Hotlines:
If you are in crisis (i.e., thinking about hurting yourself or someone else), or if you are worried about a co-worker in crisis, please call or text a resource below, call 911, or head to an emergency room immediately.
GT Police: 404-894-2500
Suicide prevention hotline: 800-273-8255
(En Español: 888-628-9454)
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Students experiencing a crisis that requires immediate attention may speak with a counselor at any time 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. During regular business hours (Monday-Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM), established Counseling Center clients may call 404-894-2575.
GT Center for Assessment, Referral & Education (CARE)
Students who are not actively in counseling may call CARE at 404-894-3498. After business hours, please call either 404-894-2575 or 404-894-3498 and select the option to speak to the after-hours counselor.
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ crisis and suicide hotline): 866-488-7386
Veterans crisis line: 800-273-8255
Teen crisis line: 310-855-4673
Crisis text line: Text “HOME” TO 741741
Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL): 800-715-4225
Download the app to allow youth to call, text, or chat with GCAL 24/7/365.
The CARES Warm Line: 844-326-5400.
Georgia Council on Substance Abuse peer recovery coaches are answering the phones for calls or texts, from 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM, seven days per week.
Counseling:
GT Counseling Center (new users should schedule an appointment through CARE)
The Counseling Center offers several types of counseling, including:
Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Couples Counseling, Referral Services (including Counseling Services and Psychiatric Services), Consultation, Outreach, Life Skills Workshops, KORU Mindfulness Program, Testing and Assessment, Mandated Alcohol and Other Drug Counseling, Career Counseling
“Let’s Talk” is a Georgia Tech Counseling Center program that provides easy access to informal, friendly, supportive, and confidential consultations with Georgia Tech counselors. Counselors will hold virtual walk-in hours throughout the week. Typically, consultations do not exceed 15 minutes.
LiveHealth Online Psychiatry (Anthem members)
See a psychiatrist online and on your schedule.
LiveHealth Online Psychology (Anthem members)
Talk face-to-face with a licensed therapist or psychologist on your smartphone, tablet, or computer with a webcam
The PCP trains Tech students to provide one-on-one support and education to their GT peers and offers Peer Coaches ongoing supervision in the provision of these services.
Other Services:
A collection of Georgia Tech resources for mental health care and ways to deal with common mental health stressors (e.g. body, food, mind, money, etc.).
Welltrack – Interactive Self-Help Therapy App
WellTrack is designed to help you understand your mental health and to provide you with the help that you need right now. WellTrack is a suite of online tools and courses that uses aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you identify, understand and address issues that you are having.
Intelligent’s Guide for Students with Mental Health Disorders
Intelligent’s guide provides comprehensive information and helpful tips to empower students to care for their mental well-being while pursuing their educational journey. It aims to help them understand their rights, explore potential accommodations, access mental health services, and discover scholarships specifically available to them.
Digital coaching is an online experience for you to choose lifestyle topics that appeal to you, to work at your preferred pace.
Connect to a coach for support in reducing stress
Addiction and Recovery Resources (Kaiser Permanente members)
Whether you want to help yourself or someone else struggling with alcohol or drugs, you are not alone.
Behavioral Health Resources (Anthem members)
Behavioral health benefits are integrated into Anthem medical plans and tailored to you.
Mental Health Resources (Kaiser Permanente members)
Find care that supports your total health — mind, body, and spirit.