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Section IV: Resources

This section is meant to give you some good direction for resources in the Athens community, the state of Georgia, and the nation more broadly. You’ll find resources for your well-being and mental health, resources for children and families, resources for financial assistance during tough times, and resources for COVID-19 testing and tracking. We will be updating this section periodically to keep it current.

Resources

Mental Health Resources in Georgia

  • Georgia Crisis and Access Line
    • If you are in a crisis or need advice for someone in a crisis, call 800-715-4225. They have a team of crisis-trained counselors standing by and access to any information or resources you might need, including a team who can be brought on-site in a crisis.
  • Advantage Behavioral Health Crisis Stabilization Unit
    • The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) is a 30-bed unit offering short-term residential stabilization services for individuals with psychiatric and/or substance abuse disorders. Individuals are accepted on a voluntary or an involuntary basis. 240 Mitchell Bridge Road, Athens, GA, 30606
  • Crisis Text Line
    • Anyone in Georgia experiencing an emotional crisis can text GA to 741741 to communicate with a trained Crisis Counselor. Children and Teens are especially welcome. The service is free, confidential and available 24/7.
  • UGA Health Insurance
    • Students enrolled in the UGA Student Health Insurance have access to licensed therapists and psychologists at no charge. Visit www.telehelp4students.com to start seeing a counselor.

 

General Mental Health Resources

  • UHCSR Emotional-Support Help Line
    • To support students who may be experiencing anxiety or stress following the recent developments around COVID-19, UHCSR is offering an Emotional-Support Help Line, through Optum, providing access to specially trained mental health specialists. Optum’s toll-free help line number, 866-342-6892, will be open 24/7, for as long as necessary. The service is free of charge to all students.

Resources for Children and Families

 

Financial Assistance Resources in Georgia

 

Physical Health Resources

 

COVID-19 Virus Tracking

 

 

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