Resources
Mental Health Resources
National and Georgia organizations, hotlines and text lines: confidential support, available 24/7.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by call or text at 988, or by online chat.
National
Mental health & substance use organizations
Georgia
Statewide resources
- Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL)Crisis line 1-800-715-4225 · mygcal.com
- Georgia Dept. of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilitiesdbhdd.georgia.gov
- Georgia Council on Substance Abuse (GCSA)gasubstanceabuse.org
- Skyland Trailskylandtrail.org
- Avita Community Partnersavitapartners.org
In a mental health emergency in Georgia, call or text 988, contact GCAL at 1-800-715-4225, or text HELLO to 741741. You can also call local emergency services or go to the nearest emergency room.
Hotlines
Important numbers to keep close
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
Crisis Text Line
Text HELLO to 741741
Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988, press 1 · text 838255
Text lines
Prefer to text?
Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth)
Text START to 678678
Teen Line
Text TEEN to 839863
Veterans Crisis Line
Text 838255
Disaster Distress Helpline
Text TalkWithUs to 66746
211 is a free, confidential, nationwide helpline and website connecting people with essential community services: housing assistance, food programs, utility help, healthcare, mental health services and more.
Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211.org to reach trained specialists 24/7 who can identify resources and support in your local area.