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Georgia COVID-19 Emotional Support Line

From the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities:
The Georgia Covid19 Emotional Support Line provides free and confidential assistance to callers needing emotional support or resource information as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emotional Support Line is staffed by volunteers, including mental health professionals and others who have received training in crisis counseling from 8 am - 11 pm.*

*Effective June 1, 2020 - DISCLAIMER: The Support Line (“Line”) is not licensed or unlicensed mental health care or treatment of any type regardless of what is discussed or who provides support.  It is for emotional support purposes only.  The use of the Line does not create any confidential provider-therapist relationship of any type.  The Line not a substitute for professional health care.

If you believe you are experiencing a medical or behavioral health emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.