youth, teen, and young adult 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

Happy Bowling Kids

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

how to talk about suicide and mental illness

Stamp Out Stigma provides two guidelines (with terms) to help appropriately talk and write about suicide, mental illness, substance use disorders and those who experience them.

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