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⚠  If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988.
□ Crisis □ Local (Canton/Cherokee) □ Children & Youth □ Domestic Violence □ Food & Basic Needs ⚖️ Legal Aid □ Georgia Statewide □□ National □ Self-Care
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Crisis Lines & Emergency Support

Available 24/7 — free, confidential, and for anyone in Georgia
988
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 anytime. Georgia calls are answered by GCAL. Free, confidential, 24/7/365.
800-715-4225
Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL)
Georgia's statewide crisis hub. Mobile crisis teams dispatched 24/7. Also access non-emergency mental health services.
741741
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741. Free, confidential text-based crisis support available around the clock.
Crisis
MyGCAL App
Georgia's free app to call, text, or chat with GCAL crisis counselors — no phone number needed. Download on Google Play.
□behavioralhealthlink.com
ℹ️Available on Android now; iOS coming soon
Crisis
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 confidential support for anyone experiencing domestic violence, abuse, or seeking resources and shelter.
□1-800-799-7233
□Text START to 88788
□thehotline.org
Crisis
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for substance use and mental health disorders.
□1-800-662-4357
□samhsa.gov
Free • Confidential • 24/7 • English & Spanish
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Local Resources — Canton & Cherokee County

Right here in your community
Mental Health
Highland Rivers Behavioral Health — Cherokee
State-funded community mental health center serving Cherokee and surrounding counties. Sliding fee scale. Accepts Medicaid. No one turned away for inability to pay.
□(770) 704-1600
□191 Lamar Haley Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114
□highlandrivers.org
□Crisis line: 800-729-5700
Government Services
Cherokee County DFCS
Division of Family & Children Services. Handles SNAP (food stamps), Medicaid, TANF, child welfare, foster care, adoption, and family support services.
□105 Lamar Haley Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114
□dfcs.georgia.gov
ℹ️SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, child protective services
Health Department
Cherokee County Health Department
Public health services including WIC, immunizations, STI testing, prenatal care screenings, and referrals. Sliding fee scale available.
□(770) 345-7371
□140 Prominence Point Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114
□Mon–Fri, hours vary by service
Food
Never Alone — Food Pantry
Free food assistance serving Cherokee, Cobb, Bartow, and Pickens counties. Client-choice model — you select what your family needs. Distributes 100,000+ lbs of food monthly.
□neveralone.org
ℹ️Appointment-based & community distribution events
Free • No diagnosis required • Cherokee County
Schools
Cherokee County School District — Mental Health
Community resource guide connecting families of Cherokee County students with mental health, social, and educational support services.
□cherokeek12.net
ℹ️Resources for students K–12 and their families
Community
211 Georgia
Dial 2-1-1 to reach a trained specialist who can connect you to local resources for food, housing, utilities, healthcare, childcare, and more — in your area.
□Dial 211
□211georgia.org
□Available 24/7 • Free • Confidential
Available in English and Spanish
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Children, Youth & Family Mental Health

Specialized resources for kids, teens, and the parents who love them
Georgia
Georgia Parent Support Network (GPSN)
Peer support, education, and advocacy for families raising children and youth with mental health, emotional, or behavioral differences. Run by parents, for parents.
□(770) 234-0855
□gpsn.org
ℹ️Support groups, training, advocacy across Georgia
Atlanta
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta — Behavioral Health
Comprehensive mental and behavioral health services for children across Georgia. Outpatient, crisis stabilization, and specialized programs for anxiety, depression, trauma, and more.
□(404) 785-2000
□choa.org
ℹ️Telehealth available statewide
Georgia
DBHDD — Children, Young Adults & Families
Georgia's public behavioral health system for uninsured children and youth. Mobile crisis response, crisis stabilization units, wraparound services, and peer drop-in centers (ages 16–26).
□Access via GCAL: 800-715-4225 or 988
□dbhdd.georgia.gov
National
NAMI — Kids, Teens & Young Adults
National Alliance on Mental Illness resource hub specifically for young people and the parents supporting them — from recognizing warning signs to finding treatment.
□nami.org/kids-teens-and-young-adults
ℹ️Guides for parents, teens, and educators
Georgia
NAMI Georgia HelpLine
Non-crisis helpline offering information, support, and local referrals for individuals and families navigating mental illness in Georgia. Staffed by trained volunteers.
□(770) 408-0625
✉️[email protected]
□Mon–Fri, 9AM–5PM ET
□namiga.org
Georgia
WIC — Women, Infants & Children
Free nutrition support, food benefits, health screenings, breastfeeding help, and referrals for pregnant women and children under 5. Cherokee County office available.
□dph.georgia.gov/WIC
ℹ️Cherokee County Health Dept: (770) 345-7371
Free • For pregnant/postpartum women & kids under 5
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Domestic Violence & Safety Resources

Safe, confidential help — you are not alone and you do not have to explain yourself to anyone
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A Note on Privacy

thehotline.org has a Quick Escape button that lets you clear your browser instantly if you need privacy. You can also reach them by texting START to 88788 — private, discreet, and no account needed.

Cherokee County
Cherokee Family Violence Center (CFVC)
24/7 emergency shelter, crisis counseling, legal advocacy, transitional housing, court accompaniment, free legal assistance, and immigration services. Bilingual (English/Spanish) staff.
□Crisis line: 1-800-33-HAVEN
□En español: (773) 720-7050
□Canton, GA (location confidential)
□cfvc.org
24/7 • Free • Confidential • English & Spanish
Cherokee County
REACH of Cherokee County
Domestic violence and sexual assault organization providing safe shelter, advocacy, individual support, support groups, and community resources. All services free and confidential.
□reachofcherokeecounty.org
ℹ️Support groups, individual support, referrals
Free • Confidential • All services
National
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Confidential support 24/7 for anyone experiencing domestic violence. Safety planning, local shelter referrals, legal resources, and personalized help.
□1-800-799-7233
□Text START to 88788
□thehotline.org
□Live chat available on website
Georgia
Georgia Coalition Against DV (GCADV)
Statewide network of domestic violence programs. Find local shelters, legal advocates, and support services anywhere in Georgia.
□(404) 209-0280
□gcadv.org
ℹ️Local shelter locator for all Georgia counties
Georgia
Sexual Assault Center of NW Georgia
Free, confidential services for survivors of sexual assault including crisis counseling, advocacy, medical accompaniment, and support groups.
□Crisis line: (706) 295-5161
ℹ️Serving Cherokee and surrounding NW Georgia counties
Free • Confidential • No police report required
National
RAINN — Sexual Assault Hotline
Nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. 24/7 hotline for survivors of sexual assault. Online chat available. Connects callers to local resources.
□1-800-656-4673
□Online chat: rainn.org/get-help
□rainn.org
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Food, Housing & Basic Needs

Help with the essentials — because stability is the foundation of healing
Food
SNAP (Food Stamps) — Georgia
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides monthly food benefits for eligible low-income households. Apply online or at Cherokee County DFCS.
□compass.ga.gov (apply online)
□DFCS: (770) 387-3760
ℹ️Also available: TANF, Medicaid at same office
Food
North Georgia Community Action
Emergency food assistance, utility help, and wrap-around social services for families in Cherokee and surrounding North Georgia counties. Income-based assistance.
□(706) 629-0525
□ngca.net
ℹ️Food, utilities, rent assistance, case management
Housing
Georgia Legal Services — Housing
Free legal help for low-income Georgians facing eviction, housing instability, and landlord disputes. Because stable housing is a mental health issue.
□1-833-GLSPLAW (1-833-457-7529)
□glsp.org/housing
Free for low-income • Serving rural Georgia
Utilities
LIHEAP — Energy Assistance
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps families pay heating and cooling bills. Applied through Georgia's CAPS program via DFCS or community action agencies.
□compass.ga.gov
□211 for local referrals
All Needs
FindHelp Georgia (findhelp.org)
Search by zip code to find free or reduced-cost programs for food, housing, health, transportation, and more in your exact area.
□findhelp.org
ℹ️Search by zip code — covers Cherokee County & all of Georgia
Veterans
Veterans Crisis Line & Housing
For veterans and their families. Crisis line available 24/7. VA Supportive Housing (VASH) available for veterans experiencing homelessness.
□Dial 988, then press 1
□Text 838255
□VA Emergency Housing: (877) 424-3838
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Georgia Statewide Mental Health Resources

State-level organizations, programs, and support networks for all Georgians
State Agency
DBHDD — Georgia Behavioral Health
Georgia's state agency for behavioral health and developmental disabilities. Gateway to crisis services, community mental health centers, substance use treatment, and more.
□dbhdd.georgia.gov
□GCAL: 800-715-4225
Peer Support
Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network (GMHCN)
Peer-run recovery centers across Georgia offering peer support, wellness resources, and community connection for people in mental health recovery.
□gmhcn.org
ℹ️Peer Support & Wellness Centers in multiple GA counties
Advocacy
NAMI Georgia
Statewide advocacy, education, and support for individuals and families affected by mental illness. Free support groups, family education programs, and helpline.
□HelpLine: (770) 408-0625
✉️[email protected]
□namiga.org
□Mon–Fri, 9AM–5PM ET
Substance Use
Georgia Council on Substance Abuse
Recovery coaching, education, and advocacy for Georgians affected by substance use disorders. Connection to treatment and peer recovery services statewide.
□(404) 929-1839
□georgiarecovery.org
Insurance
Georgia Medicaid — Mental Health Coverage
Georgia Medicaid covers mental health services for eligible individuals. Apply through DFCS or compass.ga.gov. Many therapy services are covered at low or no cost.
□compass.ga.gov
□Georgia Medicaid: 1-800-869-1150
Find a Therapist
Open Path Collective
Affordable therapy for individuals, couples, and families earning under $100K annually. Sessions from $30–$80. Georgia-licensed therapists available in-person and online.
□openpathcollective.org
Sessions from $30–$80 • Income-based eligibility
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National Mental Health & Wellness Resources

Trusted national organizations with tools, education, and support for everyone
National
NAMI — National Alliance on Mental Illness
America's largest grassroots mental health organization. Free education programs, support groups (NAMI Family Support Group, NAMI Connection), and advocacy resources.
□Helpline: 1-800-950-6264
□Text NAMI to 741741
□nami.org
National
MentalHealth.gov
U.S. government's mental health portal — condition information, treatment locator, coverage guidance, and guidance for families supporting someone with mental illness.
□mentalhealth.gov
ℹ️Find treatment: findtreatment.gov
Therapy Finder
Psychology Today — Find a Therapist
The most widely used therapist finder in the U.S. Filter by specialty, insurance, location, telehealth availability, and more. Includes verified therapist profiles.
□psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/georgia
ℹ️Filter by insurance, issue, telehealth & more
National
Mental Health America (MHA)
Free online screenings for depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and more. Education, toolkits, and advocacy resources for individuals and families.
□mhanational.org
□Free screenings: screening.mhanational.org
Parenting
Zero to Three
Research-based resources for parents and caregivers of children birth to age 5. Covers social-emotional development, behavior, attachment, screen time, and developmental milestones.
□zerotothree.org
ℹ️Free parent guides, articles, and developmental tools
Grief
The Dougy Center — National Grief Support
Free resources for children, teens, and adults grieving a death. Peer support groups, facilitator training, and extensive library of grief education materials.
□(503) 775-5683
□dougy.org
ℹ️Serving families nationwide; resources free online
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Self-Care, Apps & Online Support

Tools for the in-between moments — because healing happens between sessions too
App — Free
Woebot
Free AI-powered mental health support app using CBT techniques. Research-backed. Available 24/7 for mood tracking, coping skills, and emotional support between sessions.
□woebothealth.com
Free • iOS & Android • Clinically informed
App — Free/Paid
Headspace & Calm
Two of the most widely used mindfulness and meditation apps. Both offer free content. Headspace offers free access for families receiving Medicaid in some states.
□headspace.com
□calm.com
ℹ️Guided meditation, sleep, anxiety, focus
App — Free
Sanvello (formerly Pacifica)
Clinically validated app for stress, anxiety, and depression using CBT and mindfulness. Mood tracking, coping tools, and peer community. Free core features; premium optional.
□sanvello.com
Free core features • Covered by some insurance plans
Parenting Support
Postpartum Support International
Support for perinatal mental health — postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, and birth trauma. Helpline, peer support, provider directory, and free online support groups.
□1-800-944-4773
□Text 503-894-9453
□postpartum.net
Eating Disorders
National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Eating disorder helpline, therapist finder, and free support groups. Georgia-specific provider referrals available. Free for individuals and families.
□1-866-662-1235
□allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Online Community
7 Cups
Free 24/7 online emotional support via trained volunteer listeners. Peer support communities for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and more. No account required to chat.
□7cups.com
Free • Anonymous • 24/7 peer support

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