you are not alone…
“For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.” Hebrews 2:18
Transfiguration’s Youth Ministry, Religious Education, and entire Pastoral Staff is willing to offer support at any time.
You can contact our the ChrisTeen staff for help at 770-977-1442, ext. 155 or 161.
We are not licensed counselors but we can offer a loving ear to listen and a strong shoulder to cry on. God does not want you to suffer and neither do we. Below are some resources to professional help and counseling services.
Substance Use | Depression/Anxiety | Thoughts of Suicide | Pregnancy | Abuse | Eating Disorders |Self Harm |Bullying |
Substance Abuse
Narcotics Anonymous 770-421-8881
Alcoholics Anonymous 404-525-3178
Al-Anon Family Groups 404-687-0467
https://ridgeviewinstitute.com/youth-program
Counseling staff are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Mental Health (Depression/Anxiety/Thoughts of Suicide/Loneliness)
Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255
Georgia’s Crisis And Access Line (GCAL) 1-800-715-4225
Catholic Charities of Atlanta Counseling (English & Spanish) 404-733-3527
If you Feel like you might Self Harm– you can text for support:
Crisis Text Line : text 741741
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Smyrna, Georgia 30080
https://ridgeviewinstitute.com/youth-program
Counseling staff are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia
BestColleges.com recently created a guide that helps students identify the signs and symptoms of mental health problems. Click here for the guide.
Pregnancy
Catholic Charities of Atlanta Pregnancy & Parenting Support 404-733-3527
Archdiocesan Pregnancy Counseling 404-888-7840
The Hope Center
If you’ve recently taken a pregnancy test or missed a period, you might be worried about an unplanned pregnancy. At The HOPE Center, you won’t experience any pressure – just caring advice. They’re here to help you consider all your options and get all the facts.
Post Abortion Counseling (PATH) 404-717-5557
Abuse
Georgia Council on Child Abuse, Inc. – 24 Hour Help Line 1-800-532-3208
Georgia Council on Child Abuse, Inc. in Atlanta 404-870-6565
Sexual Abuse 770-427-3390
Rape Crisis Center 770-427-3390
National Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888
If you are experiencing abuse you can text for support:
Crisis Text Line : text 741741
Eating Disorders / Self Harm
http://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/
http://www.eatingdisordersrecoverytoday.com/
http://eatingdisorderrecovery.com/
Smyrna, Georgia 30080
Counseling staff are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
If you Feel like you might Self Harm- you can text for support:
Crisis Text Line : text 741741