Community Resources Directory
The Directory provides a list of local and national resources for vulnerable and homeless teens and young adults living in the Atlanta Metro Area. To access the resources, scroll down, choose a category, then click on your choice, a list will appear, then click the name of the listing to reach a detailed description with a map below.
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Crisis Text Line provides free, text-based support 24/7, youโll be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor.ย ย A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.
Who are Crisis Counselors? They are trained volunteers whoโwith the support of full-time Crisis Text Line staffโuse active listening, collaborative problem solving, and safety planning to help texters in their moment of crisis.
How Does it Work?
First, youโre in a crisis. Crisis doesnโt just mean thinking about ending your own life.ย Itโs any painful emotion and anytime you need support. So, you text us at 741741.Your opening message can say anything. Keywords like โHOME,โ โSTARTโ and โHELLOโ just help us identify how people hear about us.
The first two responses are automated. They tell you that youโre being connected with a Crisis Counselor and invite you to share a bit more.ย The Crisis Counselor is a trained volunteer, not a professional. They can provide support, but not medical advice.
For additional information on Crisis Text Line go to their website.
For immediateย accessย to routine orย crisis services GCAL is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year to help you or someone you care for in aย crisis.
Text & Chat
Additionally, we are pleased to announce that Georgiaโs youth can now access GCALโs services via text and chat through a new app calledย My GCAL.ย Developed by Behavioral Health Link, the app will allow youth to call, text, or chat with GCAL 24/7/365. Help is in your pocketโjust a click away. The caring professionals of GCAL are ready to help, and users can choose how they want to reach out.
For additional information about Georgia Crisis & Access Line go to their website.