Resources & Support

    • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
      Phone: 988
      Website:www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
      24/7 support for individuals experiencing thoughts of suicide or self-harm.

    • Crisis Text Line
      Text: HOME to 741741
      Website:www.crisistextline.org
      Text support for anyone in crisis. Available 24/7.

    • National Domestic Violence Hotline
      Phone: 1-800-799-7233
      Website:www.thehotline.org
      Provides confidential support for victims of domestic violence. Available 24/7.

    • Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL)
      Phone: 1-800-715-4225
      Website: www.mygcal.com
      A 24/7, statewide access line for Georgia residents, offering mental health crisis intervention and resources.

    • Georgia Domestic Violence Hotline
      Phone: 1-800-33-HAVEN (1-800-334-2836)
      Website: www.hotline.org
      Provides support, resources, and safe shelter options for victims of domestic violence in Georgia.

    • Georgia 211 Helpline
      Phone: 2-1-1
      Website: www.211.org
      Offers free, confidential referrals to essential services like food, housing, healthcare, and mental health support across Georgia.

    • Georgia Suicide Prevention Program
      Phone: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
      Website: www.georgiasuicideprevention.org
      A statewide resource providing education, outreach, and a 24/7 crisis hotline for those at risk of suicide.

    • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
      Website: www.nami.org
      Offers a wealth of resources, including educational materials, support groups, and helplines for individuals with mental health conditions and their families.

    • Mental Health America (MHA)
      Website: www.mhanational.org
      MHA provides resources on mental health, including screening tools, educational resources, and support networks.

    • National Domestic Violence Hotline
      Phone: 1-800-799-7233
      Website:www.thehotline.org
      Provides confiden
      tial support for victims of domestic violence. Available 24/7.

    • Georgia Domestic Violence Hotline
      Phone: 1-800-33-HAVEN (1-800-334-2836)
      Website:www.hotline.org
      Provides suppo
      rt, resources, and safe shelter options for victims of domestic violence in Georgia.

    Cherokee County Domestic Violence Resources

    • Cherokee Family Violence Center (CFVC)
      Phone: 770-479-1804 (24/7)
      Website:www.cfvc.org
      Provides emergency shelter, advocacy, legal assistance, and support services for survivors of domestic violence in Cherokee County.

    Cobb County Domestic Violence Resources

    • SafePath Children's Advocacy Center
      Phone: 770-801-3465
      Website:www.safepath.org
      Provides child advocacy services and domestic violence support in Cobb County, including emergency shelter, counseling, and legal advocacy.

    • Cobb County Domestic Violence Hotline
      Phone: 770-427-5555
      Website:www.cobbwomenshealth.org
      Offers a safe, confidential place for victims of domestic violence to seek help and resources.

    Forsyth County Domestic Violence Resources

    • The Place of Forsyth County
      Phone: 770-887-1098 (24/7)
      Website:www.theplaceofforsyth.org
      Provides shelter, counseling, and advocacy for victims of domestic violence in Forsyth County.

  • National LGBTQIA+ Resources

    • The Trevor Project
      Phone (24/7): 1-866-488-7386
      Text (24/7): Text "START" to 678678
      Website:www.thetrevorproject.org
      Provides crisis interve
      ntion and suicide prevention services for LGBTQIA+ youth. Offers support through phone, text, and chat.

    • PFLAG
      Website: www.pflag.org
      A nationwide network of support groups for parents, families, and allies of LGBTQIA+ individuals. Provides resources, community connections, and educational materials.

    • LGBT National Help Center
      Phone (24/7): 1-888-843-4564
      Website: www.lgbthotline.org
      Provides confidential peer-support and information to LGBTQIA+ individuals. The center offers a helpline and chat service for those in need of resources and support.

    Georgia-Based LGBTQIA+ Resources

    • Georgia Alliance for Social Justice
      Phone: 1-404-522-6180
      Website: www.georgiaalliance.org
      A state organization providing resources and advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community in Georgia, focusing on anti-discrimination and equal rights.

    • LGBTQ+ Institute at Georgia State University
      Phone: 404-413-1280
      Website: www.lgbtq.gsu.edu
      Provides resources and educational programming to support and uplift LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, and staff in Georgia.

    • Positive Impact Health Centers
      Phone: 1-404-589-9040
      Website: www.positiveimpacthealthcenters.org
      Offers mental health services, medical care, and HIV/AIDS services for LGBTQIA+ individuals, with an emphasis on providing culturally competent care.

    • LGBTQ+ Youth & Family Services of Georgia
      Website: www.lgbtqgeorgia.org
      Provides support for LGBTQIA+ youth and their families in Georgia, focusing on acceptance, mental health, and community building.

    Transgender-Specific Resources

    • Transgender Equality Project (ACLU)
      Website: www.aclu.org/issues/lgbt-rights
      Advocates for the civil rights of transgender individuals, including those in employment, healthcare, and public accommodations.

    • Trans Lifeline
      Phone (24/7): 1-877-565-8860
      Website: www.translifeline.org
      A peer support and crisis hotline run by and for transgender people. Offers support for those in need of crisis intervention, peer counseling, and resources.

  • National Resources

    • National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)
      Phone (24/7): 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)
      Website:www.rainn.org
      RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline, offering confidential support, resources, and information for survivors of sexual violence.

    • The National Human Trafficking Hotline
      Phone (24/7): 1-888-373-7888
      Text (24/7): Text "HELP" to 233733
      Website:www.humantraffickinghotline.org
      Provides 24/7 support for survivors of human trafficking and those seeking help or information about trafficking.

    • National Domestic Violence Hotline
      Phone (24/7): 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
      Text (24/7): Text "START" to 88788
      Website:www.thehotline.org
      Offers 24/7 support for those experiencing domestic violence or intimate partner violence. It includes resources for those who may also be dealing with sexual abuse.

    • Therapists Against Trafficking
      Website:www.therapistsagainsttrafficking.org
      An organization that offers therapy and resources for survivors of sex trafficking, helping them recover and heal from trauma.

    Georgia-Specific Resources

    • Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault (GNESA)
      Phone: 1-800-33-HAVEN (1-800-334-2836)
      Website:www.gnesa.org
      Offers statewide resources for survivors of sexual assault, including information on local rape crisis centers and hotlines.

    • Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program
      Phone: 1-800-547-0060
      Website:www.ovc.ga.gov
      Provides financial assistance to victims of violent crime, including sexual assault and trafficking, to help with medical bills, counseling, and lost wages.

    • Atlanta Women’s Health Center - Sexual Abuse Support
      Phone: 404-876-1200
      Website:www.atlantawomenshealthcenter.com
      Offers services and resources to women, including sexual abuse survivors, providing counseling and healthcare services.

    • The Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence
      Phone: 1-800-33-HAVEN (1-800-334-2836)
      Website:www.wrcdv.org
      Provides resources and assistance for women and children who are survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse.

    Trauma-Informed Therapy Resources

    • The Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (SNAP)
      Website:www.snapnetwork.org
      Offers support, resources, and advocacy for survivors of sexual abuse, particularly those who have experienced abuse by clergy or religious figures.

    • Sexual Abuse Support Group (SASG)
      Website:www.sasupportgroup.org
      Offers online support groups and therapy for those who have experienced sexual abuse, incest, or childhood sexual abuse.

    Human Trafficking Survivor Services

    • Polaris Project
      Phone (24/7): 1-888-373-7888
      Text (24/7): Text “HELP” to 233733
      Website:www.polarisproject.org
      Provides a wide range of resources and support for human trafficking victims. They also offer a national hotline to report trafficking cases and get help.

    • Freedom Network USA
      Website:www.freedomnetworkusa.org
      A national alliance of service providers and advocates for survivors of human trafficking. The network offers resources, training, and advocacy.

    • Street Grace
      Website:www.streetgrace.org
      Focuses on preventing and ending sex trafficking in Georgia. Offers educational materials and resources for those affected.

  • Therapy for Black Girls

    • Website: www.therapyforblackgirls.com

    • Description: A resource dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of Black women. It includes a directory of therapists, articles, and podcasts.

    National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN)

    • Website: www.nqttcn.com

    • Description: NQTTCN is an advocacy and support organization for queer and trans people of color. It provides a directory of affirming therapists and mental health resources.

    The Loveland Foundation

    • Website: www.thelovelandfoundation.org

    • Description: Offers therapy scholarships for Black women and girls, providing financial support to help with the cost of therapy services.

    Asian Mental Health Collective

    • Website: www.asianmhc.org

    • Description: A nonprofit organization that advocates for mental health awareness within the Asian community and offers a directory of culturally competent mental health professionals.

    Native American Lifelines

    • Website: www.nativeamericanlifelines.org

    • Description: Provides culturally relevant services, including mental health and wellness resources, to Indigenous communities in the U.S.

    Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM)

    • Website: www.beam.community

    • Description: BEAM is dedicated to the emotional and mental health of Black people, providing resources, workshops, and advocacy on healing from trauma within the community.

    The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC)

    • Website: www.nbjc.org

    • Description: A civil rights organization focused on empowering Black LGBTQ+ people and advocating for mental health resources, as well as providing support for the community.

    Therapists of Color

    • Website: www.therapistsofcolor.com

    • Description: A directory that connects individuals with culturally competent therapists of color, ensuring accessibility for people seeking mental health support.

    Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI)

    • Website: www.bwhi.org

    • Description: BWHI focuses on the health and well-being of Black women, advocating for better mental health resources and providing access to important wellness services.