School Social Work Services are the link between home, school, and
community. School Social Workers promote and support student academic
and social success by providing specialized services that include:
- individual and group counseling
- crisis prevention and intervention
- home visits
- collaboration with community agencies and organizations
School Social Workers help students to
- increase academic success
- improve interpersonal relationships
- improve intrapersonal relationships
- build self-esteem
Please contact Ms. Julie Hawkins for any question you may have regarding School Social Work services.
Lamar County Board of Education
100 Victory Ln
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-5891
Mental Health resources
Peer2Peer Warm Line
A free service provided by the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network that features 24/7 support for individuals experiencing chronic or acute behavioral health challenges - including depression, anxiety and trauma.
888-945-1414
https://www.gmhcn.org/peer2peer-warm-line
The Summit Wellness Group
Georgia-based addiction and mental health resource that provides support, referrals, and care to Georgia parents and teens. Their website features comprehensive guides on topics like suicide and overdose prevention.
770-692-2052
https://thesummitwellnessgroup.com/
Tips to Help Teens Cope During COVID-19
https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/2020/04/tips-to-help-teens-cope-during-covid-19/
Actionable mental health tips for Teens, written by the National Council for Behavioral Health.
Detox Local
Non-biased list of medical detox facilities in Georgia. Detox is the vital first step in medical stablization before seeking treatment.
https://www.detoxlocal.com/drug-alcohol-detox-centers/georgia/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources
Leading support
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Community Resources
Lamar County Dental Clinic
118 Academy Drive
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-7047
*Dental services are available for children 12mos-18yrs,
who are currently on Medicaid, Peach Care for Kids, or have no dental insurance*
Lamar County Community Medical Center
101 Commerce Place
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358 4408
Lamar County Counseling Center
133 Forsyth Street
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-5252
Lamar County DFCS
122 Westgate Plaza
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-5170
Lamar County DJJ
122 Westgate Plaza
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-5808