Resources
Sound mental health is fundamental to the health and well-being of our society. Learn more about mental health, suicide prevention, and how to help yourself or a friend.
Emergencies
If you or someone you know needs help immediately, you should take one of the following actions:
Call 911
If you can’t reach someone or get yourself to the ER, call 911 and someone will come to you.
24/7 Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line
Free crisis support services at no cost, 24 Hours a day. To use, text “START” To 741741
Counseling
DeKalb County Children’s Advocacy Center
Fort Payne, AL
256-997-9700
DeKalb Youth Service Center
Rainsville, AL
256-638-8821
NAMI
(National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Centre, AL
256-927-4868
UT Erlanger Behavioral Health
Chattanooga, TN
423-778-2965
CED Mental Health Center
DeKalb – Iris Davis 256-845-4571
Cherokee – Mary Clark 256-927-3601
Etowah – 256-492-7800
Mountain Lakes Behavioral Health
Guntersville, AL
256-582-3203
Decatur Behavior Health
Decatur, AL
256-973-4000
Synergy Counseling Center
Fort Payne, AL
256-979-1620
Dayspring Counseling
Albertville, AL
256-878-3809
The Link Counseling Center
Sandy Springs, Georgia
404-256-9797
Atlanta, GA
770-256-1114
Metropolitan Counseling Services
Atlanta, GA
404-321-1794
Georgia Resources
Click on the links below to reach valuable suicide prevention and mental health resources:
678-893-5300
866-204-7306
404-846-5118
770-336-7444
800-715-4225
Alabama Resources
Click on the links below to reach valuable suicide prevention and mental health resources:
Fort Payne, AL
256-259-2029
Fort Payne, AL
256-410-2750
Fort Payne, AL
256-979-1500
Alabama
866-720-1044
Free monthly meditation sessions
256-682-2235
Madison, AL
256-503-8586
Scholarship opportunities available for this counseling center based on financial needs and meeting criteria
Online Resources
Click on the links below to reach valuable suicide prevention and mental health resources:
For All Ages | Advocacy
Provides resources for suicide prevention, grief support and education for individuals struggling with suicidal thoughts/feelings.
For All Ages | Service
The “Report Suicidal Content” page on Facebook for third-party texters.
For Teens | Informative
Empowers teens and young adults with the skills and support to grow into healthy adults
For All Ages | Support / Informative
Offers an interactive tool for third parties to help recognize the signs of suicidal ideation and helpful phrases for talking to someone about suicide.
For Adults | Website | Service
Dial (888) 457-4838 or text MIL1 to 839863 to receive 24/7 confidential crisis intervention focused on military-specific issues.
For Adults & Teens | App | Support
Helps create a safety plan for those experiencing suicidal thoughts, including who to contact.
For All Ages | Informative
An online resource that provides support for coping with suicidal thoughts through teaching skills based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Includes videos of personal stories.
For All Ages | Website / Hotline | Service
Toll-free 24/7 confidential suicide prevention and crisis hotline.
For All Ages | Informative & Advocacy
Provides support groups for suicide loss survivors, as well as resources about suicide and finding help for yourself or others.
For All Ages | Informative
Provides free, online resources for suicide loss or attempt survivors, as well as those looking to help a survivor of suicide.
For Adults & Teens | Support
Aims to prevent suicide and provide self-harm alternatives by pairing people through social media as buddies and raising awareness for mental health.
For Adults & Teens/ Text for support.
Provides free, 24/7 crisis support in the US. Every texter is connected with a Crisis Counselor, a real-life human being trained.
For All Ages
Search for therapists in your area who can help you work through your problems.
For All Ages | Informative
Online counseling guide on suicide prevention. Long list of resources as well.
For All Ages | Informative & Advocacy
2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention written by U.S Surgeon General along with individuals within U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services.
For All Ages | Advocacy & Research
CDC increases the health security of our nation. As the nation’s health protection agency, CDC saves lives and protects people from health threats. To accomplish our mission, CDC conducts critical science and provides health information that protects our nation against expensive and dangerous health threats, and responds when these arise.
For All Ages | Informative & Advocacy
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
For All Ages | Informative & Advocacy
A national coalition of seven leading non profits working to end suicide in the United States. The mission of the National Council for Suicide Prevention is to advance suicide prevention through leadership, advocacy and a collective voice.
For All Ages | Advocacy & Research
AAS is a charitable, non profit membership organization whose mission is to promote the understanding and prevention of suicide and support those who have been affected by it.
For All Ages | Informative & Advocacy
SPEAK – Suicide. Prevention. Empowerment. Awareness. Knowledge. – was established to address the increasing incidence of suicide in our community and increase awareness about mental illness.
For All Ages | Advocacy & Research
Northside Hospital offers a comprehensive array of Behavioral Health services for adults, families, health professionals and others. Behavioral Health provides an integrative approach focused on health and overall well-being. We offer a multidisciplinary team of over 30 highly trained mental health professionals. We are staffed by Board Certified Psychiatrists, Licensed Psychologists, Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Psychiatric Nurses and other clinicians. Atlanta (404) 851-8000
For All Ages | Informative & Advocacy
Access to Crisis Services For immediate access to routine or crisis services, please call the Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) at 1-800-715-4225. 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 a crisis. GCAL is the 24/7 hotline for accessing mental health services in Georgia. The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) provides treatment and support services to people with mental illnesses and addictive diseases, and support to people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities.
877-589-4784 | Informative & Advocacy
Our community offers unique perspectives on lifelong recovery and substance use prevention, empowering others through stories of strength and courage. From people in active recovery to advocates who have lost loved ones to the devastating disease of addiction, our community understands the struggle and provides guidance born of personal experience.
Online Therapy
Talkspace makes therapy available and affordable for all. Our mission is to provide more people with convenient access to licensed therapists who can help those in need live a happier and healthier life.
For All Ages | Counseling
Don Brock, DMin, MHC, LPC is a licensed professional counselor who specializes in depression and suicidal ideation. He has an office in Fort Payne, ALabama and in Huntsville, AL. He offers couseling for individuals, couples and families.
For All Ages | Informative & Advocacy
The Link Counseling Center is a nonprofit community counseling center serving the Atlanta area by providing quality, affordable, confidential counseling, psychotherapy, and support groups to all ages.
Phone Hotlines
Spanish Speaking Suicide Hotline
877-784-2432
800-SUICIDA
Grad Student Hotline
800-472-3457
800-GRADHLP
Veteran’s Peer Support
877-838-2838
877-VET2VET
Veterans Crisis Line
Call / Chat / Text – Link
Teen to Teen Peer Counseling Hotline
877-968-8454
877-YOUTHLINE
National Hopeline
800-422-HOPE
Post-Partum Depression
800-PPD-MOMS
800-773-6667
LGBTQ Support (13-24)
866-488-7386