Active Substance Support Intervention Solution Team (A.S.S.I.S.T.) Information

For non-emergency assistance with information about the A.S.S.I.S.T. program, or dealing with addiction, please email Sgt. S. Arrowood

You may also reach Sgt. Arrowood's office: 770-794-5325

If this is a true medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.

Local Walk-In Resources

There are several local walk-in resources available to you in Cobb County, including but not limited to:

• The Zone (recovery) 9:00AM until 9:00PM: 770-693-5982
• Cobb County Community Services Board (Detox / Mental Health): 404-794-4857
• Wellstar Kennestone Hospital ER 770-793-5700 or via their Behavioral Health Team

Crisis Hotlines

• Georgia Crisis & Access Line - 1-800-715-4225
• GA Peer2Peer Warm Line - 1-888-945-1414
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255.
• The Crisis Text Line - Text START to 741-741 about any type of crisis 24/7.

Addiction Recovery Resources

• Alcoholics Anonymous in Atlanta - Features a list of virtual and in-person AA meetings throughout Metro Atlanta.
• Recovery in Georgia - Independent addiction recovery website that features treatment centers, support meetings, and prevention resources located throughout Georgia. 
• Cobb Crisis Center - Free and sliding scale drug detox and crisis stabilization center located at 1758 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008. Their phone number is 770-429-5000.
• Emory Healthcare Addiction Service - Provides individual therapy, psychiatric consultation, recovery guidance, support groups, and medication-assisted treatment to support individuals 14 and older that are struggling with substance abuse and mental illness. Their phone number is 404-778-5526. 
• The Summit Wellness Group - Highly-rated Joint Commission Accredited treatment provider with multiple locations in Metro Atlanta. They also feature an extensive assortment of online recovery resources. 
• National Institute on Drug Abuse - Helpful resource for finding treatment centers for friends or family members that are struggling with substance abuse.
• Live Another Day – Editorially curated list of the top-rated accredited drug rehab centers in Georgia. Also features culturally competent resources to support people of color.
• Addictions.com - provides free mental health and substance abuse resources for people at any stage of their recovery journey, including definitions of different types of treatment options and a local treatment center directory.
• Family Resources for Understanding Addiction: MARR is a non-profit organization serving Georgia for over 40 years. This guide has over 30 resources and literature recommendations designed to help families navigate the complicated world of addiction.
• Crestview Recovery Programs offers comprehensive addiction services tailored to each client's unique needs, including outpatient, intensive outpatient, residential, and mental health treatment services.
• Northern Illinois Recovery Resources with the right therapy plan, a person can learn the keys to beating the cycle of addiction.
   

Overdose Prevention Resources

• Georgia Overdose Prevention Project - An advocacy organization that provides free naloxone kits to Georgians through the mail.
• HarmReduction.org - Features harm reduction strategies and provides information to help people identify, respond, and prevent overdoses.
• Opioid Overdose Rescue - Outlines simple steps to save a life in the event of an opioid overdose. Includes helpful reference videos.
• SUPE: Substance Use Prevention Education - A non-profit organization providing education and resources to prevent substance use.
  • Parent's Guide to Fentanyl: This comprehensive guide equips parents with valuable information, including tips, warning signs, and helpful videos/articles. It empowers parents to protect their children from the dangers of fentanyl and make informed decisions regarding substance use.
  • Protecting Children From Online Drug Dealers: This resource provides essential tools to safeguard children, including the "Emoji code" to identify online drug dealing, insights into the dark web, and other online safety measures.
• A Complete Guide on Drug Decriminalization and Legalization - This guide features extensive information and resources for parents and concerned community members. Tulip Hill Healthcare created this guide to help educate on this hot topic.
• Resources for Latinx Students - Extensive resources for Latinx students and their families, put together by Tulip Hill Recovery
• Resources for AAPI Students - 28 mental health and substance use resources for Asian American students, carefully curated by experts at  Lexington Addiction Center
• Detox Local - An excellent resource that features abundant information including mental health and substance use resources specifically for the AAPI (American Asian and Pacific Islander) community
• Support for BIPOC Parents -  An extensive resource list curated for BIPOC parents. This guide was put together by the experts at Louisville Addiction Center