Mental Health & Community Resources

*If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911. 

Crisis Resources

For immediate access to routine or crisis services, please call the Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) at 1-800-715-4225. GCAL is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year to help you or someone you care for in a crisis. GCAL professionals will:

In addition, GCAL will help you to access a State Funded provider in your area in a non-emergency as well.

A nationally accredited Health Care Call Center, crisis center, and partner in the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, the Behavioral Health Link Crisis call Center is proud to operate the Georgia Crisis and Access Line.

A chat line is also available via the MyGCAL App. 

Call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988

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 in the United States. 


FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE CALL (844) 350-8800

Counseling Resources

Search for providers based on insurance, location, type of counseling, etc. 

If you need assistance finding an outside provider, please contact Joslyn Holton at joslyn.holton@socialcircleschools.org

Additional counseling resources can be found on the Social Circle City Schools Social Work website

Community Resources

Community resources can be found on the Social Circle City Schools Social Work website

Resources include: Mental Health Crisis, Counseling/Therapy/Testing & Evaluation, Food Assistance, Utility/Rental/Mortgage Assistance, Shelter, Domestic Violence, Clothes, Low Cost Medical Care, Tutoring and Education Services, Alcohol and Substance Abuse Support, Child Abuse Prevention, Developmental Disabilities, Low Cost After School Care and Camps