If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide,
please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.
If someone is in immediate danger of harm or death, call 911.
Resources ~ tell us a good one you use...
Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) provides immediate access to routine or crisis behavioral health services. Call 988 or download the MyGCAL APP for text and chat options https://988ga.org/
The Suicide Prevention Program at the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) works to reduce the risk and impact of suicide in Georgia. Their work can be categorized into four main areas, which make up the Spectrum of Suicide Prevention ~ Upstream prevention, prevention, intervention and postvention https://preventsuicidega.org/
Use the Georgia System of Care (SOC) website to learn about all things SOC! This includes what the SOC is and how it serves families, training opportunities, announcements and upcoming events, a digital library full of helpful resources and much more! https://gasystemofcare.org/
National Alliance on Mental Illness ~ Georgia provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives. To locate a local chapter, call 800.950.NAMI or https://namiga.org/
Parent to Parent of Georgia offers a variety of services to Georgia families impacted by disabilities or special healthcare needs. Their vision is to be the source of choice for support, information, education, and leadership development for Georgians with disabilities or special health care needs, ages birth to 26, and their families. https://www.p2pga.org/
The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities manages programs and services delivered by DBHDD’s community-based behavioral health providers. https://dbhdd.georgia.gov and https://preventsuicidega.org/
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ+) young people under 25. Call 866.488.7386 or Text START to 678678 and https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
The Suicide Prevention Resource Center is devoted to advancing the implementation of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention through suicide prevention infrastructure, capacity building, resource materials and training. https://www.sprc.org/
The Link Counseling Center provides counseling, psychotherapy and support groups to people of all ages, helping them to heal and rebuild their lives. In addition to individual, couples & family therapy, the not-for-profit organization provides pro bono support groups for suicide prevention and aftercare, the aging and their families and children in crisis and grief. https://www.thelink.org/
The Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network is a statewide organization engaged in advocacy, education, training (including Certified Peer Specialist training), and peer support services for those in their recovery journey in Georgia. https://www.gmhcn.org/
Psychology Today allows you to view the latest from the world of psychology: from behavioral research to practical guidance on relationships, mental health and addiction. The site also offers the ability to search local therapists, psychiatrists and groups to meet your behavioral health needs. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
The Georgia Family Connection Partnership is the only statewide network in the country dedicated to the health and well-being of families and communities. We empower communities in 159 counties to craft local solutions based on local decisions. Your local chapter can be found at https://gafcp.org/
Mental Health America of Georgia enhances the mental health and wellness of Georgians through education, outreach and advocacy.
The Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence (GCADV) is Georgia’s federally recognized domestic violence coalition, representing over 53 domestic violence organizations and programs across the state. They engage in capacity building, communications, and public policy efforts to ensure effective domestic violence prevention and intervention. To locate a program near you...https://gcadv.org/domestic-violence-centers/
Newton Community Action Network (NewtonCAN) provides information for helping services and resources available in Newton County, Georgia.
Visit the website for multiple local resources including housing, childcare, heal and wellness, senior services, veterans and more https://www.newtoncan.org/
The mission of The Georgia Council on Substance Abuse is to increase the impact of recovery in our communities through education, advocacy, training and peer recovery support services https://gasubstanceabuse.org/
Our Coalition is not one person...but a group of caring partners committed to making a difference in the lives of those in our community...Please join us...
Active participants include private citizens and members from...
Category10Entertainment
https://www.category10entertainment.com/
Creating Hope and Needed Care for Everyone (CHANCE)
http://www.chancecreatinghope.org/
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Give Life a Chance
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cat10ent/posts/
GUIDE, Inc.
Gwinnett Newton Rockdale Public Health
More than Conquerors Inc.
Newton County Family Connection
https://www.nwtnfamilyconnection.org/home
NAMI Rockdale Newton
https://namirockdalenewton.com/
Newton County School System
https://www.newtoncountyschools.org/
Newton County Drug Free Community Coalition and Youth Action Team
https://www.facebook.com/NewtonDFCC/
Rockdale Coalition for Children and Families
https://www.rockdalecoalition.org/
Rockdale County Public Schools
https://www.rockdaleschools.org/
Rockdale Drug Free Community Coalition and Young Leaders of Rockdale
https://www.facebook.com/rockdale.dfc/
The Council on Alcohol and Drugs
UGA Extension Offices
https://sites.google.com/view/newton4hinschool/home
https://extension.uga.edu/county-offices/rockdale/family-and-consumer-sciences.html
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
View Point Health Community Service Board
https://www.myviewpointhealth.org/
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