crisis lines
MILITARY CRISIS LINE
For crisis intervention
800-273-8255, press 1
For complete information, click here.
For crisis intervention
800-273-8255, press 1
For complete information, click here.
Mental Health
If you or someone you know needs immediate assistance (24/7) with behavioral health , developmental disability, or an addictive disease issue, please contact:
Georgia Crisis Access Line
1-800-715-4225
Georgia Crisis Access Line
1-800-715-4225
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Behavioral Health Services of South Georgia
An anonymous two-way texting advise session
An anonymous two-way texting advise session
- Send a text message to a secure number
- A designated person receives the text anonymously
- Learn more about our Mental Health and Substance abuse services.
Suicide
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Contact the Lifeline via TTY by dialing 800-799-4889
LifeLine Chat Click to Chat: http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Contact the Lifeline via TTY by dialing 800-799-4889
LifeLine Chat Click to Chat: http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Poison Control
1 (800) 222-1222
American Association of Poison Control Centers
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Languages: English
Website: www.aapcc.org
1 (800) 222-1222
American Association of Poison Control Centers
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Languages: English
Website: www.aapcc.org
Information Lines
Prevent Child Abuse Georgia - 1-800-CHILDREN (1-800-244-5357) is a free statewide helpline that connects caregivers with supportive
programs wherever they live in Georgia. Callers can talk to a trained individuals who cares and wants to help.
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programs wherever they live in Georgia. Callers can talk to a trained individuals who cares and wants to help.
Helpline Marketing Tools.
Department of Human Services
Who To Call Directory
http://dhs.georgia.gov/who-call-directory
We make it easy for you to connect with someone if you have a question, concern or compliment about your DHS service. Whether its a question about your Food Stamps application or you need to resolve an issue with a child support order you have many ways to get in touch with us. There are three ways to get help, you can choose your preferred form of communication below.
Who To Call Directory
http://dhs.georgia.gov/who-call-directory
We make it easy for you to connect with someone if you have a question, concern or compliment about your DHS service. Whether its a question about your Food Stamps application or you need to resolve an issue with a child support order you have many ways to get in touch with us. There are three ways to get help, you can choose your preferred form of communication below.
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General Directory
Report Fraud: Reports of fraud waste and abuse in all DHS program. `Inspects, monitors, licenses Child Caring Institutions, Child Placing Agencies, Outdoor Child Caring Programs, Children's Transitional Care Centers and Maternity Homes. Transportation -- issues related to DHS Services |
Contact or For Information
Office of Inspector General Fraud Hotline 1-844-MYGADHS (1-844-694-2347) Office of Residential Child Care Office of Facilities and Support Services |
Division of Aging Services
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Adult Protective Services, Community Care Services Program, Elder Rights & Advocacy Programs, GeorgiaCares, Home & Community Based Services Program, and Senior Community Service Employee Program.
Locate an Adult Day Care Program in your area. Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Call an Ombudsman if an inpatient is having a problem with their facility) Adult Day Care –Report abuse in program; licensing issues Adult Protective Services Concern that a disabled adult 18+ or elder person 65+ living in the community, not in a Long-Term Care Facility, is being abused, neglected or exploited. Community Care Services Program (CCSP)- assists older and/or functionally disabled consumers, their families, and caregivers in achieving safe, self-reliant lives. Participants must meet the same medical, functional and financial eligibility criteria as for placement in a nursing facility under Medicaid and be approved by a physician. Senior Prescription Assistance & Medicare Part D (Prescriptions) |
Division of Aging Services
1-866-55-AGING (1-866-552-4464) 1-866-55-AGING (1-866-552-4464) http://www.georgiaombudsman.org 1-800-878-6442 - Statewide Statewide: 1-866-55-AGING (1-866-552-4464) 1-866-55-AGING (1-866-552-4464) 1-866-55-AGING (1-866-552-4464) Select "GeorgiaCares" option |
Support for Physical Issues
Dementia
- Alzheimer's Association (Georgia Chapter) Features helpful information (sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association) for caregivers, patients, families and loved ones and also includes important helpline telephone # 1.800.272.3900 (available 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week). Also featured is information about local support group resources and chapters as well as educational programs and professional training.
- Caring for a Person with Alzheimer's Disease Guide
- Daily Life: Food and Nutrition Tips & Alzheimer's Disease
- Dementia Resources Organizations which provide services, support, and information to people whose lives have been touched by dementia. Provided by the Division of Aging Services, Georgia Department of Human Services.
- Division of Aging Services-DHS 1-866-55AGING (1-866-552-4464) Features helpful information about support services sponsored by state agency, Georgia Department of Human Services(DHS)-Division of Aging Services (DAS) for aging adults, seniors and their caregivers or loved ones. Includes press release about the first state Alzheimer's and Dementia State Plan, this document is the work of the Georgia Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias State Plan Council.
For all of the above resources and more, click here.
Updated 7/9/18