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Thank you for your interest in learning more. This page is an easy way to access all the additional readings and links in the Atlanta Jewish Mental Wellness Toolkit. Each section corresponds to the section in the Toolkit with the page numbers.
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| Resource | Description |
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Jewish Family & Career Services (JF&CS) of Atlanta Main Office Cobb Office | Helps improve the quality of life and build self-sufficiency for individuals and families in greater Atlanta. The agency provides counseling for children, teens and adults, career support, and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and older adults. It also operates |
HAMSA (Helping Atlantans Manage Substance Abuse) — A program of JF&CS 4549 Chamblee Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30338 1-833-HAMSA-HELPS | Provides support, resources, and strategies for those seeking help and in recovery. The group offers information and referral services, NARCAN education and supply, sober holiday celebrations and gatherings, Jewish sensitivity training for treatment providers, and expert clinical support. |
The Berman Center 1200 Ashwood Parkway, Suite 400 Atlanta, GA 30338 | Offers intensive outpatient services for adults, age eighteen and older, who suffer with addiction, mental health issues, and/or co-occurring disorders. |
EVOLVE for adolescents at the Berman Center 1200 Ashwood Parkway, Suite 400 Atlanta, GA 30338 | Helps improve the quality of life and build |
Jeff’s Place 730 Ponce DeLeon Place NE Atlanta, GA 30306 | Offers individuals a place to connect, recharge, and create community. This gathering space and cafe in downtown Atlanta hosts different Jewish recovery meetings weekly. Individuals may stop in for a lunch break complete with Kosher food from the café and an unbeatable view of Atlanta’s skyline and BeltLine. |
The Metro Atlanta Community Mikvah (MACoM) 700-A Mount Vernon Hwy NE Sandy Springs, GA 30328 | Provides a safe, sensitive, welcoming, halachic, and aesthetically beautiful environment for Jewish ritual immersion and conversion. The atmosphere allows for ongoing fulfillment of spirituality, Torah awareness, healing, and wellness. MACoM has several mikvah immersions, including ceremonies for recovery, healing, and gratitude. |
Derech Transitional Living 678-909-9772 | Provides a supportive living environment for Jewish men and women ages twenty-one through thirty-five who are on a committed path to recovery as they continue on their journey through treatment and adopting a sober lifestyle. |
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| Section | Page Number | Title (click the title to open the link) |
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Tools and Resources from The Partnership Center | 132 | Compassion in Action: A Guide for Faith Communities |
| Suggested Readings | 141 |
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Section | Resource | Description |
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Mental Health Page 68 | National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) | The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide |
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) | The National Suicide Prevention 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. | |
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 1-800-662-HELP (4357) 1-800-662-HELP (4357) | SAMHSA’s national helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. | |
Abuse Page 69 | Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-422-4453 | Round-the-clock hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors. The hotline offers crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. All calls are confidential. |
National Center on 1-855-500-ELDR (3537) | The NCEA provides the latest information regarding research, training, best practices, news and resources on elder abuse, neglect and exploitation to professionals and the public. | |
National Domestic 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | Round-the-clock hotline that helps victims and survivors of domestic violence. | |
National Human Trafficking Hotline 1-800-373-7888 | Round-the-clock hotline that connects victims and survivors of sex and labor trafficking with services and support to get help and stay safe. | |
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline by Love is Respect 1-866-331-9474 (Text or Talk) loveisrespect.org | Round-the-clock helpline staffed by an advocate trained to offer education, support, and advocacy to teens involved in dating abuse relationships as well as concerned friends, siblings, parents, teachers, law enforcement members, and service providers. | |
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) | RAINN’s round-the-clock hotline serves people affected by sexual violence. It automatically routes the caller to their nearest sexual assault service provider. | |
Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Page 70 | Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) | An international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem. |
Al-Anon for Families of Alcoholics 1-800-344-2666 | Information hotline answered from | |
Alcohol and Drug Helpline 1-800-821-4357 | Round-the-clock national hotline that provides resources about local alcohol and drug abuse treatment options. Calls are free and confidential. | |
National Drug Helpline 1-844-289-0879 | Round-the-clock hotline to help those struggling with addiction. Provides information regarding treatment and recovery. | |
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 1-800-662-HELP (4357) 1-800-662-HELP (4357) | SAMHSA’s national helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. | |
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) 1-800-931-2237 nationaleatingdisorders.org | Supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures, and access to quality care. The NEDA Helpline (800-931-2237) is available Monday-Thursday from |
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| Resource | Description |
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Atlanta Alcoholics Anonymous 404-525-3178 | Provides help and information about AA meetings in the Atlanta area. Hotline answered daily from 9 a.m.– 12 a.m EST. |
Georgia Collaborative Administrative Services Organization (ASO) 855-606-2725 georgiacollaborative.com | Works with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities’ (DBHDD) network of more than 600 providers to facilitate the delivery of whole-health, person-centered, and culturally sensitive support and services to individuals and their families throughout the state. |
Georgia Crisis Line 800-715-4225 | Round-the-clock hotline for accessing mental health services in Georgia. |
Atlanta Alcoholics Anonymous 404-525-3178 | Provides help and information about AA meetings in the Atlanta area. Hotline answered daily from 9 a.m.– 12 a.m EST. |
Metropolitan Counseling Center 2801 Buford Hwy, NE Suite 470 Atlanta, GA 30329 | Provides quality, affordable counseling and psychotherapy for adults in Atlanta while training the next generation of psychotherapists. |
The Cobb County Community Services Board 1758 County Services Parkway Marietta, GA 30008 Outpatient Services | The public safety net for those who face behavioral health challenges and/or who have intellectual/developmental disabilities and are uninsured and underinsured. They provide effective, innovative care and appropriate resources—offering children, adolescents, and adults hope, empowerment, and purpose. |
Dekalb Community Service Board (CSB) 450 Winn Way | A community-based organization that offers |
Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities 141 Pryor Street, Suite 1031 | Provides behavioral health services for children, adolescents, emerging adults, and adults. It offers programs for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities at three locations across the county. |
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