Resources for families
Resources for Families
Resources for the physical and mental well-being of families and youth.
Do not hesitate to reach out if you or someone you care about is struggling. Contacting one of the resources below does not commit you to any program or service, but reaching out to hear about resources and options can be a first step toward solving the problem. This list is provided as a service to families looking for help, but CFR has no affiliation with and does not endorse any specific resource.
Search for services through the United Way portal
or look through the resources below by category.
Resources for issues such as depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, or other mental health challenges
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 Lifeline Chat and Text : Lifeline
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.
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBT youth ages 13-24: The Trevor Project Hotline (866) 488-7386 https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
How to Talk About Mental Health Resources to help you feel more informed to talk about mental health with the people in your life who may need your support.
Treatment locator for substance use and mental health services
Mental health resources especially for Black and African Americans
African Mental Health: Challenges, Strengths and Heroes
Anxiety and depression in the Black and African American community
Black Therapist locator from Psychology Today
Black and African American Communities and Mental Health
African Americans | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Therapy for Black Girls Therapist locator, podcast, and other resources.
Community Food Resources – Athens-Clarke County
Bigger Vision of Athens | Athens Emergency Shelter
Athens Area Emergency Food Bank
The Ark Serving and empowering low-income workers of Athens
Athens Community Council on Aging A variety of services for older people in the area
Area Agency on Aging | Includes Meals on Wheels
Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity | Safeguarding Georgians from discrimination in housing and employment
Financial, food, and childcare support: Georgia Department of Human Services Division of Family & Children Services
Piedmont Athens Regional Clay Community Care Clinic
Shifa Clinic | Free healthcare services to those under-insured in the Athens area
Athens Nurses Clinic | Free healthcare services for acute and chronic medical and dental conditions to uninsured low-and-no income residents of Athens-Clarke County and the surrounding communities
Georgia Department of Public Health services: Northeast Health District – Georgia Department of Public Health
Area Agency on Aging | Northeast Georgia services for older people
The ASPIRE Clinic at UGA Therapy, Financial Planning, Nutrition Education, and Legal Problem-Solving
Athens Neighborhood Health Center
Teen Matters – Northeast Health District | Health and well-being services for teens
National Helpline | SAMHSA, 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Narcotics Anonymous Hotline: (800) 627-3543
Treatment & Recovery – Partnership to End Addiction
Alcoholics Anonymous Hotline: (866) 783-7712
Athens, GA & Surrounding Areas Alcoholics Anonymous
Recovery resources with a Georgia focus
Acceptance Recovery Center | Long-Term Addiction Recovery
People Living In Recovery | Recovery support to individuals and families in the community
Hope House Athens | Halfway house for substance use recovery
Project Family | A Medicaid provider addressing mental health needs and substance abuse.
Palm House Recovery | Recovery residence for men with alcohol and/or other drug related problems.
National Parent & Youth Helpline: 1-855- 4A PARENT (1-855-427-2736)
Child Find of America — Family Support: Program offers free, telephone-based services to parents in conflict
Domestic violence hotline, chat and resources
Project Safe Athens nonprofit organization working to end domestic violence through crisis intervention and supportive services.
Help for victims of sexual assault Crisis hotline, live chat, and other resources
The Cottage Sexual assault and child advocacy center
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline | (childhelphotline.org)
The Trevor Project | For Young LGBTQ Lives
Live Forward | Athens services for those living with HIV/AIDS
PFLAG of Athens | Family and ally organization for LGBTQIA+ people
Athens Access to Justice – helping you navigate civil law
Georgia Legal Services Program | Free legal services to Georgians with low incomes
Georgia Legal Aid | Free, easy to understand legal information and resources
The Ark Serving and empowering low-income workers of Athens
The ASPIRE Clinic at UGA Therapy, Financial Planning, Nutrition Education, and Legal Problem-Solving
Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity | Safeguarding Georgians from discrimination in housing and employment
Where I can get free legal help? American Bar Association