Georgia Crisis & Access Line
Mental Health and Addiction Resources
Drug Overdose Prevention Resources
- The Georgia Overdose Prevention Project - Features information on Georgia's good samaritan amnesty laws and provides free naloxone kits to Georgians via the mail.
- Overdose Prevention & Support Resources - Comprehensive guide by The Summit Wellness Group that features over 3 dozen overdose prevention resources, as well as a breakdown of substance-specific signs and symptoms of overdose..
- National Institute on Drug Abuse - Helpful suggestions and resources for finding addiction treatment centers.
- Detox Local - Self-detoxing can be deadly. This site features medically reviewed information on every aspect of the drug & alcohol withdrawal process, as well as a directory of licensed detox centers.
- Stop A Suicide Today - While not overdose prevention, this site provides information for individuals that are experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Please review the resources below that assist with physical, mental, and emotional health.
- COVID-19 testing sites are located on the Georgia Department of Public Health Website. You can find the list of sites by clicking here
- Click here for the COVID-19 Wellbeing Guide published by the University of Georgia.
- Click here to access an Interactive Map of HOPWA Service Agencies (Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS/HIV).
- Find your local mental health agency
| County / Areas | Supply and Service Type | Agency / Business | Contact | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | Rehabilitation (Behavioral health services) | Grady/Crestview | https://www.gradyhealth.org/patient-visitor-info/visitation-restrictions-at-grady-health-system/ | Grady Behavioral health is currently not accepting any new patients for assessments. |
| Atlanta Fulton County | SNAP, Medicaid, Utility, Rental & Financial Assistance, & Employment Assistance | The Latin American Association | Atlanta 678.618.1839 (Financial Assistance) [email protected] | |
Atlanta Fulton County | SNAP, Medicaid, Employment Assistance, & Food Pantry (No Transportation provided at this time) | Center for Pan Asian Community Services (CPACS) | 770.936.0969 | |
| Baker | Mental Health | Aspire Behavioral Health | https://aspirebhdd.org/ | Our Outpatient Clinic is still open for walk-in services. The staff there has taken additional steps for screening every patient that enters that facility. Aspire has closed its Day Programs that involve large groups of people. But parameters are in place for community-based care. |
| Bryan | Mental/Emotional Health | Fraser Counseling Center | www.frasercenter.com | Regular Hours as of today 3/23/20; telephone consults too |
| Bulloch | Mental/Emotional Health | Fraser Counseling Center | www.frasercenter.com | Regular Hours as of today 3/23/20; telephone consults too |
| Calhoun | Mental Health | Aspire Behavioral Health | https://aspirebhdd.org/ | Our Outpatient Clinic is still open for walk-in services. The staff there has taken additional steps for screening every patient that enters that facility. Aspire has closed its Day Programs that involve large groups of people. But parameters are in place for community-based care. |
| Chattahoochee | Mental health | New Horizons Behavioral Health | www.nhbh.org | |
| Clay | Mental health | New Horizons Behavioral Health | www.nhbh.org | |
| Cobb | Mental Health | Ridgeview Institute | http://www.ridgeviewinstitute.com/ | Mental Health/Crisis. Due to the overload of the hospitals, Ridgeview is opening new beds for individuals that are unable to handle mental health needs without going to the emergency room. Cobb and Paulding residents |
| Dougherty | Mental Health | Aspire Behavioral Health | https://aspirebhdd.org/ | Our Outpatient Clinic is still open for walk-in services. The staff there has taken additional steps for screening every patient that enters that facility. Aspire has closed its Day Programs that involve large groups of people. But parameters are in place for community-based care. |
| Douglas | Mental Health | Douglas County Community Service Board | douglascountycsb.com | Mental Health evaluation, treatment, substance abuse evaluation. medication; |
| Early | Mental Health | Aspire Behavioral Health | https://aspirebhdd.org/ | Our Outpatient Clinic is still open for walk-in services. The staff there has taken additional steps for screening every patient that enters that facility. Aspire has closed its Day Programs that involve large groups of people. But parameters are in place for community-based care. |
| Greene | Mental/Emotional Health | SERVE, LLC | www.servellc.org | Open, tele-mental health only |
| Gwinnett County (City of Lawrenceville Only) | SNAP, Medicaid, Utility, Rental & Financial Assistance, & Employment Assistance | The Latin American Association | Lawrenceville (Rent/Utility Assistance) 770.676.2852 SNAP/Medicaid) 770.686.7142 | |
| Harris | Mental health | New Horizons Behavioral Health | www.nhbh.org | |
| Lee | Mental Health | Aspire Behavioral Health | https://aspirebhdd.org/ | Our Outpatient Clinic is still open for walk-in services. The staff there has taken additional steps for screening every patient that enters that facility. Aspire has closed its Day Programs that involve large groups of people. But parameters are in place for community-based care. |
| Liberty | Mental/Emotional Health | Fraser Counseling Center | www.frasercenter.com | Regular Hours as of today 3/23/20; telephone consults too |
| Liberty | Health Care | Diversity Health Center | diversityhc.org | Regular Hours as of today 3/23/20; Federally qualified health center |
| Liberty | Mental/Emotional Health | SERVE, LLC | www.servellc.org | Open, tele-mental health only |
| Long | Health Care | Diversity Health Center | diversityhc.org | Regular Hours as of today 3/23/20; Federally qualified health center |
| Miller | Mental Health | Aspire Behavioral Health | https://aspirebhdd.org/ | Our Outpatient Clinic is still open for walk-in services. The staff there has taken additional steps for screening every patient that enters that facility. Aspire has closed its Day Programs that involve large groups of people. But parameters are in place for community-based care. |
| Muscogee | Mental health | New Horizons Behavioral Health | www.nhbh.org | |
| Nationwide | Mental Health | Suicide Prevention Lifeline | https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ | |
| Nationwide | Community Health Insurance(CHI) | CHI | https://csgjusticecenter.org/topics/reentry/, https://www.chiprogram.com/ | Health Insurance options for those released from incarceration |
| Nationwide | Substance Abuse | Alcoholics Anonymous Support Groups | http://aa-intergroup.org/ | |
| Nationwide | Substance Abuse | Sober Recovery | https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/ | Online forum for those in recovery and their friends and family |
| Quitman | Mental health | New Horizons Behavioral Health | www.nhbh.org | |
| Randolph | Mental health | New Horizons Behavioral Health | www.nhbh.org | |
| Statewide | Mental Health | Mental Health America of Georgia (MHA) | https://www.mhageorgia.org/ | MHA Georgia is committed to maintaining social connectedness and educating communities on managing stress levels, anxiety and reducing isolation. They are offering select MH awareness webinars at no cost to participants. |
| Statewide | Healthcare Services | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid | https://www.cms.gov/ | CMS is taking action to protect the health and safety of patients and providers in the wake of COVID-19. CMS has developed a toolkit to help individuals and families stay informed. |
| Statewide | Behavioral Health | Behavioral Health Link | http://bhltest.com/ | Crises access line available 24/7 to assist those who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis or a crisis related to a developmental disability. |
| Statewide | Behavioral Health | Odyssey Family Counseling | http://www.odysseycounseling.com | As of 3/23, all behavioral health services are being delivered virtually. Telemental health services are offered to all clients.. |
| Statewide | COVID-19 CDC Facts and Recommendations | CDC | https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html | Factual information to pass on to those we serve regarding COVID-19 |
| Statewide | COVID-19 GA updates | WSBTV | https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/coronavirus-georgia-whats-happening-today/GURUO74MJZCNHFU3LAOBVXM65Y/ | This is an excellent link to secure the most recent data regarding the COVID-19 as it relates to GA. Store Closings, School updates, updates by county, etc. |
| Statewide | COVID-19 Mental Health/Self Care Link | CDC | https://afsp.org/taking-care-of-your-mental-health-in-the-face-of-uncertainty/ | Taking care of our mental health & providing a resource for those we serve who may be anxious during this time of uncertainty |
| Statewide | Healthcare Referrals
| ACA | http://www.aca-referral.org/ | Healthcare Referrals - All new releases within 60 days. State facilities or County jails |
| Statewide | COVID-19 Updates | Governor's Office | https://gov.georgia.gov/ | Updates and Resources |
| Statewide | Health Care | GA Department of Public Health | https://dph.georgia.gov/novelcoronavirus | The Georgia Department of Public Health is the state’s official COVID-19 response team |
| Statewide | Substance Abuse | Georgia Council on Substance Abuse - Virtual Meetings | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday twice a day at 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Friday at 7:00 PM. Join the Zoom meeting via laptop click hyperlink below | The Georgia Council on Substance Abuse wants to share these three free virtual opportunities for Georgians to connect during COVID-19. GCSA Virtual All Recovery Meetings are free and open to anyone who needs to connect about any issue related to any type of recovery issue. |
| Statewide | Substance Abuse | Georgia Council on Substance Abuse - CARES Warm Line | Call the CARES Warm Line at 844-326-5400 | Georgia Council on Substance Abuse peer recovery coaches are answering the phones for calls or texts, from 8:30 AM - 11:00 PM, seven days per week. The CARES Warm Line is FREE, confidential, and available to anyone who has questions about addiction and recovery, needs someone to listen to them, or just needs to communicate with someone who is also in recovery from Substance Use Disorders. |
| Statewide | COVID-19 Information for Seniors | American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) | https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2020/coronavirus-... | |
| Stewart | Mental health | New Horizons Behavioral Health | www.nhbh.org | |
| Talbot | Mental health | New Horizons Behavioral Health | www.nhbh.org | |
| Terrell | Mental Health | Aspire Behavioral Health | https://aspirebhdd.org/ | Our Outpatient Clinic is still open for walk-in services. The staff there has taken additional steps for screening every patient that enters that facility. Aspire has closed its Day Programs that involve large groups of people. But parameters are in place for community-based care. |
| Wayne | Health Care | Diversity Health Center | diversityhc.org | Regular Hours as of today 3/23/20; Federally qualified health center |
| Whitfield County (City of Dalton Only) | SNAP, Medicaid, Utility, Rental & Financial Assistance, & Employment Assistance | The Latin American Association | Dalton (SNAP/Medicaid) 706.272.1997; Financial Assistance 706.272.1996 | |
| Worth | Mental Health | Aspire Behavioral Health | https://aspirebhdd.org/ | Our Outpatient Clinic is still open for walk-in services. The staff there has taken additional steps for screening every patient that enters that facility. Aspire has closed its Day Programs that involve large groups of people. But parameters are in place for community-based care. |
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