View Point Health (Gwinnett/Rockdale/Newton)

Mental Health · Georgia · Paid

Community mental health services including outpatient counseling, crisis stabilization, and substance abuse treatment for adults in Gwinnett, Rockdale, and Newton counties. Accepts Medicaid and provides sliding-scale fees for uninsured clients. The 24/7 crisis line is staffed by licensed clinicians. Call 770-339-7290 or visit myviewpointhealth.org for intake. Bring insurance info, ID, and a summary of current symptoms or medications.

Contact & Details

Address: 175 Gwinnett Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Phone: 770-339-7290

Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm; 24/7 crisis

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About Mental Health for Fathers

Mental health services in the US range from free crisis lines and public community mental health centers to private therapy and inpatient care. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline operates 24/7 nationwide and is free and confidential. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) connects callers with local treatment resources for mental health and substance use. Community Mental Health Centers exist in every state and serve people regardless of ability to pay, usually on sliding-scale fees. Medicaid covers mental health care in all states, and the ACA requires insurance plans to cover mental health at parity with medical care. Fathers are particularly at risk for undiagnosed depression, anxiety, and substance issues around separation and custody disputes — this directory surfaces crisis lines, low-cost therapy, support groups specifically for men, and state mental health authorities.

Mental Health in Georgia

Georgia superior courts hear divorce and custody in each of its 159 counties. The Division of Child Support Services under DHS handles enforcement. Atlanta anchors the state; Savannah, Augusta, Columbus, and Athens round out major metros. Atlanta Legal Aid and Georgia Legal Services Program are the two primary civil legal aid organizations, with specific fathers' rights and child support help available.

More Mental Health in Georgia

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988 any time for free, confidential support during mental health or suicidal crises. Available 24/7 in Georgia and across the U
  • Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL) — Georgia's 24/7 crisis line staffed by licensed clinicians. Dispatches mobile crisis teams to all 159 counties and connects callers to availa
  • Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential crisis counseling via text message. Available 24/7 for anyone dealing with stress, depression, tr
  • NAMI Georgia — Statewide mental health education, support groups, advocacy, and HelpLine based in Atlanta. Programs include NAMI Family Support Group, NAMI
  • NAMI DeKalb — Local NAMI affiliate serving DeKalb County with free support groups, family education courses, and crisis navigation support. Programs inclu
  • Fulton County Behavioral Health – Community Service Board — Sliding-scale outpatient mental health services for uninsured/underinsured adults in Fulton County. Accepts Medicaid, and fees are adjusted

Mental Health — Common Questions

I'm in crisis right now — who do I call?
Dial or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, free and confidential, 24/7 nationwide. Veterans press 1. For non-crisis mental health support, call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
How do I find a therapist I can afford?
Community Mental Health Centers (every state has them) charge on sliding-scale based on income. Medicaid covers therapy in all states. Private insurance must cover mental health at parity with medical care. Psychology Today's therapist finder lets you filter by insurance. Open Path Collective offers
0–$80 sessions.
Can therapy hurt my custody case?
Almost always no — judges view voluntarily-sought mental health treatment as responsible parenting. Therapists must keep sessions confidential (with narrow exceptions: child abuse disclosure, imminent self-harm). Court-ordered evaluations are different from voluntary therapy.
Is there support specifically for men?
Yes. Face It Foundation, HeadsUpGuys, Men's Sheds, and Man Therapy run men-focused programs. Many community mental health centers run men-only groups. Fatherhood programs often include peer support as part of their model.