Mental Health Resources

• Bridge Health
• Family Menders
• Agape Youth Behavioral Health
• Georgia Hope
• Primary Healthcare
• The Center for Hope: (706) 866-0917
• Vitalis Health
• Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) at 1-800-715-4225
  

"The Primary Healthcare Centers medical clinic in Ft. Oglethorpe provides medical care services for adults and children, as well as nutrition, case management, and behavioral health services."

"We have a group class that meets every Monday from 7-8:30pm at the Trenton United Methodist Church in Trenton, GA. This class is free and open to the public. Participants may attend any number of classes but must attend 16 to receive a certificate of completion. The Four Points Nurturing Parenting class is accepted by several courts to satisfy court ordered parenting class requirements. Please double check for your specific circumstance. Please call 706-638-1555 or email fourpointsinc@yahoo.com for more information or to get started. "

"With accessibility in English and Spanish, each of our therapists has far-reaching experience and a strong clinical background to treat a range of mental and behavioral struggles: depression and anxiety, relational issues, addiction, behavioral challenges, and more."

"Georgia HOPE is a community-based provider of mental health, substance use, and family preservation services in the state of Georgia. For over 20 years, Georgia HOPE has been working directly and in partnership with Individuals, Families, The Department of Family & Children Services (DFCS), Schools, and the Community."

New Patient Referrals

"New patients can be referred to Agape Youth Behavioral Health by any Primary Care Provider, Medical Specialist, or Therapist. New patient referrals can be faxed to 423-464-7510. They must include the reason for referral, types of services requested, patient information, insurance information, and any other pertinent information. Our standard referral form is linked below. We evaluate referrals on a case-by-case basis and will try to respond within 1 week of referral."

"At Vitalis Health, we are dedicated to improving mental and physical health outcomes through expert care and personalized support. Our clinic specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing a broad spectrum of mental health conditions, including anxiety, attention deficit disorders, autism, depression, and more."

"Components of the Children and Adolescent Services include individual, group, and family therapy, as well as psychosocial services, Home-Based Treatment, and Foster Care. All of these programs are designed to help children and their families resolve emotional conflicts, develop effective ways to interact, and experience positive relationships in a safe and caring environment."

"The GA APEX Program provides in-school mental health counselors that serve as a resource for students, as well as, staff. Perhaps the greatest benefit that the program provides is the ability to link students and their families to the mental health services they need in their home communities."

"Step Up Youth Program is a specialty program of Bridge Health for moderately at risk youth ages 6 to 21 living in Region 1 of Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) who are either facing barriers to accessing suitable mental health services or are in need of more intensive services than outpatient services typically provide. We assist youth and their families with developing skills for navigating emotional/behavioral health difficulties and connecting them with the right care at the right time."

"We provide: Intensive Customized Care Coordination (IC3) is a High-Fidelity Wraparound intervention. It is made up of a team selected by the family/caregiver in which the family and team identify the goals and strategies to reach the goals."

"The Transportation Department provides a full range of support for consumer transit needs through automated dispatching and highly qualified drivers and dispatchers."

"To make or reschedule an appointment, call the Bridge Health appointment line at 1 866 55-BRIDGE (552-7434) between the business hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

Walk-ins are accepted at each clinic beginning at 8:00 am, Monday through Friday. "

" *** NOTICE: Due to staff shortage, We are unable to accept new OR EXISTING patients with COMMERCIAL INSURANCE private insurance at ANY OF OUR LOCATIONS at this time. However, we offer a private pay fee scale for those Georgia residents covered by insurance that the agency does not accept. *** "

"The Family Initiative's counseling arm aims to assist you in beginning the journey towards healing and hope for your family. The fee is determined by the sliding scale listed below and only applies to the first six sessions. From the seventh session onwards, the standard rate of $70 per session will be charged."

"Counseling services for children and adolescents placed in foster care with Amerigroup Foster Care insurance. This service is provided in the home, community or telehealth with a counselor trained in working with children and adolescents. FamilyMenders will provide a behavioral health assessment and can also offer a diagnostic assessment for diagnostic purposes for insurance billing. Once enrolled in services, the counselor will be available for crisis response as well as weekly individual counseling with the child or adolescent."

"Services

• Relative Home Evaluation for Relative Placement or Kinship Assessment

• Supervised Visitation

• Assessment Services (Substance Abuse, Parenting Skills, Domestic Violence, Psychological, Bonding, Adoption)

• Parenting Education

• Counseling Services

• Drug Testing: Urine, Hair and Oral"

"Since 2009, The Center for HOPE Counseling Services Inc. has been providing exceptional counseling services to our community. We offer a variety of counseling options to meet your unique needs and provide you with the support needed to overcome challenges and achieve healing. We offer both faith based and clinical counseling."

"Adults sometimes struggle with how to talk with children following tragic events, such as natural disasters, plane crashes, and school shootings. Below are some guidelines to help in these difficult situations:

1. Children gauge their reactions based on how the adults around them respond to a situation."

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1. Let your child see you grieve.

Allow your child to see you cry and/or show your emotions of sadness, fear, anger, etc... They need to see adults model a natural and normal response to death. It will also give your child the opportunity to show you compassion and offer support.

2. Try to maintain the child’s normal routine as much as possible.

The structure of each day will help you and your child feel some level of control. It will also be more calming to know what the expectation is for the day in a world that may now feel very chaotic and scary."

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