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How mental health care works in Georgia
If you're in crisis right now — or someone you love is — call or text 988, or call the Georgia Crisis & Access Line at 1-800-715-4225. Real people answer 24/7, they can talk you through tonight, and they can send a mobile crisis team instead of police in many situations.
For ongoing counseling, Georgia's community service boards offer therapy and psychiatry on a sliding scale — you don't need insurance. Be ready for a waitlist for regular appointments; crisis lines never have one. Some nonprofits and training clinics offer free or cheap counseling with shorter waits — ask 211 what's open near you.
What to expect when you call: a screening conversation (10–20 minutes) about what's going on, then an intake appointment. Saying "I'm in crisis" moves you faster. You can ask for a Spanish-speaking counselor.
Raindrops Rising Foundation is a survivor-run group that helps people who have experienced sexual violence or human trafficking. They offer a free 24/7 call or text crisis line, survivor advocacy, referrals, on-site crisis response, relocation support, training, and awareness work.
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Imerman Angels gives free one-on-one cancer support by matching people with trained volunteer mentors who have lived through a similar cancer experience. They help cancer fighters, survivors, previvors, and caregivers by phone, email, video, text, or other ways that work for the person.
9 services
Brain Tumor Network gives free help to people in the United States who have a primary brain tumor and to their caregivers. Nurse and social work navigators help people understand the diagnosis, look at treatment and clinical trial options, get second opinions, manage medical records, and find practical support.
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Peer Solutions of Georgia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps vulnerable people connect with resources, health care, and behavioral health services. It offers advocacy, peer support, life coaching, workshops, webinars, tutoring, and education using a harm-reduction approach.
10 services