Georgia Advocacy Office: A private nonprofit that is the designated statewide protection and advocacy system for people with disabilities and mental illness in Georgia. 404-885-1234 or 1-800-537-2329. (www.thegao.org)

Georgia Crisis and Access Line: A 24-hour statewide hotline, sponsored by the Georgia Department of Human Resources and run by Behavioral Health Link, for access to mental health, substance abuse, developmental disabilities and behavioral health crisis services. 1-800-715-4225. (www.mygcal.com)

Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network: Organization of people with mental illness that advocates on their behalf. 404-687-9487 or 1-800-297-6146. (www.gmhcn.org)

Georgia Parent Support Network: Group that advocates for children and youth with mental illness and their families. 404-758-4500 or 1-800-832-8645. (www.gpsn.org)

Mental Health America of Georgia (formerly the National Mental Health Association of Georgia): Education and advocacy organization for people who have mental illness or have other mental health needs. 404-527-7175 or 1-800-933-9896. (www.ciclt.net/nmhag)

National Alliance on Mental Illness, Georgia chapter: Grass-roots organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with mental illness and their families. 770-234-0855 and 1-800-728-1052. (www.namigeorgia.org)