Crisis & Support Resources

If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available. Whether you need immediate assistance, support for a loved one, or information about local behavioral health services, the resources below can help connect you to the support you need.

 

? EMERGENCY? CALL 911

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.

Call or Text 988

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for anyone experiencing emotional distress, a mental health crisis, or thoughts of suicide.

 

Find Your Local Community Service Board

Community Service Boards provide mental health, substance use, and intellectual and developmental disability services throughout Georgia. If you are looking for local services or ongoing support, your Community Service Board is the best place to begin.

Find Your Local Community Service Board

 

BROWSE RESOURCES

  • Suicide & Mental Health Crisis
  • Alcohol & Substance Use
  • Youth & Young Adults
  • Veterans
  • Abuse & Violence
  • Disaster Support
  • Peer Support Warm Line

Suicide & Mental Health Crisis

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or Text: 988

Free and confidential crisis support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by phone, text, or online chat.


 

Boys Town National Hotline

Call: (800) 448-3000
Text: VOICE to 20121

Available 24 hours a day for youth, parents, and families needing crisis support.


 

Alcohol & Substance Use Support

If you or a loved one is struggling with alcohol or substance use, these organizations provide information, treatment referrals, recovery support, and crisis assistance.

SAMHSA National Helpline

Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Free, confidential treatment referral and information service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for individuals and families facing mental health or substance use disorders.

Alcohol Hotline

Call: (800) 331-2900

 

Al-Anon Family Groups

Call: (800) 344-2666

Support and encouragement for families and friends affected by someone else's drinking.