Resources include:
Sounds & Music
Guided Meditation
Visual Relaxation
Mindfulness
Exercise
Coloring and Creativity
And more...
For a connection to mental health resources in Douglas County, please reach out to the CHHS Social Worker Ms. Fhara Walker at fhara.walker@dcssga.org or 770-651-6299 or your/your child's assigned counselor.
If at any time you or someone else is in danger dial 911. If you or someone else is in distress, at risk of suicide, or having a crisis related to mental health, substance abuse, or a developmental disability use the 988 or Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
The 988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.
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.
For immediate access to routine or crisis services, call the Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL). 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 is available through the app store
The McKinney-Vento Act ensures educational rights and protection for children and youth expierencing homeless. Please contact your/your child's counselor for more information/assistance