Choose a topic from the column on the left to see details of the resources below.
Atlanta Behavioral & Addiction Treatment Centers
Treatment may include detox, inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization and/or intensive outpatient. Many locations also offer support group meetings.
Anchor Hospital (Atlanta)
(770) 991-6044 or 1-866-667-8797
Breakthrough Addiction Recovery (Norcross)
(770) 734-8091 or 1-866-497-6237
Northside Hospital Behavioral Health Services (Dunwoody)
(404) 851-8961
Peachford Behavioral Health System of Atlanta (Dunwoody)
(770) 454-2302
Ridgeview Institute (Smyrna)
(770) 434-4567 or 1-800-329-9775
Royce Medical Center (Suwanee)
(770) 888-8999
Skyland Trail (Druid Hills area)
(404) 315-8333
Atlanta City & County Organizations
Alcoholics Anonymous - Atlanta
(404) 525-3178
The Atlanta Central Office of AA exists primarily as a service organization. It is the first point of contact with AA for many who believe they may have a drinking problem.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) - Atlanta
info@atlantamoodsupport.com
Their mission is to improve the lives of people living with mood disorders and they are here to make it more manageable and more understandable. You will find many resources that offer help and hope on their website.
Overeaters Anonymous (OA) - Atlanta
(404) 634-3314
webmaster@atlantaoa.org
The Atlanta Central office of OA. Their website provides useful resources and a meeting locater.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Cobb County
camilleauci@gmail.com
A family-based, grassroots support and advocacy organization... the parents, children, spouses, siblings, professional providers and friends of persons with severe mental illness. NAMI Cobb was chartered in 1985.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Northside Atlanta
jerryobishop@earthlink.net
A family-based, grassroots, support and advocacy organization. NAMI Northside was founded in 1985. Parents, children, spouses, siblings, treatment professionals, and friends Working together to build better lives for loved ones with severe mental illnesses.
Atlanta Community Boards, Programs & Support Groups
Cobb County & Douglas County Community Services Boards
770-422-0202
Services
include a Stabilization Unit and Outpatient Services, including
Counseling Services, Day Program, Criminal Justice Services, and
Consumer Liaison. The counseling services include Group counseling,
Individual counseling, Family counseling, Substance abuse assessment,
Substance abuse intensive outpatient, Psychiatric assessment, Nursing
services, Pharmacy services, Medication monitoring, and Resource
coordination. The Access Center links the residents of Cobb and Douglas
Counties to behavioral health care services.
DeKalb Community Services Board Adult Services
(404) 892-4646
info@dekcsb.org
Adult
services include DeKalb Regional Crisis Center, Outpatient Services,
Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Residential Services, Community Supports,
Peer and Supported Employment, Self Assessment, DeKalb Addiction
Clinic, Detoxification Services, DUI Services, and the New Visions
Women's Program. These services are held at various locations in Kirkwood, Decatur, and
Chamblee in DeKalb County.
Fulton County Mental Health Department
(404) 730-0230
Their
mission is to provide high quality and culturally competent behavioral
health care services to the most-in-need citizens of Fulton County.
They offer a variety of treatment and rehabilitation services for
Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Addictive Diseases in a
behavioral health care model that is designed to help clients achieve
and maintain independence and stability so they can play a more
productive role within their families and their community.
Georgia Mountains Community Services
(678) 513-5700 or 1-800-525-8751
Although
GMCS is not a state organization, it is a public organization formed by
the 1993 Georgia State Legislature to serve persons experiencing the
disabling effects of mental illness, developmental disabilities and
addictive diseases for 13 counties, including Forsyth and Hall
counties. Services include Behavioral Health, Psychoeducational Classes
and Counseling and Rehabilitation and Community Supports.
GRN Community Service Board
1-800-241-3175
A
public agency created by state law to provide mental health,
developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases services, serving
Gwinnett, Rockdale, and Newton Counties. Services include Adult
Programs, Community Rehabilitation Programs, Beacon Place Psychosocial
Rehabilitation, Five Points Peer Support Program, New Rock Peer Support
Program, GRN Employment Program, Community Residential Treatment
Program, Crisis Stabilization Program/Emergency Receiving Facility,
Residential Services Program, Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Program, and
the GRN Recovery Center.
Highland Rivers Community Service Board - Highland Rivers Center
(706) 270-5000 or 1-800-923-2305
info@highlandrivers.org
They work to serve those individuals experiencing disabling effects of mental illness, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases, promoting productive lives and full participation within the community through rehabilitative treatment and support services. They have a full range of programs including Addictive Diseases, Community Integration Services, Community Supports Individual, Crisis Stabilization Programs, Developmental Disability Services, Mental Health Outpatient Services and Women Ready for Work (TANF). They serve 11 counties, inlcuding Bartow, Cherokee, Paulding and Pickens counties.
The Peer Project
(404) 847-9927
pproject@bellsouth.net
Adults
with psychiatric disabilities have, since 1999, found support, guidance
and practical advice through Northside Hospital’s Behavioral Health
Services program, The Peer Project. As its name implies, The Peer
Project employs a "peer-to-peer" counseling strategy. The Peer
Project’s programs include Job Club, Life Matters and computer classes.
Participants increase their skills, share recovery-based ideals with
one another, find jobs and experience empowerment. The only program of
its kind in Fulton County, The Peer Project requires a physician or
therapist referral. Classes are free.
The Galano Club, Inc.
(404) 881-9188
The Galano Club provides a meeting place primarily for gay & lesbian alcoholics and Al-Anons who are members of this Club, and a place where contributing Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon groups may hold meetings in accordance with the 12 Steps and Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon. Their aim is to attract the gay/lesbian newcomer into recovery and to foster his or her interest in the Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon programs.
Oftentimes, you can find support groups and additional resources through these locations.
Behavioral Medicine Associates
(770)442-9100
behavioral-medicine@mindspring.com
A multidisciplinary private outpatient mental health practice with offices in Alpharetta and Atlanta. Their Psychiatry and Wellness web site is provided as an informational resource about addiction and recovery and modern mental health conditions and treatments.
Northwest Behavioral Medicine
Alpharetta: (770) 667-1264
Marietta: (770) 422-2009
Since 1994, they have been delivering comprehensive mental health care
to the Atlanta area. They use an integrated approach with
psychiatrists, psychologists, and masters level therapists to treat
most behavioral health disorders. With offices in Marietta and Roswell/
Alpharetta, Georgia, they are one of the largest groups in the city.
The Anxiety & Stress Management Institute
(770) 953-0080
An integrative facility focused on health and well-being. The staff is comprised of a multi-disciplinary team of highly trained mental and physical health professionals. They utilize well-researched, state of the art treatment approaches, and their practitioners all have additional training or certification in particular specialty areas. They believe that treating the whole person is the most effective way to produce lasting change.
The Link Counseling Center
Sandy Springs: (404) 256-9797
Cobb County: (770) 541-1114
The Link serves all ages and offers counseling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families and groups. The Link also offers telephone crisis counseling and support groups for all ages.
Atlanta Support Groups
It is highly suggested that you contact the organization to make sure the meeting information is still correct. Please also see Georgia Support Groups, National Support Groups, National Twelve Step Programs and Other Resources for more local support group meetings.
Anchor Hospital Continuing Care & Group Meetings
(770) 991-6044
This treatment center near Hartsfield-Jackson Airport holds various support groups throughout the week and on weekends.
Anxiety Disorder Support Group @ St. Joseph's Hospital
(770) 730-0010 or (770) 392-0107
Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7-8 pm, at Saint Joseph's Specialty Center for Wellness & Rehabilitation Care, 1155 Mount Vernon Hwy, Suite 900 Atlanta, GA. Registration not required. No fee.
Creative Loafing: Events: Support Groups
Various support groups listed on the online version of Atlanta's Creative Loafing paper.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) - Atlanta Support Groups & Guest Speakers
1-800-826-3632
info@atlantamoodsupport.com
Meetings held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 8-9:30 pm , at Peachford Hospital (Dunwoody), the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 8-9:30 pm , at Ridgeview Institute (Smyrna) and the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, 7:30-9 pm, Wesley Woods Center of Emory Healthcare (Atlanta).
Mental Illness Support Group
(404) 616-1838
A community service project of the Georgia Peer Support Institute. Meetings held the 3rd Tuesday of every month, 7:30-9 pm, at Dunwoody United Methodist Church, 1548 Mount Vernon Road, Dunwoody, GA.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Northside Atlanta Support Groups & Educational Group
Roswell: (678) 446-5080 (Jerry Bishop)
jerryobishop@earthlink.net
Dunwoody: (770) 399-5592 (Flo Giltman)
lgiltma@emory.edu
Meetings held the 1st Tuesday of each month, 5:30-7 pm, at Northwest Behavioral Medicine (Roswell/Alpharetta) and the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7:30 - 9 pm, at Dunwoody United Methodist Church.
Peachford Hospital Aftercare Programs & Support Groups
(770) 455-3200
This treatment center in Dunwoody holds various support groups throughout the week and on weekends. (FYI, if you use the browser Firefox, you won't be able to see the whole list... Internet Explorer does fine.)
Peachtree Presbyterian Church Support Groups
(404) 842-5800
Receive distinctively Christian care and compassion with their many support groups. There is a place here for you to receive comfort and strength in every season and circumstance of life.
Ridgeview Institute Support Groups
(770) 434-4567
This treatment center in Smyrna holds various support groups throughout the week and on weekends.
Roswell United Methodist Church Support Groups
(770) 261-1767
serve@rumc.com
Roswell UMC's support groups can offer support for those in need of encouragement during painful or challenging times.
WellStar Hospitals Support Groups
(770) 956-7827
Call to find out if there is an active support group that meets your needs. WellStar has hospitals in Austell, Douglasville, Dallas, and Marietta (Kennestone & Windy Hill).
You can also search the American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse, a guide developed to act as your starting point to finding every type of national, international, model and online self-help support group that is available.
Georgia State Organizations, Programs & Support Groups
Alcoholics Anonymous - Georgia
PICPC@aageorgia.org
The Georgia State Service Assembly Area 16 of AA. Their website provides useful resources and a meeting locater.
Cocaine Anonymous (CA) - Georgia
(404) 255-7787
chair@georgiaca.org
The Georgia website for CA. Their website provides useful resources and a meeting locater.
Georgia Association of Community Service Board, Inc. (GACSB)
Their mission is to promote the exchange of information; to represent the community service boards (CSB's) on legislative and administration matters; and to advocate for the highest quality of life for consumers of mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases services. You can find a service provider in your area, GACSB member community services boards, and additional resources on this website.
Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network (GMHCN)
(404) 687-9487 or 1-800-297-6146
office@gmhcn.org
A non-profit corporation founded in 1991 by consumers of state services for mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse. Their mission is to promote recovery through advocacy, education, employment, empowerment, peer support and self help, and to unite as one voice to support the priorities set each year at the annual convention.
Georgia Peer Specialist Certification Project
404-657-3383
bopatterson@dhr.state.ga.us
Their mission is to identify, train, certify and provide ongoing support and education to consumers of mental health services to provide peer supports as part of the Georgia mental health service system and to promote self-determination, personal responsibility and empowerment inherent in self-directed recovery. It is a part of the Office of Consumer Relations within Georgia's Department of Human Resources.
Mental Health America of Georgia (MHAG)
(404) 527-7175 or 1-800-933-9896
info@mhageorgia.org
Dedicated to promoting mental health, preventing mental illness, and ensuring access to appropriate treatment through advocacy, education and training, research, direct services, and the reduction of stigma.
Georgia Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases (MHDDAD)
(404) 657-2258
clcampbell@dhr.state.ga.us
They provide treatment and support services to people with mental illnesses and addictive diseases, and support to people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities. MHDDAD serves people of all ages with the most severe and likely to be long-term conditions.
United Hospice Foundation, Inc. Grief Support Groups in Georgia
1-800-956-5354
info@unitedhospicefoundation.org
Their support programs can help you deal with feelings of fear, loneliness, despair and helplessness.
You can also search the American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse, a guide
developed to act as your starting point to finding every type of
national, international, model and online self-help support group that
is available.
Information & Education
Depression.com
This site offers information designed to help you get the facts and learn how to manage depression, clinically known as major depressive disorder. This site is funded and developed by GlaxoSmithKline.
HealthyPlace
The largest consumer mental health site, providing comprehensive information on psychological disorders and psychiatric medications from both a consumer and expert point of view. They have active chatrooms, hosted support groups, a mental health radio show and more.
Internet Mental Health
Internet Mental Health is a free encyclopedia of mental health information created by a Canadian psychiatrist, Dr. Phillip Long.
MedlinePlus: Mental Health and Behavior
A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NML) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). MedlinePlus will direct you to information to help answer health questions. MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from NLM, NIH, and other government agencies and health-related organizations.
Mental Help Net
The Mental Help Net website exists to promote mental health and wellness education and advocacy.
NARSAD: The Mental Health Research Association
NARSAD supports scientific research to find better treatments and ultimately prevent severe mental illnesses. Their website can provide you with vital information and news regarding treatments and research about psychiatric diseases.
PsychCentral
The Internet's largest and oldest mental health network created and run by mental health professionals to guarantee reliable, trusted information and support communities to consumers for over 12 years. They are the exclusive online partner with Mental Health America.
PsyWeb
Mental health information on mental illnesses, treatment drugs, DSM, testing, alternative treatments, and more.
National Organizations & Support Groups
Find resources, information, support groups, treatment programs, and alternative treatment programs here.
Active Minds
(202) 719-1177
info@activemindsoncampus.org
The nation's only peer-to-peer organization dedicated to the mental health of college students. It's a nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, DC that develops and supports student-run mental health awareness, education, and advocacy chapters on college campuses across the country.
Community Mental Health Council, Inc. (The Council)
(773) 734-4033
information@thecouncil-online.org
For over 30 years, they have helped thousands of individuals and families who struggle with the challenges of mental illness. They have conducted groundbreaking research that examines the effects of race, culture and ethnicity on behavioral healthcare issues. They have provided thousands of hours of education and consulting services to the community, professionals, public entities and other not-for-profit organizations. But their most important effort has been restoring health and hope to people who believed those notions were unattainable.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
1-800-826-3632
The leading patient-directed national organization focusing on the most prevalent mental illnesses. The organization fosters an environment of understanding about the impact and management of these life-threatening illnesses by providing up-to-date, scientifically-based tools and information written in language the general public can understand. DBSA supports research to promote more timely diagnosis, develop more effective and tolerable treatments and discover a cure. The organization works to ensure that people living with mood disorders are treated equitably. DBSA was founded in 1985.
Grow in America
1-888-741-GROW
An international mental health movement with a network of member-run support groups in four different countries, including the USA, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It is based on mutual-help groups, friendship, leadership and mutual education.
Mental Health America
(703) 684-7722 or 1-800-969-6642
Formerly known as the National Mental Health Association, they are the country’s leading nonprofit dedicated to helping all people live mentally healthier lives. They represent a growing movement of Americans who promote mental wellness for the health and well-being of the nation – everyday and in times of crisis.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
1-800-950-NAMI
The nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental illness and their families. Founded in 1979, it has become the nation’s voice on mental illness, a national organization including NAMI organizations in every state and in over 1100 local communities across the country who join together to meet the NAMI mission through advocacy, research, support, and education.
National Association for Anerexia Nervosa and Associated Eating Disorders (ANAD)
(847) 831-3438
anadhelp@anad.org
The role of an ANAD group is to offer information and support to those who are affected by an eating disorder through an Eight Step Approach and provide information, possible resources, and hope for recovery.
National Empowerment Center (NEC)
1-800-POWER2U (1-800-769-3728)
info4@power2u.org
This website is filled with practical information
that will help you recover if you have been labeled with a mental
illness.
Recovery, Inc.
(312) 337-5661
inquiries@recovery-inc.org
A self-help mental health program based on the ground breaking work of founder Abraham A. Low, M.D., a neuropsychiatrist. They are non-profit, non-sectarian and completely member managed. They have been active since 1937, and they have groups meeting every week around the world.
Secular Organizations for Sobriety/Save Our Selves (SOS)
(323) 666-4295
SOS@CFIWest.org (Attn: Jim Christopher)
Dedicated to providing a path to sobriety, an alternative to those paths depending upon supernatural or religious beliefs. They respect diversity, welcome healthy skepticism, and encourage rational thinking as well as the expression of feelings. They choose to make our Sobriety a separate issue from our religion. They are not against popular 12 step programs, which work well for many people, but find that they do not work for us. Research has shown that both approaches are equally effective.
Silver Ribbon Coalition
1-800-607-2599
The Silver Ribbon Coalition represents the combined interests of all those who are affected by a brain disorder or disability. The Silver Ribbon Campaign for the Brain promotes public awareness of the need for emotional, social, governmental, and research support. Increasing public awareness will decrease stigma and increase support to result in improved treatment and eventual cures for those affected.
Support Meetups
Meetup.com helps people find others who share their interest or cause, and form lasting, influential, local community groups that regularly meet face-to-face. There are many support meetups held across the country. Search by topic and by location. Topics include (but are not limited to) Addiction, Alcohol Free, Alcoholism, Anger Management, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Codependence, Compulsive Shopping, Depression, Divorce, Eating Disorder, Family of Addicts, Grief, Multiple Personality Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorders, Phobia, Postpartum, Procrastinators, Psychiatric Disorders, Schizophernia, Self-Injury, Shyness & Social Anxiety, Sleeping Disorders, Substance Abuse, and Suicide. If they don't have one in your area, you can start your own meetup!
Women For Sobriety, Inc. (WFS)
(215) 536-8026
NewLife@nni.com
Both
an organization and a self-help program for women alcoholics. It is the
first national self-help program for women alcoholics and has been
providing services to women alcoholics since July 1976. The WFS "New
Life" Program grew out of one woman's search for sobriety. It is based
upon a Thirteen Statement Program of positivity that encourages
emotional and spiritual growth.
National Twelve Step & Other "Anonymous" Support Group Meetings
Not all these organizations currently have meetings in the Atlanta metro area, but some offer online and/or telephone meetings, online forums, or you can start your own group. It is suggested that you contact the organization to make sure the meeting information is still correct. These sites also have some good resources and literature.
A.R.T.S. (Artists Recovering Through the Twelve Steps) Anonymous
Hotline: (212) 873.7075
Eastern US Region: (718) 251-3828
artseasternregion@yahoo.com
A fellowship of artists who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may recover from their common problem and help others to surrender to their creativity. They do have telephone meetings. Contact Don T. of the Eastern US Region for information about meetings in Georgia.
Adrenaline Addicts Anonymous (AAA)
A twelve step recovery organization for those that have come to believe that they use their own adrenaline as an addictive drug. An Adrenaline Addict chooses stressful situations. Use their contact page to get more information.
Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA)
(310) 534-1815
meetinginfo@adultchildren.org
A twelve step program of women and men who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes. Meetings in Atlanta held at Ridgeview Institute. They also have an online forum.
Al-Anon & Alateen
(757) 563-1600
wso@al-anon.org
For over 50 years, Al-Anon (which includes Alateen for younger members) has been offering hope and help to families and friends of alcoholics.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
(212) 870-3400
groupservices@aa.org
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. Find multiple Atlanta area meetings on the Georgia or the Atlanta AA websites.
All Addictions Anonymous (AAA)
(416) 468-8603
A fellowship that works the steps and teach others how to work the steps. You will study the original, undiluted 12 step program described in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. They substitute terms and phrases related to alcoholism to include all obsessive, compulsive patterns, such as drinking alcohol, using drugs, gambling, sex, self-harm or injury, food, anorexia, bulimia, sugar, smoking, co-dependency, etc. They have Back-To-Basics Big Book Beginners' Meetings in Georgia.
Anti-Nutrient Addicts Anonymous (ANA)
a.k.a. Sucrose Addicts Anonymous (SAA) or Junk Food Anonymous (JFA)
(416) 767-3033
g.dilka@utoronto.ca
A fellowship of individuals who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from the effects of addiction or dependency on anti-nutrients (synthetic refined foods). They suggest zero tolerance on these substances (i.e. sucrose, caffeine, salt, refined flour etc.). Meetings are arranged by appointment, either face to face, or by telecommunications channels, anywhere, anytime anyone requests the need for one.
Chemically Dependent Anonymous (CDA)
1-888-CDA-HOPE
A twelve step fellowship of men and women whose primary purpose is to stay clean and sober and to help others like us to achieve recovery from chemical dependence. Currently, there are no meetings held in Georgia, but you can start a chapter.
Cleptomaniacs and Shoplifters Anonymous (CASA)
(248) 358-8508
CASA is a unique, independent and secular weekly self-help group. Their purpose is to provide safe, confidential and non-judgmental places for compassion, understanding and recovery from "addictive-compulsive" dishonest behavior, primarily shoplifting, fraud, kleptomania and embezzlement. Currently, there are meetings held in Suwanee. View information about this meeting as well as online meetings here.
Clutterers Anonymous (CLA)
clawso@hotmail.com
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem with clutter and help each other to recover. Currently, there are no meetings held in Georgia, but they have phone meetings.
Co-Anon
(520) 513-5028 or 1-800-898-9985
info@co-anon.org
Co-Anon
Family Groups are a fellowship of men and women who are husbands,
wives, parents, relatives or close friends of someone who is addicted
to cocaine. They have meetings in Georgia and emeetings.
Cocaine Anonymous (CA)
International Referral Line: 1-800-347-8998
Atlanta: (404) 255-7787
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction. Find multiple Atlanta area meetings on the Georgia CA website.
Codependents Anonymous (CodA)
outreach@coda.org
Codependents Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. Codependency refers to a relationship in which one person is psychologically dependent in an
unhealthy way on someone who is addicted or has a mental illness. Search for Atlanta area meetings, as well as online and telephone meetings here.
Codependents of Sex Addicts (COSA)
(763) 537-6904
info@cosa-recovery.org
A 12-step recovery program for men and women whose lives have been affected by another person's compulsive sexual behavior. Meetings in Atlanta held at Ridgeview Institute. They also have telemeetings and online groups.
Codependents of Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (CoSLAA)
(860) 456-0032
A 12 step support group for the recovery of family, friends, and significant others whose lives have been affected by their relationship with someone addicted to sex and love. Currently, there are no meetings held in Georgia.
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous (CEA)
(562) 342-9344
gso@ceahow.org
A fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength, and hope are recovering from compulsive eating and food addiction. They welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. They have meetings in Georgia as well as phone meetings.
Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA)
(213) 488-4455
Georgia CMA Helpline: (404) 454-3637
A 12 step fellowship for those in recovery from addiction to crystal meth. Find multiple Atlanta area meetings on the Atlanta CMA website.
Debtors Anonymous (DA)
General Service Office: (781) 453-2743
Atlanta: (770) 662-6060
new@debtorsanonymous.org
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and
hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help
others to recover from compulsive debting. Call the Atlanta number for meeting info. They also have online & phone meetings.
Depressed Anonymous (Dep-Anon)
(502) 569-1989
info@depressedanon.com
Formed to provide therapeutic resources for depressed individuals of all ages. We work with the chronically depressed and those recently discharged from health facilities who were treated for depression. Currently, there are no meetings held in Georgia, but you can start a chapter, and they have an online discussion group.
Dual Diagnosis Anonymous (DDA)
(909) 888-9282 or 1-800-359-1216
infor@ddaworldwide.org
Their mission is to serve people who struggle with both mental illness and addictions, reduce their suffering, and empower them to develop a successful program of recovery. Currently, there are no meetings held in Georgia.
Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA)
1-877-883-2332
An independent, nonprofessional, twelve step, self-help fellowship organization for people with a dual diagnosis, those who are both chemically dependent and affected by an emotional or psychiatric illness. Meetings in Atlanta held at Skyline Trail.
Eating Disorders Anonymous (EDA)
info@eatingdisordersanonymous.org
A fellowship of individuals who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problems and help others to recover from their eating disorders. There are meetings in Georgia, including Smyrna and Peachtree City. They also have online discussion.
Emotions Anonymous (EA)
(651) 647-9712
info@EmotionsAnonymous.org
A twelve step organization composed of people who come together for the purpose of working toward recovery from emotional difficulties, such as depression, anger, broken or strained relationships, grief, anxiety, low self-esteem, panic, abnormal fears, resentment, jealousy, guilt, despair, fatigue, tension, boredom, loneliness, withdrawal, obsessive and negative thinking, worry, compulsive behavior and a variety of other emotional issues. Search for Atlanta area meetings, as well as online and telephone meetings here.
Families Anonymous (FA)
1-800-736-9805
famanon@FamiliesAnonymous.org
A group of concerned relatives and friends whose lives have been adversely affected by a loved one's addiction to alcohol or drugs. There are meetings in Georgia and online meetings.
Gam-Anon
(718) 352-1671
Atlanta Hotline: (404) 237-7281
info3@gam-anon.org
A life saving instrument for the spouse, family or close friends of compulsive gamblers. They have meetings in Georgia, including Smyrna at Ridgeview Institute.
Gamblers Anonymous (GA)
(213) 386-8789
isomain@gamblersanonymous.org
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem. They have multiple meetings in Georgia.
Marijuana Anonymous (MA)
1-800-766-6779
office@marijuana-anonymous.org
A fellowship of men and women who share our experience, strength, and hope with each other that we may solve our common problem and help others to recover from marijuana addiction. Currently, there are no support group meetings held in Georgia, but they do have online meetings.
Media Anonymous (MA)
(416) 767-3033
g.dilka@utoronto.ca
A fellowship of individuals who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from the effects of media dependency. Meetings are arranged by appointment, either face to face, or by telecommunications channels, anywhere, anytime anyone requests the need for one.
Nar-Anon
(310) 534-8188 or 1-800-477-6291
naranonWSO@hotmail.com
A twelve-step program designed to help relatives and friends of addicts recover from the effects of living with an addicted relative or friend. They have multiple meetings in Georgia.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
(818) 773-9999
fsmail@na.org
A nonprofit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. Membership is open to all drug addicts, regardless of the particular drug or combination of drugs used. Search for multiple Atlanta area meetings & online meetings (enter "Web" for country) here. Find local NA helpline numbers here.
Overeaters Anonymous (OA)
(505) 891-2664
info@oa.org
A program of recovery from compulsive overeating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. Search for multiple Atlanta area meetings here or check the list from the Atlanta OA. Search for online meetings & phone meetings here.
Recoveries Anonymous (RA)
The Solution Focused Twelve Step Fellowship designed
especially for those who have yet to be successful in their search for
recovery, those who have already found recovery, and their family and
friends. A group is currently forming in the Atlanta area. Please
contact Mike at (404) 249-9849 or at RA-Atlanta@R-A.org
for more information.
Self-Therapy Anonymous (STA)
selftherapy@aol.com
A fellowship of men and women each undergoing self-therapy. Self-therapy is based on the principle that we each have the capacity to be our own guide on life’s journey. Because they are a new program, there are no meetings held in Georgia, but they encourage people to email them to start a new group.
Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA)
(210) 828-7900
info@slaafws.org
A twelve step fellowship for those who desire to stop living out a pattern of sex and love addiction. Find local meetings at the Atlanta Area Service Group. They also have online meetings.
Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA)
1-800-477-8191
info@saa-recovery.org
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so they may overcome their sexual addiction and help others recover from sexual addiction or dependency. They have meetings in Georgia and electronic meetings. You can also check the Atlanta Area Services Group.
Sexaholics Anonymous (SA)
1-866-424-8777
saico@sa.org
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover. They have meetings in Georgia, and you can also check the Atlanta Area Services Group.
Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (SCA)
1-800-977-HEAL
Atlanta: (404) 239-8048
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from sexual compulsion. They have meetings in Georgia and electronic meetings. Check the Atlanta Area Services Group for meetings in Georgia. They also have online meetings.
Sexual Recovery Anonymous (SRA)
info@sexualrecovery.org
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover. Currently, there are no meetings held in Georgia.
Also see Atlanta Metro Area City & County Organizations, Georgia State Organizations, Programs, Projects & Support Groups , National Organizations & Support Groups and Other Resources for local support group meetings.
You can also search the American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse, a guide developed to act as your starting point to finding every type of national, international, model and online self-help support group that is available.
Support Communities
These are like social networks for people with mental, as well as physical health issues. Get support, journal, etc.
Care Place
Just as we need health professionals to help us through illness, we are equally in need of the support and advice of family, friends - and most importantly - people who have really been there. CarePlace was founded to help people and their caregivers connect with one another, to share their experiences, concerns, passions, triumphs, and difficulties, and to support one another through trying times.
DailyStrength
The largest, most comprehensive health network of people sharing their advice, treatment experiences, and support. Keep a wellness journal, read members’ stories, and chat with new friends. You can join more than one of over 500 Support Group Communities!
DepressionTribe
While
professional therapy and medication are a critical part of treatment,
journaling and "talking" with others can offer many a chance to gain
insight into their problems. DepressionTribe offers members a place to
share stories, encouragement and friendship.
HopeCube
A place for hope. Never before has the concept of community, support, self-expression, information, advice, been more important or relevant. In the struggle against adversity, facing a health crisis no one saw coming, patience, understanding - even a simple "I know where you're coming from" - makes all the difference. Connect with others who share your struggle. Offer support where you can. Seek advice and direction from medical professionals. Share information with friends, family, and your doctor.
My Recovery Space
They strive to be a safe social network on the web for recovery, where you can find support for living free from addictive behaviors and maintain that freedom over the long term.
Real Mental Health
The first social networking site focusing on mental health treatment and wellness. The online community includes individuals, their family members, loved ones and friends who want to easily and interactively obtain knowledge about symptoms and treatments in a supportive community environment.
Other Resources
Awakenings (Lessons for Living)
"Simple Solutions for Life's Problems." This website is based on the writings of Dan Johnston Ph.D.
BodyPositive
BodyPositive looks at ways we can feel good in the bodies we have.
inSite Atlanta - Metropolitan Atlanta Mental Health Resources
inSite Atlanta is an information gateway for psychoanalysis sponsored by the Atlanta psychoanalytic community - the Emory University Psychoanalytic Institute, the Atlanta Psychoanalytic Society, the Emory University Psychoanalytic Studies Program, the Atlanta Foundation for Psychoanalysis, and the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Training Program of Atlanta. Search for mental health centers, alcohol and drug resources, inpatient facilities, rape crisis lines, family/children resources, and support services in metro Atlanta and Bartow, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale counties. Web sites, addresses, phones, and maps are provided where available.
If You Had Controlling Parents
A site providing support and resources for adults raised with unhealthy control and/or narcissistic Parenting. A "controlling parent" is defined as an adult or guardian who uses excessively perfectionistic, overbearing, authoritarian, confusing, or manipulative methods of childraising.
Live and Work Well
Confidential resources for mental health and life's changes. This website provides free, confidential online access to tools, information and resources to help enhance your health, work and life.
Psychsource
The comprehensive guide to mental health resources. Psychsource is a nonprofit organization created and managed by dedicated mental health professionals committed to developing and maintaining the most comprehensive database of local and national mental health.
The Body Positive
They help girls and women overcome body dissatisfaction and eating problems by learning to cherish their bodies. The result is the freedom to live authentic, healthy lives and to pursue fulfillment and self-expression.
United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta 2-1-1 Online
Search the 2-1-1 database for the most comprehensive listing of programs and services in the metro Atlanta area consisting of Butts, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding and Rockdale counties.
