As an outpatient, solo private practice, Dr. Whitehead is unable to provide emergency care. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, or you are unable to wait until Dr. Whitehead can return your call, you have the following options:
- Georgia Crisis and Access Line 1-800-715-4225
- Ridgeview Institute 770-434-4567
- Peachford Hospital (accepts teens) 770-454-5589
- Lakeview Behavioral Health Hospital (teens and adults) 770-766-7006
- Summit Ridge Hospital 678-442-5800
- Laurel Heights Hospital 404-888-7860
- Laurelwood 770-291-2888 or 800-848-3649
- Crisis Text Line send “HOME” to 741741
- Call 911
- Go to your nearest emergency rooms
If you are instructed to present for an evaluation for level of care, it is helpful to have someone with you at the evaluation/admittance, when possible.
If Dr. Whitehead will be unavailable for any extended period of time, she will provide you with the name of a colleague to contact, if necessary.