Did you know most of the people who are homeless are not even counted as being homeless?! According to the Point In Time Count Report, which measures the homeless population, the counts are only of the people in shelters and on the street. That’s why I’m raising awareness and addressing the different aspects of homelessness that often go unnoticed or unspoken. Read on
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VOX ATL’s mental health coverage and community workshops are funded by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. (DBHDD). Views expressed in this material are the work of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the GA DBHDD.
If you or someone you know needs help, please call or text one of these resources!
9-8-8 GA – Please call 9-8-8 if you or someone you know in Georgia is experiencing a mental health crisis. (9-1-1 is available for other medical or other emergencies.) The 9-8-8 line serves all languages.
Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL) – is also available 24/7 at 1-800-715-4225, or teens can download the MYGCAL app for texting with someone who is trained to help!
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-TALK (8255) also offers 24/7 connection with a trained counselor at a local crisis center, or Text “START” to 741-741
The Trevor Project – suicide prevention hotline for LGTBQ youth ages 13-24, Text “Trevor” to 202-304-1200 Thurs.-Fri. (4-8 p.m.) or call (866) 488-7386 – 24/7
Pressure, stress, degrading mental health — all of these are the effects of being a young adult or teen in high school today. Even before we become full-fledged high schoolers, we already feel that pressure. Read on
Venting is getting your feelings out to someone you trust, while oversharing is saying things you didn't mean to say, which people could use against you. Here metro Atlanta teens answer the question: "What's one thing you shouldn't post on social media" Read on
On this episode of "Class In Session," the host, AJ, producer Sage, and guest Eugene explain the dangers in school and how they are unsafe from a student’s point of view. Read on
I made this photo easy to share so that you don't have to be ashamed of scars, and to let people know that scars are proof of surviving a tough battle. Read on
VOX ATL's Mikayla and Tia were joined by teens at the Silence the Shame Cope Clinic to have a conversation around what stresses teens out and how the deal with it. Read on
