Low Cost Counseling Agencies in Georgia

Hope Counseling Centers (8 locations)

• There are 8 Hope Counseling Centers in the Atlanta metro area in cooperation with local churches that serve as host sites. "Our goal is to help clients experience healthier relationships, stronger coping skills, recovery from addiction, and spiritual growth. Counseling servces are available to local residents regardless of race or religious affiliation. Counselors are trained to address a variety of issues for individuals, couples, families, and children.

Center for Health and Rehabilitation

• 265 Boulevard NE, Atlanta GA 30312

• (404) 665-8600

• Provides mental health and substance abuse treatment to uninsured residents of Fulton County on a sliding scale based on family size and income. No appointment necessary. On the first visit, clients must bring proof of income, proof of county residence, and a GA-issued ID card.

NAESM, Inc.

• 2140 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW, Atlanta GA 30310

• (404) 691-8880

• Offers no-cost mental health care for uninsured HIV-positive individuals. NAESM's free mental health care is also extended to partners and family members of uninsured individuals free of cost.

Emory Psychological Center

• 36 Eagle Row, Suite 504 (Emory PAIS building), Atlanta GA 30322

• (404) 727-7451

• A nonprofit outpatient mental health clinic that provides low cost psychological services, both psychotherapy and psychological assessments. Sliding scale fee available.

Families First (3 locations)

• 80 Joseph Lowery Boulevard NW, Atlanta GA 30314, (404) 853-2844

• 25 Newcastle Street NW, Atlanta GA 30314, (404) 541-3050

• 4298 Memorial Drive, Decatur GA 30032, (404) 853-2844

• An agency with a mission to "ensure the success of children in jeopardy by empowering families." The Counseling and Support Services program targets children and youth in families facing chronic economic, social, or health challenges. Individuals and families can receive counseling in both English and Spanish.

Georgia State University Psychology Clinic

• 140 Decatur Street, 10th floor, Atlanta GA 30303

• (404) 413-6229

• The Clinic offers high quality and affordable psychological services to adults, children, adolescents, families and couples from the greater Atlanta area. Counseling and assessment services are provided by doctoral graduate students under supervision from licensed psychologists.

Grady Behavioral Health Outpatient Center

• 10 Park Place, Atlanta GA 30303

• (404) 616-4444

• Grady provides treatment and community services for adults, adolescents and children with a wide variety of chronic and severe mental illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, personality disorders, anxiety disorders, and substance abuse.

Mercy Care

• 424 Decatur Street SE, Atlanta GA 30312

• Mercy Care Foundation aims to offer affordable healthcare and mental healthcare to the poor and marginalized. They offer counseling and medication management, substance abuse treatment, peer counseling, and case management for the homeless. Walk-ins welcome.

Mercer Family Therapy Center

• 105 Collier Rd NW, Suite 4040, Atlanta GA 30309

• (678) 547-6789

• Provides counseling on a sliding scale. Staffed by advanced graduate students under supervision of licensed psychotherapists. "We are trained to work with families, couples, and individuals from a systemic point of view, meaning that we consider the holistic approach to a person and relationship."

Training and Counseling Center at St. Luke's

• 98 Currier Street NE

• Atlanta, GA 30308

• A nonprofit organization that offers a healing space within the urban Atlanta community. Sliding scale fees.

WestCare (multiple locations)

• Provides services to women, veterans, minority women, and youth with a substance abuse disorder and/or a co-occurring mental health issue and are at risk of, or living with, HIV or AIDS. Services are free of charge to accepted clients who meet certain requirements.

Metropolitan Counseling Services

• 2801 Buford Hwy NE #470, Atlanta GA 30329

• (404) 321-1794

• Provides help to individuals and couples, as well as group therapy, on a sliding fee scale. "At MCS, therapy is aimed at everyday people."

Center for Black Women's Wellness

• 477 Windsor SW, Suite 309, Atlanta GA 30312

• (404) 688-9202

• A community-based health and family planning center for underserved black women and their families.

Affinity Counseling Center

• 3883 Rogers Bridge Rd #204A, Duluth GA 30097

• (678) 392-1302

• Several forms of insurance are accepted, and sliding scale options are available for uninsured clients.

Positive Impact

• 3350 Breckenridge Blvd #200, Duluth GA 30096

• (770) 962-8396

• Provides HIV specialty care and support services, mental health including substance abuse treatment, HIV testing and prevention services. Services available in English and Spanish.

Holy Family Counseling Center

• 4411 Suwanee Dam Rd #720, Suwanee GA 30024

• (678) 993-8494

• Offers counseling from a Catholic-Christian perspective to individuals, couples, and families. Counseling in Spanish is available. Operates multiple satellite offices throughout the Atlanta metro area but the main office is in Suwanee.

Access Mental Health Agency

• 1903 Phoenix Blvd #200, Atlanta GA 30349

• (678) 335-9010

• Offers accessible mental health and substance abuse counseling to underserved communities.

Helping Hands Georgia

• 5524 Old National Highway B, College Park GA 30349

• (404) 763-8555

• Provides individuals and families with a community-based approach to therapy. Counseling, addiction support, and anger management courses.

Oak Hill Child Adolescent & Family Center

• 2805 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Atlanta GA 30315

• (404) 612-4111

• Provides low-cost counseling and support to uninsured youth and families in the Atlanta area.

Odyssey Family Counseling

• 1919 John Wesley Avenue, College Park GA 30337

• (404) 762-9190

• The mission of Odyssey is to "empower families and individuals, regardless of income, to improve their lives by offering quality trauma and prevention-focused mental health, relationship, and substance abuse counseling in the community. Counseling is available for children, teens, and adults.

South Fulton Service Center

• 5600 Stonewall Tell Road, College Park GA 30349

• (404) 665-8700

• Provides core mental health and substance abuse services to uninsured adult Fulton County residents. No appointment necessary.

Clayton Center Community Service Board (multiple locations)

• 853 Battle Creek Road, Jonesboro GA 30236

• (770) 478-1099

• Provides services for people with issues stemming from mental illness, addiction, developmental disabilities, and for children with emotional and/or developmental delays.

Christian Counseling Services of Georgia

• 225 Cameron Road, McDonough GA 30253

• (770) 820-7152

• Provides low cost biblically-informed counseling services to residents of the Atlanta metro area.

Serenity Community Services

• 4405 Mall Blvd, Union City GA 30291

• (770) 892-3200

• Provides mental health counseling and psychiatric services. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and major insurance plans, as well as a sliding scale.

South Side Health Care

• 1046 Ridge Ave SW, Atlanta GA 30315

• (404) 688-1350

• Offers mental health and substance abuse services. All income levels accepted, sliding scale fee based on income. Accepts uninsured, underinsured, insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid.

HEALing Community Center

• 2600 MLK Jr Drive SW, Suite 100, Atlanta GA 30311

• (404) 564-7749

• Offers primary care for children and adults, women's health services, mental health services, as well as wellness education and other services.

Families First

• 25 Newcastle Street NW, Atlanta GA 30314

• (404) 541-3050

• An agency with a mission to "ensure the success of children in jeopardy by empowering families." The Counseling and Support Services program targets children and youth in families facing chronic economic, social, or health challenges. Individuals and families can receive counseling in both English and Spanish.

Adamsville Regional Health Center

• 3700 MLK Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta GA 30331

• (404) 613-4215 or (404) 612-9339

• Serves youth ages 4 to 25 years old. Services include counseling, housing and employment assistance, and a drop-in daycare center. Serves the uninsured and underinsured.

New Beginnings Today

• 5680 Fulton Industrial Blvd, Atlanta GA 30336

• (404) 346-3471

• A nonprofit organization that offers counseling and outpatient programs in substance abuse. Provides service to LGBTQ persons.

Wholistic Stress Control Institute

• 2545 Benjamin E Mays Drive SW, Atlanta GA 30311

• (404) 755-0068

• Provides stress management services and wellness programs to children, youth, and adults. Also provides a variety of community programs related to mental health, anger and violence, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, teen pregnancy, parenting, and other areas.

Cobb County Community Services Board

• 6133 Love Street, Austell GA 30168

• (770) 422-0202

• Provides counseling and resources to people challenged by mental health, addiction issues, and developmental disabilities. Serves children, teens, and adults. Quality services regardless of financial circumstances.

Family Health Centers at West End

• 868 York Ave SW, Atlanta GA 30310

• (404) 752-1400

• Offers individual and group counseling for anger management, anxiety, stress, grief, and depression support, as well as primary care and dental services. Accepts uninsured, underinsured, insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid.

Catholic Charities of Atlanta

• 3669 North Peachtree Rd, Chamblee GA 30341

• (404) 920-7745

• Counseling services offered to all regardless of faith. A community-based outpatient mental health and counseling center that focuses on the challenges families and individuals face dealing with life transitions, unexpected tragedies, and mental health issues. Services offered in both English and Spanish.

Center for Pan Asian Community Services

• 3510 Shallowford Rd, Atlanta GA 30341

• (770) 936-0969

• A nonprofit that provides a wide range of services, including counseling, to Asian Americans and Asian immigrants. They focus on issues and concerns of Asian people, especially women, children, and families with low incomes.

Dekalb Community Service Board (7 locations)

• Provides a full range of mental health services, developmental disabilities programs, and substance abuse treatments to residents of Dekalb County who are uninsured and underinsured. Walk-ins welcome.

VA Medical Center

• 1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur GA 30033

• (404) 321-6111

• Services for veterans in the Atlanta area. Accepts uninsured, underinsured, insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid.

Chris 180 and Chris Counseling Center (2 locations)

• 1030 Fayetteville Rd SE, Atlanta GA 30316; (404) 486-9034

• 3103 Clairmont Rd NE B, Brookhaven, GA 30329; (404) 636-1457

• This mission of Chris 180 is to heal children, strengthen families, and provide community support through mental health counseling, training, providing safe housing, and adoption and foster care.

Karuna Counseling

• 1945 Masson Mill Rd #100, Decatur GA 30033

• (404) 321-4307

• A nonprofit mental health center with sliding scale fees. Provides counseling services to adults, teens, families and couples.

Sage Counseling Center

• 2849 B Henderson Mill Rd, Atlanta GA 30341

• (404) 419-6221

• Reduced fee counseling services available.

Marvelous Light Consultants

• 4319 Covington Highway #110, Decatur GA 30035

• (404) 286-0054

• Provides a wide range of mental health services for children, teens, and adults.

Positive Impact

• 523 Church Street, Decatur GA 30030

• (404) 589-9040

• Provides HIV specialty care and support services, mental health including substance abuse treatment, HIV testing and prevention services. Services available in English and Spanish.

Positive Growth Counseling Center (Clarkston & Scottdale)

• 4036 E Ponce de Leon Avenue, Clarkston GA 30021 (Residential care); (404) 292-6420

• 3155 E Ponce de Leon Avenue A, Scottdale GA 30079 (Multicultural services); (678) 973-2005

• 945 N Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston GA 30021 (Intervention and Education center); (404) 298-9005

• A nonprofit organization that provides a wide variety of services on an income-based sliding scale. Serves children, youth, and adults. Also serves refugee and immigrant populations.

The Quilt Transitional Services

• 4151 Memorial Drive #207A, Decatur GA 30032

• (678) 778-0637

• A nonprofit community-based organization offering a wide variety of services including housing, counseling, and substance abuse treatment.

Families First

• 4298 Memorial Drive, Decatur GA 30032

• (404) 853-2844

• An agency with a mission to "ensure the success of children in jeopardy by empowering families." The Counseling and Support Services program targets children and youth in families facing chronic economic, social, or health challenges. Individuals and families can receive counseling in both English and Spanish.

Whitefoord Health Center

• 30 Warren Street, Atlanta GA 30317

• (404) 373-6614

• Whiteford has a dedicated team of highly qualified and licensed clinicians providing behavioral and mental health services.

All 1 Family

• 1530 Dekalb Ave NE, Atlanta GA 30307

• (404) 454-9805

• Provides affordable mental health services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, gender nonconforming and queer individuals.

Clarkston Community Health Center

• 3700 Market Street, Suite E1, Clarkston GA 30021

• (678) 383-1383

• A nonprofit free/charitable health clinic serving culturally and linguistically diverse clients for the underserved residents of Clarkston and surrounding communities. Provides mental health counseling as well as primary care, dental care, and women's health services.

Ethne Health

• 887 N Indian Creek Dr, Suite A, Clarkston GA 30021

• (470) 799-0044

• Though it operates mostly as a primary care and women's care center, they also provide social work support and spiritual care. Currently they have in-house translation for Burmese and Karen. All income levels accepted, uninsured, underinsured, insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid.

Greenlee Behavioral Health Services

• 778 Rays Road Suite 102, Stone Mountain GA 30083

• (404) 298-1230

• A community-based facility providing an array of mental health services to diverse populations of children, adolescents, adults, and families.

The Potter's House

• 2300 W Park Place Blvd Suite 135, Stone Mountain GA 30087

• (678) 330-1400

• "We offer both traditional and Christian-based therapeutic intervention (including medication management) for children, families, and individuals in the Atlanta area. Our goal is to provide unique and specific treatment approaches to the individuals we serve in a safe and positive environment."

Oakhurst Medical Center (multiple locations)

• 5582 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain GA 30083

• (404) 298-8998

• Provides affordable and quality primary care services to ethnically diverse patients. Mental health services are offered as a component of the primary care program.

Bethany Christian Services

• 188 Ben Burton Circle, Bogart GA 30622

• (877) 224-3458

• Supports children and families including adoption and foster care, and pregnancy counseling. Counseling is also available to families as well as refugees and immigrants.

VA Medical Center

• 9249 Highway 29, South Athens GA 30601

• (706) 733-0188 ext. 5511

• Services for veterans in the Athens area. Accepts uninsured, underinsured, insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid.

Athens Neighborhood Health Center (2 locations)

• College Avenue location: 675 College Ave, Athens GA 30601; (706) 546-5526

• McKinley Drive location: 402 McKinley Dr, Athens GA 30601; (706) 543-1145

• Provides mental health care along with primary care, pharmacy, lab testing, and immunizations. All income levels accepted.

Family Counseling Service

• 1435 Oglethorpe Ave, Athens GA 30606

• (706) 549-7755

• Counseling services on a reduced/sliding fee scale for clients without insurance.

Mercy Health Center

• 700 Oglethorpe Ave, Suite C7, Athens GA 30606

• (706) 425-4044

• A Christian health resource center offering mental health services as well as medical, dental, and pharmacy services for uninsured clients.

University of Georgia Psychology Clinic

• 125 Baldwin Street, Athens GA 30602

• (706) 542-2174

• An outpatient mental health clinic operated by the Clinical Training program at the University of Georgia. Provides low cost services for adults, children, and families in the Athens community.

New Beginnings Today

• 5108 Newton Drive, Covington GA 30014

• (404) 346-3471

• A nonprofit organization that offers counseling and outpatient programs in substance abuse. Provides service to LGBTQ persons.

ViewPoint Health

• (Newton Center): 8201 Hazelbrand Road, Covington GA 30014; (678) 209-2600

• (Rockdale Center): 977-A Taylor Street, Conyers GA 30012; (678) 209-2655

• A community behavioral health center utilizing a team of psychiatrists, nurses, licensed counselors and social workers, as well as other professionals to provide services to for children and adults with severe and persistent mental health care needs. Assessment, counseling, medication management, and crisis intervention services are available. Serves uninsured, underinsured, Medicaid, Medicare, war veterans and some private insurance across multiple locations. Walk-ins accepted.

Oakhurst Medical Center

• 977 Taylor Street SW, Conyers GA 30012

• (678) 210-2700

• Provides affordable and quality primary care services to ethnically diverse patients. Mental health services are offered as a component of the primary care program.

VA Medical Center (2 locations)

• 950 15th Street, Augusta GA 30904; (706) 733-0188

• One Freedom Way, Augusta GA 30904; (706) 733-0188

• Services for veterans in the Augusta area. Accepts uninsured, underinsured, insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid.

Highland Rivers Health (multiple locations)

• 1-800-729-5700

• Serves 12 counties: Bartow, Cherokee, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, and Whitfield.

• Provides compassionate, professional treatment and recovery services to adults, children, families, and veterans affected by mental health issues, substance abuse, and intellectual or developmental disabilities. Sliding scale eligibility possible, accepts Medicaid, Medicare, insurance.

Access Mental Health Agency

• 6555 Abercorn Street #221, Savannah GA 31405

• (912) 200-9818

• Offers accessible mental health and substance abuse counseling to underserved communities.

Hinesville VA Clinic

• 500 East Oglethorpe Highway, Hinesville GA 31313

• (912) 408-2900

• Mental health services for veterans in the Savannah area. Accepts uninsured, underinsured, insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid.

East Georgia Healthcare Center (2 locations)

• 1570 Brampton Avenue, Statesboro GA 30458; (912) 764-9196

• 215 North Coleman Street, Swainsboro GA 30401; (478) 237-2638

• Behavioral health services for a variety of issues. All income levels accepted on a sliding scale.

Georgia Department of Public Health Wellness Centers (multiple locations)

• Bulloch Wellness Center: 3 West Altman Street, Statesboro GA 30458; (912) 764-2402

• Coffee Wellness Center: 310 West Bryan Street, Douglas GA 31533; (912) 389-4586

• Toombs Wellness Center: 714 Northwest Broad Street, Lyons GA 30436; (912) 764-2402

• Ware Wellness Center: 103 Lister Street; Waycross GA 31501; (912) 389-4586

• HIV counseling and testing, women's health services, and mental health and substance abuse services for clients with HIV/AIDS.

South Central Primary Care Center

• 303 Shirley Ave, Suite A, Douglas GA 31533

• (912) 383-8806

• Offers Psychiatric and Counseling services in Coffee County. All income levels accepted, uninsured, underinsured, insurance, Medicare, Medicaid.

Georgia Southern University Psychology Clinic

• 788 Forest Drive, Statesboro GA 30460

• (912) 478-1685

• Provides individual and couples therapy. Fees on a sliding scale based on income.

J.C. Lewis Primary Health Care Center

• 125 Fahm Street, Savannah GA 31401

• (912) 495-8887

• Provides behavioral health services to medical or dental care clients. Uninsured and low income only.

VA Medical Center

• 1310 13th Avenue, Columbus GA 31901

• (706) 257-7205

• Services for veterans in the Columbus area. Accepts uninsured, underinsured, insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid.

Debra Smith Wellness Center

• 1661 13th Street, Suite B, Columbus GA 31901

• (706) 580-6239

• Counseling and support groups for LGBT individuals and those impacted by HIV.

Valley Healthcare

• 1600 Fort Benning Road, Columbus GA 31903

• (706) 322-9599

• Provides individual, group, couples and family therapy, as well as medication management for uninsured and underinsured clients.

Tanner Health Care (multiple locations)

• Villa Rica: 101 Quartz Drive, Suite 103-B, Villa Rica GA 30180; (770) 812-3530

• Villa Rica: 20 Herrell Road, Villa Rica GA 30180; (770) 812-3266

• Carollton: 523 Dixie Street, Suite 3, Carrollton GA 30117; (770) 812-8863

• Offers mental health counseling for a variety of issues as well as substance abuse treatment. Accepts all income levels, uninsured, underinsured, insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid

Mercer Family Therapy Center

• 433 Cherry Street, Macon GA 31201

• (478) 301-5970

• Provides counseling on a sliding scale. Staffed by advanced graduate students under supervision of licensed psychotherapists. "We are trained to work with families, couples, and individuals from a systemic point of view, meaning that we consider the holistic approach to a person and relationship."

Family Counseling Center

• 277 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Suite 203, Macon GA 31201; (478) 745-2811

• 106-B Olympia Drive, Warner Robbins GA 31093; (478) 918-0663

• Provides individual, marital, and family therapy with a trained therapist in Macon or Warner Robbins.

Community Service Board of Middle Georgia

• 2121A Bellevue Road, Building 4, Dublin GA 31021

• (478) 275-6850 ext 1148

• Provides quality innovative behavioral healthcare services. All income levels accepted.

VA Medical Center (multiple locations)

• Macon: 5566 Thomaston Road, Macon GA 31220; (478) 476-8868

• Milledgeville: 2249 Vinson Highway SE, Milledgeville GA 4807; (478) 414-4540

• Perry: 2370 S Houston Lake Road, Kathleen, GA 31047

• Dublin: 1826 Veterans Blvd, Dublin GA 31021; (478) 272-1210

• Services for veterans in the Macon and surrounding areas. Accepts uninsured, underinsured, insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid.

Community Health Care Systems (multiple locations)

• 218 Milledgeville Highway, Gordon GA 31031; (478) 946-1030

• 101 Watson Road, Jeffersonville GA 31044; (478) 945-6522

• 2251 West Elm Street, Wrightsville GA 31096; (478) 864-2600

• Counseling and mental health services on a sliding scale based on income.

Macon Volunteer Clinic

• 376 Rogers Avenue, Macon GA 31204

• (478) 755-1110

• Provides mental health care and other health care services to working uninsured adults.

Tanner Health Care

• Willbrooke Center: 958 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy SE, Suite 103-B, Cartersville GA 30120

• (770) 812-8863

• Offers mental health counseling for a variety of issues as well as substance abuse treatment. Accepts all income levels, uninsured, underinsured, insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid

University of North Georgia Community Counseling Clinic

• 199 Choice Avenue, Dahlonega GA 30533

• (706) 867-2588

• Free counseling on a first come first serve basis. Call to schedule an appointment.

Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center

• 175 Samaritan Drive, Jasper GA 30143

• (706) 253-4673

• Mental health counseling, medical and dental, and social services. All income levels accepted.

Primary Healthcare Centers (multiple locations)

• 13570 North Main Street, Trenton GA 30752; (706) 956-2665

• 87 South Burnt Mill Road, Lafayette GA 30728; (706) 996-2797

• 134 Rhea McClanahan Drive; Tunnel Hill GA 30755; (706) 516-1814

• Offers medical services, case management, and behavioral health services for children and adults.

South Albany Medical Center

• 1300 Newton Road, Albany GA 31701

• (229) 431-3120

• Initially offering internal medicine and geriatric services, the medical center has expanded to include behavioral health services.

VA Medical Center (multiple locations)

• Brunswick: 1111 Glynco Parkway, Bldg 2 Suite 200, Brunswick GA 31525; (912) 261-2355

• Tifton: 1824 Ridge Avenue North, Tifton GA 31794; (229) 391-6080

• St. Marys: 2603 Osborne Road, Suite E, St. Marys GA 31558; (912) 510-3420

• Valosta: 2841 North Patterson Street, Valdosta GA 31602; (229) 293-0132

• Mental health services for veterans. Accepts uninsured, underinsured, insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid.

VA Medical Center (Albany)

• 814 Radford Boulevard, Bldg 7000, Albany GA 31704

• (229) 446-9000

• Services for veterans in the Albany area. Accepts uninsured, underinsured, insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid.

New Beginnings Today

• 1120 Westbroad Ave, Suite B2, Albany GA 31707

• (229) 903-1151

• A nonprofit organization that offers counseling and outpatient programs in substance abuse. Provides service to LGBTQ persons.

Pineland Behavioral Health

• 40 East Sycamore Street, Hazlehurst GA 31539

• (912) 375-3942

• Offers individual, family, and group therapy, as well as community support and crisis services. Fees established on a sliding scale.

Legacy of South Georgia (multiple locations)

• Serves ten counties: Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Tify, and Turner.

• Provides mental health, substance abuse, and intellectually and developmentally disabled counseling services. All income levels accepted, uninsured, insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP.

Unison Behavioral Health (multiple locations)

• 551 Old Pearson Road, Homerville GA 31634

• (912) 487-5234 ext 6610

• Provides counseling services for adults, children, and families, with a specialty in adult psychosocial rehabilitation. Serves all income levels.