Georgia COVID-19 Emotional Support Line > 866-399-8938

24/7 free and confidential support for people needing emotional support or resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.

​*DISCLAIMER: The Support Line (“Line”) is not licensed or unlicensed mental health care or treatment of any type regardless of what is discussed or who provides support.  It is for emotional support purposes only.  Use of the Line does not create any confidential provider-therapist relationship of any type.  The Line [is] not a substitute for professional health care. If you believe you are experiencing a medical or behavioral health emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.  

Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL) > 800-715-4225 (English & Español)

Georgia Crisis Text & Chat App
Additionally, [GCAL is} pleased to announce that Georgia’s youth can now access GCAL’s services via text and chat through a new app called My GCAL, which became available for download in late January 2019.  Developed by Behavioral Health Link, the app will allow youth to call, text, or chat with GCAL 24/7/365. Help is in your pocket–just a click away. The caring professionals of GCAL are ready to help, and users can choose how they want to reach out.

Georgia Department of Public Health COVID-19 Hotline > ​844-442-2681

If you believe that you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to the novel coronavirus, please contact your primary care doctor or an urgent care clinic. Please do not show up unannounced at an emergency room or health care facility.

Georgia Peer2Peer Warm Line > 888-945-1414

[The Peer2Peer Warm Line] provides Georgians the opportunity to receive peer support over the phone 24 hours a day. A Certified Peer Specialist is a person with lived experience recovering from behavioral health concerns, who has received special training to be able to listen with empathy, and who can provide assistance and resources to others.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline > 800-273-TALK (English)       > 888-628-9454  (Español)

The [National Suicide] Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

Children's Advocacy Centers of Georgia (CACGA) > 866-END-HTGA

 [The Children's Advocacy Centers of GA provides this] hotline to provide information to those who might be victims of trafficking, assist law enforcement on the recovery of a victim, and make referrals for victim assistance.​