GA COVID Emotional Support Resources

Local Emergency Services: 911

Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)             

Georgia COVID-19 Emotional Support Line: 866-399-8938; https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/covid-19

• 24/7 free & confidential assistance to callers needing emotional support or resources.
• Staffed by volunteers, including mental health professionals and others who have received crisis counseling training

Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL): 1-800-715-4225; www.mygcal.com

• Callers have access to a clinician who will triage the crisis over the phone.
• If unable to de-escalate over the phone; a DD and Mental Health team goes to location of crisis.
• Staff able to 10-13 (involuntary transport) or go with the family to the hospital with their assessment information.

GA COVID-19 Emotional Support Lines

Mental Health America of Georgia

National Alliance on Mental Illness

Worry & Anxiety Parent Handout

Samaritan's Heart Foundation

Berean Christian Church - Gwinnett

Life Changers Legacy

• pamela@lifechangerslegacy.org
• melanie.d@lifechangerslegacy.org
• 404.435.9458

Mobile Food Pantry

• Fresh Produce & More
• Saturday, February 27, 2021; 1:30pm
• 508 Grayson Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
• Upcoming Schedule: March 27, April 24, & May 22, 2021

Fresh Start Church Free Produce Box Giveaway

• Saturday, Feburary 27, 2021; 10am-12pm
• 2021 West Liddell Rd Duluth, GA 30046

Overcomers House Mobile Food Pantry

• Fresh fruits, fresh veggies, meats, & special treats
• January 30, 2021; 12pm-2pm
• 2114 Fountain Square Snellville, GA 30078
• 678-615-7714

Food Finder - Fighting Hunger

• Food Should Always Be Within Reach
• If you or your family don't always have money for food, visit the FoodFinder website or download our App to find places nearby where you can get free food & meal assistance.

Friendship Baptist Church

Berean Christian Church - Gwinnett

SMBC Food Pantry

• The Food Pantry at Salem Missionary Baptist Church is one of our Outreach Ministries that seeks to create a hunger free community by sharing our abundant blessings with anyone in need.
• New Hours: Tuesday’s:1:30PM – 4:00PM Saturday’s: 9:00AM – 11:30AM
  For additional information, please feel free to contact the church office at: 770-923-3936.

Clothing/Housing/Food Resources

Food/Housing/Medical/Mental Health/Prescription/Childcare/Employment/Utility

Gwinnett Cares

COVID-19 Resources for Seniors

YMCA Hunger Relief Program

Glitter of Hope

• Offering a free, no questions asked grocery delivery program.
• Families can also call 678-978-4000 for support.

Recursos para Familias

Recursos Alimentarios Durante el Descanso de la Primavera

YMCA Programa de Asistencia de Comida

Links:

GCPS - Digital Learning Tools

Internet Essentials from Comcast

Xfinity Wifi Hotspots

Access from AT&T

Charter - Free Access to Broadband

Find Low-Cost Internet Services

*Gwinnett County Libraries have closed again, but have moved their wifi routers closer to the front, so families can access wifi from their cars in the parking lot.

Files:

Resources for Computers

Tutoring through Gwinnett County Public Library (GCPL)

Winter Warming Station - HomeFirst Gwinnett 

• Open 6pm-7:30am when temperature falls below 35 degrees
• Call: 770-847-6765; 770-371-1067

Berean Christian Church - Gwinnett

The Alma Davis Foundation

• Breanna Stringer
• Program Coordinator
• 2715 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA 30305
• (678) 957-9464

Clothing/Housing/Food Resources

Food/Housing/Medical/Mental Health/Prescription/Childcare/Employment/Utility

With the disruptions in daily life, many students are grieving the loss of experiences: graduation, attending prom, their spring musical, or final baseball game. They may struggle with feelings of helplessness or loss of control, sadness, anger, or confusion. Check in with your kids and validate their thoughts and feelings.

Navigating the Holiday's

Self-Care for Families Daily Checklist

How to teach your children about self care

Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with COVID-19

Healthy Habit Log

Mindful Breathing Tips

Managing Anxiety during COVID-19

Supporting Children During COVID-19

Queridos Padres

Emotional Mapping Activity:

Art Activity: Emotional Mapping Video

Art Activity: Emotional Mapping Guide

Things I Can Control Bingo