BeWell@GGC and Mental Health Resources (DRAFT)
BeWell@GGC Mental Health Support
24/7/365 Mental Health Support Line
Call 833.910.3366 for support in the moment and therapy referrals appropriate to your needs.
Uwill Mental Health and Wellness Solution
Private. Secure. Confidential.
Uwill offers students free immediate access to teletherapy, a direct crisis connection and wellness programming through its easy-to-use online platform. Access is quick and easy. You can register and book your first session in just minutes using your school email.
- Register / log in to Uwill.
- Choose a therapist based on your preferences including availability, issue, gender, language, ethnicity.
- Choose a time that fits your schedule with day, night and weekend availability.
- You can reach the 24/7 line by calling 833.910.3366.
- You will be greeted by a phone prompt asking you to press #1 if this is an emergency or stay on the line if not.
- You may experience a short delay in speaking to a clinician. The average wait time is less than 30 seconds.
- The clinician who answers the phone can provide support in the moment for your situation or help link you to appropriate therapy and referral options from a provider in our network.
The 24/7 line offers immediate support, regardless of your location, to help you manage your concerns. Common reasons that students call include the following:
- Feelings of anxiety, depression or stress
- Relationship problems or worries
- Grief and loss
- Help with coping skills
- Support between therapy sessions or while waiting to see a therapist
The 24/7 support line is also available to connect you to no cost therapy through a telehealth therapy provider for up to five visits per issue per year. The clinician will ask you some questions to get a sense of your concerns and what you are looking for, whether it's immediate support, a connection to counseling or both.
GGC and Community Support Resources
GGC Public Safety
678.407.5333
24 hours/7 days a week
Get connected and stay informed; learn more about GGC safety and emergency communications.
Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL)
800.715.4225
Call for immediate access to crisis services 24/7/365 to help you or someone you care for in a crisis.
Mosaic Georgia: Sexual Assault Center and Children's Advocacy Center
866.900.6019
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly National Suicide Prevention Hotline)
988
Call for 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress.
Georgia Peer2Peer Warm Line
888.945.1414
Call to receive certified peer specialist warm-line, over-the-phone support 24 hours a day.
The Crisis Text Line
Text START to 741741 to receive free crisis 24/7 support.
Learn about this advocacy organization that provides free naloxone kits to Georgians via courier mail.
National Harm Reduction Coalition: Overdose Prevention
Learn harm reduction strategies and find additional information to help identify, respond and prevent overdoses.
Find simple-step guides and helpful reference videos to save a life in the event of an opioid overdose.
Atlanta AA (Atlanta’s central office of Alcoholics Anonymous)
Find in-person and virtual AA meetings throughout Metro Atlanta.
View Point Health
678.209.2411
Find sliding scale addiction treatment and crisis stabilization services throughout Metro Atlanta area.
DeKalb Community Service Board: Crisis
404.294.0499
Find free and sliding scale detox and crisis stabilization services.
Emory Addiction Center
404.778.5526
Find individual therapy, psychiatric consultation, recovery guidance, support groups and medication-assisted treatment to support individuals 14 and older that are struggling with substance abuse and mental illness.
The Summit Wellness Group: Atlanta Rehab Center
770.796.3304
Learn about the Atlanta alcohol and drug rehab center, and find helpful online recovery guides and 24/7 helpline support.
Stepping Stones of Atlanta Recovery Residence
Learn about the supportive sober living home for men.
Alcoholics Anonymous in Georgia
Find in-person and virtual AA meetings throughout the state of Georgia.
The GARR Network
Learn about the Georgia-based association and find accredited sober living homes throughout the state of Georgia.
Live Another Day
Access a curated list of the top accredited drug rehab centers in Georgia, including culturally competent resource support specificity towards BIPOC populations.
SAMHSA's Treatment Locator | US Department of Health and Human Services
Access a directory of confidential and anonymous treatment facilities.
National Institute on Drug Abuse | National Institutes of Health
Find helpful resources to access treatment centers on behalf of friends or family members struggling with substance abuse and addiction.
GGC Emergency Assistance Programs
Grizzlies Helping Grizzlies, the GGC Care Pantry and Grizzly Thrift provide support services for GGC students who may not be able to meet basic needs.