If you or a loved one are experiencing a Mental Health Crisis

If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis and are NOT in immediate physical danger, call 988 to get connected with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. 988 provides 24/7, free, confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

Call 988

If you or a loved one are in immediate physical danger:

If you or a loved one is in immediate danger calling 911 and talking with police may be necessary. It is important to notify the operator that it is a psychiatric emergency and ask for police officers trained in crisis intervention or trained to assist people experiencing a psychiatric emergency.

Call 911

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

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Crisis Text Line

Connect with a live, trained Crisis Counselor

text HOME to 741-741

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NAMI Georgia Helpline

NAMI Georgia offers a non-crisis Helpline that can provide information about resources for persons with mental illnesses and their family members in Georgia. We can provide information on NAMI programs, community services, education, support groups, and peer support.

770-408-0625

Resource Request Form

Crisis Services in Georgia

More information on crisis resources in Georgia, including Behavioral Health Crisis Centers and Crisis Stabilization Unit (BHCC/CSU). 

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