Mental Health Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response

The 988 Lifeline is for everyone. Through the 988 Lifeline, you have access to free, quality, one-on-one assistance. Our skilled, judgment-free counselors are here to provide compassionate support. You deserve to feel heard and cared about anytime, anywhere, 24/7/365.

If you are having a medical emergency, a safety emergency requiring law enforcement, EMS, or experiencing a fire emergency: DIAL 911.

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency in preventing disease, injury and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters from a health perspective.

The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency coordinates the state’s preparedness, response and recovery efforts to disasters. GEMA/HS works with local, state and federal governments, in partnership with the private sector and faith-based community, to prevent and respond to natural and man-made emergencies.

In addition, GEMA/HS employees are on 24-hour call statewide to assist local authorities when disaster strikes.

The American Red Cross of Georgia serves 10 million people through a network of 8 chapters: Central Midwest Georgia, East Central Georgia, Greater Atlanta, Northeast Georgia, Northwest Georgia, South Central Georgia, Southeast Georgia, and Southwest Georgia. We're in our local communities every day, helping people prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies.