Access to resources is an important part of the recovery journey for families and youth. Listed below are helpful links local, state, and national resources to help you strengthen your supports.
Crisis Support
Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) - 1-800-715-4225
If you need immediate assistance for thoughts of suicide or emotional distress, call the Georgia Crisis and Access Line.
Crisis Text Line
Text trained Crisis Counselors about anything that's on your mind. Text GA to 741741 for free, 24/7, confidential support.
Text trained Crisis Counselors about anything that's on your mind. Text GA to 741741 for free, 24/7, confidential support.
Disaster Distress Helpline
Call 1-800-985-5990 24/7, 365-day-a-year for crisis counseling and support for people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
Call 1-800-985-5990 24/7, 365-day-a-year for crisis counseling and support for people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call 1-800-273-8255 any time if you or someone you love is considering suicide.
Call 1-800-273-8255 any time if you or someone you love is considering suicide.
Poison Control Helpline
Call (800) 222-1222 to speak with a poison control expert. Call 911 right away if the individual collapses, has a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can’t be awakened.
Call (800) 222-1222 to speak with a poison control expert. Call 911 right away if the individual collapses, has a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can’t be awakened.
Trevor Lifeline
Free, confidential crisis hotline for LGBTQ youth and young adults. Call (866) 488-7386. Text and online chat support are also available.
Free, confidential crisis hotline for LGBTQ youth and young adults. Call (866) 488-7386. Text and online chat support are also available.
Veteran's/Military Crisis Line
If you are a Veteran or concerned about the safety and well-being of a Veteran, Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive free, confidential support.
If you are a Veteran or concerned about the safety and well-being of a Veteran, Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive free, confidential support.
Advocacy
Parent 2 Parent of Georgia
Parent to Parent of Georgia offers a variety of services to Georgia families impacted by disabilities or special healthcare needs.
Parent to Parent of Georgia offers a variety of services to Georgia families impacted by disabilities or special healthcare needs.
Wellness & Recovery
Child & Family Connections: Parent Support Group
Call (888) 601-3515 each Wednesday at 3-4 pm pacific / 6-7 pm eastern to participate in the weekly parent support group. The group is open to any parent with a mental illness, participation is always free, and no registration is required.
Call (888) 601-3515 each Wednesday at 3-4 pm pacific / 6-7 pm eastern to participate in the weekly parent support group. The group is open to any parent with a mental illness, participation is always free, and no registration is required.
National Eating Disorders Association
NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.
NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.
Recovery Warm Line
Call 1-844-326-5400 for non-emergency recovery support, provided by recovery coaches with personal experince in mental health and/or addiction recovery. The warm line is open 8:30 a.m. until 11:00 p.m
Call 1-844-326-5400 for non-emergency recovery support, provided by recovery coaches with personal experince in mental health and/or addiction recovery. The warm line is open 8:30 a.m. until 11:00 p.m
Seize the Awkward
Talking about mental health can be awkward, but it doesn't have to be. Visit Seize the Awkward to learn how you can seize that awkward moment to help a friend.
Talking about mental health can be awkward, but it doesn't have to be. Visit Seize the Awkward to learn how you can seize that awkward moment to help a friend.
Gender & Sexual Diversity
Gender Spectrum
Information and resources for families and caregivers of children and teens who are gender diverse.
Information and resources for families and caregivers of children and teens who are gender diverse.
Government
Education
Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Youth Success Academy
The GNTC Youth Success Academy offers GED® Preparation, Job Readiness and Workshops and Leadership Activities to young people who are seeking to meet personal education and career goals.
The GNTC Youth Success Academy offers GED® Preparation, Job Readiness and Workshops and Leadership Activities to young people who are seeking to meet personal education and career goals.
Starting the Conversation: College and Your Mental Health
Self-care is an important part of the transition to college. This guide will help students and parents create a plan to ensure they have access to care and information during this time of change.
Self-care is an important part of the transition to college. This guide will help students and parents create a plan to ensure they have access to care and information during this time of change.
