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If you or someone else needs immediate assistance from the police, fire department or ambulance, call 911.
Georgia Crisis Access Line For immediate access to routine or crisis services, please call the 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. GCAL professionals will:
Georgia Department of Public Health
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency in preventing disease, injury and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters from a health perspective.
Phone: (404) 657-2700
Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA)
"The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency coordinates the state’s preparedness, response and recovery efforts to disasters. GEMA/HS works with local, state and federal governments, in partnership with the private sector and faith-based community, to prevent and respond to natural and man-made emergencies.
In addition, GEMA/HS employees are on 24-hour call statewide to assist local authorities when disaster strikes."
Primary: (404) 635-7200
Primary: (800) 879-4362
Other Resources
Search by zip code to find the number of the closest Red Cross Location
Red Cross National Phone Number: 1 (800) 733-2767
Red Cross Georgia Regional Headquarters Phone Number: (404) 876-3302
Interactive map allows for a quick search of shelters after a disaster
Red Cross National Phone Number: 1 (800) 733-2767
Red Cross Georgia Regional Headquarters Phone Number: (404) 876-3302
SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator
Interactive map allows for a quick search for local behavioral treatment centers
SAMHSA National Help Line: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
The Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence
24 Hour Statewide Hotline: 1-800-33-HAVEN (1-800-334-2836)
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Georgia Chapter
The Information HelpLine is an information and referral service which can be reached by calling 1 (800) 950-NAMI (6264), Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., EST.
Call, text, or chat online.
Phone: 1-800-273-8255
Veteran's Emergency Management
VA’s Fourth Mission is to improve the Nation’s preparedness for response to war, terrorism, national emergencies, and natural disasters. Actions ensure continued service to Veterans, and support national, state, and local emergency management efforts.
Phone: 800-698-2411
National public service campaign designed to educate and empower the American people to prepare for, respond to and mitigate emergencies, including natural and man-made disasters. The goal of the campaign is to promote preparedness through public involvement.