Resources

Websites and Phone Numbers
Local Help
Covid-19
Free & low fee online therapy for those on the front lines: https://www.coronavirusonlinetherapy.com/
GA COVID 19 Emotional Support Line: 866-399-8938. Text or Call for case by case referrals for free. Everyday 8 am- 11 pm
CDC Information on Coronavirus Disease 2019: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Crisis Hotlines and Chats
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
Text CONNECT to 741741
Toll-free at 988
Lifeline Crisis Chat
https://www.contact-usa.org/chat.html
IMAlive
International Suicide Hotlines
TransLifeline: https://www.translifeline.org - 877-565-8860
Suicide Prevention Wiki: http://suicideprevention.wikia.com
Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288)
Black Mental Health
Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness: Free courses/info and groups
Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
National Institute on Drug Abuse Hotline
Cocaine Anonymous
Abuse and Neglect
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
https://www.childhelp.org/hotline/
Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Georgia Child Abuse and Neglect Report Hotline
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Rape, Sexual Assault, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
Homelessness
Covenant House Georgia- Youth Shelter
http://www.covenanthousega.org/
Family Haven Inc
Cumming Home Ministries
United Way-Forsyth County
Medical
Military and Veterans
Veterans Crisis Line
US Department of Veterans Affairs
GA Department of Veterans Service
Grief and Loss
Development and Personality
Running Away
National Runaway Safeline
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Child Find of America Helpline
Warmlines
Decatur Peer Support, Wellness and Respite Center
888-945-1414; Warmline: (404) 371-1414
Operates 24 hours a day
Cartersville Peer Support, Wellness and Respite Center
(770) 276-2019
Operates 24 hours a day
Cleveland Peer Support, Wellness and Respite Center
(855) 482-2933; Warmline: (706) 865-3601
Operates 24 hours a day
McDonough Peer Support, Wellness and Respite Center
(678) 782-7666
Operates 24 hours a day
Moultrie Peer Support, Wellness and Respite Center
(229) 873-9737
Operates 24 hours a day
Georgia Crisis and Access Line
(800)715-4225
Operates 24 hours a day
Other
Essential local and community services: 211, https://www.211.org/
Self Compassion
The Gottman Institution (couples and parenting)
https://www.gottman.com/about/the-gottman-method/
Disaster Distress Hotline (SAMHSA)
National Eating Disorders Center
https://psychcentral.com/eating-disorders/
Helpline: Open M-F, 9-9pm (800) 931-2237
Shoplifters Anonymous
http://www.shopliftingprevention.org/
(800) 848-9595 Open M-F, 9-5pm
YouthLine
(877) 968-8491
Text TEEN2TEEN to 839863
Dawson County Community Resource Directory
Alternative Resources
The Open Mind Center: https://theopenmindcenter.com/
Phoenix & Dragon Bookstore: https://www.phoenixanddragon.com/

Apps, Blogs, and Podcasts
Fitness
FitOn Fitness App
Other Resources

Documentaries and Films
Race
Disclosure
Slavery by Another Name (PBS)

Research Studies
Trauma
The Grady Trauma Project is a group of investigators studying civilian trauma based at Grady Memorial Hospital and Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. The project focuses on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and the clinical and physiological implications of trauma exposure.
Organizations
Groups of people doing great things in the community