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You don't have to navigate this journey alone. Whether you're seeking help with substance use, mental health, maternal support, or need someone to talk to, help is available. Reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. These lines are free, and most answer day and night.
Mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7 · English and SpanishTalk or text with a trained counselor about a mental health or substance use crisis, or emotional distress.
Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL)
24/7Georgia's crisis line. They can send a mobile crisis team, find an open crisis or detox bed, and set up urgent appointments.
Pregnant or just had a baby
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
24/7 · English and SpanishFor depression, anxiety or other struggles before, during or after pregnancy. Counselors can connect you with local help.
Lantern Parenting Texts
Free · by textTrusted parenting tips, activities and local resources by text, from pregnancy through the preteen years. Text BOND for newborns and infants, or BRIGHT for tips through age 10.
Domestic violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7Advocates help with safety planning and connect you to local shelter and support.
Partnership Against Domestic Violence (PADV)
24/7 crisis line · Metro AtlantaGeorgia-based shelter, advocacy and support for survivors.
Not a crisis, but you need someone to talk to
Peer2Peer Warm Line
24/7Talk with a certified peer specialist who has been there, about stress, grief, anxiety, recovery or feeling alone.
CARES Warm Line
Daily 8:30am–11pmSupport from trained peers for anyone in recovery or thinking about it, and for their families.