If your loved one is in danger...
If someone you love is in danger to themselves or others, call 911. Ask for a “Crisis Intervention Team Trained Officer”
If you are a young person who is struggling or has a friend who is talking about hurting themselves or committing suicide, please seek the help of a trusted adult immediately. It could be your parent, your friend’s parent, a coach, a teacher, a school counselor, the school nurse, a resource officer – ANYONE who is in the position to be sure that you or your friend are SAFE and get the help they need to stay safe.
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988
Resources for Suicide Prevention & Harm Reduction
Whether you or someone you love is facing a crisis, support is available both locally and through the national suicide prevention lifeline. At DMiW, we're committed to providing the guidance and support needed to navigate these challenging times with care and compassion.
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Avita
Avita Community Partners is a resource for individuals and families in NE Georgia experiencing the disabling effects of mental illness, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases. We encourage you to learn…
GUIDE, Inc
Gwinnett County based – GUIDE, Inc’s mission is to improve community conditions by utilizing collaborations, promoting positive youth development, delivering specialized training and resources and preventing substance use and abuse…
North Gwinnett Co-Op
The North Gwinnett Cooperative provides food, clothing, financial assistance and spiritual support to those in need in the Buford, Suwanee, and Sugar Hill communities. northgwinnettcoop.org
Quick Definitions on Types of Care
Hospital (ER & ICU) Medical stabilization following suicide attempt, self-inflicted harm, etc. Hospitals are mandated to transfer patients to an acute facility, if a suicide attempt was reported or planned. Acute Facility 24/7 Mental…
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Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family
“Reads like a medical detective journey and sheds light on a topic so many of us face: mental illness.” —Oprah Winfrey Don and Mimi Galvin seemed to be living the…
Smashed: Story of a Drunken Girlhood
Garnering a vast amount of attention from young people and parents, and from book buyers across the country, Smashed became a media sensation and a New York Times bestseller. Eye-opening and utterly…
Managing A Special Needs Trust: A Guide for Trustees
Managing a Special Needs Trust 2020 EDITION includes updates * How an ABLE account can be used to pay for housing expenses without reducing SSI benefits; * New SSI rules…
