youth & teen
Resources
IMMEDIATE SUPPORT
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
CRISIS TEXT LINE
GCAL
1-800-715-4225
Provides immediate access to crisis or routine services. Download the MyGCAL app to text, chat, or call the Georgia Crisis and Access Line
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
English:
1-800-273-8255
Spanish:
1-888-628-9454
Provides support as well as prevention and crisis resources
CRISIS TEXT LINE
Text TALK to 741741
Text anywhere from the USA to talk with a trained crisis counselor via text message
NAMI GEorgia HELPLINE
1-770-408-0625
A noncrisis helpline (also available as an app) providing information about local resources and supports
Monday - Friday,
9am - 5pm ET
LET'S
Talk
about
it.
KNOW THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
One of the most important ways to be a good friend is to help when you notice something is wrong. This includes getting the support they need and deserve if they are experiencing a mental health condition. This might seem like a big task, but it doesn’t have to be!
SEIZE THE AWKWARD
Finding it difficult to strike up a conversation about mental health? It may be uncomfortable, but it may make a huge difference! Talk with a friend about it using these conversation guides.
BY TEENS, FOR TEENS
VOX ATL Teen Communications
Mental health resources created by teenagers. Mental health coverage and community workshops produced and written by teens.
MORE RESOURCES
Free, Virtual
Therapy Group
From the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation, there are 100 free group therapy sessions nationwide by licensed, culturally competent clinicians.