Crisis & Resources

CCPS Wellness and Crisis Resources: 
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is committed to doing its part to share resources with all stakeholders. If you or someone you know is in a crisis, please be aware that Clayton County Public Schools has a variety of free and confidential resources available. The Schools Partnering to Advance wellness, Resilience, and Knowledge (S.P.A.R.K.) framework focuses on the provision of supports, interventions, and services that help create safe, inclusive, empowering, and supportive learning environments for all students.

Please click here  to access the CCPS S.P.A.R.K website. 
Please click here  for S.P.A.R.K after school student wellness clubs offerings. 

CCPS Department of Student Behavioral Health and Well-Being: 
https://www.clayton.k12.ga.us/departments/psychological_services

Georgia Crisis and Access Line:  GCAL is the 24/7 hotline for accessing mental health services in Georgia.
Call 1-800-715-4225
https://www.valueoptions.com/referralconnect/doLogin.do?e=Z2FjbSAg

Crisis Text Line:  Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis, connecting people in crisis to trained Crisis Counselors. Our first priority is helping people move from a hot moment to a cool calm, guiding them to create a plan to stay safe and healthy. YOU = our priority.
Text CONNECT to 741741
https://www.crisistextline.org/textline

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:  The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.
Call 1-800-273-8255 or visit the website to chat
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

CDC Stress and Coping:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html
CDC Stress and Coping Spanish:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety-sp.html

Georgia Domestic Violence Programs: https://gcadv.org/

Georgia DFCS Child Abuse and Neglect: https://dfcs.georgia.gov/services/child-abuse-neglect

GA COVID-19 Emotional Support Line: ga_covid19_emotional_support_line_and_other_resources_flyer.pdf

CCPS Staying Safe during Civil Unrest: 
https://www.clayton.k12.ga.us/news/district_news/staying_safe_during_civil_unrest