Helpful phone numbers and websites for caregivers and clients.
| RESOURCE | DESCRIPTION | PHONE | WEBLINK |
| 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.
Poison Control Center |
English: (800) 273-TALK (8255) | https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/ |
| Español: (888) 628-9454 | |||
| TTY: (800) 799-4889 | |||
| Online Chat | http://chat.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/GetHelp/LifelineChat.aspx | ||
| 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 | http://www.gmhcn.org/wellnesscenter/ |
| White County: (706) 865-3601 | |||
| Bartow County: (770) 276-2019 | |||
| Colquitt County: (229) 873-9737 | |||
| Henry County: (678) 782-7666 | |||
| VETERANS | |||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |||
For additional numbers, links, and resources, visit NAMI’s Georgia Crisis Resources by clicking here.
