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Emergency Resources

Campus Resources

Georgia Department of Public Health Resources

Opioid Misuse and Narcan

If you or someone you know is experiencing an overdose, call 911 immediately.

Substance Misuse Treatment Resources

If you think that you are at risk of an opioid overdose, please call the at 1-800-715-4225.

The Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year to help you or someone you care for in a crisis. GCAL professionals will:

  • Provide crisis intervention services over the phone
  • Dispatch mobile crisis teams, if needed
  • Assist individuals in finding an open crisis or detox bed across the State
  • Link individuals with urgent appointment services

GCAL will help you to access a State-Funded provider in your area in a non-emergency as well.

Addiction Recovery and Treatment Resources

Several resources exist to support individuals who are considering treatment for opioid or substance use disorder.

The Opioid Treatment Providers of Georgia have certified treatment facilities throughout Georgia.  

Additionally, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides resources throughout the United States. Services include:

  • Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
  • SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
  • Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
  • Veteran’s Crisis Line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Information about these resources and more can be found at .

Additional treatment program resources:

Naloxone Access

Naloxone is a lifesaving drug that acts by rapidly restoring breathing in someone whose breathing has slowed or stopped due to an opioid overdose. Naloxone is available for purchase from most Georgia Pharmacies under a standing order. Additionally, naloxone may be available from several agencies at free or reduced cost, including:

  • All Georgia and receive naloxone for distribution under a new DBHDD grant. Contact your local RCO or CSB to request naloxone.
    • Local RCOs
      • (Statesboro)
      • (Jesup)
      • (Waycross)
    • Local CSBs
      • (Bulloch County)
      • (Chatham and Liberty Counties)
  • NEXT Distro is an online and mail-based harm reduction service that connects you to free resources.
  • is a training and advocacy group that supports Georgia’s 911 Medical Amnesty and Expanded Naloxone Access Law.

Safer Sex Supplies

Georgia Southern Health Services is committed to creating a safe and healthy campus environment for our students. Safer sex supplies are available to students through Health Services on the Statesboro and Armstrong campuses.

Statesboro

Safer sex supplies are available for free at the Health Services Pharmacy during normal business hours.

Armstrong

Safer sex supplies are available for free at the Health Services Check-In Desk during normal business hours.

Male and female condoms may also be requested at your local health department. Local health departments will also provide condoms via mail. Instructions to request mail order condoms is listed below.

  • Statesboro –
  • Savannah – Call (912) 414-4962 and leave your name, address, and phone number.
  • Hinesville – Call (912) 414-4962 and leave your name, address, and phone number.

Bulk Supply Requests

If you would like to request a bulk order of condoms for your organization, program, or event, please complete the following request form. Bulk condom requests will be filled on a case-by-case basis and while supplies last. Please allow 3 business days to process requests.

Please note that this form is for bulk requests for distribution only. Safer sex supplies for personal use, including male and female condoms, lube, and dental dams, are available from the Health Services Pharmacy, as supplies last.