If your student is experiencing a medical or life-threatening emergency, please immediately call 911. For other
types of non-emergency situations or crises, please contact the appropriate emergency care provider. The following resources can provide support in crisis situations:
Phone and Web Based Resources:
1. Fulton County Department of Mental Health Hotline · 404-730-1600
2. Georgia Crisis & Access Line · 1-800-715-4225; http://www.behavioralhealthlink.com
3. National Crisis Line · 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
4. Suicide Prevention Hotline · 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
Facilities that offer treatment and care (not an exhaustive list):
North Fulton Regional Hospital Emergency Room
3000 Hospital Boulevard
Roswell, GA 30076
(770) 751-2500
Peachford Psychiatric Hospital
2151 Peachford Road
Atlanta, GA 30338
www.peachfordhospital.com
(770) 454-2302 or (770) 455-3200
Ridgeview Institute
3995 South Cobb Drive, SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
www.ridgeviewinstitute.com
(770) 434-4567
Summit Ridge Center (adolescents and adults)
250 Scenic Hwy. Lawrenceville, GA 30046
www.summitridgehospital.net
(678)-442-585
10 Ways to Promote Good Mental Health and Well-Being in Kids
1. Model good mental health habits
2. Make sure they get enough sleep
3. Encourage kids to exercise
4. Give them creative outlets
5. Provide a space of their own
6. Talk about their troubles
7. Help them to relax
8. Have two routines: weekday and weekend
9. Foster volunteering and helpfulness
10. Bring fun and playfulness into their lives
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1. Model good mental health habits
2. Make sure they get enough sleep
3. Encourage kids to exercise
4. Give them creative outlets
5. Provide a space of their own
6. Talk about their troubles
7. Help them to relax
8. Have two routines: weekday and weekend
9. Foster volunteering and helpfulness
10. Bring fun and playfulness into their lives
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