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The Georgia COVID-19 Emotional Support Line provides 24/7 free and confidential assistance to callers needing emotional support or resource information as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Emotional Support Line is staffed by volunteers, including mental health professionals and others who have received training in crisis counseling. Call 866-399-8938.

A partnership between The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities, Beacon Health Options and Behavioral Health Link

Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) is available 24 hours and day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year to help you or someone you care for in a crisis. Call 1-800-715-4225.

CARES Warm Line is available every day of the year 8:30am – 11:00pm to help you or someone you care for with substance abuse challenges. Call or Text 1-844-326-5400.

The State of Georgia has a new COVID-19 hotline. If you believe that you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to the novel coronavirus, please contact your primary care doctor or an urgent care clinic. Please do not show up unannounced at an emergency room or health care facility. Call 844-442-2681.

The Peer2Peer Warm Line has been operating since 2008. This warm line provides Georgians the opportunity to receive peer support over the phone 24 hours a day. Call 888-945-1414 (Local lines also available. See pdf link above.)