Being located in Athens, Safe Campuses Now is privileged to be near several educational institutions.  Each organization strives to provide resources to their students especially when safety issues arise.

• Campus Contacts
  • University of Georgia
  • Athens Technical College
  • Gainesville College
  • Piedmont College
• Athens Government
• Eating Disorders
• Medical Centers
• Mental Health
• Sexual Assault & Domestic Relationship Violence

Also see contact information for:

• Partnering Agencies

• Participating Schools

Campus Contacts

University of Georgia

UGA Alert
Although college campuses are usually safe places, emergencies and disasters do occur. UGA is committed to keeping the campus community as safe as possible through effective communication prior to, during and following emergencies. UGAAlert allows participants to receive emergency messages on multiple devices. They may identify as many as three phone numbers and two e-mail addresses for receiving emergency notifications and may elect to receive either voice or text messages on a cell phone.  Other than periodic tests, this system will only be used for emergencies requiring immediate action on the part of the UGA community. To register, participants must have a valid UGA MyID.
http://www.ugaalert.uga.edu/

UGA Health Center Women's Clinic
Located on the 2nd floor
Physical exam (not for evidence collection.) STD screening, other appropriate treatment and support referrals.
(706)542-8695

UGA Health Center Counseling and Psychological Services
(706)542-2273

UGA Health Center Health Promotion and Behavior
Email - hpbcph@uga.edu
Home Page - http://www.uga.edu/publichealth/hpb/index.html

Office - (706)-542-3313
Alice Bender, Nutrition Coordinator - (706)542-8690

Resources for Students on the UGA Meal Plan
Angela Garcia, Nutritionist
(706)542-7313

Athens Technical College

Main Office
(706)-355-5000

Counseling Services
Andrea Daniels
(706)-583-2806

Gainesville College

Main Office
(706)-717-3639

Personal Counseling
Joy Evans
(706)-717-3639 x3645

Disability Services
(678)-717-3855

Public Safety/Campus Security
(770)-294-7227

Environmental Health & Safety Office
(678)-717-3760

Piedmont College

Main Office
(706)-778-3000

Campus Police
(706)-778-0105

Professional Counselor
Kel Lee Cutrell
(706)-778-8500

Habersham County Medical Center
(706)-754-2161

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Athens Downtown Development Authority
Downtown Athens Business Association
http://www.downtownathensga.com

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Eating Disorders Recovery Center of Athens Outpatient Treatment
(706)552-0450

Wellness Your Way
Jenn Burnell
(706)255-9368

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Athens Regional Medical Center
Windsor Linch, Clinical Dietitian
(706)-475-2252

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Nuci's Space, Athens Georgia
Nuçi’s Space is a non-profit health and music resource center in Athens, GA. The aim of the organization is to prevent suicide by providing obstacle free treatment for musicians suffering from depression and other such disorders as well as to assist in the emotional, physical and professional well-being of musicians.
http://www.nuci.org

RecoveryAthens
The School of Social Work at the University of Georgia has launched RecoveryAthens.org, a web-based initiative by social work students to offer information and support to individuals with addictions in the UGA and Athens community.

“RecoveryAthens.org contains screening tools that people can use to see if they have a problem,” said Donna Bliss, assistant professor in the School of Social Work, whose graduate students in the class “Clinical Practice with Addictive Disorders” developed the website. “There is also information on treatment options in the area and information for professionals,” she said.

The site is being launched in September to coincide with the 18th annual observance of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, which is a nationwide celebration to promote the personal and societal benefits of alcohol and drug use disorder treatment and to applaud the contributions of treatment providers. Recovery Month is sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

In a welcome statement on the RecoveryAthens.org site, Athens-Clarke County Mayor Heidi Davison thanks the UGA social work students “who are reaching out with hope and resources to those in Athens-Clarke County who are battling substance abuse. It is my sincere hope that all citizens are able to realize their full potential and, in so doing, create happy and meaningful lives for themselves.”
http://www.recoveryAthens.org

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Project Safe
Project Safe is 501c3 non profit organization working to end violence against women through prevention and educational programs, crisis intervention and ongoing supportive services for survivors of domestic violence and their children, and advocacy/ systems change work in our community. Founded in Athens, GA first as a network of safe houses, and later as a confidentially located emergency shelter and hotline, Project Safe has expanded over the years to better meet the needs of those seeking to put the pain and horror of abuse behind them.
http://www.project-safe.org/Home.html

Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Northeast GA
Free, confidential help available through the crisis hotline 24/7. Counseling, information and referrals for sexual assault survivors, their family and friends. Free one-on-one, short-term counseling and support groups.
(706)353-1912 - Crisis Line
3019 Lexington Road
Athens, GA 30605

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