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Please call and talk to someone. You ARE precious.
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Mental Health Crisis Hotlines:
If you see messages or live streaming suicidal behavior on social media, call 911 immediately. Or Call Below.
National Suicide Hotline:
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
Any Crisis Text Line 24/7:
Text HOME to 741741
Chat Online Anytime:
https://www.crisistextline.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline:
1.800.799.7233
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24 Hour Assistance Mental Health Facilities Around Atlanta, GA:
The following facilities provide 24-hour assistance. If you or your child already receives support from a mental health provider, you may wish to make contact with that professional first. You may also want to check with your insurance company regarding mental/behavioral health coverage.
Please note that FutureSTRONG Academy does not endorse any provider, makes no representations as to the effectiveness of these providers, and makes this information available only as a helpful resource.
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Georgia Mental Health Hotlines:
Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL)
1-800-715-4225
mygcal.com
Help is available 24/7 for problems with mental health, drugs, or alcohol. This call center has the capacity to screen and assess callers for intensity of service response.
(Behavioral Health Link-Single Point of Entry)
75 Piedmont Ave., NE Ste. 256 Atlanta, GA 30303
http://www.behavioralhealthlink.com
Fulton County Department of Mental Health Hotline
Emergency Mental Health Services Hotline
404-730-1600
Very Important Local Atlanta Resource:
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Immediate Mental Health Resources in Atlanta, Georgia:
North Fulton Regional Hospital Emergency Room
3000 Hospital Boulevard
Roswell, GA 30076
770-751-2500
Lakeview Behavioral Health (adolescents and adults)
Accepts Managed Medicaid
1 Technology Pkwy S., Norcross, 30092
http://www.lakeviewbehavioralhealth.com/
855-668-1596
Anchor Hospital
5454 Yorktowne Drive
College Park, GA 30349
http://www.anchorhospita.com
770-991-6044 or 770-991-6045
Grady Hospital Psychiatric
Emergency Clinic
80 Jesse Hill, Jr. Drive
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-616-4762
Riverwoods Behavioral Health (teens and adults)
233 Medical Center Drive
Riverdale, GA 30274
http://www.riverwoodsbehavioral.com
770-991-8500
Summit Ridge Center (teens and adults)
250 Scenic Hwy., Lawrenceville, GA 30046
http://www.summitridgehospital.net
678-442-5858
Ridgeview Institute
3995 South Cobb Drive, SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
www.ridgeviewinstitute.com
1-844-350-8800 | 770-434-4567
Peachford Psychiatric Hospital
2151 Peachford Road
Atlanta, GA 30338
http://www.peachfordhospital.com
770-454-2302 | 770-455-3200
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Emergency Room
3000 Hospital Boulevard
Roswell, GA 30076
770-751-2500
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American National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL):
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people between 10 to 24. If you’re anyone contemplating suicide, please know you’re loved, and there’s help.
And if you know someone who is contemplating suicide, DO NOT promise anyone that you will keep his or her suicidal thoughts a secret.
Call 24/7:
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Chat Online Anytime:
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Find out more NATIONAL and WORLD WIDE resources HERE.
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