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Weather Watch: No Jan. 31 Activities

We are closely monitoring the next round of winter weather expected this weekend for our area. Based on the forecast and after consulting with local emergency teams, all extra-curricular activities for Saturday, Jan. 31, have been canceled.

Any decision concerning our Monday school schedule will be shared with families no later than Sunday evening through email/text messages, our websites, social media, and local media stations. If you are not receiving our direct messages, please check your contact information in the Parent Portal.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to navigate through our weather challenges.

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Community & Mental Health Resources

Community & Mental Health Resources

On this page parents, guardians and students can find a variety of community and surrounding area resources.  The list is subject to change; however, the provided contacts, agencies and programs have been identified as potential resources for assistance through different issues and situations.

If it’s a true emergency situation contact 911 or the appropriate local authorities.  Here is a local statewide crisis support line that offers 24 hour service and support.

Important

WBHS welcomes any guardian or student to speak with our counselors regarding circumstances impacting your family. We can discuss school based recommendations, as well as give you resources we deem appropriate. If your student has recently been hospitalized or evaluated by a mental health professional, please contact your school counselor to develop a Safety Plan for re-entry into WBHS.

2-1-1 Resource for Support

Not sure where to start? United Way of Greater Atlanta’s 2-1-1 Contact Center connects families with community resources that enables them to thrive – resources like food pantries, job search and placement agencies, and financial emergency assistance agencies. This help is provided so that families can recover and become sustainable once again. Those who reach out to 2-1-1 are connected to trained, bilingual Contact Center agents who provide information on services and referrals to programs aligned with the individual’s specific needs. There are more than 5,000 agencies listed in the 2-1-1 database. 2-1-1 is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in over 140 different languages.

Local Support Networks

  • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Al-Anon, and Al-Ateen                 
    800-841-2319  |  ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
    Programs and Support for those affected by substance abuse
    Referral Service and Treatment Program
    24-hour Helpline

    The Cottage Sexual Assault Center
    877-363-1912  |  The Cottage     
    24/7 crisis hotline victims of sexual abuse and assault; counseling center in Athens                 

    Georgia Crisis and Access Line
    800-715-4225  |  Provider Search
    24/7 assitance with mental health, drugs, and/or alcohol

    Georgia Poison Control Center
    800-282-5846
    Provides emergency instructions for anyone who has ingested or been exposed to poison.

    Georgia School Safety Hotline
    877-SAY-STOP (729-7867)  |  Georgia Department of Education
    Report an unsafe situation in school such as weapons, bomb threats, drugs/alcohol, bullying, etc.

    Georgia Tobacco Quit Line
    877-270-STOP  |  Ready to Quit
    Resources for those over 18 to stop using tobacco including individual assessment

    HelpLine Georgia
    800-338-6745  |  dbhdd.georgia.gov/helpline-georgia
    24/7 help for substance abuse, victims of violent crime, addictive disease, referrals, treatment facilities, drug laws, self-help and support groups, etc.

    Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline
    706-546-1133  |  www.sacnega.org
    Crisis Hotline - 706-353-1912 or 1-800-363-1912 operates 24/7
    Provides services to sexual assault survivors in Northeast Georgia

  • Monthy Mobile Food Pantry

  • 4 Kids and Families
    apslcsw@gmail.com
    Children's therapy
    Winder, GA 770-597-1647

    Advantage Behavioral Health System 
    Publicly-funded provider of behavioral health, developmental disability and addictive disease services

    • Child and Adolescent Services 706-369-6363
    • Inner Light/Inner Quest (AD Treatment) 706-369-6363
    • Crisis Number 24-hour toll free 800-357-9774
    • Child & Adolescent Services – Barrow Co. 770-868-4150
       

    Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Al-Anon, and Al-Ateen 
    Programs and Support for those affected by substance abuse
    Meeting schedules Athens area 706-543-0436
    Referral Service and Treatment Program 24-hour Helpline 800-841-2319

    The Alcove INC.,
    Monroe 770-267-9150
    Crisis intervention, individual and family support

    Barrow Counseling Center
    770-868-8737
    Licensed therapists providing counseling for families, couples, domestic violence, anger management, child and adolescent physical and/or sexual abuse, custody evaluation, life coaching, spiritual based counseling, adult/child adolescent mental health.

    Barrow Ministry Village (BVM)
    678-425-1215  |  Ministry Village
    Located in Winder, GA, BVM exists to bridge the gap in services providing hope and healing to the local community of struggling individuals, families, widows and orphans. They offer counseling services to adults and children.  Some insurance accepted and fees can be based on a sliding scale – individual counseling, group counseling, women’s issues, anxiety and depression, play therapy.

    Celebrate Recovery
    770-867-9255  |  WINDER FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
    Recovery groups offered by First Baptist Church of Winder.

    Cornerstone Church of God: Athens Recovery Ministry
    706-549-0023
    Residential treatment for adults and support groups for overcomers

    Family Counseling Service of Athens, Inc. 
    706-549-7755
    Provides assessments and ongoing treatment to individuals and families on a sliding- fee scale. If you are interested and these services are appropriate for you please email us at Family Counseling Service of Athens for more information.

    Georgia Department of Human Resources 
    www2.state.ga.us/departments/dhr/mhmrsa/index
    Division of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Addictive Diseases

    Georgia Family Link
    www.gafamilylink.net
    Descriptions of programs across Georgia that promote the well-being of children and families by county

    Lifetime Counseling
    678-425-9007  |   Lifetime Counseling
    Located in Winder, Lifetime Counseling offers services for all ages and specializes in the areas of anger and family violence, drug and alcohol, family issues, fears/phobias, self-esteem, anxiety and depression and more

    Mental Health America
    706-549-7888 (Athens Office) | Mental Health America
    Mental health information and referrals to resources in local communities

    NGHS Laurelwood, Gainesville
    1-800-848-3649  |  Behavioral Health Services
    Inpatient and outpatient services for adults and adolescents needing mental health and/or substance abuse treatment. Offers free initial assessment.

    Northeast GA Psychological Services
    770-882-5884  |  Northeast GA Psychological Services
    Located in Hoschton, GA, NGPS’s goal is to work with you as a team to help you thrive and achieve the best life possible. Additionally, we often work in collaboration with a variety of other health and educational professions. Many major insurance plans are accepted including Medicaid, Wellcare, Peachstate, Amerigroup, Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Tricare, and Aetna. 

    Pathways Transitional Programs
    404-378-2300  |  www.pathwaystransitionprograms.com
    Psychological assessment and substance abuse and counseling for children, adolescents, adults and family

    Peace Place
    24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 770-586-0927  |  Peace Place
    Peace Place, Inc. empowers victims, survivors, and our community to break the cycle of domestic violence through the provision of safe shelter, supportive services, and community awareness in Banks, Barrow, and Jackson counties.

    Positive Outcomes – Psychological Services
    706-546-8440  |  Positive Outcomes – Psychological Services
    Located in Athens, GA, Positive Outcomes has a diverse team of providers, they are committed to helping clients overcome a wide range of issues. Their team has worked with more than 1,000 patients and can work with you, your partner, your children, schools, attorneys, or more, to ensure that your needs are addressed as quickly as possible.  Common disorders treated: ADHD, Anxiety, Child Abuse, Depression, Grief/Loss, Learning Disorders, Personality Disorders, Autism, Asperger’s

    Project ADAM
    770-867-8003  |  Project ADAM 
    Project ADAM (Alcohol Drug Abuse Ministries) is a non-profit community assistance center in Winder, Georgia, dedicated to addressing drug and alcohol addiction through community education, direct services and family activities.

    Ridgeview Institute- Monroe
    844-350-8800  |  MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT
    Offers FREE mental health assessments and referral services 24/7 for adolescents, adults, and senior adults.

    Samaritan Counseling Center of NE Georgia
    706-369-7911  |  Samaritan Counseling Center of NE Georgia
    Pastoral counseling, groups and outpatient therapy on a sliding-fee scale

    Social Empowerment Center
    770-925-2095  |  The Social Empowerment Center
    A full service mental health and social service agency. Insurance Accepted: Medicaid (all types) and PeachCare for Kids

    Summit Ridge Center for Behavioral Health
    770-822-2200  |  Crisis hotline: 678-442-5858
    Assessment 24 hours/7 days a week.  Programs include: adult inpatient treatment, adolescent treatment, senior adult inpatient, outpatient programs, adolescent partial hospitalization, 12-step support groups, addiction treatment, depression screening and more.

    The Tree House
    770-868-1900  |  www.thetreehouse.org/
    Counseling child victims of abuse and neglect. Support groups and play therapy.

  • Athens Neighborhood Health Center
    706-546-5526   | Athens Neighborhood Health Center
    Located in Athens, GA the ANHC provides affordable health care to people in medically underserved areas. Cost: sliding fee scale.

    Athens Nurses Clinic
    706-613-6976  |  Athens Nurses Clinic
    Located in Athens, GA this clinic is for homeless and potentially homeless individuals.

    Barrow County Health Department 
    770-307-3011 (phone)  706-254-7914 (teen text line)  | Northeast Health District
    15 Porter St. E., Winder, GA 30680
    Clinic Hours: Monday 8 am – 7 pm, Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 8 am – 5 pm, Friday 8 am – 2 pm

    Braselton Pediatrics
    678-820-7979  |  Braselton Pediatrics 

    Local Health Departments 
    Located in each county with a variety of services on sliding-fee scale

    MedLink
    770-867-6633  |  MedLink Georgia
    133 West Athens St., Winder, GA 30680

    NGPG Auburn Primary Care
    770-822-5555  |  www.ngpg.org/practice-map//

    Speciality Care Clinic
    706-425-2935  |  www.specialtycareathens.com
    Located in Athens, GA this clinic offers free medical, dental and pharmacy services to uninsured and low income families.  Hours of operation are Monday 6-9 p.m. First come, first served.

    • Khan Academy  (Free Online Tutoring and Test Prep)
      Khan Academy offers comprehensive tutoring and test prep services for free with sign-up. You can find tutoring for math by subject and grade level. Khan Academy offers other academic subjects on the site and for Advanced Placement curriculum. Student can also get free test prep for the SAT.

National Support Networks & Sites

Non-Traditional High School Options

  • Barrow County has a campus for a Foothills Charter System school.  Please see this promotional video to learn more about their non-traditional approach to finishing high school.  They will also offer ways for students to recover credits previously failed.  More information to come regarding the recovery program, fees and sign-up. Foothills Regional High School.

    • GA Cyber Academy

  • info coming soon