Crisis Resources
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.
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.
Georgia Crisis and Access Line
A free 24/7 helpline providing mental health crisis assistance and access to mental health resources in Georgia.
Magnolia Wellness Center Helpline
Magnolia Wellness Center, 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 Magnolia programs, community services, education, support groups, and peer support.
Guide to Navigating a Mental Health Crisis
Click here to download a guide to Navigating a Mental Health Crisis
Crisis and Suicide
Girls & Boys Town National Hotline
(800) 448-3000
National Hopeline Network
(800) SUICIDE
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-TALK (8255)
National Youth Crisis Hotline
(800) 442-HOPE (4673)
Alcohol
Alcohol Hotline
(800) 331-2900
Al-Anon for Families of Alcoholics
(800) 344-2666
Alcohol and Drug Helpline
(800) 821-4357
Alcohol Treatment Referral Hotline
(800) 252-6465
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Hotline
(800) 729-6686
Families Anonymous
(800) 736-9805
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Hopeline
(800) 622-2255
Substance Use
Poison Control
(800) 222-1222
National Institute on Drug Abuse Hotline
(800) 662-4357
Cocaine Anonymous
(800) 347-8998
National Help Line for Substance Abuse
(800) 262-2463
Warm Lines
888-945-1414
Youth
Girls & Boys Town National Hotline
(800) 448-3000
Text VOICE to 20121
National Runaway Safeline
1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
Online Chat
(866) 488-7386
Text START to 678-678
Teen and Young Adult Helpline
Disasters
National Disaster Distress Helpline
Call or text 1-800-985-5990
Veterans
Abuse and Violence
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Text or Call 1-800-422-4453
Georgia DFCS Central Child Abuse Reporting
1-855-422-4453
Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 334-2836
(800) 252-8966
National Domestic Violence Hotline
English: (800) 799-7233 or Text ‘Start’ to 88788
Español: (800) 942-6908
TTY: (800) 787-3224
National Sexual Assault Hotline
English: Chat Online
Espanol: Chat en Español
Domestic Violence
Click here to find more local community resources in your area.
| RESOURCE | DESCRIPTION | PHONE |
| Emergency Police, Fire, and Medical Response | ***Ask for a Crisis Intervention Trained Officer*** | Dial ‘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 |
| 24/7 Crisis Text Line | Connect with a live, trained Crisis Counselor | text HOME to 741-741 |
| 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | No matter what problems you’re dealing with, whether or not you’re thinking about suicide, if you need someone to lean on for emotional support, call the Lifeline. | English: Dial or Text 988 |
| Español: Marque 988 y presione 2 or envía la palabra AYUDA a 988 | ||
| For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. | ||
| Online Chat | ||
| VETERANS | ||
| Veterans Crisis Line | For veterans and those concerned about one. | Dial 988 and Press 1 |
| Text: 838255 | ||
| TTY: Dial 711 then 988 | ||
| Online Chat | ||
| YOUTH | ||
| Girls & Boys Town National Hotline | Immediate phone assistance for short-term crisis intervention and counseling for parent-child conflicts, marital and family issues, suicide, pregnancy, runaways, physical and sexual abuse. Operators also provide referrals to local community resources. | (800) 448-3000 Text VOICE to 20121 |
| National Runaway Safeline | Crisis line for youth thinking about running away, for youth already on the run and for adults worried about a runaway. 24/7 help available. | 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) |
| Trevor Project Lifeline | 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth. | (866) 488-7386 Text START to 678-678 |
| ABUSE/VIOLENCE | ||
| Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline | 24/7 assistance in 170 languages to adults, children and youth with information and questions regarding child abuse. All calls are anonymous and confidential. | Text or Call 1-800-422-4453 |
| Georgia DFCS Central Child Abuse Reporting | Call 24/7 to report a case in need of immediate action. Call 911 first in emergency. | 1-855-422-4453 |
| Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence Hotline | Find a Domestic Violence Shelter in Georgia | (800) 334-2836 |
| Georgia Elder Abuse Hotline | Reports are accepted by phone Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Online reporting 24/7. | (800) 252-8966 |
| National Domestic Violence Hotline | English: (800) 799-7233 or Text ‘Start’ to 88788 | |
| Español: (800) 942-6908 | ||
| TTY: (800) 787-3224 | ||
| Chat Online | ||
| National Sexual Assault Hotline | Call the phone hotline to be connected to a local service provider, or chat online 24/7 with a trained support specialist who can provide emotional support and guide you to resources. | (800) 656-4673 |
| English: Chat Online | ||
| Espanol: Chat en Español | ||
| SUBSTANCE ABUSE | ||
| Poison Control Center | (800) 222-1222 | |
| Alcohol Hotline | (800) 331-2900 | |
| Al-Anon for Families of Alcoholics | (800) 344-2666 | |
| Alcohol Treatment Referral Hotline | (800) 252-6465 | |
| Alcohol & Drug Abuse Hotline | (800) 729-6686 | |
| National Institute on Drug Abuse Hotline | (800) 662-4357 | |
| DISASTERS | ||
| National Disaster Distress Helpline | National, US-based crisis counseling and support phone line for people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. | Call or text 1-800-985-5990 |
RESOURCE
Emergency Police, Fire, and Medical Response
DESCRIPTION
Ask for a Crisis Intervention Trained Officer