Community resources
Crisis lines, naloxone access, peer support and practical help across Cherokee, Paulding and Cobb. Verified numbers, not a wall of links.
Two Georgia locations
Woodstock, GA 30188
Hiram, GA 30141
Saturday–Sunday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For a substance use or mental health crisis, call or text 988 — the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, free and available 24/7. The SAMHSA National Helpline, 1-800-662-4357, provides free confidential treatment referrals around the clock.
Right now
Medical emergency, overdose, seizure, or immediate danger — call 911.
Crisis, or thoughts of harming yourself — call or text 988. The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is free, confidential and staffed 24 hours a day.
Georgia Crisis and Access Line — 1-800-715-4225. Statewide, 24/7, for mental health and substance use crises. They can dispatch mobile crisis teams.
SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-4357. Free, confidential, 24/7, English and Spanish. Treatment referrals rather than treatment. They do not ask for insurance.
Naloxone
How to get it in Georgia, and why you should
Georgia operates a statewide standing order for naloxone, which means pharmacies can dispense it without an individual prescription. Ask at the counter of any major pharmacy chain. Many county health departments distribute it free.
The case for having it is straightforward. Opioid tolerance falls sharply within days of stopping, and most overdose deaths after a period of abstinence happen on a dose that used to be routine. That risk applies during and after detox, not only during active use.
Keep it where the people you live with can find it, and make sure they know how to use it. If xylazine is present in the supply, naloxone will not reverse that component — use it anyway and call 911.
Peer support
Meetings across the service area
Not a substitute for medical withdrawal management, and useful alongside it for a great many people.
| Program | What it is | Finding a meeting |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoholics Anonymous | Twelve-step peer support for alcohol | aa.org meeting finder; active groups across Cherokee, Paulding and Cobb |
| Narcotics Anonymous | Twelve-step peer support for drug use | na.org meeting finder; Georgia region has extensive coverage |
| SMART Recovery | Secular, evidence-based self-management | smartrecovery.org; in-person and online meetings |
| Celebrate Recovery | Faith-based recovery program | Hosted by many churches across north-west Georgia |
| Al-Anon / Nar-Anon | For family members and friends | al-anon.org and nar-anon.org |
Practical help
Beyond treatment
Food assistance
Georgia Food Stamps (SNAP) through gateway.ga.gov. Local food banks operate in Cherokee, Paulding and Cobb.
Housing
Georgia Department of Community Affairs for housing assistance. 211 connects to local shelter and housing services.
Dial 211
United Way's 211 line connects to local services across Georgia — housing, utilities, food, childcare and transport.
Veterans
Veterans Crisis Line: dial 988 then press 1. See detox for veterans.
Medicaid and coverage
Georgia Medicaid through gateway.ga.gov. We verify any coverage free before you commit.
Legal matters
Georgia Legal Aid at georgialegalaid.org. See court-ordered detox.
For families
If it is someone else you are worried about
Most calls we take about a person are not from that person. They are from a partner, a parent, an adult child.
Two things worth knowing. Nobody can be compelled into treatment, and pressure applied at the wrong moment usually costs you the moment when they are willing. What helps is being ready — knowing what the assessment involves, what it costs, and how quickly it can happen — so that when they say yes there is no gap for them to change their mind in.
The second is naloxone. If opioids are involved, have it at home whether or not they are in treatment.
Al-Anon and Nar-Anon exist for exactly this position, and the SAMHSA helpline advises families as readily as individuals. You can also call us and ask what would happen, without committing anyone to anything.
Last verified
The numbers and services on this page were verified in August 2026. Contact details change. If you find one that does not work, tell us and we will correct it.
Where
Two Georgia locations, open late and weekends
Woodstock
355 Parkway 575, Suite 200-B
Woodstock, GA 30188
Mon–Fri 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sat–Sun 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hiram
126 Enterprise Path, Suite 301A
Hiram, GA 30141
Mon–Fri 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sat–Sun 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Serving Canton, Acworth, Kennesaw, Marietta, Dallas, Powder Springs and Douglasville. See Cherokee, Paulding and Cobb county pages.
Common questions
Resources, answered
What do I do in an emergency?
Call 911. For a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988 — the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.
Where can I get naloxone in Georgia?
Georgia's standing order allows pharmacies to dispense naloxone without an individual prescription. Ask at any major pharmacy. Many county health departments also distribute it free.
Is the SAMHSA helpline really free?
Yes. 1-800-662-4357, free, confidential, 24/7, in English and Spanish. They provide referrals rather than treatment, and they do not ask for insurance.
What if I cannot afford treatment?
Ask us to verify benefits anyway — people are frequently more covered than they assume. If you are uninsured, the SAMHSA helpline and the Georgia Crisis and Access Line can both point to funded options.
Are peer support meetings useful during detox?
For many people, yes, though they are not a substitute for medical withdrawal management. AA, NA, SMART Recovery and Celebrate Recovery all have meetings across Cherokee, Paulding and Cobb.
What if the person needing help will not accept it?
That is common and it is genuinely hard. The SAMHSA helpline advises families as well as individuals. Nobody can be made to accept treatment, but the moment they are willing is worth being ready for.
Do you provide transportation?
No. If transport is the obstacle, say so when you call — appointment timing can sometimes work around a lift, and both clinics have parking at the door.
Are these numbers checked?
This page was last verified in August 2026. Numbers change; if you find one that does not work, tell us and we will correct it.
Woodstock & Hiram, GA
If you are not sure where to start, calling us costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
One conversation tells you whether outpatient detox is a fit, what your insurance covers, and how soon you could start.
678-506-7611
Woodstock ·
Hiram ·
Mon–Fri 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sat–Sun 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM