Teen Mental Health Resources

 

 

 

 

VOX ATL’s mental health coverage and community workshops are funded by the Georgia Department of Behavior 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.

See VOX ATL’s teen-created mental health content HERE.


If you or someone you know needs help, please call or text one of these resources!

9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline – A new national three-digit line (as of Jul. 16, 2022) that connects individuals with suicide prevention and mental health crisis resources. 9-8-8 calls, texts and chats in Georgia are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL) – 1-800-715-4225, available 24/7

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

Helpful Mental Health Resources for Teens