Silence the Shame partners with the City of Atlanta to educate and inform Atlantans about the 988 mental health crisis hotline (previously the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline & Georgia Crisis and Access Line). Our goal is to encourage people to use 988 and make it easier for everyone to get the mental health support they need.
Together, we want to make our community healthier and happier!
GA ranked 34th in suicide deaths in the US 2020. The age-adjusted rate of suicide deaths in Georgia is lower than the rate for rest of the South, but higher than the national rate for the United States. In 2021, 1,659 lives were lost in Georgia due to suicide. The 1,659 deaths equate to 50,703 years of potential life lost. There were no recorded suicide deaths among children ages 0-7 years old.
If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here.
At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, they understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.
The 988 Lifeline’s united network provides at-risk individuals across the country with a single, well-known phone number and name. This unity enables the 988 Lifeline to assure that centers are accredited, provide training for counselors, and disseminate standards and best practices.
Calls to the 988 Lifeline are routed to their local center. Local counselors at crisis centers are familiar with community mental health resources, and can therefore provide referrals to local services.
Additional Resources
Silence the Shame Resource Page
Silence the Shame TV on Youtube
Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities
Federally Qualified Health Center
Silence the Shame's 988 Campaign is powered by the City of Atlanta.
