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Crisis Resources
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
www,988ga.org
If at any time you or someone else is in danger, dial 9-1-1, or if you or someone else is in distress, feel like there may be a risk of suicide, or having a crisis related to mental health, substance use, or a developmental disability dial 9-8-8. The 9-8-8 phone line serves all languages.
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
1-800-273-8255
1-800-273-8255
For immediate access to routine or crisis services, call the Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) at 1-800-715-4225. Available 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year to help you or someone you care for in a crisis. GCAL professionals will:
Provide telephonic crisis intervention services
Dispatch mobile crisis teams
Assist individuals in finding an open crisis or detox bed across the State
Link individuals with urgent appointment services
MyGCAL app for students available through the app store
Text HOME to 741741
Text HOME to 741741
to connect with a Crisis Counselor
to connect with a Crisis Counselor
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.
Our advocates are available 24/7 at 1 (800) 799-SAFE in more than 200 languages. Calls are free and confidential.
1.8 million LGBTQ young people seriously consider suicide each year. The Trevor Project 's mission is t be there for every single one.
1-866-488-7386
Disaster Distress Helpline
Disaster Distress Helpline
The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is the first national hotline dedicated to providing year-round disaster crisis counseling. This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 to all residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
Call or text 1-800-985-5990.
Español: Llama o envía un mensaje de texto 1-800-985-5990 presiona “2.”
For Deaf and Hard of Hearing ASL Callers: To connect directly to an agent in American Sign Language, click the "ASL Now" button below or call 1-800-985-5990 from your videophone. ASL Support is available 24/7. FAQs for ASL NOW users.
Douglas County LINK Resources
Douglas County LINK Resources
The Douglas County LINK Resources Guide is provided by Douglas County and is intended to serve as a resource tool for families who need information for various community resources related to children, youth and adults, to include mental health, neuro-development, substance abuse, family support, child welfare, and more. It is not designed to exclude any business, service provider or community organization. It does not include all resources in or outside of Douglas County.
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ensures educational rights and protection for children and youth experiencing homelessness. The primary goal includes education stability and academic success.
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