Atlanta, GA · Listings Checked October 2026

Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers in Atlanta, GA

Where Can You Find Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers in Atlanta?

SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 5 mental health facilities with walk-in psychiatric emergency services in Atlanta, GA (checked October 2026). 4 of them accept Medicaid.

All 5 Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers in Atlanta

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Mental health facility (SAMHSA listing)

Anchor Hospital

5454 Yorktowne Drive, ZIP 30349

678-251-3200

  • Partial hospitalization
  • Hospital inpatient care
  • CBT
  • DBT
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Private insurance
  • Walk-in crisis

Laurel Heights Hospital

934 Briarcliff Road NE, ZIP 30306

404-888-7860

  • Residential care
  • Hospital inpatient care
  • CBT
  • couples and family therapy
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance
  • Walk-in crisis

Listings from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov, checked October 2026, in alphabetical order. A listing is not an endorsement. Call to confirm services, openings and costs.

More About Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers

Read what to do in a mental health crisis. For every listing in the city, see mental health care in Atlanta, or walk-in mental health crisis centers across Georgia.

Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL): 1-800-715-4225 (24/7/365). Or call or text 988.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers Are in Atlanta?

SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 5 mental health facilities with walk-in psychiatric emergency services in Atlanta, GA, checked October 2026.

Do Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers in Atlanta Accept Medicaid?

4 of the 5 listed accept Medicaid. Confirm your plan with the facility before you start.

What Should You Do in a Mental Health Crisis in Atlanta?

Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org, any time. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Walk-in crisis centers listed here take people without an appointment; call ahead if you can.

Is There a Georgia Crisis Line?

Call or text 988 from anywhere. Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) also answers at 1-800-715-4225 (24/7/365).

Sources

  1. SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov listing data, checked October 2026

In crisis? Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org, any time. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. anxiety.help is an independent guide, not a mental health provider or crisis service, and doesn't give medical advice. For a free, confidential referral, call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357.