Gordon State College Community Resources List
CLOTHING
Goodwill 1424 N. Expressway, Griffin, GA 30223
Phone:
770-228-0813
Website:
www.goodwill.org
Description: Gently used clothing and household items, etc. at reduced prices.
Goodwill Phone:
Website:
Description:
250 Jonesboro Road, McDonough, GA 30253
770-957-4311
www.goodwill.org
Gently used clothing and household items, etc. at reduced prices.
Salvation Army Thrift Store - 228 N. Expressway, Griffin, GA 30224
Phone:
770-228-0373
Website:
http://www.salvationarmygriffin.org
Description: Gently used clothing, furniture, and household items at a reasonable cost.
DENTAL SERVICES
Affordable Dentures - Offices located in Macon, Commerce, and Columbus
Phone:
1-800-DENTURE
Website:
www.affordabledentures.com/
Description:
Offers dentures and related dental work at a reduced cost. Cost varies by type of
service needed. Call 800 # for appointment information and for the office that is
nearest to you.
Charitable Clinics
Website:
Description:
http://www.gadental.org/charitable-clinics.html
Listing of Georgia clinics that take an individual’s income into consideration when
providing dental services.
DISABILITY SERVICES
Accredited Schools Online Resource for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Website: http://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/students-with-hearing-impairments/
Description: An online guidebook that provides an in-depth resource for deaf and hard of hearing
students.
Avita Community Partners
Address:
Check to locate the office nearest to you
Phone:
1-800-525-8751
Website:
http://www.gamtns.org./services/development.php
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Address:
See website to locate the office nearest to you
Website:
www.gvra.georgia.gov
Description: The five unique programs of Rehabilitation Services have a singular purpose – to help ensure
that people with disabilities can reach their potential through independence and employment.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Ahimsa House - P.O. Box 8181, Atlanta, GA 31106
Phone:
Administrative Line 404-496-4038
24 hour Crisis Line 404-452-6248
Email:
info@ahimsahouse.org
Website:
http://www.ahimsahouse.org/
Description: Temporary shelter for the pets of victims of domestic abuse.
Christian Women’s Center – P.O. Box 773, Sunnyside, GA 30284
Phone:
770-227-3700 Contact: Becky Smith (Executive Director)
Email:
exedir@cwcga.org
Website:
www.cwcga.org
Description: Provides refuge shelter for women in crisis. This is a 12-15 month discipleship program for
women who are in a crisis situation due to bad choices, abusive circumstances, etc. They
offer a residential program with counseling, job training, etc.
Haven House – P.O. Box 1150, McDonough, GA 30253
Phone:
770-954-9229 (24-hour crisis line)
Website:
www.henryhavenhouse.org
Description: Domestic violence shelter for women and children. Crisis prevention, safety planning, legal
advocacy services, and pregnancy support are among some of the services offered.
Serves Henry, Butts, Lamar and Jasper counties.
Lamar County Victim Assistance – 121 Roberta Drive, Barnesville, GA 30204
Phone:
770-358-5159
Email:
awhite@lamarcountysherrif.com
Website:
http://www.lamarcountysheriff.com/victimassistance.html
Description: The victim advocate for Lamar County is Al White. He is in the Lamar County Sheriff’s office
building. His office hours are Mon – Fri from 8 – 5, but he is on call by phone 24/7. The victim
assistance office serves victims of crime within Lamar County. Some of the crimes include, but
are not limited to, stalking, harassment, child abuse, elder abuse, theft, assault, rape, and
domestic violence.
Love is Respect
Phone:
1-866-331-9474
Text:
loveis to 22522
Website:
http://www.loveisrespect.org/
Description: Online chat is available for 24 hours a day. Focuses on healthy relationships. Offers resources
to help yourself, others, and also gives information on how to seek legal support in certain
situations.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone:
1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
Website:
http://www.thehotline.org/
Description: Support and assistance to anyone involved in a domestic violence situation. Also offers online
chat.
Promise Place
Phone:
24 Hour Crisis Line: 770-460-1604/1-866-780-3718 V/TTY (Online Chat M-F 8:00—4:30 PM)
Website:
http://www.promiseplace.org/
Description: Provides undisclosed emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children.
Other services offered include support groups, legal advocacy, teen dating violence awareness
program, safety planning, children’s programs, and community education.
Griffin Office
410 East Taylor Street, Suite K-6
Griffin, GA 30223
770-692-3333
Pike Office
7818 Hwy 19, Suite A
Zebulon, GA 30295
(770) 567-3447
Upson Office
Upson County Annex Building
715 Andrews Dr.
Thomaston, GA 30286
(770) 692-3345
EATING DISORDERS
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)-165 W. 46th St., Suite 402, New York, NY 10036
Phone:
Information and Referral Helpline 1-800-931-2237 Office line 212-575-6200
Website:
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
Description: Online Chat sessions available. Helpline hours are Mon-Thurs 9:00 AM-9:00 PM, Fri 9:00AM-5:00 PM
Office hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM.
FOOD
First Baptist Church – House of Care - 208 S. Church Street, Thomaston, GA 30286
Phone :
706-647-7889
Website:
http://www.fbcthomaston.org/houseofcare.htm
Email:
faith@fbcthomaston.org
Description: Assistance begins with an application process and consumers are evaluated for services in four
areas: food, clothes, household goods, and medical supplies.
Five Loaves and Two Fish Food Pantry - 409 West Solomon Street, Griffin, GA 30223
Phone:
678-603-1238
Description: Help with food/groceries for families in need.
Store Hours: Mon., Wed., & Friday 2:00 – 4:00 PM, Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Sat 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Helping in His Name – 85 Bellamy Place, Suite A, Stockbridge, GA 30281
Phone:
678-565-6135
Hours:
Tues & Thurs 5:30PM-8:00PM, & Closed Sat & Sun
Website:
http://www.helpinginhisname.org/
Email:
helpinginhisname@bellsouth.net
Description: Helping in His Name Ministries, Inc., usually referred to as “The Food Pantry”, is an ecumenical,
non-profit organization that provides temporary emergency help to the unemployed, the
underemployed, elderly people on fixed incomes, and single parents on a bi-weekly or monthly
basis. No one with a legitimate need is refused help. Hours are Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30 AM-1:00 PM
Hope Tree Ministries - 118 Academy Drive, Barnesville, GA 30204
Phone:
770-358-3127 or 678-972-2457 Contact: Jimmy Fambro
Description: Distribution is second Saturday of the month from 9am-12pm. Application
Requirements: Complete form (Name, address, persons in home, income).
*Food stamp applications are available for persons applying.
Impact Christian Ministries – 115 West Solomon Street, Griffin, GA 30224 (Food and spiritual guidance)
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 786, Barnesville, GA 30204
Phone:
678-603-0831 or 770-412-9092
Website:
www.impactchristianministries.com/
Description: Provides cooked meals and spiritual guidance, worship and fellowship for those in need. There
is also a large clothing ministry facility located at 112 Merchant Way in downtown Barnesville.
This ministry can supply clothing, hygiene items, and, from time to time, some household
cleaning supplies for the needy.
Lamar County DFCS Food Bank – 122 Westgate Plaza, Barnesville, GA 30204
Phone:
770-830-2166
Website:
http://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/lamar-county-dfcs-office
Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Description: The Lamar County Department of Family and Children Services operate a food bank. A food bank
form must be completed to determine eligibility. Individuals who do not receive food stamps are
allowed to apply for services once every 90 days. Individuals who are receiving food stamps, and
request assistance from the food bank, must go through their case manager. Situations will be
evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Lamar County DFCS Food Stamp Program – 122 Westgate Plaza, Barnesville, GA 30204
Phone:
770-830-2166; 1-877-423-4746
Website:
www.dfcs.dhr.georgia.gov
Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Description: The Food Stamp Program provides electronic benefits on an EBT card that can be used to purchase
food for individuals who meet the eligibility requirements. The program provides supplements
for food to low-income families. Eligibility is based on household size, income, and resources.
HIV/AIDS
Aid Atlanta – 1605 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30309-2955
Phone:
404-870-7700
Website:
www.aidatlanta.org
Description: Provides medical services for those individuals living with HIV/AIDS as well as to provide
prevention education to the community.
Georgia Aids and STD Information Line
Phone:
1-800-551-2728
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm
Description: The Georgia AIDS and STD Information Line is a free service, providing confidential and anonymous
answers and referrals to questions concerning testing, treatment, nPEP, PrEP, risk assessment, safer
sex practices, case management, social services, emotional wellness counseling, and medication
assistance for persons infected or affected by HIV and STDs
HOUSING / SHELTER
Action Ministries - 17 Executive Park Drive, Suite 540, Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone:
404-881-1991 x5600
Website:
http://transitional.actionministries.net/index.html
Email:
earthur@actionministries.net
Description: Provides a home, appropriate furnishings, and payment for utilities. Families in the
Housing program average a 12 month stay, though they can stay for up to 2 years as
they work towards self-support. A case manager is assigned to assist the families to
develop short-term and long-term life goals and the means by which to accomplish
them. The case manager meets with the families at least once per week to provide
support and ensure that they are working toward their goals.
Barnesville Housing Authority – 285 Indian Trail, Barnesville, GA 30204
Phone:
770-358-3935
Hours:
M-F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Website:
http://www.affordablehousingonline.com/housingauthoritydetail.asp?id=GA177
Description: Pre-applications are available during regular business hours. Applicants are placed on a waiting list
and notified by mail when a unit is available.
Christian Women’s Center – P.O. Box 773, Sunnyside, GA 30284
Phone:
770-227-3700
Website:
http://www.cwcga.org/
Description: The Christian Women’s Center operates by sharing the love of Christ to bring transformation into
the lives of its residents. The shelter is designed to provide a safe haven for women in crisis
situations. They offer a residential program which includes counseling, job training, etc.
Haven House – P.O. Box 1150, McDonough, GA 30253
Phone:
Office line 770-954-1008; 24-hour crisis line 770-954-9229
Website:
http://www.henryhavenhouse.org/
Description: Crisis prevention, safety planning, shelter and intake, legal advocacy services, pregnancy support,
independent living assistance. (Serves Henry, Butts, Lamar, and Jasper counties).
Salvation Army House of Hope – 329 N. 13th Street, Griffin, GA 30223
Phone:
770-227-2336
Website:
http://www.salvationarmy-georgia.org
Description: Serves breakfast till 8:00am and dinner from 4:30pm; will house men, women & children for
up to 3 days.
Samaritans Together of Henry County – 85 Bellamy Place, Suite B, Stockbridge, GA 30281
Phone:
678-565-6526
Hours:
Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Closed Sat &Sun.
Website:
http://www.samaritanstogetherofhenrycounty.org/
Description: Financial assistance with utility bills or rent/mortgage.
MEDICAL SERVICES
Barnesville Urgent Care and Family Practice – 522 Greenwood Street, Suite A, Barnesville, GA 30204
Phone:
770-872-3663
Hours:
M, W, And F 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Tue & Thurs 8:00 AM-6 PM, Sat. 9:00AM-12:00 PM
Website:
http://www.taaronbuicemd.com/
Description: Dr. T. Aaron Buice. Urgent care services and family practice. Offers same day appointments for
urgent care and sudden illnesses.
Community Medical Center of Barnesville – 408-B Thomaston Street, Barnesville, GA 30204
Phone:
770-358-4408/1-866-887-4799 (after hours answering services)
Hours:
Mon, Wed, & Thurs 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Tues 11:00 AM-8:00 PM, Fri 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Description: Available on a sliding fee scale based on family income. Minimum fee is $25. Services
include primary and preventive care, screening for chronic diseases, lab services, family
planning, immunizations, minor surgery, women’s healthcare, and referrals to specialists.
Drs. Woodall, Wilson & Manley – 101 Houston Street, Barnesville, GA 30204
Phone:
770-358-1961
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Description: Family medical practice.
Family Medical Center – 1512 Highway 19 N, Thomaston, GA 30286 or 1657 N Expressway Griffin, GA 30223
Phone:
706-647-2641 (Thomaston) 770-228-2641 (Griffin)
Hours:
Thomsaton: M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM Griffin: M-F 8:00AM-6:00PM, Sat 8:00AM-4:00PM
Sun9:00AM-2:00PM
Description: Family medical practice.
Hands of Hope Clinic – 1010 Hospital Drive, Bldg. B, Stockbridge, GA 30281
Phone:
770-507-1344
Hours:
Hours for Medical Clinic: Mon-Thurs 9:00AM-5:00PM (closed for lunch from 12:00-1:30)
Dental Clinic by appointment only on Fridays
New Patient Enrollment Hours: Mon-Wed 9:00AM-12:00PM
Website:
http://www.handsofhopeclinic.org/
Description: HOHC partners with volunteer doctors, nurses, medical and administrative personnel to provide
access to healthcare services for eligible patients living in the Henry County community.
Henry County Health Dept. – 135 Henry Parkway, McDonough, GA 30253
Phone:
770-288-6136
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM
Website:
http://www.district4health.org/clinic-sites/henry-county
Lamar County Health Dept. – 118 Academy Drive, Suite B, Barnesville, GA 30204
Phone:
770-358-1483
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM
Website:
http://www.district4health.org/clinic-sites/lamar-county/
Description: Provides immunizations, pregnancy tests, prenatal care management program,
pregnancy-related services program, WIC, and family planning.
Piedmont Henry Hospital – 1133 Eagle’s Landing Parkway, Stockbridge, GA 30281
Phone:
678-604-1000
Website:
http://piedmont.org/locations/phh-home.aspx
Rock Springs Church – Free Medical Clinic – 219 Rock Springs Road, Milner, GA 30257
Phone:
678-688-1950-Clinic
Website:
http://www.rsclinic.org
Description: Open Thursdays. Sign in is from 8am to 10am, clinical hours are 2:30pm to 7:30pm.
Spalding Regional Medical Center – 601 South 8th Street, Griffin, GA 30224
Phone:
770-228-2721
Website:
http://www.spaldingregional.com/en-US/Pages/default.aspx
Upson Family Physicians, LLC – 612 W. Gordon Street, Suite C, Thomaston, GA 30286
Phone:
706-647-7009
Hours:
Mon-Thurs 8:30AM-5:00PM Fridays 8:30AM-2:00PM
Upson Medical Associates – 100 Hwy. 18 West, Suite 104, Barnesville, GA 30204
Phone:
770-358-3284
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM
Upson Regional Medical Center - 801 W. Gordon Street, Thomaston, GA 30286
Hwy 18 Bld. 100, Barnesville, GA 30204
Phone:
706-647-8111 (Thomaston); 770-358-8705
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM (Barnesville Medical Office Location) Medical Center is open 24 Hours
Website:
http://www.urmc.org/
MENTAL HEALTH
Accredited Schools On-line
Website: http:// http://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/student-mental-health-resources/
Description: This website promotes student’s mental health as well as provides expert advice and resources for
understanding disorders and how to get help. Their goal is to help students enhance academic
performance by providing detailed information and guidance with learning disorders, psychological
disorders, and basic mental health issues like depression, dealing with stress, etc.
Anchor Hospital – 5454 Yorktowne Drive, Atlanta, GA 30349
Phone:
770-991-6044 or 1-866-667-8797
Website:
www.anchorhospital.com
Description: 122 bed accredited emergency receiving facility that provides psychiatric and addictive disease
services for adults.
Another Alternative Consulting, LLC – 597 Hwy 41 South, Barnesville, GA 30204
Griffin DUI School (Under Another Alternative Consulting, LLC) 921 W. Taylor St., Griffin, GA 30223
Phone:
770-856-7622/DUI School 770-229-6767
Hours:
8:00AM-6:30PM
Description: Evaluation, education, and treatment for addiction, anger management, and other
life issues.
Anxiety Resources for College Students
Website: www.anxiety.org or www.anxiety.org/university-student-anxiety-resources
Description: This website requires no fee, registration, or subscription to gain access. It includes articles by top world
researchers on anxiety disorders and information on non-profit organizations that serve as wonderful resources in
place to help college students in need.
Avita Community Partners - Go to website to locate the office nearest to you
Phone:
1-800-525-8751
Website:
http://www.gamtns.org/services/mental.php
Brighter Tomorrows Consulting-Shannon M. Eller-1815 North Expressway, Suite B Griffin, GA 30223
Phone:
770-468-7424/678-408-4622
Website:
www.brighter-tomorrows.com
Description:
Offers services in counseling, supervision (addictions, play therapy, LPC/MFT licensure); Counselor
training and MFT Core Education Classes. Specialties in sexual abuse, marriage & family therapy,
women’s issues, play therapy, and addictions treatments. Also offers non-profited services.
Brookhaven Retreat – 1016 1-C King Road, Seymour, TN 37865
Phone:
877-817-3422
Website:
http://www.brookhavenretreat.com/cms/
Description: Private Pay, do not accept any insurance. Detox, addiction treatment, and mental health services.
Coliseum Center for Behavioral Health - 340 Hospital Drive, Bldg. E, Macon, GA 31217
Phone:
478-765-7000/800-548-4221 or 478-741-1355 (24-hr crisis line)
Website:
http://coliseumhealthsystem.com/our-services/behavioral-health/
Description: Coliseum Center for Behavioral Health is a full-service mental health and addictive disease
facility, licensed for 60 beds, which provides both Inpatient and Outpatient programs.
Crescent Pines – 1000 Eagles Landing Parkway, Stockbridge, GA 30349
Phone:
770-474-8888
Website:
www.crescentpineshospital.com
Description: 50 bed accredited emergency receiving facility that provides psychiatric and addictive
disease services for children, adolescents, and adults.
Crosby-Mitchell Counseling Services – 410 East Taylor Street, Griffin, GA 30223
Phone:
770-233-2809
Website:
http://www.crosbymitchell.com
Description: Individual and group counseling, clinical evaluations, alcohol / drug, and mental health assessments.
Divine Systems GA Mental & Behavioral Health Svcs. – 439 Hwy. 81, Suite 101, McDonough, GA 30253
Phone:
678-212-5146
Website:
www.dsgeorgia.com
Hours:
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-7:00PM, Sat-Sun 10:00AM-5:00PM
Description: Provides therapeutic services that encourage healthy living, family safeguarding, and
reliable community connections. They also offer online therapy sessions.
Georgia Crisis Access Line
Phone:
1-800-715-4225
Website:
http://bhlweb.com/tabform/
Description: Help for problems related to mental health, drugs, or alcohol.
Griffin Outpatient Counseling Center – Dr. Asad Naqvi, MD 333 South 9th Street, Griffin, GA 30224
Phone:
770-229-8721
Description: Mental health services including diagnostic assessments, individual, family and group
Grace Harbour, Inc. - Fayette County
Coweta County
23 Eastbrook Bend
2 Lee Street
Suite 200
Suite A
Peachtree City, GA 30269
Newnan, GA 30263
Phone:
770-486-1140
678-326-4488
Website:
http://www.graceharbour.net/index.html
Description: Individual, family, couples, and group therapy. Anger management, parenting education/
support, domestic violence, self-esteem groups.
Henry County Peer Support Center - 139 Henry Parkway, McDonough, GA 30253
Phone:
770-358-8473, Yvette Gates, Center Director
Description: Peer Support Services provides structured activities within a peer support center. The
program promotes socialization, recovery, wellness, self-advocacy, development of
natural supports, and maintenance of community living skills to individuals who suffer
from a severe and persistent mental illness. The program consists of groups that are
led by the individuals in the program. The team leader is a Certified Peer Specialist, who
is under the supervision of the Director.
Lifeline
Phone:
Website:
Description:
Coliseum Center for Behavioral Health 340 Hospital Dr. Building E, Macon, GA 31217
1-800-548-4221 or 478-741-1355
http://coliseumhealthsystem.com/our-services/behavioral-health/lifeline.dot
A confidential assessment to assist in deciding what type of services are most
appropriate; an evaluation provided by a psychiatric nurse or masters level counselor;
referral to a large network of mental health professionals, information on mental
health and addiction issues and treatment; financial screening, if requested.
Lamar County Counseling Center – 133 Forsyth Street, Suite 3, Barnesville, GA 30204
Phone:
770-358-8369/Leslie Cantrell, Center Director
McIntosh Trail, Henry County (Care Connection) 139 Henry Parkway, McDonough, GA 30253
Phone:
770-358-5252 / Dawn Deaton, Center Director
Website:
www.mctrail.org/henry.html
Description: Services offered include addictive diseases, developmental disabilities, and mental
health. Call Care Connection to inquire about services and to make an appointment.
McIntosh Trail, Pinewoods (Care Connection) 1209 Greenbelt Dr., Griffin, GA 30223
Phone:
770-358-8371 / Shirley Davison, Program Manager
770-358-8365 / Charge Nurse – 24-hour line
Website:
www.mctrail.org/pine_woods.html
Description: Pine woods is a 16 bed medically monitored short term residential program operated by the
Community Service Board for the purpose of providing psychiatric stabilization and sub-acute
detoxification services. The program serves as both an emergency receiving facility and an
evaluating facility. The facility serves those with persistent illness, substance abuse related
disorders and individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse needs. Services are
offered for a limited duration to evaluate treatment needs, develop treatment plans to meet the
needs and monitor for stabilization and safety. The program operates 24 hours a day/seven days a
week. Family involvement is strongly encouraged.
National Suicide Hopeline Network
Phone:
1-800—SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Phone:
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
Website:
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Odyssey Family Counseling Center – 1919 John Wesley Avenue, College Park, GA 30337
Phone:
404-762-9190
Website:
http://www.odysseycounseling.org/
Description: Personal and family counseling, addiction treatment.
Pathways Center – 101 Commerce Plaza, Suite 3, Barnesville, GA30204
Phone:
770-358-5269
Description: Outpatient available to adults and children, includes crisis intervention, diagnostic
assessments, individual, family, and group counseling, psychiatric assessments, and
nursing services.
Community Support-Concentrated services that are provided in the communities where
consumers live. Case managers work closely with other agencies to link consumers to a
variety of resources that can help develop and improve support systems for community living.
Day Services – Two programs for adults: Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) and Peer Support.
Both programs focus on developing or enhancing skills necessary to maintain daily living.
Pathways Center Griffin - 244 Odell Road, Suite 6, Griffin, GA 30224
Phone:
770-229-3407
Description: Outpatient available to adults and children, includes crisis intervention, diagnostic
assessments, individual, family, and group counseling, psychiatric assessments, and
nursing services.
Community Support-Concentrated services that are provided in the communities where
consumers live. Case managers work closely with other agencies to link consumers to a
variety of resources that can help develop and improve support systems for community living.
Day Services – Two programs for adults: Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) and Peer Support.
Both programs focus on developing or enhancing skills necessary to maintain daily living.
Piedmont Henry Hospital – 1133 Eagle’s Landing Parkway, Stockbridge, GA 30281
Phone:
678-604-1000
Website:
http://piedmont.org/locations/phh-home.aspx
Description: Go to emergency room for immediate evaluation if you feel you are at risk for hurting
yourself or someone else.
Rivers Edge Behavioral Health Center – 175 Emery Hwy., Macon, GA 31217
Phone:
478-803-7600
Website:
http://river-edge.org/
Description: A variety of outpatient services including counseling, case management, groups, and crisis
intervention.
Skyland Trail – 1961 North Druid Hills Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone:
1-888-618-6997
Website:
http://www.skylandtrail.org
Description: Mental health services for college students and young adults. Variety of services include
assessment, residential, and outpatient.
Spalding Peer Support Center – 1459 Williamson Road, Griffin, GA 30224
Phone:
770-358-8412, Penny Burnett, Center Director
Description: Peer support services provides structured activities within a peer support center. The
program promotes socialization, recovery, wellness, self-advocacy, development of
natural supports, and maintenance of community living skills to individuals who suffer
from a severe and persistent mental illness. The program consists of groups that are
led by the individuals in the program. The team leader is a Certified Peer Specialist,
who is under the supervision of the Director of Peer.
Spalding Regional Medical Center – 601 South 8th Street, Griffin, GA 30224
Phone:
770-228-2721
Website:
http://www.spaldingregional.com/en-US/Pages/default.aspx
Description: Go to emergency room for immediate evaluation if you feel you are at risk for hurting
yourself or someone else.
Southern Crescent Behavioral Health System-1000 Eagles Landing Pkwy., Stockbridge, GA 30281
Phone:
770-474-8888
Description: 50 bed psychiatric facility that serves children, adolescents, and adults. Free
psychological assessments.
The Jed Foundation
Website:
http://www.jedfoundation.org/
Description: An organization working to reduce emotional distress and prevent suicide among
college students. The Jed Foundation is protecting the mental health of all students.
Upson Regional Medical Center – 801 W. Gordon Street, Thomaston, GA 30286
Barnesville Medical Office Location- Hwy 18 Building 100, Barnesville, GA 30204
Phone:
706-647-8111 Thomaston/770-358-8705 Barnesville
Website:
Http://www.urmc.org/
Description: Go to emergency room for immediate evaluation if you feel you are at risk for hurting
yourself or someone else.
PREGNANCY
Bethany Christian Services – 6645 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30328-1606
Phone:
770-455-7111
Website:
http://www.bethany.org/atlanta
Description: Pregnancy counseling (considering your options), family counseling, and post-adoption
counseling.
Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies - 2300 Henderson Mill Rd., Suite 410, Atlanta, GA 30345
Phone:
THE POWERLINE 1-800-822-2539 or 800-300-9003
Hours:
Mon – Fri 8:00AM – 6:00PM
Phone:
770-451-0020 / 770-451-2466
Website:
www.hmhbga.org
Description: Provides referrals to over 10,000 public health providers throughout the state of Georgia.
Lamar County Health Dept. - 118-B Academy Drive, Barnesville, GA 30204
Phone:
770-358-1483
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM
Website:
http://www.lamarcountyga.com/healthdept.html
Description: Offers STD exams/HIV testing, immunizations, women’s health cancer screenings,
hearing/vision/dental exams, well child checks, nutrition classes, and many other
public health services.
Life Choices Pregnancy Resource Center – 307 East 3rd Street, Jackson, GA 30233
Phone:
770-775-5116
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM
Website:
http://www.lifechoicesprc.net/
Description: Pregnancy tests, peer counseling, information/community referrals, post-abortion
counseling, material assistance for mother and baby, mentoring, parenting classes.
Pregnancy Resource Center of Henry County – 3834 Jodeco Road, McDonough, GA 30253
Phone:
770-957-8288
Website:
http://www.mypregnancysolutions.com/
Description: Provides trustworthy information about pregnancy, delivery, and prenatal care, as well
as facts about adoption, abortions, or abortion clinics. If you have had a positive home
pregnancy test, you can have the test verified before making any life changing decisions.
The Pregnancy Center – 13 North Lee Street, Suite 2000, Forsyth, GA 31029
Phone:
478-994-3173
Website:
http://monroecountypregnancycenter.org/
Description: Free pregnancy testing and confidential counseling about women’s choices concerning
unplanned pregnancy. Earn While You Learn Program: attend pregnancy related
classes and earn “baby bucks” to spend in the clothes closet for the purchase of baby
clothes/supplies, and maternity clothing.
text4baby
Phone:
Website:
Text BABY to 511411 to get free messages on your cell phone to help you through
your pregnancy and your baby’s first year.
https://text4baby.org/
RAPE/SEXUAL ASSAULT
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone:
1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
Website:
http://www.thehotline.org/
Description: Support and assistance to anyone involved in a domestic violence situation.
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
Phone:
1-866-331-9474 - Text “loveis” to 22522
Website:
www.loveisrespect.org
Description: Peer advocates available for assistance and support 24/7. Call, text, or chat.
RAINN Rape Abuse & Incest National Network
Phone:
1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)
Website:
http://www.rainn.org/
Description: Anti-sexual violence organization
Southern Crescent Sexual Assault Center – P.O. Box 1788, Jonesboro, GA 30237
Phone:
770-477-2177 or770-507-7772(Office) 770-477-2177 (24-hour Crisis Line)
Website:
www.scsacinc.wix.com/scsac
Description: 24-hour crisis line, medical and legal accompaniment, counseling, and education.
Stop It Now!
Phone:
1-888-PREVENT (1-888-773-8368) National Helpline
Website:
http://www.stopitnow.org/help
Description: Help and resources for victims of childhood sexual abuse
RUNAWAYS
National Runaway Hotline
Phone:
1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) or text to 66008
Website:
http://www.1800runaway.org/
Description: Help and resources for youth thinking about running away, have already run away, and
those who want to help them.
Nine Line Covenant House for Runaway Children- 1559 Johnson Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 (GA location)
Phone:
404-589-0163
Website:
http://www.nineline.org/
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Addiction Center
Phone: 1-877-969-2144 (24/7 line)
Website: http://www.AddictionCenter.com
Description: This website is available to assist you in finding rehab facilities, programs, and community resources in
relation to substance abuse problems for locations all over the United States.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Website:
http://www.aa.org/pages/en-us
Description: Contact your local office to find a meeting, or to inquire about meeting locations.
Alcohol Rehab Guide
Website: https://www.alcoholrehabguide.org/
Description: This website offers resources and community resources to cope with alcoholism.
Anchor Hospital – 5454 Yorktowne Drive, Atlanta, GA 30349
Phone:
770-991-6044
Website:
www.anchorhospital.com
Description: 122-bed accredited emergency receiving facility that provides psychiatric and addictive
disease services for adults.
Avita Community Partners
Address:
Located office nearest to you
Phone:
1-800-525-8751
Website:
http://www.gamtns.org/services/addictive.php
Crescent Pines – 1000 Eagles Landing Parkway, Stockbridge, GA 30349
Phone:
770-474-8888 (24 hour line)
Website:
www.crescentpineshospital.com
Description: 50-bed accredited emergency receiving facility that provides psychiatric and addictive disease
services for children, adolescents, and adults.
Grace Harbour, Inc. - Fayette County
Coweta County
23 Eastbrook Bend, Suite 200
2 Lee Street
Peachtree City, GA 30269
Newnan, GA
Phone:
770-486-1140
770-304-0072
Website:
http://www.graceharbour.net/index.html
Description:
Substance abuse assessment, substance abuse groups, multiple offender DUI
assessments, adult drug court treatment service.
Lifeline (Coliseum Center for Behavioral Health) 340 Hospital Drive, Bldg. E, Macon, GA
Phone:
1-800-548-4221 or 478-741-1355
Website:
http://coliseumhealthsystem.com/our-services/behavioral-health/lifeline.dot
Description: A confidential assessment to assist in deciding what type of services are most appropriate,
an evaluation provided by a psychiatric nurse or masters level counselor, referral to a
large network of mental health professionals, information on mental health and addiction
issues and treatment, financial screening, if requested.
McIntosh Trail Henry County (Care Connection 770-358-5252) – 139 Henry Parkway, McDonough, GA 30253
Phone:
770-358-8401 - Dawn Deaton, Center Director
Description: Services offered include addictive diseases, developmental disabilities, and mental health.
Call Care Connection to inquire about services and to make an appointment.
Midway Recovery System – 119 south 10th Street, Griffin, GA 30223 (P.O. Box 1308, Griffin, GA 30224)
Phone:
770-227-8975
Website:
http://www.midwayrecovery.com/
Description: The residential program of Midway Recovery Systems is a 90-day program for males, age 21 and
older.
Narcotics Anonymous
Website:
http://www.na.org/?ID=phoneline
Description: Search for meetings in your area.
Odyssey Family Counseling Center -1919 John Wesley Avenue, College Park, GA 30337
Phone:
404-762-9190
Website:
http://www.odysseycounseling.org/
Pinewoods of Griffin – 1209 Greenbelt Dr., Griffin, GA 30223
Phone:
770-358-8371
Website:
http://www.mctrail.org/pine_woods.html
Description: Provides sub-acute detoxification services.
Ridgeview Institute - 3995 South Cobb Drive, Smyrna, GA 30080
Phone:
770-434-4567 (800) 329-9775
Website:
http://www.ridgeviewinstitute.com
Description: Offers addiction treatments for both young adults and adults, including detoxification.
Rivers Edge Behavioral Health Center – 175 Emery Hwy., Macon, GA 31217
Phone:
478-803-7600
Website:
http://river-edge.org/
Description: Inpatient detoxification, alcohol and drug dependency treatment programs, and
intensive day and outpatient evening treatment programs for addictions.
Skyland Trail – 1961 North Druid Hills Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone:
404-315-8333
Website:
http://www.skylandtrail.org/
Description: Dual diagnosis program specifically designed for people recovering from addiction
and mental illness.
Talbot Recovery - Locations in Atlanta, Dunwoody, and Columbus
Phone:
1-800-445-4232
Website:
http://www.talbottcampus.com/
Description: Short and long term treatment for alcoholism, chemical dependency, and dual diagnosis/
addiction for both young adults and adults. Personalized monitoring and aftercare plans.
Website Source: "A Parents’ Guide For Understanding Teens And Marijuana"
Description:
Article that draws from multiple sources on how to spot warning signs of marijuana use in teens, how to
answer questions that teens have about marijuana, and the dangers of marijuana abuse.
Willingway Hospital – 311 Jones Mill Road, Statesboro, GA 30458
Phone:
1-800-242-9455
Website:
http://www.willingway.com/
Description: Specialty hospital that offers treatment for all levels of drug addiction and alcoholism, from
detoxification to aftercare.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FROM SUPPORT WEBSITES:
Best Colleges Website- LBGTQ Student’s Guide
Website: http://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/lgbtq-student-guide/
Description: For prospective college students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ),
this website gives information where students who identify with-in these groups can find colleges
where the environment promotes an atmosphere where they can thrive. Please visit the website
for additional information if you are interested in learning more.
College Student Safety Guide- Website that provides information and resources on campus safety
Website: http://www.onlinecolleges.net/for-students/student-safety/
Description: Provides information on campus crime, the Clery Act, choosing a safe college, college campus safety
tips, safety for online students, safety APPS for your phone, and addition links for resources.
Fin/AID help- Website that provides information on resources for students with low income
Website: http://www.moneygeek.com/education/resources/homeless-and-low-income-student-resources/
Description: This website serves as a resource guide for homeless and low Income students. Please visit the website
for additional information if you are interested in learning more.