Free & Public
Community Resource Center
Emergency help, housing, food, legal aid, healthcare, and more — always free, no account required.
If someone is unconscious, having trouble breathing, having a seizure, or experiencing another life-threatening emergency, call 911.
GMCS maintains this directory as a public service. Listing an organization here does not imply a formal GMCS partnership unless separately noted. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
Immediate Help & Safety
- Poison Exposure & Medication Safety
Poison Help
Get expert guidance for accidental poisoning, medication errors, cannabis exposure, accidental ingestion, over-exposure, and other potentially harmful exposures.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
211 Georgia
Free, confidential social-services helpline — housing, food, utilities, healthcare, and more.
24/7
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis support from a trained counselor.
24/7
Text HOME to 741741
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Mental Health & Crisis Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential crisis support — call or text 988 any time.
24/7
NAMI Georgia
Mental health education, support groups, and advocacy for individuals and families.
Georgia DBHDD
Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities — crisis services and treatment.
Patient & Healthcare Resources
Georgia Primary Care Association
Federally Qualified Health Centers providing low-cost primary care statewide.
- GMCS Resource
GMCS Patient Resources
GMCS guides for navigating Georgia's medical cannabis program — qualifying conditions, access locations, and safety.
Veterans Resources
VA Atlanta Healthcare System
VA healthcare, benefits, and services for Georgia veterans.
Georgia Department of Veterans Service
State veterans benefits, claims assistance, and services.
- GMCS Resource
GMCS Valor in Action
GMCS veteran-focused medical cannabis education and advocacy program.
Disability & Accessibility
Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities
Advocacy, resources, and support for Georgians with developmental disabilities.
Southeast ADA Center
ADA information, guidance, and technical assistance for the Southeast region.
Food, Housing & Community Support
Atlanta Community Food Bank
Food pantry locator and hunger-relief resources across metro Atlanta and north Georgia.
Georgia DCA — Housing
Rental assistance, affordable housing programs, and homelessness resources.
Georgia DFCS
Child welfare, foster care, adoption, and family support services.
Legal & Civil Rights
Georgia Legal Services Program
Free civil legal help for low-income Georgians outside metro Atlanta.
Atlanta Legal Aid Society
Free civil legal services for low-income residents of metro Atlanta.
- Resource organization
ACLU of Georgia
Know-your-rights resources, legal referrals, and civil liberties advocacy.
Cannabis Safety & Education
- GMCS Resource
GMCS Patient Resources
How to get your card, qualifying conditions, access locations, and safety information.
- GMCS Resource
Americans for Safe Access
National patient advocacy organization. GMCS is a state affiliate.
- See full listing in Immediate Help & Safety
Poison Help — Cannabis Exposure
Accidental cannabis ingestion or over-exposure? Call Poison Help for expert guidance.
24/7
Domestic Violence & Safety
- Text START to 88788
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 confidential support — call, text, or chat.
24/7
Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Statewide network of domestic violence programs and shelters.
Employment & Education
Georgia Department of Labor
Job search, unemployment insurance, and workforce development.
Resources are provided for informational purposes. Listing does not necessarily constitute an endorsement or formal partnership with Georgia Medical Cannabis Society.
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