When ex-offenders are released from a penal institution, they often need help with mental health concerns. This is especially true considering the trauma they may have experienced while incarcerated. Below are some resources to help with these experiences.
Many people have traumatic experiences while in a government facility. The government does not get them the proper help they need because they are not looked at as humans.
NAMI, The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and Atlanta Consulting and Psychological Services are all places that offer mental health assistance to anyone in need.
NAMI
(800)-950-NAMI (800)-950-6264
Nami provides advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.
SAMHSA’s National Helpline
1-800-662-HELP (4357) (Also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.
This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
Atlanta Consulting and Psychological Services
Call (404) 554-3655 to schedule an appointment or to inquire about their services and program.
Atlanta Consulting and Psychological Services believes in assisting you to achieve your own personal definitions of success and fulfilment.
These might be recovering from the experiences of loss, abuse or emotional and/ or physical trauma. You wish to develop greater and more holistic senses of self-love and self-respect. Depending upon your goals, we will help you determine which therapy is best suited to your needs.
Orlando Recovery
(407)-680-1226
It’s not always easy to tell when co-occurring disorders are a problem. Often, people assume that certain symptoms are caused by substance abuse alone while others may not realize that certain struggles are actually mental health symptoms that can be treated. Contact Orlando Recovery to learn more.
Charlie Health
(866)-600-9578
They match you with care providers and peers who have experience with your mental health needs so you always feel like you’re in a safe space while you do the work.
Life Coaching
There are different ways that a Life Coach can help you. It is important that you make sure your Life Coach is a good fit for you, the same way you would do a doctor.
Learn how to re/align your life according to God’s word and will. Together, we will find the scriptures that will help put the pieces of your life in order. The goal is to help you gain knowledge, wisdom and understanding so you can maximize your potential in life. Amen!
Georgia HOPE
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. We want to help you achieve good health and meaningful living by bringing the care straight to you. HOPE is here.
MHA
Mental Health America of Georgia (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association of Georgia) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with mental health challenges as well as promoting mental wellness throughout Georgia. We represent a growing movement of Americans who promote mental wellness for the health and well-being of everyone in our state, emphasizing mental health as a critical component of a healthy lifestyle. We work to increase the quality of life and advocate for independence for individuals with a severe and persistent mental illness through our training programs and supports. We advocate with community partners to eliminate health disparities and reduce stigma and discrimination.
Skyland Trail
Skyland Trail is a nonprofit mental health treatment organization based in Atlanta. For more than 30 years, we have been inspiring people with mental illness to thrive through a holistic program of evidence-based psychiatric treatment, integrated medical care, research and education.
Grady Health
www.gradyhealth.org/locations/park-place-center/
We understand that behavioral health issues can be every bit as debilitating as physical trauma. At Grady, you’ll find the unparalleled expertise and experience to help individuals through their challenges.
Our multidisciplinary behavioral health team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, people with lived experience, and other experts who care for our patients. The staff of Grady’s Behavioral Health team has been at the leading edge of research leading to advances in treating patients with trauma, mental illness, and schizophrenia. Our research has been sponsored by the National Institute of Health and other organizations.
DSCB
http://dekcsb.org/behavioral-health/
DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB) is an innovative, community-based behavioral health and developmental disabilities services organization located in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, offering a full range of mental health services, developmental disabilities programs and substance abuse treatment to more than 11,000 citizens annually who are uninsured and underinsured.
As a public, not-for-profit organization, the DeKalb CSB operates more than 20 locations in DeKalb County with a diverse workforce of more than 500 direct-care and support staff.
ERC Mental Health Services
www.erc-inc.org/behavioral-health/erc-services/mental-health-program/
ERC offers an Outpatient Program for individuals dealing with a variety of mental health issues – including depression, anxiety, trauma and other conditions, including co-occurring substance abuse use. Treatment begins with the development of a recovery plan based upon the unique needs of the individual sessions and activities are tailored specifically for each client.
Atlanta Mental Health and Wellness Center
Atlanta Mental Health and Wellness Center (AMHWC) is a comprehensive mental health and wellness center located in the Metro Atlanta area. We are committed to providing holistic mental health and wellness services to adults, children, couples and groups on a journey to total body wellness. Dealing with sexual, physical and environmental trauma recovery as well as depression, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship issues.
Our mission is to facilitate whole body healing through mental health, wellness and therapeutic services. Integrating mental health and wellness strategies will facilitate positive change and recovery for client’s journey to success.
Samaritan Counseling Center of Atlanta
https://samaritanatlanta.org/about-samaritan/
Since 1999, Samaritan Counseling Center of Atlanta has provided a comfortable and confidential environment for quality mental health care services in metro Atlanta. Our mission is to deliver excellence in clinical counseling, as well as spiritually integrated care as the client chooses, to individuals of all ages and to underserved populations. Samaritan Counseling Center of Atlanta welcomes individuals of every race, ethnicity, age, gender expression and identity, physical and mental ability, sexual orientation, religious and spiritual background, and socioeconomic status.
Samaritan Counseling Center of Atlanta is accredited by the Solihten Institute. The Institute provides education and support to an international network of affiliates so each organization may serve its community with high-quality mental health care while following the Institute’s paradigm for holistic care, which includes the consideration of body, mind, spirit, and community. The Solihten Institute network has been acknowledged by the American Medical Association, the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, and the President’s Commission on Mental Health.
River Edge Behavioral Health
https://www.river-edge.org/mental-health/
Serving more than 10,000 Georgians annually, River Edge Behavioral Health is one of the state’s leading resources for mental health and substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
River Edge’s dedicated, highly trained staff along with its state-of-the-art prevention, treatment, and support services has made life better for Georgians since 1950.
Ascensa Health Inc.
Ascensa Health, Inc. was established in 1962 by a partnership of downtown Atlanta business leaders, judges and inner-city churches to address the problem of chronic alcoholic court offenders. Since then, the organization has grown from owning one facility to owning eight facilities in Metro Atlanta. The organization operates with a balanced budget and is debt free. Ascensa Health’s integrated services are based on the belief that addiction is a disease and that treatment must focus on the whole person. Our evidence-based approach addresses substance abuse as well as mental and physical health.
Valor Behavioral Health
Valor Behavioral Health is an innovative outpatient mental health treatment facility serving the Greater Atlanta region. We aim to treat each individual with the utmost care and respect on their recovery journey by offering a therapeutic environment and a flexible approach to restoring wellness. they provide a wide range of treatment programs that are the most appropriate for each patient’s specific needs because they believe that embracing mental wellness is unconditional and that every patient is unique with their own story to tell.
Chris 180
https://chris180.org/from-incarceration-to-rehabilitation/
Mental health services are a critical aspect of reentry to communities after incarceration. Studies from The Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law show people who struggle with mental health issues or substance use disorders tend to have higher recidivism rates. At CHRIS 180, we work to combat this problem by giving clients daily access to a CHRIS 180 Therapist and/or a Reentry Care Coordinator. In our Fulton County Sheriff’s Office program, we also offer group counseling, substance abuse groups, life skills training, GED preparation/testing and workforce development.
“Our goal is to reduce recidivism by working with individuals to help them build a support network. The reentry process really starts once individuals are incarcerated to help them set up that plan for success,” said Reentry Program Supervisor, Tyeisha Crumsey, LPC.
Foundation Psychiatry
https://www.foundationpsychiatry.net/
Foundation Psychiatry was founded on the principle that everyone deserves a healthy mind, and that there isn’t just one solution to the complex mental illnesses people face. That’s why Dr. Tumeh and his team have created a well-rounded mental health practice that combines psychotherapy and pharmacology to treat our patients at every angle.
Access Mental Health Agency
Access Mental Health Agency (AMHA) was established in Savannah, Georgia in 2008 with the vision of providing high-value, community-based services to underserved individuals. In 2010, AMHA expanded to a second service location in Atlanta, Georgia. Over the next six years, AMHA enjoyed tremendous growth, serving nearly 800 individuals in 2016 with a clinical staff of more than 30 behavioral health providers.
OGCC Behavioral Health
OGCC Behavioral Health was established in 2007 to provide a wide range of Behavioral Health Services to individuals and their families in the least restrictive setting, to support personal recovery, and enhance their quality of life.
We recognize the impact behavioral health problems have on individuals, as well as their families.
Cares For Pickens
Our mission is to provide food and essential non-food items, temporary financial assistance, resource counseling and educational assistance to those in need residing in Pickens County, Georgia. Anyone who is placed in a difficult situation due to illness, accident or any misfortune that causes them to be in a temporary or emergency need of food is welcome to be a recipient. It is our devout hope that those who receive these goods and services will be strengthened in body and spirit.
United Way 211
https://www.211.org/get-help/mental-health
If you need assistance locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, or exploring mental health treatment options, call 211 to speak with a live person who can help.
211 conversations are confidential, can be made anonymously, and are available in 180 languages upon request.
If you prefer to text, use web chat, or search for resources online, click here to find more ways to contact your local 211.
Southern Live Oak Wellness
https://southernliveoakwellness.com/
Southern Live Oak Wellness is passionate and knowledgeable about improving the mental health of our patients. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, we pride ourselves in offering those who feel excluded a safe place to heal. As such, we provide hands-on mental health treatment for anxiety, PTSD, schizophrenia, depression, bipolar I and II disorders as well as personality disorders. Additionally, those needing relief from OCD, suicidal thoughts, and self-harming behaviors can visit us for the care they need.
Balance Behavioral health
https://www.balancebehavioral.health/
At Balance Behavioral Health, we are passionate about improving the quality of life for those who have been impacted by mental health issues. Coping with mental illness can be difficult. Getting help shouldn’t be. That is why we are committed to transforming the way people access mental health services and achieve emotional wellness. At Balance, we are devoted to providing compassionate and empathetic care to our clients by taking extra time to understand our patients and the challenges they face. We value the principle that no one should be judged for challenges or life experiences. Each of our clients is cared for with kindness and empathy, each person unique, each relationship personal.
Anchor Hospital
https://anchorhospital.com/programs-services/adult-treatment/
Anchor Hospital is a destination for behavioral health support. We offer treatment services to adolescents, adults, and seniors struggling with a wide range of conditions. Our team also provides support for psychiatric disorders and addiction-related challenges. Patients can find the help that they need to get better and move forward with the life they deserve at our behavioral health center in Atlanta.
Lake View Behavioral Health
https://www.lakeviewbehavioralhealth.com/
Lakeview Behavioral Health Hospital continues to provide clinically excellent mental health treatment services in a safe, secure environment. Our mental health hospital follows all CDC guidelines, always prioritizing patient safety.
Peachford Hospital
Peachford Hospital offers a nurturing environment for adults, seniors, teens and children looking for hope and healing from emotional, behavioral, psychiatric and addiction issues. Our treatment team works together with patients and their family members to create individualized treatment plans that promote self-reliance, confidence, recovery and life-long health.
Psychiatry Of Atlanta
https://www.psychiatryofatlanta.com/
Psychiatry Of Atlanta offers integrated psychiatric care, providing support for your mental health and physical health. The team at Psychiatry of Atlanta work with their patients to explore innovative ways to treat mental illness and are committed to spending quality time with those patients. It’s these features that set apart the practice from the rest. Psychiatry of Atlanta have served thousands, and they’re proud of the many success stories they’ve heard from their patients. From helping troubled adolescents make it through high school to assisting seniors battling dementia, they use their time, energy, and resources to make a difference.
Peachtree comprehensive Health
https://www.pchprofessionals.com/
Peachtree Psychiatric Professionals was founded in 1996 and is Atlanta’s premier psychiatric practice. Our board-certified psychiatrists specialize in medication management, assessments/evaluations, and diagnoses to create more fulfilling lives for their clients.
Ridge View Institute
https://ridgeviewinstitute.com/
Ridge View Institute has been a staple in the state of Georgia and nationwide for the treatment of both addiction and behavioral health for over 40 years. Between our two hospital locations, they are able to provide you access to a comprehensive array of personalized treatment options for youth, young adults, adults and senior adults at Ridgeview Institute, they welcome a diverse patient population and are committed to providing inclusive treatment and care to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientations, etc.
P.R.O.P.S
PROPS is a wholistic mental health program that specializes in trauma, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression. We offer these services in outpatient therapy using the most effective treatments to help you heal and recover from trauma, PTSD, anxiety, & depression. We offer individual and couples therapy.
Riverwoods Behavioral Health
https://www.riverwoodsbehavioral.com/
Riverwoods Behavioral Health passionate team of professionals focuses on individualized treatment. That means working with our patients from our first interaction to understand the issues and triggers that have brought them to Riverwoods and involving them in the creation of treatment plans that create a base for sustaining long-term recovery. We realize that the decision to seek treatment can be the most intimidating and stressful healthy decision you will ever make. We feel that our communal vision creates an intimate, familial setting which allows us to treat our patients with a personalized touch and hospitality that is often lost in the intimidating traditional hospitals.
Newport Integrated Behavioral Health
The residential treatment program at Newport Integrated Behavioral Healthcare, Inc is Georgia’s leading integrated treatment program designed to help those suffering from alcohol & drug addiction, in addition to mental health illness or medical co-morbidities. Program length averages 5 to 45 days.
BridgePoint
https://www.bridgepointclinic.com/
Led by highly qualified and caring providers, Bridgepoint Clinic offers patients an accommodating approach to mental health that utilizes both traditional and cutting-edge approaches to psychiatry. This allows them to better shape your treatment and individualize it for what produces the optimum results. their staff has spent years providing aid for patients, honing their understanding of psychiatry while also expanding into new scientific methods that have proven helpful for a wide spectrum of patients. Eager to aid those in need.
Viewpoint Health
https://www.myviewpointhealth.org/about/mental-health/
View Point Health provides adult and youth outpatient services and promotes overall health and quality of life through treatment services that reduce the impact of mental illness for individuals and families.
United Behavioral Health Solutions
United Behavioral Health Solutions (UBHS) Inc. was founded by a group of caring medical and mental health professionals who are passionate about helping people with emotional/behavioral problems. Together, they set their goals to build a business to provide a cost effective, high quality and sustainable solution to healthcare. their highly trained staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, and counselors with many years of experience and diverse backgrounds.
Bellevue Behavioral Solutions
https://bpsychiatry.com/psychiatrist-atlanta-georgia/
Bellevue Behavioral Solutions Atlanta founded in 2015 provides comprehensive and expert psychiatric care to children and adults for a wide array of conditions. We combine the power of authentic relationships in-person and with telemedicine. Our approach is highly personalized and tailored to each individual’s needs to help attain optimal results and improve quality of life.
Beal Wellness
Beal Wellness a mental health clinic in Georgia has been serving the Atlanta community for over 40 years. they know that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health. they tailor their care plans to fit each person’s unique needs. their providers include psychiatrists and licensed therapists Atlanta who are ready to support you. Beal Wellness offers both in-person and telehealth appointments, so you get the care you need in the format that serves you best. they also accept most insurance plans, allowing you to get the most from your personalized care plan.
Traime Behavioral Health
https://www.traimebehavioralhealth.com/
Traime Behavioral Health specializes in providing mental health care for persons with severe and persistent mental illness. We help persons with mental health challenges re integrate back into the community, learn how to take medications independently, secure gainful employment, secure affordable housing, enter or reenter into college, and regain life skills that were lost due to mental health issues.
LifeStance
LifeStance is a national team of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists who provide mental health treatment services for patients of all ages, telehealth and in-person appointments, covered by your insurance.
Pact Atlanta LLC
Pact Atlanta LLC is a multidisciplinary mental health practice that seeks to meet your individual needs. We currently have multiple Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians Assistants, Licensed Practical Counselors and Social Workers available that work together, in a team approach, to meet your therapeutic goals. PACT stands for Psychiatric Addictive Curative Therapies.
The Cottages on Mountain Creek, LLC
https://cottagesonmountaincreek.com/
The Cottages on Mountain Creek, LLC assists clients who are recovering from the effects of mental health issues, as well as co-occurring addiction disorders. Our clients find success working with a dedicated professional staff who assist in regaining self-respect and self-confidence as they move through the recovery process. The ‘Cottages Executive Team’ has over 35 years’ experience working within the healthcare and neurobehavioral fields providing an unparalleled management TEAM. Our mission is to provide a safe treatment and mental health recovery center for adults who struggle with the effects of Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar, Major Depression, OCD, Borderline Personality, Aspergers Syndrome, TBI and Anxiety, as well as other mental health disorders.
High Focus Centers
https://www.highfocuscenters.com/
High Focus Centers is a premier provider of structured outpatient substance abuse and psychiatric treatment programs, with locations in New Jersey, Connecticut, Georgia and North Carolina. We are also a proud member of the Pyramid Healthcare Family Of Behavioral Heath Treatment Programs. mission is to provide the best possible care for our patients. Adults, adolescents and families struggling with addiction or psychiatric illness call us in search of relief. We strive to provide them with elite-level care in the least restrictive setting possible, while matching them with a program that best fits their individual needs. Each individual is given the tools to achieve maximum benefit from treatment while being afforded the flexibility necessary for maintaining a productive life outside of treatment.
Our House
https://ourhousega.org/capn-clinics/
Our House healthcare program was founded by Nurse Practitioners who believe that strengthening the lives of those who have been systematically excluded is essential to restoring communities. their care is delivered using the nursing model which places individuals, families, and communities at the center of care delivery. Their Nurse Practitioners provide whole person, family-centered care with compassion and are on-site at several shelters in the Atlanta area. They are a critical access point for many to start on their journey to healthy independence. They care for children and adults of all ages and specialize in preventive, reproductive, and mental health.
Project Healthy Minds
Text Home to 741741
Contact us (projecthealthyminds.com)
We’re confronting one of the defining issues of our generation: the mental health crisis.
Mental Health First Aid
(800)-273-8255
Mental Health Resources – Mental Health First Aid
How to respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.
SAMHSA – Substance & Mental Health Services
(877)-726-4727
SAMHSA – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.
National Institute of Mental Health
(866)-615-6464
NIMH » Help for Mental Illnesses (nih.gov)
To transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure.
Return Home Baltimore
(410)-566-5007
Return Home Baltimore | Mental Health
The resources provided in our portal reflect the most pressing needs of many returning citizens at various stages of reentry.
Reentry Resources: South Carolina
Reentry Resources: South Carolina – PROBATION INFORMATION NETWORK
Reentry Resources available to help returning citizens in South Carolina adjust to life after prison.
Nationwide resources are also listed on our main Reentry Resources page.
Mental Health America of South Carolina
Home – Mental Health America of South Carolina (mha-sc.org)
Mental Health America of South Carolina (MHASC) has served the state of South Carolina since 1954 as a private, not for profit, 501(c) 3 organization. MHASC has 23 affiliates, 7 of which are staffed, but much of the work is accomplished by dedicated volunteers who lend their time and talents to the daily tasks of running the organizations. We are a grassroots organization with the state office, MHASC, providing a statewide presence with governmental agencies, developing policies that guide activities across the state, following legislation that will improve and expand mental health care in South Carolina, establishing local affiliates in counties not currently represented in our family and providing leadership, oversight, guidance, and support to our local affiliates already in existence.
Prison Policy initiative
Mental Health | Prison Policy Initiative
U.S. prisons and jails incarcerate a disproportionate amount of people who have a current or past mental health problem, and facilities are not meeting the demand for treatment. Police are also often used to respond to mental health crises, despite their involvement frequently resulting in violence or incarceration. The research below expands on mental health policies, practices, and inequities affecting justice-involved people.
Access Ohio – West Columbus
Access Ohio Mental Health Center of Excellence is a high-quality comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider delivering culturally-responsive, results-based mental health and addiction services.
North Carolina Community Health Center Association (NCCHCA)
https://www.ncchca.org/ | (919) 469-5701
The North Carolina Formerly Incarcerated Transition Program is establishing patient-centered primary care medical homes for returning inmates with chronic medical conditions, mental illness and/or substance use disorder.
Project Ready – Office of Reentry
www.projectready.net | (614) 420-0115
Project Ready was created to reduce repeated incarceration of our returning citizens, especially among those with issues of poverty, mental health, and substance use. Project Ready staff assist incarcerated and formerly incarcerated clients from our local jails and Ohio prisons by coordinating services to help with their successful transition back to the community.
Office of Minority Health Resource Center
https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/content.aspx?ID=10326 | 1-800-444-6472
The Office of Minority Health Resource Center feels that all Americans, including those who are formerly incarcerated and have paid their debt to society, should have the opportunity to reach their full potential for health. They feel they have an important role to play in supporting formerly incarcerated individuals to address their health needs.
NC Department of Adult Correction
https://www.dac.nc.gov/divisions-and-sections/rehabilitation-and-reentry | 919-733-2126
The Division offers reentry programs and services, facilitates stakeholder collaboration, and provides education and training regarding reentry best practices. Critical areas of focus include housing, employment, education, physical and mental health, chemical dependency, and basic life skills.
1-800-662-HELP (4357) (Also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
https://www.acrhealthga.com/resourcesThe results of a self-test is not intended to constitute a diagnosis of mental health and/or drug addiction and should be used solely as a guide .
https://www.onlinemswprograms.com/resources/mental-health-resources-racial-ethnic-groups/In this piece, OnlineMSWPrograms.com collected resources that have been tailored to the mental health needs of various racial and ethnic groups
https://ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/health-safety/mental-social-behavioral-health/behavioral-health-resourcesBehavioral Health is the promotion of mental health, resilience, and wellbeing; the treatment of mental and substance use disorders; and the support of those who experience and/or are in recovery from these conditions, along with their families and communities
https://www.aha.org/news/blog/2023-10-10-resources-world-mental-health-day-and-beyond protecting and improving access to behavioral health services and the well-being for both health care workers and the patients they serve is a year-round commitment – one that AHA keeps at the center of our work. Today we’re proud to share some recent AHA resources surrounding behavioral health; more information and resources are available here, and more will be added as we continue our work.
https://www.transformationsnetwork.com/post/8-online-mental-health-resources-anyone-can-accessWith online resources, there are so many opportunities you can take advantage of. From crisis hotlines to mental health forums, you always have somewhere to turn to when you need it. Here are some online mental health resources that you can always access.1-800-662-HELP
NC HEALTH CARE FOR RETURNING INMATES
The North Carolina Formerly Incarcerated Transition (FIT) Program is establishing patient-centered primary care medical homes for returning inmates with chronic medical conditions, mental illness and/or substance use disorder.
https://www.ncchca.org/community-resources/programs-services/formerly-incarcerated-transitions/
NAMI of North Carolina
NAMI of North Carolina serves residents across our state with free mental health support.
CRISIS SOLUTIONS NORTH CAROLINA
If this is NOT a medical or life-threatening emergency, look in the directory below for resources in your county.
UNC Health and North Carolina partner on new youth mental health crisis facility
Behavioral Health Services & Programs in North Carolina:
Find Mental Health Facilities in North Carolina
Mental health is something that every individual needs to work on. There are always individuals who will struggle with their mental health.
https://www.mentalhealthfacilities.net/clinics/north-carolina/
THE CENTER FOR PRISONEER HEALTH AND HUMAN RIGHTS
prisonerhealth.org | 401-863-3323
The CPHHR is dedicated to addressing the health and human rights issues faced by incarcerated individuals and those returning to the community. They offer resources and support services for ex-offenders dealing with mental health concerns and trauma, including access to mental health treatment and trauma-informed care.
THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESSES (NAMI)
nami.org | 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
NAMI is a grassroots organization that provides education, support, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness. They offer resources and programs specifically aimed at supporting individuals with mental health concerns who are involved in the criminal justice system, including those who have been recently released from incarceration.
THE SECOND CHANCE CENTER
thesecondchancecenter.org | 720-278-7725
The Second Chance Center provides reentry support and resources to individuals returning to the community after incarceration. They may offer counseling, peer support groups, and referrals to mental health services for ex-offenders dealing with trauma and mental health concerns resulting from their time in prison.
GEORGIA MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMER NETWORK (GMHCN)
gacmhc.org | 404-687-9487
GMHCN is a statewide organization run by and for individuals with mental health concerns. They offer peer support, advocacy, and resources to help individuals navigate the mental health system and address their needs, including those who have been involved in the criminal justice system.
GEORGIA JUSTICE PROJECT
gjp.org | 404-827-0027
The Georgia Justice Project provides legal assistance, advocacy, and support services to individuals with criminal records, including those with mental health concerns. They offer resources and referrals to mental health treatment and support services to help individuals address trauma and mental health needs.