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Directory

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) is a national network of state and local crisis centers linked through a 24/7 toll-free number (1-800-273-TALK or 8255) that connects callers throughout the U.S. to immediate crisis care. The Lifeline network consists of over 170 independently operated local- and state-funded crisis centers. Ideally, callers are connected with a local counselor in their own state. However, if the local center is unable to answer, the Lifeline reroutes calls to backup centers in their network, both in- and out-of-state.

Although the Lifeline has proven itself to be an essential and necessary component of the suicide prevention and mental health crisis care system, the current Lifeline network consistently faces two main interconnected barriers to its effectiveness and success: insufficient funding and the capacity to respond to a steadily increasing call volume.

Funding and capacity issues must be addressed now, as the new 988 number gains usage across the country. The (federal) National Suicide Hotline Designation Act (S.2661) was signed into law in October 2020; the law and its related Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ruling officially designated 988 as the three-digit dialing code for the Lifeline. The law also aimed to strengthen local crisis response capacity to adequately meet 988 service demand by allowing each state to pass their own legislation funding 988 the same way as 911, through state-managed monthly customer service fees.
988

Adult Protective Services

Affordable Connectivity Program

American Red Cross

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

Amity House Crisis Center

Athens-Clarke County Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners Program

Brantley County Emergency Management Agency (EMA)

Break the Cycle

Bright by Text

• Bright by Text is a nationwide text messaging platform that supports parents and caregivers of children -- from prenatal to age eight – to help them make the most of everyday interactions.
• Parents and caregivers can sign up by simply texting the word “GPB” to 274448 or by going to this link: bbtxt.org/2XUMDa6
• The service leverages the reach of text messaging to engage parents and caregivers where they are, delivering important tips, activities and resources directly to their mobile device.
• Free for Georgia parents and caregivers of children from prenatal to age eight and offered through a partnership between Georgia Public Broadcasting and United Way of Metro Atlanta.
• Evidence-based content from trusted early childhood experts.
• Messages are delivered 2-4 times per week and tailored to the age and stage of their child’s development.
• Multigenerational content, proven to increase caregiver confidence, competence and connections.

CheckDEC

CheckDEC is a free mobile app that immediately connects children, families and professionals to substance abuse-related information, crisis helplines, drug and treatment information, supportive resources and services within their local area.

Brought to you by the National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children and Office for Victims of Crime

Child Support Services – Parental Accountability Court (PAC) Program

Community Action Agency – Camden County

Community Action Agency – Glynn County

Crisis Textline

Available 24/7, 365 days a year, this organization helps people with eating disorders and other mental health issues by connecting callers with trained crisis volunteers who will provide confidential advice, support, and referrals if needed

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) – Charlton County

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) – Glynn County

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) – Ware County

Elderly Legal Assistance – Waycross

Find Help Georgia

Mobile App Available

Start a chat (M-F 8am-5pm) with a resource navigator

Find Treatment

Georgia Hands & Voices Chapter

Deshonda Washington GA H&V Executive Director ASTra Director
PO Box 669276
Marietta, Georgia 30066

Georgia Relay Services

Make a Relay Call
Dial 7-1-1
TTY: 800-255-0056
Voice: 800-255-0135
Speech to Speech: 888-202-4082
Spanish to Spanish: 888-202-3972
(includes Spanish-to-Spanish and translation from English to Spanish)

Hopeline Network

This is a hotline dedicated to serving anyone in crisis. Sometimes, people with eating disorders might feel so full of shame or self-hatred that they contemplate hurting themselves. If this is true for you, this hotline offers nationwide assistance and support from volunteers specifically trained in crisis intervention. You can talk to someone day or night about anything that’s troubling you, even if it’s not related to an eating disorder. You can also call if you need referrals to eating disorder treatment centers.

Human Trafficking Hotline

Human Trafficking Hotline Text

Intelligent

Long Term Care Ombudsman

Magnolia House Waycross Area Shelter for Abused Persons, Inc.

Maternal Mental Health Hotline

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders

Currently serving people in the United States, the hotline operates Monday–Friday from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. CST, with plans for a 24/7 hotline coming soon. Trained hotline volunteers offer encouragement to those having problems around eating or binging, support for those who “need help getting through a meal,” and assistance to family members who have concerns that their loved one might have an eating disorder.

National Child Abuse Hotline

National Domestic Abuse Hotline

National Domestic Violence Hotline

National Domestic Violence Text ‘start’

National Eating Disorders Association Helpline

This helpline offers support Monday–Thursday from 9 a.m.–9 p.m. EST, and Friday from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. EST. You can expect to receive support, information, referrals, and guidance about treatment options for either you or your loved one. You can also contact this helpline through its online chat function, available on its website. Additionally, there is an option to send a text message if you are in crisis by texting NEDA to 741741; a trained volunteer from the Crisis Text Line will get in touch with you.

National Sexual Assault Hotline

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline

NICO’S QUEST TO RECYCLE: A KID’S GUIDE TO RECYCLING

Overeaters Anonymous

This hotline is available to people worldwide who need a referral to an Overeaters Anonymous support meeting in their area. Contrary to popular belief, Overeaters Anonymous is not just for people who are concerned about eating too much; it is also intended for those who have anorexia, bulimia, food addiction, or any other type of eating disorder. If you are reluctant to attend an in-person meeting or are not geographically near one, its website offers you the option to participate in an online- or telephone-based support group.

Poison Control

Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) Hotline

Ready 4K GA

Governor’s Office of Student Achievement
205 Jesse Hill Jr. Dr SE
952 Twin Towers East
Atlanta, GA 30334

Salvation Army – Brunswick

South Central Georgia Learning Resources System

That’s Not Cool

Unison Behavioral Health – Family Support Program – Bacon County

United Way 211

USDA National Hunger Hotline

7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Eastern Time. If you need food assistance, call 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE

Text to the automated service at 914-342-7744. with a question that may contain a keyword such as “food," “summer,” “meals,” etc. to receive an automated response to resources located near an address and/or zip code.

Veterans Crisis Line

Text 838255

View Point – Newton County – Independent Enterprises

View Point – Rockdale County – Autism Crisis Unit

View Point Health – Dekalb County – Adolescent Crisis Stabilization Unit

View Point Health – Dekalb County – Dekalb Super Center

View Point Health – Gwinnett County – Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit

View Point Health – Gwinnett County – Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

View Point Health – Gwinnett County – Bridgeway Village

View Point Health – Gwinnett County – Supported Employment Program – David O. Crews Center

View Point Health – Gwinnett County – The Clubhouse

Water Assistance Program

Brantley County Action Pact
November 1 - December 31 - Only households with a past due balance

January - Households with elderly (60 years or older) and/or households with children under 5

February - All low-income households

Waycross House Of Hope