When More Support Is Needed

Seeking a higher level of care is not a failure or setback. Sometimes the safest and most effective support comes from services that can provide a greater level of structure, monitoring, medical intervention, or specialized treatment than outpatient therapy is designed to offer.

Depending on your needs, you may be better served by your local Community Services Board (CSB), behavioral health crisis center, crisis stabilization unit, detoxification program, substance use treatment provider, intensive outpatient program (IOP), partial hospitalization program (PHP), residential treatment center, or psychiatric hospital.

At Hey, You Need Therapy, our services are designed to support clients through outpatient therapy and coaching. While we are committed to providing compassionate and ethical care, we are not equipped to provide emergency services, crisis stabilization, detoxification, medication-assisted treatment, hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), partial hospitalization programs (PHP), residential treatment, or 24-hour monitoring services.

If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, self-harm, homicidal ideation, a mental health emergency, active substance use requiring detoxification or a higher level of care, domestic violence that places you in immediate danger, or any situation requiring immediate intervention, please seek immediate support by calling 911, visiting your nearest emergency room, or contacting one of the resources below.

Finding Local Support

If you are unsure what level of care is appropriate, consider reaching out to your local Community Services Board (CSB), behavioral health authority, primary care provider, insurance company, or nearest emergency department for guidance.

You do not have to determine the “right” level of care alone. Support exists at every level, and connecting to the right fit matters.

A Final Note

Seeking more intensive support does not mean you have failed. It means you deserve care that matches what you are going through. Our hope is that you are connected with the level of support that keeps you safe and helps you move toward stability, healing, and recovery.

  • Crisis Lines

    988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
    Call or text 988 anytime for immediate support.

    Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL)
    1-800-715-4225

    Crisis Text Line
    Text HOME to 741741

    Deaf Crisis Line
    Call 321-800-3323 (DEAF) or text HAND to 839863

  • LGBTQIA+ Support

    LGBT National Hotline
    Call 888-843-4564
    https://www.lgbthotline.org

    Trans Lifeline
    Call 877-565-8860
    https://translifeline.org

    The Trevor Project
    Crisis support for LGBTQIA+ young people under 25
    https://www.thetrevorproject.org

  • Domestic Violence & Relationship Safety

    National Domestic Violence Hotline
    Call 800-799-SAFE (7233)
    Text START to 88788
    Chat available 24/7
    https://www.thehotline.org

    If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or seek assistance from local emergency services.

  • Sexual Assault Support

    RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
    Call 800-656-HOPE (4673)
    Chat available 24/7
    https://www.rainn.org

  • Substance Use & Recovery Support

    SAMHSA National Helpline
    1-800-662-HELP (4357)
    A free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing substance use and mental health concerns.
    https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

    FindTreatment.gov
    Confidential treatment locator for substance use and mental health services.
    https://findtreatment.gov

    Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
    Peer-led recovery support groups.
    https://www.aa.org

    Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
    Peer-led recovery support groups.
    https://www.na.org

  • Veterans Support

    Veterans Crisis Line
    Call 988 and press 1
    Text 838255
    Chat available 24/7
    https://www.veteranscrisisline.net

    VA Mental Health Services
    Support for counseling, therapy, substance use treatment, and ongoing care.
    https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov

    Make the Connection
    Veteran stories and pathways to care and recovery.
    https://www.maketheconnection.net

  • Sex Workers

    Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP USA)
    Peer support, advocacy, and resources for current and former sex workers.
    https://www.nswp.org/featured/swop-usa

    SWOP Behind Bars
    Support and advocacy for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated sex workers.
    https://swopbehindbars.org

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