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COMMUNITY RESOURCES & CRISIS SUPPORT

At True North Behavioral Health, your safety and well-being are our top priority. The resources below are available to support you in times of crisis, connect you with local services, and provide helpful information for you and your family. We encourage you to reach out to these organizations whenever you need additional support. 

How to Use These Resources

These resources are provided to support individuals navigating stress, anger, conflict, trauma, court requirements, or family challenges. They are not a substitute for therapy, but they may help you find support, education, and community services when you need them most. 

Emergency Disclaimer

Important: True North Behavioral Health does not provide emergency, crisis, or psychotherapy services through this website. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline immediately. 

🌟 Georgia-Specific Resources

🌟 Crisis Support & Emergency Hotlines

🌟 Crisis Support & Emergency Hotlines

Georgia DFCS Centralized Hotline

📞 1-855-GA-CHILD (422-4453)
Report child abuse, neglect, or request DFCS assistance.


Georgia Legal Aid

🌐 www.georgialegalaid.org
Free or low-cost legal help for civil matters (housing, custody, safety, etc.).


Georgia Family Violence Shelters & Safe Houses

Visit: www.gcadv.org/domestic-violence-resources
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Georgia DFCS Centralized Hotline

📞 1-855-GA-CHILD (422-4453)
Report child abuse, neglect, or request DFCS assistance.


Georgia Legal Aid

🌐 www.georgialegalaid.org
Free or low-cost legal help for civil matters (housing, custody, safety, etc.).


Georgia Family Violence Shelters & Safe Houses

Visit: www.gcadv.org/domestic-violence-resources
Includes statewide shelter locator.


Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)

🌐 dds.georgia.gov
Information for DUI clients 

🌟 Crisis Support & Emergency Hotlines

🌟 Crisis Support & Emergency Hotlines

🌟 Crisis Support & Emergency Hotlines

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — 24/7 📞 988
For anyone experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or a mental health crisis.


Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL)

📞 1-800-715-4225
Supports individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, and developmental disability crises.


National Domestic Violence Hotline — 24/7

📞 1-800-799

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — 24/7 📞 988
For anyone experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or a mental health crisis.


Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL)

📞 1-800-715-4225
Supports individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, and developmental disability crises.


National Domestic Violence Hotline — 24/7

📞 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
💬 Text “START” to 88788
Live chat available at thehotline.org


National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)

📞 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Online chat available at rainn.org

🌟 Legal & Court-Related Support

🌟 Crisis Support & Emergency Hotlines

🌟 Veteran & Military Family Resources

Georgia Public Defender Council

🌐 www.gapubdef.org


Georgia Probation Services Directory

Helps clients find contact info for their probation office.


State Bar of Georgia Lawyer Referral Service

📞 1-800-334-6865

 

Lowndes County

Lowndes County Clerk of Court
(229) 333-5127
Lowndes County Probation Office
(229) 333-5197
Lowndes County DFCS
(229)

Georgia Public Defender Council

🌐 www.gapubdef.org


Georgia Probation Services Directory

Helps clients find contact info for their probation office.


State Bar of Georgia Lawyer Referral Service

📞 1-800-334-6865

 

Lowndes County

Lowndes County Clerk of Court
(229) 333-5127
Lowndes County Probation Office
(229) 333-5197
Lowndes County DFCS
(229) 333-5400
Valdosta Public Defender’s Office
(229) 244-2818

🌟 Veteran & Military Family Resources

🌟 Veteran & Military Family Resources

🌟 Veteran & Military Family Resources

Veterans Crisis Line — 24/7

📞 Dial 988, then press 1
💬 Text 838255


Wounded Warrior Project

💼 Support for veterans transitioning from service.


VA Support Services

📍 www.va.gov
Benefits, mental health care, and medical services.

🌟 Substance Use & Addiction Resources

🌟 Veteran & Military Family Resources

🌟 Substance Use & Addiction Resources

SAMHSA National Helpline

📞 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Free, confidential support for substance use treatment.


Alcoholics Anonymous (Georgia)

📍 Meeting finder: aageorgia.org


Narcotics Anonymous (Georgia Region)

📍 na.org/meetingsearch


Celebrate Recovery

Faith-based recovery program with meetings statewide.

🌟 Community & Relationship Support

🌟 Veteran & Military Family Resources

🌟 Substance Use & Addiction Resources

United Way 211

📞 211
Food assistance, shelters, rent support, mental health services, and more.


Parenting Support Hotline

📞 1-800-CHILDREN (244-5373)
For parenting stress, guidance, and community referrals.


National Fatherhood Initiative Resources

📍 fatherhood.org

Helpful Videos & Tools

Dealing with Anger & Controlling Your Emotions

 This video offers practical strategies for recognizing and managing anger in everyday life. It breaks down how emotional triggers work, explores the link between thoughts and reactions, and provides tools you can start using right away to regain control and build healthier responses. 

Grounding Exercise for Racing Minds: Calming Meditation with Dora Kamau

 This video provides insights into the physiological aspects of anger and how the body’s stress response contributes to emotional escalation. Viewers will learn effective breathing and grounding techniques designed to interrupt the cycle of anger and restore calm. 

How the Body Keeps the Score on Trauma | Bessel van der Kolk

 This session dives into cognitive-behavioral approaches to anger management: changing thought patterns, identifying triggers, and practicing adaptive responses. It’s ideal for individuals seeking structured skill-building in self-regulation. 

The Body Keeps the Score – The School of Life

 A focused guide on applying interpersonal communication and conflict-resolution techniques when anger arises. The video helps viewers transform anger into purposeful action, improve relationships, and navigate high-stress situations with greater awareness. 

Recommended reads & Workbooks

The Anger Control Workbook (McKay & Rogers)

A proven cognitive-behavioral workbook designed to help individuals identify triggers, challenge destructive thinking patterns, and practice healthier responses. Courts and therapists frequently recommend this workbook for people working to manage irritability, conflict, and emotional reactivity.

Reference: McKay, M., & Rogers, P. (2000). The anger control workbook. New Harbinger.


Link:  https://www.amazon.com/Anger-Control-Workbook-Matthew-McKay/dp/1572240447 

The Anger Management Workbook (S.T. Raines)

An easy-to-follow workbook with exercises, reflection prompts, and practical strategies for understanding and controlling anger. Designed to be accessible for court-ordered clients, with structured lessons that reinforce accountability and emotional regulation. 

Reference: Raines, S. T. (2021). The anger management workbook: Cognitive behavioral therapy strategies to help control your anger. Rockridge Press.


Link:  https://www.amazon.com/Anger-Management-Workbook-Therapist-Recommended/dp/1648769890

Calming the Storm: A CBT-Based Anger Management Workbook (Sheri Van Dijk)

A modern workbook blending CBT and mindfulness-based skills to help individuals calm intense emotions, reduce impulsive reactions, and improve communication during stressful situations.

Reference: 

Van Dijk, S. (2023). Calming the storm: A CBT-based anger management workbook for adults. New Harbinger.


Link:  https://www.amazon.com/Calming-Storm-Management-Workbook-Strategies/dp/1648480889

Anger Management for Substance Use Disorder & Mental Health Clients (SAMHSA) — FREE PRINTABLE PDF

A fully free, federal public-domain workbook designed for clients dealing with anger linked to addiction, recovery, and co-occurring behavioral issues. Includes step-by-step session guides and worksheets.

Reference: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2015). Anger management for substance use disorder and mental health clients: Participant workbook (HHS Publication No. SMA15-4210). U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.


Link:  https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/sma15-4210.pdf 

The Cowriting Anger Management Workbook (Aaron Karmin, LCPC)

A well-structured workbook often recommended for men but useful for anyone seeking healthier emotional control. Includes worksheets, coping tools, and evidence-based techniques that help build insight and replace harmful anger patterns. 

Reference: Karmin, A. (2020). Anger management workbook for men: Take control of your anger and master your emotions. New Harbinger.


Link:   https://www.amazon.com/Anger-Management-Workbook-Men-Achievement/dp/168403573X

The Anger Control Workbook (Matthew McKay & Peter Rogers)

This widely used, evidence-based workbook offers step-by-step techniques to help individuals understand anger triggers, interrupt escalating emotions, and develop healthier coping strategies. It includes reflective exercises, worksheets, and CBT-based tools that clients can practice between sessions. It is written in clear, accessible language and is ideal for anyone in a structured anger management program.

Reference: McKay, M., & Rogers, P. (2021). The anger control workbook (2nd ed.). New Harbinger Publications.


Link:  https://www.newharbinger.com/9781684036647/the-anger-control-workbook/

Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response.


— VIKTOR FRANKL

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