Resources
The DSC offers this list of questions and considerations to review when seeking therapeutic services. Finding the person who is a good match for the individual is a critical part of the process.
The list of organizations below is not a comprehensive list of available support services. Please note that the providers below are not formally associated with City Schools of Decatur; rather, we are providing information as a resource for our students and families. Please contact the individual organization for more information.
Addiction
Al-Anon
Al-anon members are people, just like you, who are worried about someone with a drinking problem.
Families Anonymous
Families Anonymous is a 12 Step fellowship for the families and friends who have known a feeling of desperation concerning the destructive behavior of someone very near to them, whether caused by drugs, alcohol, or related behavioral problems.
Georgia Council on Substance Abuse CARES Warm Line
If you or someone youknow is in or seeking recovery from substance use disorder, we are here to help. Call or text The CARES Warm Line 1-844-326-5400, 8:30 am - 11 pm, every day of the year.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA)
SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
To Write Love on Her Arms
To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery.
General Crisis
Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the US to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.
LGBTQ+
Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.
Trevor Project
Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ+) young people under 25.
Suicide Ideation
Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL)
If you are in need of immediate assistance, please contact the Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) 1-800-715-4225; GCal also has a smartphone app that offers immediate assistance.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.