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than 30 schools in Central Georgia
through the Apex services. They also
offer outpatient mental health and/
or substance use disorder assessment
and treatment, including psychiatric
care and medications, through their
outpatient locations in Macon-Bibb and
Baldwin counties. Learn more about
their services at river-edge.org. Anyone
seeking help who may not have insurance
can use Macon Mental Health Matters.
Visit maconmentalhealthmatters.com to
learn more.
Where to find help
Southern Center for Choice Theory:
478-742-1268, scctgeorgia.com
Pace Center for Girls: 478-444-5957,
pacecenter.org
S2S Forum: s2sforum.com
Project AWARE: 478-765-8551,
bcsdk12.net/departments/project_aware
Washington Memorial Library offers
mental health resources for teens
THE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY is stepping up to
address mental health and now offers more than just books and
archives. The Middle Georgia Regional Library System is aiming to
become a safe space for teenagers in our community.
It all started with an idea from Young Adult Specialist Aimee Wilds.
She wanted to make resources easily available for anyone seeking
mental health help. The library currently has pamphlets with a list of
organizations that provide mental health services. They took it a step
further and held a session for teenagers and young adults to unplug
and get help if they need it.
"On top of school, teenagers may be dealing with a lot more. So, I
wanted to create a safe space for them and a judgment-free zone,"
said Wilds.
The first session was March 2, where Wilds laid out several
activities such as coloring, making stress balls and making guided
journals. Participants also were able to take home bags filled with
activities and resources. The events are free and open to everyone.
Visit https://bibblib.org/ to learn about more sessions and activities.
What's raised here, stays here!
What's raised here, stays here!
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