GEORGIA DEPARTMENT of
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH and DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITES
24/7 Georgia Crisis & Access Line
Stop The Stigma, Start The Conversation
Help is available for all Georgians.
For access to services and immediate crisis help, call the Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL) at
Help with Substance Abuse
Addiction treatment programs can help Georgians of all ages withdraw safely from the physical and psychological effects of drugs, and learn to manage their substance use disorder. DBHDD contracts with providers in all six regions of the state to provide outpatient and residential substance abuse treatment to men, women, children, and adolescents who are struggling with the disease of addiction.
COMMUNITY SERVICES ARE OFFERED FOR THE FOLLOWING GROUPS:
Adults
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Learn MoreGeorgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities contracts with providers in all six state regions to provide various levels of treatment services to adults with substance use disorders.
For help accessing DBHDD services in your area, contact your regional field office.
Additional Resources
For access and information about outpatient services:
Call GCAL (Georgia Crisis & Access Line) at 1-800-715-4225 to be connected to behavioral health and intellectual/developmental disability providers of outpatient services in your area.
For online access and information about Opioid Use Disorder Treatment and Addiction Recovery Support Centers:
DBHDD has developed an interactive map that provides information on the services below: An Addiction Recovery Support Center (ARSC) is a peer-led, community-based program that offers non-clinical support and activities to individuals and families on their journey in recovery from substance use disorders. Treatment Clinics- these programs are a combination of services by payment options that specifically treat Opioid Use Disorder using Medication Assisted Treatment. Please visit www.gaproviderlocator.org.
Suicide Prevention and Support:
Life can be overwhelming, and anyone can experience depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide. There is Hope. There is Help.
Resiliency Toolkit:
The Resiliency & Wellness Toolkit includes information on Behavioral Health and Wellness, Learning Resources, Parenting Resources and Activities for students. Learn More.
Search online for supports and services:
To search for behavioral health and intellectual/developmental disabilities supports and services from our network of over 600 providers, please visit Provider Search.
Still need help?
If you need help navigating DBHDD’s system of services, or detailed information about resources in your community, please contact your regional field office.