Helpful Resources

Dalton Public Schools is committed to the well-being of our students and their families. We have a variety of resources available throughout the community to support mental health and counseling needs. These resources are designed to provide assistance, guidance, and support. If you have any questions or need more information about accessing these resources, please don't hesitate to speak with your counselor. They are here to help and can guide you to the appropriate services. Your well-being is our priority!

Counseling Resources in Dalton

Georgia Crisis & Access Line 1-800-715-4225

24 hours a day/7 days a week–telephone assessment and free onsite assessment, resource, and referral if needed

Agency Name: Counseling & Assessment Specialists, LLC

Specialties: Adolescents and Children Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Sexual Trauma, Substance Abuse

Mental Health Practitioner(s): Lisa Hunter, LPC, CPCS

Contact Information:770-324-4420. fisherdog67@yahoo.com

Insurances accepted: All insurances with the exception of United Healthcare and Aetna.

Alliant Health Plans accepted. Sliding scale for those who are uninsured.

Agency Name: Esperanza Counseling

Specialties: Mental Health Counseling

Bilingual in Spanish/EnglishMental Health Practitioner(s): Rachel Laskowski, LPC

Contact Information: 706‐529‐7111; raquel@esperanzacs.com Insurances accepted: Cigna; sliding scale fee

Agency Name: Family and Friends Counseling

Specialties: ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavior Problems, Blended Family Issues, Child Abuse Recovery for Children and Parents, Children and Adolescent issues, Clergy, Codependency, Communication Skills, Conduct Disorder,Couples, Depression, Divorce Prevention, Grief and Loss, Eating Disorders, EMDR, Intimacy and Relationships, Life Transitions, Opposition and Defiance, Parenting Skills, Post­‐Traumatic Stress Disorder, Spiritual Issues, Self Injury, Stress Management, Trauma, Women’s Issues, Yoga Group

Mental Health Practitioner(s): Claire Davis, Sarah Gowin, Joylene Green, Michelle Hilleke, Janet King

Contact Information: 706-­313-5677

Insurances accepted: Alliant, Blue Cross Blue Shield

Agency Name: Georgia HOPE

Specialties: Mental Health Counseling/Home based services available

Mental Health Practitioner(s): Nicole Wade

Contact Information: (706) 279-0405 Phone/(706) 279-4190 Fax

Insurances accepted: Call for insurance information

Agency Name: Hamilton Employee Assistance Program

Specialties: Certified Employee Assistance Professional

EAP/SAP Practitioner(s): Rachel Houghton, Dr. Bill Belva, Ron Ward and Maria Ortiz, Jennifer Ozment

Contact Information: rhoughton@hhcs.org 706-272-6558

Insurances accepted: None

Assessment and six sessions free to Dalton Public Schools Employees and students of Dalton High School and Dalton Middle School

Agency Name: Paula Batts, LMFT

706‐275-8104

Counseling Resources in Dalton

Agency Name: Highland Rivers

Specialties: Mental Health and Psychiatry

Intake number: 1-800-729‐5700

Insurances accepted: Medicaid, Peachcare, and some private insurance

Agency Name: ProFamily,LLC/Cornerstones Counseling Center

Specialties: Mental Health Counseling and Psychiatry, English/Spanish Bilingual available

Mental Health Practitioner(s): Robert Golan, Mary Ayllon, Rosita McCamy, Migueline Santana,

Joel Lyon (Director), Dr. Mary Summerville

Contact Information: 706‐259‐4961 (phone)/706-259‐4102 (fax),

Office manager: Tammy Tallent. Tammyptak@profamilyga.com

Insurances accepted: Amerigroup, CareSource, Peach State (Cenpatico), WellCare

Agency Name: The Rapha House

Specialties: Work with individual, couples and families. Children, adolescents and adults.

Services offered include but are not limited to: pre-marital counseling, grief, loss and trauma, abuse, chemical addiction, eating disorders, anxiety, depression and stress management, life transition and coaching.

Mental Health Practitioner(s): Phyllis Spahn, Director, MS, LPC, NCC, RDN, LDN

Lillian Barnwell, MA, LPC, MAC

Sherry Dickson ,MA, LPC, NCC

Aaron Shaner, MS. LAMFT, LAPC

Contact Information:

Phyllis Spahn, Phyllis@theraphahouse.org, 706‐264‐1920 ext 1

Lillian Barnwell, Lillian@theraphahouse.org, 706-264-1920, ext 4

Sherry Dickson, sherry@theraphahouse.org, 706-264-1920, ext 3

Aaron Shaner, aaron@theraphahouse.org, 706-264‐1920, ext 2

Insurances Accepted:

Need to check with each therapist.

Agency Name:The Stevens Clinic

Specialties: Mental Health Counseling and Psychiatry

Mental Health Practitioner(s): Lisa Stevens, MD and David Stevens, Ph.D.

Contact Information: 706‐226‐1146 (phone) / 706‐226‐1483 (fax)

Insurances accepted: Call for insurance information

Agency Name: Westcott Behavioral Health Services, Hamilton Medical Center

Specialties: Licensed Psychologist

Mental Health Practitioner(s): Elizabeth Day, Ph.D.

Contact Information: 706‐272‐6560 (phone) / (706) 272‐6562 (fax)

Insurances accepted: Call for insurance information