Mental Health Resources
If you or a loved one are in need of help, here are some very important numbers and resources that may assist you
Additional Resources
Family Ties: 678-460-0345
Family Ties works with individuals and families to enhance their mental, physical and social skills and strives to maintain children in their home or other permanent options safely. They provide support to families through home visits, school meetings, student groups, parenting education, assessments, court interventions, and other agency relationships.
Website: https://familytiesinc.com/
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Georgia COVID-19 Emotional Support Line: 1-866-399-8938
The Georgia COVID-19 Emotional Support Line provides 24/7 free and confidential assistance to callers needing emotional support or resource information as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
The Whitefoord Teen Thrive Line: Call or text (470) 427-2624 (ext.305)
A phone line for local adolescents and teens that need someone to talk to, are feeling down, or aren’t sure where to turn for help
Peer2Peer Warm Line: 888-945-1414
The Warm Line provides Georgians the opportunity to receive peer support over the phone 24 hours a day
Detox Local Help Line: 1-866-211-0698
Teen-specific guide on finding a detox and treatment center that can address the specific needs of a young person. Website: https://www.detoxlocal.com/resources/teen-addiction/
Alcoholics Anonymous Georgia:
Resource for finding in-person and virtual AA meetings throughout the state. Website: https://www.aageorgia.org/
Georgia Overdose Prevention Project:
An advocacy organization that provides free naloxone kits to Georgians through the mail. Website: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration:
Directory for finding treatment facilities confidentially and anonymously. Website: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
Smokefree.gov:
Information on nicotine and tobacco use prevention. Website: https://teen.smokefree.gov/the-risks-of-tobacco/nicotine-addiction
Why Is the Teen Brain More Vulnerable to Addiction? Article
SOS Magazine Link: https://sossafetymagazine.com/drugs-alcohol/why-is-the-teen-brain-more-vulnerable-to-addiction/