Community & Mental Health Resources
On this page parents, guardians and students can find a variety of community and surrounding area resources. The list is subject to change; however, the provided contacts, agencies and programs have been identified as potential resources for assistance through different issues and situations.
If it’s a true emergency situation contact 911 or the appropriate local authorities. Here is a local statewide crisis support line that offers 24 hour service and support.
Georgia Crisis and Access Line | Crisis Text Line |
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1-800-715-4225 | Text START to 741-741 |
www.mygcal.com | www.crisistextline.org |
24/7 assistance with mental health, drugs, and/or alcohol | Free, 24/7 crisis support from trained counselors through text messages |
Important:
BASA welcomes any guardian or student to speak with our counselors regarding circumstances impacting your family. We can discuss school based recommendations, as well as give you resources we deem appropriate. If your student has recently been hospitalized or evaluated by a mental health professional, please contact your school counselor to develop a Safety Plan for re-entry into BASA.
2-1-1 Resource for Support
Not sure where to start? United Way of Greater Atlanta’s 2-1-1 Contact Center connects families with community resources that enables them to thrive – resources like food pantries, job search and placement agencies, and financial emergency assistance agencies. This help is provided so that families can recover and become sustainable once again. Those who reach out to 2-1-1 are connected to trained, bilingual Contact Center agents who provide information on services and referrals to programs aligned with the individual’s specific needs. There are more than 5,000 agencies listed in the 2-1-1 database. 2-1-1 is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in over 140 different languages.
Local Support Networks
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Al-Anon, and Al-Ateen
800-841-2319 | www.athensaa.org
Programs and Support for those affected by substance abuse
Referral Service and Treatment Program
24-hour Helpline
The Cottage Sexual Assault Center
877-363-1912 | www.northgeorgiacottage.org
24/7 crisis hotline victims of sexual abuse and assault; counseling center in Athens
Georgia Crisis and Access Line
800-715-4225 | www.mygcal.com
24/7 assitance with mental health, drugs, and/or alcohol
Georgia Poison Control Center
800-282-5846
Provides emergency instructions for anyone who has ingested or been exposed to poison.
Georgia School Safety Hotline
877-SAY-STOP (729-7867) | www.gadoe.org
Report an unsafe situation in school such as weapons, bomb threats, drugs/alcohol, bullying, etc.
Georgia Tobacco Quit Line
877-270-STOP | dph.georgia.gov/ready-quit
Resources for those over 18 to stop using tobacco including individual assessment.
Advantage Behavioral Health System
www.advantagebhs.org
Publicly-funded provider of behavioral health, developmental disability and addictive disease services
- Child and Adolescent Services 706-369-6363
- Inner Light/Inner Quest (AD Treatment) 706-369-6363
- Crisis Number 24-hour toll free 800-357-9774
- Child & Adolescent Services – Barrow Co. 770-868-4150
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Al-Anon, and Al-Ateen
www.athensaa.org/
Programs and Support for those affected by substance abuse
Meeting schedules Athens area 706-543-0436
Referral Service and Treatment Program 24-hour Helpline 800-841-2319
Barrow Counseling Center
770-868-8737
Licensed therapists providing counseling for families, couples, domestic violence, anger management, child and adolescent physical and/or sexual abuse, custody evaluation, life coaching, spiritual based counseling, adult/child adolescent mental health.
Barrow Ministry Village (BVM)
678-425-1215 | www.barrowministryvillage.org
Located in Winder, GA, BVM exists to bridge the gap in services providing hope and healing to the local community of struggling individuals, families, widows and orphans. They offer counseling services to adults and children. Some insurance accepted and fees can be based on a sliding scale – individual counseling, group counseling, women’s issues, anxiety and depression, play therapy.
Cornerstone Church of God: Athens Recovery Ministry
706-549-0023
Residential treatment for adults and support groups for overcomers
Family Counseling Service of Athens, Inc.
706-549-7755
Provides assessments and ongoing treatment to individuals and families on a sliding- fee scale
Georgia Department of Human Resources
www2.state.ga.us/departments/dhr/mhmrsa/index
Division of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Addictive Diseases
Georgia Family Link
www.gafamilylink.net
Descriptions of programs across Georgia that promote the well-being of children and families by county
Lifetime Counseling
678-425-9007 | lifetimecounseling.com/
Located in Winder, Lifetime Counseling offers services for all ages and specializes in the areas of anger and family violence, drug and alcohol, family issues, fears/phobias, self-esteem, anxiety and depression and more
Mental Health America
706-549-7888 (Athens Office) | www.mentalhealthamerica.net
Mental health information and referrals to resources in local communities
NGHS Laurelwood, Gainesville
1-800-848-3649 | www.nghs.com/mental-health-services
Inpatient and outpatient services for adults and adolescents needing mental health and/or substance abuse treatment. Offers free initial assessment.
Northeast GA Psychological Services
770-882-5884 | ngpsych.com/
Located in Hoschton, GA, NGPS’s goal is to work with you as a team to help you thrive and achieve the best life possible. Additionally, we often work in collaboration with a variety of other health and educational professions. Many major insurance plans are accepted including Medicaid, Wellcare, Peachstate, Amerigroup, Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Tricare, and Aetna.
Pathways Transitional Programs
404-378-2300 | www.pathwaystransitionprograms.com
Psychological assessment and substance abuse and counseling for children, adolescents, adults and family
Peace Place
24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 770-586-0927 | www.peaceplaceinc.org/
Peace Place, Inc. empowers victims, survivors, and our community to break the cycle of domestic violence through the provision of safe shelter, supportive services, and community awareness in Banks, Barrow, and Jackson counties.
Positive Outcomes – Psychological Services
706-546-8440 | positive-outcomes.com/
Located in Athens, GA, Positive Outcomes has a diverse team of providers, they are committed to helping clients overcome a wide range of issues. Their team has worked with more than 1,000 patients and can work with you, your partner, your children, schools, attorneys, or more, to ensure that your needs are addressed as quickly as possible. Common disorders treated: ADHD, Anxiety, Child Abuse, Depression, Grief/Loss, Learning Disorders, Personality Disorders, Autism, Asperger’s
Project ADAM
770-867-8003 | www.projectadam.org/
Project ADAM (Alcohol Drug Abuse Ministries) is a non-profit community assistance center in Winder, Georgia, dedicated to addressing drug and alcohol addiction through community education, direct services and family activities.
Ridgeview Institute- Monroe
844-350-8800 | www.ridgeviewinstitute.com
Offers FREE mental health assessments and referral services 24/7 for adolescents, adults, and senior adults.
Samaritan Counseling Center of NE Georgia
706-369-7911 | www.samaritannega.org/
Pastoral counseling, groups and outpatient therapy on a sliding-fee scale
Social Empowerment Center
770-925-2095 | www.socialempowermentcenter.com
A full service mental health and social service agency. Insurance Accepted: Medicaid (all types) and PeachCare for Kids
Summit Ridge Center for Behavioral Health
770-822-2200 | Crisis hotline: 678-442-5858
Assessment 24 hours/7 days a week. Programs include: adult inpatient treatment, adolescent treatment, senior adult inpatient, outpatient programs, adolescent partial hospitalization, 12-step support groups, addiction treatment, depression screening and more.
The Tree House
770-868-1900 | www.thetreehouse.org/
Counseling child victims of abuse and neglect. Support groups and play therapy.
Athens Neighborhood Health Center
706-546-5526 | athensneighborhoodhealth.com/
Located in Athens, GA the ANHC provides affordable health care to people in medically underserved areas. Cost: sliding fee scale.
Athens Nurses Clinic
706-613-6976 | athensnursesclinic.org/wp/
Located in Athens, GA this clinic is for homeless and potentially homeless individuals.
Barrow County Health Department
770-307-3011 (phone) 706-254-7914 (teen text line) | publichealthathens.com/wp/
15 Porter St. E., Winder, GA 30680
Clinic Hours: Monday 8 am – 7 pm, Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 8 am – 5 pm, Friday 8 am – 2 pm
Braselton Pediatrics
678-820-7979 | www.braseltonpediatrics.com/
Local Health Departments
publichealthathens.com
Located in each county with a variety of services on sliding-fee scale
MedLink
770-867-6633 | www.medlinkga.org/local.cfm?id=113
133 West Athens St., Winder, GA 30680
Speciality Care Clinic
706-425-2935 | www.specialtycareathens.com
Located in Athens, GA this clinic offers free medical, dental and pharmacy services to uninsured and low income families. Hours of operation are Monday 6-9 p.m. First come, first served.
Khan Academy Free Online Tutoring and Test Prep
www.khanacademy.org/
Khan Academy offers comprehensive tutoring and test prep services for free with sign-up. You can find tutoring for math by subject and grade level. Khan Academy offers other academic subjects on the site and for Advanced Placement curriculum. Student can also get free test prep for the SAT.
National Support Networks & Sites
Alcohol and Drug Helpline
706-475-5797
24-hour support and information services
Crisis Text Line
Text START to 741-741 | www.crisistextline.org
Free, 24/7 crisis support from trained counselors through text messages
MADD – Mothers Against Drunk Driving
706-369-6363
Awareness of alcohol and drug abuse related problems
Narcotics Anonymous
800-234-0420 | www.na.org
Information and support meetings
National Alliance on Mental Illness
800-950-NAMI (6264) | www.nami.org
Mental health education, advocacy, and referral/support hotline
National Sexual Assault Hotline
800-656-HOPE (4673) | www.rainn.org
24/7 phone or chat support for victims of sexual assault
National Suicide Hotline
800-273-TALK (8255) | www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
24/7 help for those experiencing difficult or suicidal thoughts
Non-Traditional High School Options
Barrow County has a campus for a Foothills Charter System school - a non-traditional approach to finishing high school. They also offer ways for students to recover credits previously failed.
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