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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.
This group runs Motel 2 Home, a program that helps people and families move out of extended-stay motels into stable housing. They help you understand the system, find one-on-one support, and connect with financial help to pay for housing.
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Atlanta Children's Day Shelter offers free, high-quality daytime care and preschool for children whose families are experiencing homelessness in metro Atlanta. They also support kids with meals, plus health and nutrition learning.
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The Atlanta Citizen Review Board reviews complaints about Atlanta police officers and corrections officers. If you believe an officer treated you wrongly, you can file a complaint with them and they will look into it.
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