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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.
Raksha is a Georgia nonprofit that helps South Asian American survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, and other harm. They offer free, confidential support such as safety planning, case management, counseling, legal and victim advocacy, referrals, and language help.
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HIV Testing Sites & Care Services Locator is a federal online search tool from HIV.gov. People can enter a ZIP code or city to find nearby HIV testing, PrEP, PEP, HIV care, STI testing, mental health, substance use, housing, and related services.
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My Sister’s House is an Atlanta Mission overnight shelter for women and children who are homeless. It gives residents a safe place to sleep, meals, counseling, childcare, medical care, life skills classes, referrals, and job training when available. Women and children must start intake through Restoration House.
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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital is a pediatric hospital for babies, children, teens, and young adults. It has a 24-hour emergency department and many children’s specialty services, including cancer care, heart care, surgery, critical care, lab, radiology, transplant care, and diabetes education.
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