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For urgent mental-health danger, call 988 or go to the Fulton crisis center.

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  • For emergencies, contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately.

Programs to contact

1

Fulton County Adult Behavioral Health Services

Local Government Program

Free adult mental health care in Fulton County with referrals for housing vouchers, utility help and DV shelter access; call for intake.

Open provider page +1-391-850-7342
2

Fulton County Behavioral Health Crisis Center

Local Government Program

24/7 behavioral health crisis center offering crisis stabilization and housing & shelter referrals; call for 24/7 crisis intake.

Open provider page +1-391-850-7342
3

BCM Georgia Get Help

Nonprofit

Get rental and utility assistance, housing navigation and emergency shelter referrals through BCM Georgia; apply online.

Open provider page +1-404-614-1000
4

Platform of Hope Services

Nonprofit

Addiction treatment, recovery support and transitional housing referrals with counseling and case management; call for intake.

5

POWER Atlanta Direct Services

Nonprofit

Direct services offering housing navigation, rental support and case management in Atlanta; see hours & eligibility.

6

ARCHI Community Assistance

Nonprofit

Utility assistance, SNAP/EBT benefits enrollment and child care aid including Head Start referrals for families; see hours & eligibility.

Open provider page +1-254-535-2419
7

SHPO Shelter and Food

Nonprofit

Emergency shelter, meals, homeless prevention and benefits enrollment support for families and individuals; call for intake.

Open provider page +1-254-535-2419

Recommended next steps

  • For urgent mental-health danger, call 988 or go to the Fulton crisis center.
  • For ongoing counseling or substance-use support, contact Fulton Adult Behavioral Health first.
  • For eviction or utility shutoff, apply with BCM Georgia and ARCHI as soon as documents are ready.
  • If homeless tonight, call 211 and ask for Atlanta/Fulton coordinated shelter entry.
  • Use POWER Atlanta for same-week food, hygiene items, healthcare navigation, and housing referrals.
  • Check SHPO and Platform of Hope for pantry, clothing, hotel, and shelter-referral availability.
  • Bring photo ID, lease, eviction notice, utility bill, income proof, and household member documents.
  • Ask each agency whether funds are open before traveling, because assistance changes quickly.
  • For transportation to medical care, ask clinic staff about MARTA passes or non-emergency ride options.
  • Keep a call log with dates, names, required documents, and next appointment times.

Need categories

Mental Health Services

  • Counseling and Crisis

Housing and Shelter

  • Emergency and Stability