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A free 24/7 helpline providing mental health crisis assistance and access to mental health resources throughout the state of Georgia | 1-800-715-4225 or mygcal.com. |
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For emergencies in which law enforcement may be called, ask for a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officer | Dial 9-1-1 |
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Reach a trained counselor by text message. Youth and teens are especially welcome. | Text 'GA' to 741-741. |
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Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-SUICIDE |
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For veterans or people concerned about one. | Chat Online Phone: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1 Text: 838255 TTY: 1-800-799-4889 |
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The Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence hotline. To find a domestic violence shelter in Georgia, call: | 1-800-334-2836 Or Find A Shelter |
Download Crisis Resources Directory
| RESOURCE | DESCRIPTION | PHONE | WEBLINK |
| 911 | ***Ask for a Crisis Intervention Trained Officer*** | Dial 9-1-1 | |
| Georgia Crisis and Access Line | A free 24/7 helpline providing mental health crisis assistance and access to mental health resources in Georgia. | (800) 715-4225 | https://www.mygcal.com/ |
| 24/7 Crisis Text Line | For people of all ages. Youth and teens are especially encouraged to use this resource. | text 'GA' to 741-741 | |
| National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | No matter what problems you’re dealing with, whether or not you’re thinking about suicide, if you need someone to lean on for emotional support, call the Lifeline. | English: (800) 273-TALK (8255) | https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/ |
| Español: (888) 628-9454 | |||
| TTY: (800) 799-4889 | |||
| Online Chat | https://chat.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/GetHelp/LifelineChat.aspx | ||
| Poison Control Center | (800) 222-1222 | ||
| Georgia Peer Support and Wellness Centers | PSWRCs offer respite rooms where a person may stay for up to 7 days instead of going into a psychiatric hospital; plus, a 24/7 warmline, daily wellness activities.and other supports. | Metro Atlanta: (404) 371-1414 | https://www.gmhcn.org/wellnesscenter/ |
| White County: (706) 865-3601 | |||
| Bartow County: (770) 276-2019 | |||
| Colquitt County: (229) 873-9737 | |||
| Henry County: (678) 782-7666 | |||
| SAMHSA Treatment Locator (this is not a crisis hotline, but is available 24/7 to assist in finding a treatment facility). | Find mental health and substance abuse treatment services. | English & Español:(800) 662-HELP (4357) | https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/locator/home |
| TTY: (800) 487-4889 | |||
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| Veterans Crisis Line | For veterans and those concerned about one. | Phone (800) 273-8255 Press 1 | https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ |
| Text: 838255 | |||
| TTY: 1-800-799-4889 | |||
| Online Chat | https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ChatTermsOfService.aspx?account=Veterans%20Chat | ||
| YOUTH | |||
| Crisis Text Line | For people of all ages. Youth and teens are especially encouraged to use this resource. | text 'GA' to 741-741 | |
| National Youth Crisis Hotline | (800) 442-HOPE (4673) | ||
| National US Child Abuse Hotline | (800) 422-4453 | ||
| Parent Hotline | (800) 222-1222 | https://parenthotline.net/ | |
| Girls & Boys Town National Hotline | Immediate phone assistance for short-term crisis intervention and counseling for parent-child conflicts, marital and family issues, suicide, pregnancy, runaways, physical and sexual abuse. Operators also provide referrals to local community resources. | (800) 448-3000 | |
| VIOLENCE | |||
| National Sexual Assault Hotline | Call the phone hotline to be connected to a local service provider, or chat online 24/7 with a trained support specialist who can provide emotional support and guide you to resources. | (800) 656-4673 | https://www.rainn.org/get-help |
| English: Chat Online | https://www.rainn.org/get-help | ||
| Espanol: Chat en Español | https://www.rainn.org/get-help | ||
| Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence Hotline | Find a Domestic Violence Shelter in Georgia | (800) 334-2836 | https://gcadv.org/get-help/ |
| Find a Shelter | https://gcadv.org/domestic-volence-centers/ | ||
| SafeQuest Crisis Line | This is a 24-hour crisis intervention line for people who are victims of relationship violence or sexual abuse. Emergency response is offered nationwide. | (866) 487-7233 (4UR-SAFE) | |
| National Domestic Violence Hotline | English: (800) 799-7233 | ||
| Español: (800) 942-6908 | |||
| TTY: (800) 787-3224 | |||
| Domestic Violence Hotline | (800) 829-1122 | ||
| STAND Against Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline | (888) 215-5555 | ||
| Elder Abuse Hotline | (800) 252-8966 | ||
| SUBSTANCE ABUSE | |||
| Alcohol Hotline | (800) 331-2900 | ||
| Alcohol Treatment Referral Hotline | (800) 252-6465 | ||
| Alcohol & Drug Abuse Hotline | (800) 729-6686 | ||
| National Institute on Drug Abuse Hotline | (800) 662-4357 | ||
| DISASTERS | |||
| National Disaster Distress Helpline | National, US-based crisis counseling and support phone line for people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. | 1-800-985-5990 | |
| text 'TalkWithUs' to 66746 | |||
NAMI Information Line
The Information HelpLine is an information and referral service which can be reached by calling 1 (800) 950-NAMI (6264), Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., EST. Business callers, including those seeking particular NAMI staff members, should call 1 (703)524-7600.
Additional Resources
CRISIS AND SUICIDE
Girls & Boys Town National Hotline
(800) 448-3000
National Hopeline Network
(800) SUICIDE
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-TALK (8255)
National Youth Crisis Hotline
(800) 442-HOPE (4673)
ALCOHOL
Alcohol Hotline
(800) 331-2900
Al-Anon for Families of Alcoholics
(800) 344-2666
Alcohol and Drug Helpline
(800) 821-4357
Alcohol Treatment Referral Hotline
(800) 252-6465
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Hotline
(800) 729-6686
Families Anonymous
(800) 736-9805
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Hopeline
(800) 622-2255
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Poison Control
(800) 222-1222
National Institute on Drug Abuse Hotline
(800) 662-4357
Cocaine Anonymous
(800) 347-8998
National Help Line for Substance Abuse
(800) 262-2463
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
National US Child Abuse Hotline
(800) 422-4453
