General Resources
Suicide Prevention, Lifelines and Hotlines
Georgia Crisis and Access Line
https://www.georgiacollaborative.com/providers/georgia-crisis-and-access-line-gcal/
1-800-715-4225
Text/Chat available through My GCAL app
The Trevor Project
www.thetrevorproject.org
suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth
The Trevor Lifeline 24/7 at 866-488-7386
Trans Lifeline
www.translifeline.org
(877) 565-8860 -- Hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people
https://www.georgiacollaborative.com/providers/georgia-crisis-and-access-line-gcal/
1-800-715-4225
Text/Chat available through My GCAL app
The Trevor Project
www.thetrevorproject.org
suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth
The Trevor Lifeline 24/7 at 866-488-7386
Trans Lifeline
www.translifeline.org
(877) 565-8860 -- Hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people
Domestic Violence Organizations
Nationwide hotline: 1-800-621-HOPE (4673)
https://www.gadfcs.org/familyviolence/shelter_list.php
Forsyth County Family Haven
https://forsythcountyfamilyhaven.info/
24 hour crisis line 770-887-1121
Cherokee Family Violence Center
http://cfvc.org/
24/7 Crisis Hotline: 770-479-1703
En Español: 770-720-7050
Toll Free: 1-800-33-HAVEN (42836)
Pets: Ahimsa House
http://ahimsahouse.org/
24 Hour Emergency Hot Line: 404-452-6248
https://www.gadfcs.org/familyviolence/shelter_list.php
Forsyth County Family Haven
https://forsythcountyfamilyhaven.info/
24 hour crisis line 770-887-1121
Cherokee Family Violence Center
http://cfvc.org/
24/7 Crisis Hotline: 770-479-1703
En Español: 770-720-7050
Toll Free: 1-800-33-HAVEN (42836)
Pets: Ahimsa House
http://ahimsahouse.org/
24 Hour Emergency Hot Line: 404-452-6248
Health At Every Size (HAES) Primary Care Physicians
Anita Smith, MD
(Vinings/Smyrna area)
https://www.viningsmed.com/
Annette Bernard, MD
Thacker, Thompson, & Bernard
http://ttandb.com/
Erin Everett
https://www.erineverettnp.com/
Dr. Bagaria
Laureate Medical Group
https://www.laureatemed.com/MedicalTeam/Bios/BioDetails.aspx?uid=4719
Kara Pepper, MD
Laureate Medical Group
https://www.laureatemed.com/MedicalTeam/Bios/BioDetails.aspx?uid=19
Dr. Katie Humphries
Oak Grove Family Medicine
https://www.emoryhealthcare.org/locations/primary-care/emory-at-oak-grove-primary-care/index.html
(Vinings/Smyrna area)
https://www.viningsmed.com/
Annette Bernard, MD
Thacker, Thompson, & Bernard
http://ttandb.com/
Erin Everett
https://www.erineverettnp.com/
Dr. Bagaria
Laureate Medical Group
https://www.laureatemed.com/MedicalTeam/Bios/BioDetails.aspx?uid=4719
Kara Pepper, MD
Laureate Medical Group
https://www.laureatemed.com/MedicalTeam/Bios/BioDetails.aspx?uid=19
Dr. Katie Humphries
Oak Grove Family Medicine
https://www.emoryhealthcare.org/locations/primary-care/emory-at-oak-grove-primary-care/index.html
Sexual Health & STI Testing
A directory of local organizations in Atlanta, GA that provide a wide range of health care services to help stop the spread of STIs
https://www.testing.com/std-testing/atlanta-ga/
https://www.testing.com/std-testing/atlanta-ga/
Chronic Pain Support Groups
Georgia EDS Network
1200 strong support community with a full provider network (over 200 organized by specialty) and monthly support group meetings
To join the community, email: gaedsnetwork@gmail.com or message the FB page at https://www.facebook.com/gaedsnetwork
Age ranges from young teens to 80s. There is also a significant overlap with the queer community.
1200 strong support community with a full provider network (over 200 organized by specialty) and monthly support group meetings
To join the community, email: gaedsnetwork@gmail.com or message the FB page at https://www.facebook.com/gaedsnetwork
Age ranges from young teens to 80s. There is also a significant overlap with the queer community.