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If this is an emergency or if you or someone else is at risk of harming themselves or others, call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, or call 988.
Crisis Resources
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:
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
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
CLINICIANS ARE AVAILABLE 24/7
You can call, email or walk in for a free, confidential assessment with a behavioral health professional.
If this is an emergency or you are at risk of harming yourself or others call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Ridgeview Monroe: 709 Breedlove Drive Monroe, Georgia 30655
Counseling Resources
Counseling Resources
Search for providers based on insurance, location, type of counseling, etc.
If you need assistance finding an outside provider, please get in touch with Joslyn Holton at joslyn.holton@socialcircleschools.org or Anna Claire Mell at annaclaire.mell@socialcircleschools.org
Counseling services are regularly updated in terms of availability, cost, and the insurance they accept. Please feel free to contact agencies for the most updated information.
If you have insurance, consider checking the back of your insurance card for the customer service phone number or website, as they can help you locate a therapist near you who accepts your insurance. Or use https://www.psychologytoday.com/us.
If you need assistance finding an outside provider, please get in touch with Joslyn Holton at joslyn.holton@socialcircleschools.org or Anna Claire Mell at annaclaire.mell@socialcircleschools.org
Project Family
Location: 330 Research Drive, Athens, Ga 30605
Contact: http://projectfamilygeorgia.com/index.html, 706-705-2881, office@projectfamilygeorgia.com
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
Services Provided: Psychiatric Services, Individual Therapy Services, Family Therapy Services, Group Therapy Services, Psychological Testing, Play Therapy, Community Support Services, Non-emergency Crisis Intervention, Nursing Assessment & Care, Intensive Family Intervention, Community Transition Services, Assessment, Treatment Planning.
Insurances Accepted as of 01/2025: Medicaid, CareSource, WellCare, Peach State Health Plan, and Amerigroup.
Creative Center for Wellness
Location: 204 W. Spring St. Monroe, GA 30655
Contact: https://creativecenterinc.org/ , 770-599-7508, info@creativecenterinc.org
Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday 8:00 am-6:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am- 2:00 pm
Services Provided: Individual counseling, marriage & family counseling, child & adolescent counseling, neurofeedback, and occupational therapy. Therapists work with children as young as 2.
Insurances Accepted as of 01/2025: Medicaid and most major private insurances accepted.
Counseling Hearts
Location: 226 Alcovy Street Suite A-3, Monroe, Georgia 30655, United States
Contact: https://counselinghearts.org/
Services Provided: Therapy with Dr. Bennett, Licensed Professional Counselor.
Insurances accepted as of 01/2025: Cigna, Optum, Medicaid (CareSource, Peachstate, Amerigroup), Anthem, and Aetna.
Ivydale Wellness Center
Location: 367 Resource Parkway Winder, GA, 30680
Contact: https://ivydalewc.com/ , 770-291-0419, info@ivydalewc.com
Services Provided: Therapy, psychotherapy, telelhealth, psychiatry services, addiction medicine, medication management
Insurances Accepted as of 01/2025: Medicaid, Aetna, Ambetter, Beacon Health Options, Blue Cross Blue Shield, CareSource, Cenpatico, Galaxy Health Network, Humana, Multiplam, Optum, PHCS Network, Tricare, Amerigroup, Anthem, Cigna, Friday Health Plans, Peach State, United Healthcare, UMR, PHCS Network
Advantage Behavioral Health
Location: 834 Highway 11 SW Monroe, GA 30655
Contact: 1-855-333-9544 or 1-800-715-4225 (new intake or crisis) https://www.advantagebhs.org/
Services Provided: Adolescent and adult mental health, substance abuse, individual and family counseling, group therapy, psychiatric medication maintenance, peer and parent support groups. Cost: Insurance accepted and Sliding scale fee. Telehealth options available. Walk in appointments available for assessment or intake.
Insurances Accepted as of 09/2026: Medicaid, Medicare Part B, Peachcare for Kids, Amerigroup, WellCare, Cenpatico, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Health Care.
MedLink
Location: Locations throughout the state. Closest options are Monroe and Winder.
Contact: https://medlinkga.org/ , 706-521-3113
Hours of Operation: Varies per location
Services Provided: A non-profit community health center that provides access to high quality, affordable, and comprehensive primary and preventive medical, dental, and mental healthcare. Behavioral health, nutrition, pharmacy, women's health, foot care, dental, occupational health, primary care, care coordination, family planning & sexual health, medication assisted treatment, pediatrics, testing & imaging. Bilingual staff and Telehealth options available.
Insurances Accepted as of 01/2025: Medicaid and most major insurances accepted. Sliding scale is also available for those without insurance or those who are underinsured. For mental health evaluations and counseling, they only accept internal referral. So you will need a general check up and potentially switch MedLink to your primary care physician.
Georgia Hope
Location: Office in Woodstock and Dalton. Counseling sessions offered virtually or in your home.
Contact: https://gahope.org/ , phone: (706) 279-0405, email: info@gahope.org, text: 706-847-4871
Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Services Provided: Mental Health Assessment, Substance Abuse Assessment, Individual & Family Counseling, Group Counseling, Psychiatric and Nurse Services, Peer Support Services, Psychiatric Assessments, Medication Evaluation & Management, Case Management, Skill Building/CSI, Resource Linkage, Parent Skills Training
Process to obtain services: Contact directly: https://gahope.org/make-a-referral/enroll/ or have your school social worker make a referral.
Insurance Accepted as of 01/2025: There is no cost for services to individuals with Amerigroup, CareSource, or Peachstate/Cenpatico insurances. In addition to the insurances listed above, those with Medicaid can receive community-based or school-based services at no charge. If you are uninsured, you may qualify for services through DBHDD funds. They can check into this for you. For those that are privately insured or do not qualify for DBHDD funding, we offer Online Therapy at affordable rates which are below the typical co-pay for specialized services. Check here for self pay rates: https://www.dropbox.com/s/uvu1cngibqeuefp/Self%20Pay%20Rates.pdf?dl=0
Stacey O. Kitchens, LPC
Location: 4139 Baker Street Ste. #16, Unit 11, Covington, GA 30014
Contact: staceykitchens@outlook.com, 404-217-8161, https://www.staceykitchens.org/
Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri 8:00AM - 5:00PM, With evening and Saturday appointments available.
Services Provided: Therapy for families and individuals 13 years and older
Insurances Accepted as of 10/2022: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA, Magellan, ProNet Aetna, TRICARE South Behavioral Health, United Behavioral Health/US Behavioral Health, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), Health One, Integrated Behavioral Health, Coventry, UMR, Value Options, MH Net
Hope Springs Counseling
Location: 706 South Broad Street, Monroe, GA
Contact: https://hopespringscounseling.org/services , (678) 635-3136
Services Provided: Counseling, EMDR, evaluations, nature led therapies, hypnotherapy, and health coaching
Insurances Accepted as of 01/2025: Does not accept insurance, each therapist has a different fee structure.
Holistic Wellness Practice
Location: Atlanta area and Athens
Contact: https://www.holisticwellnesspractice.com/stress-care-athens-ga, (470) 231-5355
Services Provided: Individual & family therapy, premarital evaluations and counseling, and special therapies and educational interventions for children.
Insurances Accepted as of 01/2025: Self pay, will provide superbill to submit to your insurance
Eating Disorders Recovery Center of Athens
Location: 1 Huntington Road Suite 801 Athens, GA 30606
Contact: 706-552-0450, edrca@yahoo.com, http://www.eatingdisordersrecoverycenterofathens.com/home.html
Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday 8:30am- 5:00pm
Services Provided: The core of the treatment involves individual therapy, a combination of group therapies, and after care services. Access to family therapy and couples therapy is also provided. They provide
Insurances Accepted as of 01/2025: Accepts both private and Medicaid, coverage depends on your insurance policy. Call the number on the back of your insurance card to check or call the center's number listed above.
Flourish Family Therapy
Location: 190 Camden Hill Rd, Suite A, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Contact: 770-513-8988, https://flourishft.com/, info@flourishft.com
Services Provided: Counseling services for individuals, families, and couples, domestic violence & management, substance abuse services. Acceptes clients
Insurances Accepted as of 01/2025: Aetna, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield/Anthem, Humana, TRICARE, CHAMPVA, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
The Center for Counseling and Personal Evaluation- UGA College of Education
Location: 110 Carlton St. Athens, GA 30601, 424 Aderhold Hall (UGA)
Contact: 706-542-8508, https://coe.uga.edu/directory/counseling-and-personal-evaluation
Services Provided: Family & Couples Counseling, Group Counseling, Individual Counseling, Psychological evaluations, Career Counseling. Counseling sessions are based on a sliding fee scale according to income ($10- $30). Psychological assessment services are on set fee ($950) and vary according to type of assessment.
Insurances Accepted as of 01/2025: No insurances accepted.
Neurodevelopmental Assessment & Counseling Services
Location: 320 Winn Way, Suite 102, Decatur, GA 30030
Contact: (404) 254-5881, www.nacsatl.com, celine@nacsatl.com
Services provided: Assessment for individuals with autism spectrum and related neurodevelopmental disorders.
Insurances accepted as of 08/2025: Self pay only.
Covenant Counseling and Family Resource Center
Location: 2219 Scenic Drive Snellville, GA 30078
Contact: 770-985-0837, https://covenantcounseling.org/services/
Services Provided: Pastoral Counseling and Psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families and children. Group therapy is also offered.
Insurances Accepted as of 01/2025: No insurances accepted. Cost: $60 to $125 for a 45-50 minute session. Scholarships are available on an adjusted fee structure. Will help with submitting superbill for out of network. Some counselors offer EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
Mosaic Counseling Group
Location: 299 Cooper Road, Suite A, Loganville, GA 30052
Contact: 470-292-7485
Services Provided: Talk therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma focused, play therapy, expressive therapies, animal-assisted therapy, anger management, coparenting counseling. Cost: Accepts some insurance and self-pay. Teletherapy available.
Insurances Accepted as of 01/2025: Self pay, and most private insurances
Positive Outcomes Psychological Services
Location: 485 Huntington Rd. Suites 201-202 Athens, GA 30680
Contact: 706-546-8440, https://positive-outcomes.com/, positiveoutcomesoffice@gmail.com
Services Provided: Psychological and Psychiatric Services to children, adults, and families.
Insurances Accepted as of 01/2025: Amerigroup, Peachstate, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United, Cigna, Aetna, Ambetter, Kaiser, Medicaid, Selfpay, and a limited Sliding Scale option.
Bethel Haven
Location: 1030 Village Dr. Suite B Watkinsville, GA 30677
Contact: 706-310-9046, http://www.bethelhaven.net/
Services Provided: Provide help, hope and healing to emotionally or psychologically distressed children, teenagers, young adults and families through professional counseling, therapeutic services, and other caring opportunities.
Insurances Accepted as of 01/2025: No insurances accepted. Therapist can give you invoice statement to file with your insurance. Standard session fee is $90. Additional financial client assistance is available over and above the “sliding scale” rate for any individual or family dealing with a financial barrier that would prevent them from receiving care. Clients who believe that the cost of help will keep them from continuing therapy, are encouraged to apply for the lower rate that matches their income or ask an intake specialist for assistance with a financial hardship.
Judy Bruckner, Ph.D
Location: 1551 Jennings Mill Rd. Suite 2000B, Bogart, GA 30622
Contact: 706-316-9095, https://aapa.wildapricot.org/Sys/PublicProfile/4810233
Services Provided: Assessment and testing for learning disorders, ADHD, and personality.
Insurances Accepted as of 01/2025: Medicare, BCBS. Aetna, Magellan, Coventry, UBH, Value Options
The Tree House
Location: 173 Highland Dr., Winder, GA 30680
Contact: 770-868-1900, https://www.thetreehouseinc.org/
Services Provided: Helps children who have experienced abuse begin the healing process, Crisis counseling, Child Victim Support Group, Non-Offending Caregiver Support Group. No Cost to Families.
Southeastern Psychological Associates, Inc.
Location: 3155 Mill Street, NE, Covington, GA 30014
Contact: www.SoutheasternPsyc.com, 678-712-6520
Services Provided: Diagnostic assessment, individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, case management services, play therapy, parent-child therapy, non-opioid substance use treatment.
Insurances Accepted as of 01/2025: Amerigroup, Caresource, Straight Medicaid, Most Medicare Plans, Cigna, Anthem/BCBS, United Healthcare, TriCare, Aetna
Social Empowerment Center, LLC
Location: 2775 Cruse Road, Ste 1602, Lawrenceville, Ga. 30044
Contact: 770-925-2095, www.socialempowermentcenter.com
Services Provided: Individual and family counseling, parenting education, psychological evaluations, psychiatric treatment, supervised visits, home evaluations, CCFAs
Insurances Accepted as of 01/2025: Georgia Medicaid (Medicaid, CareSource, PeachState, Amerigroup), Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Humana, TriCare
Aurora Counseling/ Angie M. Eells, LCSW
Location: 137 N. Midland Ave, P.O.Box 546, Monroe, GA 30655
Contact: (706) 224-3396, https://www.auroracounselinglcsw.com/
Services Provided: Psychotherapy offered for Individuals, Couples, Families, Adolescents & Children. Specialties include Domestic Violence, Adult & Child Abuse Survivors, Child & Adolescent Behaviors.
Insurances Accepted as of 01/2025: Aetna, Ambetter, Amerigroup, BlueCross and BlueShield, CareSource (Medicaid, not Marketplace Caresource), PeachState, UHC/Optum, Self pay
Lakeview Behavioral Health
Location: 1 Technology Parkway South, Norcross, GA 30092
Contact: (678) 713-2600, www.LakeviewBehavioral.com
Services Provided: Inpatient (ages 10+), Partial hospitalization (ages 18+), intensive outpatient (ages 10++, and detox for seniors, adults, and adolescents.
Insurances Accepted as of 01/2025: Cigna, Aetna, Anthem, Humana, GHI, Value Options, ComPsych, TRICARE, UBH/UnitedHealthcare, Ambetter, Medicare, Amerigroup, Cenpatico, Wellcare, Caresource, Blue Cross Blue Shield of California, Kaiser Permanente, Magellan, Optum
Four Winds
Location: 678 Tom Brewer Rd, Loganville, GA 30052
Contact: https://www.fourwindsga.org/, (770) 554-3599, info@fourwindsga.org
Services Provided: Counseling services
Insurances Accepted as of 01/2025: No insurance accepted. Sliding scale: $45-$125
Community Resources
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
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