Resources
For Immediate Assistance
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988: The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call, Text, or Chat
The 988 lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
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Georgia Crisis and Access Line at 1-800-715-4225
For immediate access to routine or crisis services, please call the Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) at 1-800-715-4225. GCAL is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year to help you or someone you care for in a crisis.
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Georgia Mental Health Consumers Network Peer to Peer Warmline
The Peer to Peer Warmline gives Georgians the opportunity to receive peer support over the phone 24 hours a day at 888-945-1414. A Certified Peer Specialist is a person with lived experience recovering from behavioral health concerns, who has received special training to be able to listen with empathy, and who can provide assistance and resources to others.
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Coordinated Specialty Care Programs in the United States
SAMHSA Early Serious Mental Illness Treatment Locator is a confidential and anonymous source of information for persons and their family members who are seeking treatment facilities in the United States or U.S. Territories for a recent onset of serious mental illnesses
Announcements
Youth and Family TREE is a SAMHSA-funded grant program providing services to youth and young adults between the ages of 14-25 who are experiencing difficulties with substance use or co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders; and those who may be at Clinical High Risk for Psychosis*.
The Youth and Family TREE program is offered through iHOPE in Warner Robins, GA and at Grady Health System in Atlanta, GA.
For more information on the Youth and Family TREE program, please contact Anthony Catlin, Project Director: Anthony.catlin@dbhdd.ga.gov; 404-291-1635
*Individuals with Clinical High Risk symptoms may be at an elevated risk of developing a psychotic disorder. Early treatment may improve outcomes.
Research
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What is Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC)?
Coordinated specialty care (CSC) is a recovery-oriented treatment program for people with first episode psychosis (FEP). CSC promotes shared decision making and uses a team of specialists who work with the client to create a personal treatment plan. The specialists offer psychotherapy, medication management geared to individuals with FEP, family education and support, case management, and work or education support, depending on the individual’s needs and preferences.
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American Psychiatric Institute Practice Guidelines on Treatment of Patients with Schizophrenia
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 1, 2020 – The American Psychiatric Association (APA) today released a new evidence-based practice guideline to enhance the treatment of patients with schizophrenia. Its goals are to reduce the mortality, morbidity and significant psychosocial and health consequences of this psychiatric condition.
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Comprehensive Versus Usual Community Care for First-Episode Psychosis: 2-Year Outcomes From the NIMH RAISE Early Treatment Program
Objective: The primary aim of this study was to compare the impact of NAVIGATE, a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, team-based treatment approach for first-episode psychosis designed for implementation in the U.S. health care system, with community care on quality of life.
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Comparison of Early Intervention Services vs. Treatment as Usual for Early-Phase Psychosis: A Systemic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression:
Objective: To compare early intervention services (EIS) with treatment as usual (TAU) for early-phase psychosis.