General Online Resources
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) recently launched a new online resource center and social networking website for young adults (ages 18-30) living with mental health conditions.
- For information on Mental Illness: National Alliance On Mental Illness
- For information about anxiety: Anxiety Tribe
- For information about addiction: Addiction Tribe and Addiction Center
- For information about depression: Depression Tribe
- For information about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: OCD Tribe
- National Institute On Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Low-cost Counseling Centers
Care and Counseling Center of Georgia
A nonprofit, ecumenical organization offering low-cost counseling, pastoral care and education to individuals, couples, and families. They have several counselors in training. Located in Decatur, GA; 404-636-1457.
Emory University Outpatient Psychotherapy Training Program
A Department of Psychiatry training program for new psychiatrists, providing evaluations and individual, couples and group therapy, as well as medication management, on a sliding fee scale; 404-727-0399.
Emory University Psychological Center
A Psychology Department therapy training center providing individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy on a sliding fee scale. They also provide a variety of lower-cost psychological testing, including IQ, learning disability, attention deficit disorder and neuropsychological assessment services; 404-727-7451.
Georgia Community Mental Health Service Boards
The publicly-funded adult and youth community-based mental health service system in Georgia, for the treatment of mental health and addiction; 404-657-2136.
Georgia State University Psychology Clinic
A Georgia State Department of Psychology training center for new therapists providing individual, couples, family, group psychotherapy, and psychological testing on a sliding fee scale; 404-413-6229.
Heartwork Counseling Center
A therapy training center providing some low fee counseling through their “Project Open Heart” program. Located in Inman Park, near the Marta station; 404-658-1222.
Jewish Family & Career Services
An organization that provides health, career and human services, including low fee counseling services, serving people of all faiths. They have several locations and counselors in training; 770-677-9305.
Karuna Counseling
Located off Clairmont Road just north of the Emory campus; 404-321-4307.
The Link Counseling Center
A nonprofit community counseling center located in Sandy Springs, 404-256-9797, and Cobb County, 770-541-1114.
Mercer Family Therapy Center
A Mercer University training clinic for new therapists, providing couple and family therapy; located at Piedmont Hospital, near Buckhead; 678-547-6789.
Metropolitan Counseling Services
A nonprofit community counseling center and training center for new therapists providing low fee counseling services to adults, located in Atlanta, on Buford Highway; 404-321-0305.
Open Path Collective
Website where therapists register and clients can search for therapist by zip code. This site is for discount sessions $30.00-$50.00 per session. The therapist sets the price.
Ray of Hope Counseling Services
Ray of Hope Counseling Center is a group of counselors and psychotherapists committed to helping individuals feel better. With eight locations all over Georgia, they work together to provide you with the support you need in a safe confidential environment. 678-213-2194 Ext. 102
Sage Center, Sage Therapy and Education Partnership (STEP Program)
The Mission of the Sage Center is to promote comprehensive wellness in the community by providing quality support services through counseling, consultation, education, and mentorship to individuals, professionals and organizations. Sage Center is committed to serving with integrity, compassion and respect in a balanced and collaborative environment. Reduced fee counseling services available now between $40 – $95. Clients seeking services through the STEP program may complete a short application at www.sagecenteratlanta.com that will help identify the counselor that can best meet the client’s needs and also determine the fee. For more information or to inquire about services, please visit www.sagecenteratlanta.com or call Sage Center at 404-419-4221 Extension 103. Sage Center is conveniently located in North Atlanta near interstates 85 and 285 inside the perimeter.
The Training & Counseling Center at St. Luke’s (TACC)
An outreach of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church serving people of all faiths, providing a sliding fee scale. Located in downtown Atlanta just south of Crawford Long Hospital off of Courtland Street; 404-876-6266.