tenure, she has held progressive leadership roles, including Social Services Provider, Practice Manager, Deputy Director of Behavioral Health Programs, and Assistant Director.

Her expertise includes crisis intervention, clinical supervision, program management, accreditation compliance, and staff development. Lisa has also played a key role in grant writing, quality improvement initiatives, and strategic planning efforts. She remains actively involved in numerous committees and community coalitions focused on behavioral health advancement and suicide prevention.

Driven by a strong belief in resilience and recovery, Lisa is passionate about advocacy and ensuring that individuals facing behavioral health challenges have access to high-quality, innovative, and compassionate care. Her guiding philosophy is that while life presents challenges, growth and recovery are always possible.