Unhoused Youth Community Resources Directory

The Directory provides a list of local and national resources for unhoused youth 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
Description

 

Crisis Text Line provides free, text-based support 24/7, youโ€™ll 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 whoโ€”with the support of full-time Crisis Text Line staffโ€”use active listening, collaborative problem solving, and safety planning to help texters in their moment of crisis.

How Does it Work?

First, youโ€™re in a crisis. Crisis doesnโ€™t just mean thinking about ending your own life.ย  Itโ€™s any painful emotion and anytime you need support. So, you text us at 741741.Your opening message can say anything. Keywords like โ€œHOME,โ€ โ€œSTARTโ€ and โ€œHELLOโ€ just help us identify how people hear about us.
The first two responses are automated. They tell you that youโ€™re 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.

Phone Number
Text HOME to 741741
Resource Type
Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL)
Description

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 Georgiaโ€™s youth can now access GCALโ€™s 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 pocketโ€“just 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.

Phone Number
1-800-715-4225

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