Crisis Support

You Are Not Alone.
Help Is Here.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

For emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or mental health and substance use concerns, connect with a trained counselor. Support is free, confidential, and available 24/7.

Call 988 Text 988 Visit the 988 Lifeline →

 

Find the Right Support

Explore these resources for child safety, substance use treatment, and urgent support in Georgia.

 

Child Safety & Protection

Report suspected child abuse or neglect to Georgia DFCS. Reports are accepted 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For an immediate emergency, call 911.

Call 1-855-422-4453

Visit Georgia DFCS →

Substance Use Treatment

Explore treatment resources and contact providers directly to discuss services, availability, and costs.

Midway Recovery Systems →
Griffin, Georgia

Person to Person →
McDonough, Georgia

Georgia Addiction Treatment Center →
Peachtree City, Georgia

Georgia Treatment Directory →

Georgia Crisis & Access Line

GCAL connects people with urgent support for mental health, substance use, and developmental disability concerns. Counselors can provide crisis intervention and help connect you with mobile crisis services, crisis or detox beds, and urgent appointments.

Call 1-800-715-4225

Explore Georgia Crisis Services →

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