Resources
LOCAL + GLOBAL CARE RESOURCES AND CRISIS HELP
""The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.""— Psalm 34:18 NIV
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We all face situations in life that make us feel alone & forgotten. These situations require more immediate care and professional support that are specific to what we are experiencing. We know that in these times it can be difficult to even know where to begin — but we can help! Below is a list of organizations specializing in crisis and counseling situations. When contacting any organization it is important to make an independent assessment of the organization and their qualifications. Please note that Heaven's Gate Atlanta does not warrant the competence or services of any of these organizations. If you happen to be in need of something not shown on this page and need immediate help, please call 211 for resources that may be available now!
CATEGORIES
Select one of the resource categories below to quickly access what you need.
Counseling
📍Local Resources
NAMI GEORGIA
Georgia’s NAMI state organization offering education, support groups, and connections to local mental health resources across the state.
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (DBHDD)
State agency with a “find services” hub to connect Georgians to community mental health providers and programs.
GEORGIA COLLABORATIVE ASO
Statewide network that supports access to behavioral health services, including tools to help locate providers.
🌍Global Resources
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS
The nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Full of state specific resources to help connect users to the licensed mental health assistance they need.
PSYCHOLOGY TODAY
A national and international resource for finding licensed mental health workers within your specific city, state, county, state, & country. You can tailor your search to specifics such as gender, ethnicity & even accepted insurance providers.
BETTERHELP
Get matched to the best therapist for you. Tap into the world’s largest network of licensed, accredited, and experienced therapists who can help you with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, grief, and more. With our therapists, you get the same professionalism and quality you would expect from an in-office therapist, but with the ability to communicate when and how you want.
NISKIZE
Niskize runs both corporate and individual programs to ensure professional counseling services that include but are not limited to Loss and Grief, Marriage and Relationships, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Work Place challenges and Addictions of all kinds. 24 hour call center providing services in Africa.
Restoration
📍Local Resources
GEORGIA COUNCIL FOR RECOVERY (GC4R)
Peer recovery support and advocacy organization focused on strengthening recovery communities across Georgia.
DBHDD SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES
State resource hub describing substance use treatment and recovery supports available through DBHDD and partners.
THE COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
Georgia based prevention and education programs focused on substance use and recovery support.
🌍Global Resources
OXFORD HOUSE
Oxford House is a concept in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. In its simplest form, an Oxford House describes a democratically run, self-supporting and drug free home. Found throughout the United States, visit site for state specific assistance.
SAMHSA
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA’s) National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
PARTNERSHIP TO END ADDICTION
Trained and caring specialists are ready to listen to your challenges, setbacks, obstacles and difficult emotions that go along with a child’s substance use or addiction. Support is available in English and Spanish. All communications are confidential and services are provided free of charge, with the exception of any messaging or data rates incurred.
Domestic & Sexual Violence
📍Local Resources
GEORGIA COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (GCADV)
Statewide coalition with a 24 hour hotline and links to domestic violence shelters and local programs throughout Georgia.
PARTNERSHIP AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (PADV)
Metro Atlanta organization providing survivor services including crisis support and emergency shelter resources.
GEORGIA LEGAL AID
Georgia specific legal information and help links from Atlanta Legal Aid and Georgia Legal Services, including domestic violence related topics.
🇺🇸National Resources
RAINN
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. Is in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
NSVRC
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) provides research & tools to advocates working on the frontlines to end sexual harassment, assault, and abuse with the understanding that ending sexual violence also means ending racism, sexism, and all forms of oppression.
Suicide + Mental Health Crisis
📍Local Resources
GEORGIA CRISIS AND ACCESS LINE (GCAL)
Georgia’s 24 hour crisis line that can dispatch mobile crisis teams and help connect people to crisis, detox, and urgent services statewide.
DBHDD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS CENTER LOCATIONS
State run location finder for Behavioral Health Crisis Centers, including guidance on which centers are emergency drop off options.
🌍Global Resources
SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
VETERAN CRISIS HOTLINE
If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, the Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource that connects you to a real person specially trained to support.
CRISIS TEXT HOTLINE FOR SELF-HARMING
We all need healthy ways to cope with the hard stuff. We’re here to help you find a healthy alternative to self-harm. Self-harm and self-injury are any forms of hurting oneself on purpose. Usually, when people self-harm, they do not do so as a suicide attempt. Rather, they self-harm as a way to release painful emotions.
FIND A HELPLINE
International hub of mental health and prevention resources. Free emotional support, wherever you are.
Food Help
📍Local Resources
FEEDING GEORGIA
Statewide network that connects people to Georgia’s regional food banks and hunger relief partners.
GEORGIA GATEWAY (SNAP AND OTHER BENEFITS)
Georgia’s online portal to apply for and manage SNAP and other assistance programs.
ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
Food pantry map and help resources serving metro Atlanta and north Georgia through a large partner network.
Utilities Assistance
📍Local Resources
GEORGIA LIHEAP (ENERGY ASSISTANCE)
State program that helps eligible households with home energy bills, with applications handled through local Community Action Agencies.
GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
State overview of utility help options, including LIHEAP and other assistance programs available in Georgia.
GEORGIA POWER INCOME QUALIFIED DISCOUNT
Monthly bill discount program for eligible Georgia Power customers, with an online eligibility and application flow.
GEORGIA RENTAL ASSISTANCE (DCA)
State program with support pathways that can include rent and, in some cases, utility related assistance depending on eligibility and funding status.
🇺🇸National Resources
LIHEAP
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps provide federally funded assistance in managing costs associated with home energy bills, energy crises, weatherization and energy-related minor home repairs.