If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available right now — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You don't have to face this alone.
All of these services are free, confidential, and available around the clock. Reaching out is a sign of strength.
Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor. Available in English and Spanish. Dedicated lines for LGBTQ+ youth and veterans.
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor via text message. Ideal if you're not able to talk out loud.
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people. Call, text START to 678-678, or chat online at TheTrevorProject.org.
National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline for those experiencing a mental health crisis and their families. Also text "NAMI" to 741741.
For veterans, service members, and their families. Press 1 after dialing. Also text 838255 or chat online.
Trust your instincts. If something feels wrong, reach out — asking the question could save a life.
"Asking someone if they are thinking about suicide does not plant the idea. It opens a door — and often brings enormous relief."
— American Foundation for Suicide PreventionYou don't need to be an expert. Showing up with care is the most important thing you can do.
Ask clearly: "Are you thinking about suicide?" Saying the word does not make it more likely. It shows you care and creates space for honesty.
Don't try to argue or minimize. Just listen. Saying "I hear you, and I'm glad you told me" can be more powerful than any advice.
Do not leave someone alone if you believe they are in immediate danger. Stay present until professional help arrives or they are safe.
If possible, remove access to medications, sharp objects, or other potential means of harm — calmly and without making it a confrontation.
Offer to call 988 or 911 with them — or for them. You don't have to handle a crisis alone either. Getting help is a shared act of courage.
After a crisis, checking in matters. A simple "I'm thinking about you" text can remind someone they are not forgotten or alone.
These organizations provide in-person and community-based mental health crisis support across metro Atlanta.
Grady Memorial Hospital's crisis center provides 24/7 emergency psychiatric services for adults and youth in Atlanta.
DeKalb County's community mental health center. Provides crisis services, walk-in assessments, and stabilization support.
Trauma-informed crisis support for children, adolescents, and families. Accepts Medicaid and offers sliding-scale fees.
Need to reach TAMP?
We are not a crisis service, but we are here to help connect you with resources and support. Email us at info@theatlantamindproject.org or follow us on Instagram at @atlmindproject.