A Coalition of

Veterans Helping Veterans

GET HELP NOW.

Our Premier Mental Health Partner

We have partnered with About Face-USA to provide free mental health services to veterans. These services are non-emergency mental health services. If you are in a mental health crisis, please call 911 immediately.

About Face phone number: (888) 766-0222

About Face offers direct, non-emergency support through veteran Peer Specialists. Reach out today if you need help and are not sure what to do:

Mike Brooks - (229) 854-6127

Keegan Merritt - (404) 216-5544

AboutFace-USA

AboutFace-USA® Special Programs FREE to Veterans and their families. Mainly in Cherokee, Dawson, Forsyth & Pickens Counties (or near-by).

  • Clinical Therapies - Our fully licensed counseling partner utilizes positive psychology and trauma-informed care in a trusted, therapeutic safe space so you can confidentially address mental health, addiction, or trauma-related concerns.
  • Veteran Peer Support, Groups & One-to-One - Veteran-led Peer Counseling groups meet twice per month to connect and support each other. Groups meet in Canton and Cumming, Georgia.
  • Storying Your Way Home & Relational Communcation Workshops - Workshops are aimed at helping veterans develop deeper connections and understanding with those around them.
  • Oline T.E.A.M. Leadership Huddle - The LEADERS HUDDLE is a weekly conversational platform where LEADERS can be LED.
  • Financial Literacy Coaching - We provide personalized, one-to-one coaching to help veterans and their families take steps to pay off debt, build savings, manage a budget and more.
  • Saturday Morning Guide to Healing - This program teaches proven self-healing techniques to neutralize sudden feelings of anxiety, anger or distress.
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WE WILL HELP YOU NAVIGATE THE SYSTEM

As veterans ourselves, we have seen and experienced how difficult it is to understand what may be going on with our physical and mental health. We also know finding someone who can walk you through the process of understanding which resources can help in various parts of our lives and with complicated health issues can be daunting. Further, working with large bureaucracies like the Department of Veterans Affairs can be infuriating and confusing. Many give up because of the difficulties. We are here to walk with you every step of the way to a better place in your life.

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Veterans Like You.

Mental health is real. Getting help is not weakness.

We know, we have been there. Reach out to get the help you need NOW.

American Legion Thomas M. Brady Post 45 Canton

Connect with fellow veterans who can walk you through the process of getting the help you need.

Phone: 770-479-4405

Post45@galegion45.org


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VetBuds

Peer counseling, peer support groups for veterans w/mental health (MH) issues.  VA Benefits guidance, resources for local MH services. Financial aid to student veterans attending Georgia State University. Vehicles for Vets car and truck donations to veterans in need of transportation.


Organization Contact Info:

https://www.vetbuds.us

Jason Robbins 678-502-0505

Jason@patriottowco.com 

Bill Williams 678-524-6992

bwilliams@4axxiom.com


Mailing:

8635 Steeplechase Dr

Roswell, GA 30076-3589


Additional Point of contact:

M. K. "Hawkeye" Sharp 404-291-2205

mkentsharp@gmail.com


Documents Required for Application:

DD214, current situation, contact info, what is requested/needed.


Client Application Process:

Contact Jason or Bill (POC above), email or text documents requested (above), to schedule meeting for confidential conversation.


Information Needed for Eligibility Determination and Services:

1. Contact info.

2. Veteran's status.

3. Client military background.

4. VA benefit information.

Additional documents may be needed.

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AboutFace-USA

Description of Services Provided:

Peer counseling, peer support groups for veterans w/mental health (MH) issues, and family members.  VA Benefits guidance, resources for local MH services. Financial relief. MORE.


Organization Contact Information:

info@aboutface-usa.org

888-766-0222


Organization Point-of-Contact:

Joe LaBranche - joe@aboutface-usa.org 

404-862-2141 or Carol LaBranche - carol@aboutface-usa.org 770-364-0581


Mailing:

4920 Atlanta Hwy #403

Alpharetta, GA 30004


Documents Require for Application:

DD214, current situation, contact info, what is requested/needed.


Client Application Process:

Contact Joe (POC above), email or text documents requested (above), schedule meeting for confidential conversation.


Information Needed for Eligibility Determination and Services:

1. Client contact information.

2. Client veteran status.

3. Client military background.

4. VA benefit information


Please List Additional Information Needed by the Organization:

Initially, just the four marked, but all of the above, depending on request.


Description of Services Provided: MORE = Qualified financial assistance.

Coming Soon: Indoor Gardening, psychoeducational therapy and clinical outpatient addiction and MH Counseling. Also, online leadership support and online holistic health and healing therapy.

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Cherokee County Homeless Veterans Program

Organization Contact Information

Jim Lindenmayer

Jlindenmayer80@gmail.com

678.983.7590


Organization Location

American Legion Post 45 

160 McClure St

Canton, Ga 30114


Documents Require for Application

DD214, VA Award Letter, VA ID


Client Application Process

Any request for services require that we verify military service and separation type. We do not support any less than Honorable discharges. Also Servicemember must be clean and sober as we do not accept Veterans who have drug or alcohol addictions. Our services are for Veterans only who live within Cherokee and Pickens Counties in Georgia.


Information Needed for Eligibility Determination and Services

Client Veteran Status

Client Military Background

VA Benefit Information


Additional information may be required for some of our services and we will notify you during intake process. We currently only provide temporary housing via local motels. We also work with other Veteran and civic organizations that may offer other services.

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American Legion Post 316 South Cherokee County

Post Commander

Julian Windham

(706) 726-2754

commander316@comcast.net

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American Legion Post 149 Jasper

706.253.1715

399 West Church Street, Jasper, Georgia 30143,

pickenspost149@yahoo.com

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Maj. Gen. W. R. Johnson Marine Corps League Detachment 1311

The Marine Corps league is a federally chartered charitable organization with the mission to help current and former Marines, their husbands/wives and orphans. This organization consists of honorably discharged Marine Corps veterans, FMF corpsman and FMF chaplains.

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Canton First United Methodist Church

Description of Services Provided

Spiritual care and support to veterans through benevolence, grief support care, Stephen Ministry

(one-to-one care), addiction recovery programs, small group connections and spiritual growth.


Organization Contact Information

770-479-2502

canton.first@cantonumc.org

www.cantonumc.org

930 Lower Scott Mill Rd., Canton, GA


Organization Point-of-Contact

Rev. Kenny Ott

Susan Brown, Care Minister

Julie Little, Church Administrator


Documents Require for Application

Church staff will assist with any intake forms required.


Client Application Process

Call or email the church office.  The Church staff will faciliate assistance.


Information Needed for Eligibility Determination and Services

  • Client's Goals from Services
  • Client Demographic Information
  • Client Contact Information
  • Client Veteran Status
  • Financial Information

Please List Additional Information Needed by the Organization

Church affiliation if applicable. Resident address. Assistance is available to Cherokee County, GA residents.

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Soleil Vets Club

We are a Group of Soleil Residents who are United States Military Veterans that come together to share common experiences, band as brothers and solve the world's problems.

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Mental Health Resources

Our network of veterans like you will help you know where to go for the exact support that you need. We know large bureaucracies like the VA can try to force you into a box that might not be the best fit for you. We have experienced it and know the system. We can help you get the right support, the support your situation dictates.

  • National Suicide Hotline -988

    Today, “988” is the three-digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. By calling or texting 988, you’ll connect with mental health professionals with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Veterans can press “1” after dialing 988 to connect directly to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline which serves our nation’s Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them. For texts, Veterans should continue to text the Veterans Crisis Lifeline short code: 838255.

    https://www.fcc.gov/988-suicide-and-crisis-lifeline

  • Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) - 1-800-715-4225

    Access to Crisis Services

    For immediate access to routine or crisis services, please call the Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) at 1-800-715-4225. GCAL is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year to help you or someone you care for in a crisis. GCAL professionals will:

    • Provide telephonic crisis intervention services
    • Dispatch mobile crisis teams
    • Assist individuals in finding an open crisis or detox bed across the State
    • Link individuals with urgent appointment services

    In addition, GCAL will help you to access a State Funded provider in your area in a non-emergency as well.

  • SHARE Military Initiative

    Description of Services Provided

    No Cost Care for U.S. Service Members, Veterans and First Responders with Brain Injury and Related Physical and Psychological Health Concerns. TBI does not have to be diagnosed or combat related.


    Contact Information

    shareadmissions@shepherd.org

    Admissions - 404-603-4314

    Website

    80 Peachtree Park Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

    Dina Forehand - Admissions

    AJ Veal - Outreach

    Alex Carvalho - Outreach


    Documents Require for Application

    1. Complete the link we email over

    2. Proof of Service - DD214, CAC Card, Screenshot VA ID, etc.

    3. Last 2 years of medical history - VA, DOD and/or Private


    Client Application Process

    1. Complete phone screen

    2. Complete link emailed over, submit proof of service and last 2 years medical history


    Information Needed for Eligibility Determination and Services

    • Client Contact Information
    • Client Veteran Status
    • Client Military Background
    • Client Health History

    Additional Information

    • Must be willing and ready to accept help
    • We do not do crisis intervention
    • Must be psychologically stable - no safety concerns
    • Not have substance use concerns (case by case)
    • Must have stable home to return to
    • No major legal issues ongoing

  • TriCare

    Main TriCare Website

    Website


    TriCare East - Humana

    1-800-444-5445


    TriCare West - Health Net

    1-844-866-9378

  • VetCenter

    Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling)

    Main Website

    Vet Center Call Center - (877) 927-8387

    Vet Centers are community-based counseling centers that provide a wide range of social and psychological services, including professional counseling to eligible Veterans, service members, including National Guard and Reserve components, and their families. Counseling is offered to make a successful transition from military to civilian life or after a traumatic event experienced in the military. Individual, group, marriage and family counseling is offered in addition to referral and connection to other VA or community benefits and services. Vet Center counselors and outreach staff, many of whom are Veterans themselves, are experienced and prepared to discuss the tragedies of war, loss, grief and transition after trauma.

  • Veteran's Affairs Mental Health Services

    Learn about various conditions the VA treats:

    VA Mental Health Website


    Search for VA Locations:

    Find VA Locations Website

  • American Legion Post 45 Canton

    The American Legion's mission is to serve all veterans, their families, our military and our communities by our devotion to mutual helpfullness. The American Legion's vision statement is, "The American Legion: Veterans Strengthening America."

    Website


    Contact Information

    info@galegion45.org

    (770) 479-4405

    P.O. Box 982

    Canton, GA 30169-0982


    Organization Point-of-Contact

    Raymond Rollins - Commander

    (770) 479-4405, press #1

    Jim Lindenmayer - Service Officer

    (770) 479-4405, press #3, or,

    (770) 983-7590


    Documents Required for Application

    DD214, current situation, contact info, what is requested/needed


    Client Application Process

    Contact Raymond or Jim (POC above), email or text documents requested above, schedule meeting for confidential conversation.


    Information Needed for Eligibility Determination and Services

    • Client Contact Information
    • Client Veteran Status
    • Client Military Background
    • VA Benefit Information

    Coming Soon: psychoeducational therapy and clinical outpatient addiction and mental health counseling.

  • Marietta Vet Center

    Description of Services Provided

    Individual and group counseling regarding readjustment issues related to combat experience or military sexual trauma.  Couple and family therapy can be supplemental to the individual therapy.


    Organization Contact Information

    770-423-7800

    https://www.va.gov/marietta-vet-center/

    Marietta Vet Center / VETCR Building

    980 S. Cobb Drive (Building E)

    Marietta, GA 30060


    Organization Point-of-Contact

    Dr. Holli Kelly, Director


    Documents Require for Application

    DD214


    Client Application Process

    Client calls the main number and informs the program support assistant of what they are interested in.  The Outreach Specialist will contact them and obtain their contact and demographic information. If they meet eligibility requirements, the director will assign a counselor at that time.


    Information Needed for Eligibility Determination and Services

    • Client's Goals from Services
    • Client Demographic Information
    • Client Contact Information
    • Client Veteran Status
    • Client Military Background

  • FREE Virtual Individual Counseling at KSU

    The Ames Behavioral Health Clinic at Kennesaw State University's Center for the Advancement of Military and Emergency Services Research provides FREE virtual individual counseling.


    Evidence based interventions for PTSD, depression, and anxiety.


    For military members, veterans, and their family members in the state of GA.


    Virtual Clinic Hours:

    Tuesday - Thursday, 08:00-17:00


    Contact Information:

    470-570-3033

    ksuamesclinic@gmail.com

    Instagram - @ames.clinic


    Program Brochure

    Understanding PTSD Guide

Compact Act & Emergency Mental Health Costs

Congress passed legislation to help pay for emergency care for acute suicidal crises among veterans to combat rising veteran suicide rates. Learn more below:

VA Community Care for Suicidal Crisis

Starting January 17, 2023, VA will provide, pay for or reimburse emergency care for certain Veterans and individuals – including ambulance transportation costs, follow-on inpatient or residential care related to the [suicidal crisis] for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days, including social work.

Learn more

VA Emergency Mental Health Care

Starting Jan. 17, [2023] all veterans will be able to access emergency mental healthcare free of charge at any Veterans Affairs medical facility or outside clinic, regardless of whether they are already enrolled in department health care services.

Learn more

Frequently Asked Questions About the Compact Act

The Veterans Comprehensive Prevention, Access to Care, and Treatment Act of 2020 (COMPACT) pays for treatment of eligible individuals’ emergent suicide care, including transportation costs, at a VA or non-VA facility (up to 30 days of inpatient and 90 days of outpatient care, unless extended by VA). Download this frequently asked questions document to learn more.

Download FAQs

Emergency Suicide Care and Treatment Provider Fact Sheet

This fact sheet gives mental health and other providers the key information they need to understand available services under the COMPACT Act and detailed information on how to properly access services for veterans in an acute suicidal crisis.

Download the Fact Sheet