Community behavioral health
Gateway Community Service Board
Public community-based mental-health, substance-use, and developmental-disability services serving Bryan, Chatham, and surrounding counties.
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Crisis support
The Oaks Therapy is not an emergency or crisis service. For suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or a mental-health crisis, call or text 988, use the 988 Lifeline chat, or contact the Georgia Crisis & Access Line.
988 support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in English and Spanish.
Georgia Crisis & Access Line
GCAL can connect Georgia residents with crisis support and mobile crisis response.
Call 1-800-715-4225
988
Call · Text · Chat
Local support in Coastal Georgia
Resources close to home.
These organizations serve Savannah, Chatham County, Bryan County, or the wider Coastal Georgia region. Contact the organization directly to confirm current services, hours, and eligibility.
24-hour walk-in support
Gateway Chatham Same Day Access
Walk-in psychiatric emergency services, peer support, counseling, triage, medications, and connection to additional care as needed.
2121 E. DeRenne Avenue
Savannah, GA 31406
Practical support referrals
United Way of the Coastal Empire 211
Local referrals for food, housing, healthcare, utility assistance, childcare, family services, and other needs.
Peer and family support
NAMI Savannah
Free local recovery-support and family-support groups for people affected by mental-health conditions.
LGBTQIA+ community support
Savannah Pride Center
An affirming local organization supporting the safety, empowerment, education, and well-being of Greater Savannah’s LGBTQIA+ community.
Domestic-violence support
SAFE Shelter
Confidential support for people experiencing intimate-partner violence, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Sexual-assault survivor support
Mary’s Place
24-hour advocacy and crisis-line support for survivors of sexual assault and abuse in the Coastal Empire.
Resources
Information for getting started.
This page answers common questions about The Oaks Therapy and provides a direct path to crisis support when urgent help is needed.
Request a consultationFrequently asked questions
A few things you may want to know.
If your question is not answered here, call, text, or email the practice.
What should I do if I need help urgently?
The Oaks Therapy is not a crisis service. For urgent support, use one of these options:
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or text
- 988 Lifeline chat Use the confidential online chat.
- Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL) Call for crisis support and access to Georgia mobile crisis response.
Do you offer in-person and telehealth sessions?
The Oaks Therapy offers in-person and telehealth options. Contact the practice to ask about current availability and which format may work best for you.
What ages does Maylín work with?
Maylín works with children age 10 and older, teens, young adults, and adults.
Is therapy available in Spanish?
Yes. Therapy is available in English and Spanish.
What happens during the initial consultation?
The complimentary 10-minute consultation is a brief opportunity to ask questions, discuss what brings you to therapy, and determine whether The Oaks Therapy may be a good fit.
How do I request a consultation?
Use the online consultation link to choose an available time. You can also call, text, or email the practice if you have questions before getting started.
Request a consultation →What is EMDR?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is one of the evidence-based approaches Maylín may draw from when appropriate for a client’s needs and goals.
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