Dedicated to the quality of life and well-being of our community
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Mobile Crisis Unit
24/7 mobile response provides immediate on-site crisis management through assessment, de-escalation, consultation and referral with post crisis follow up to assure linkage with recommended services. These services may be accessed by calling the toll-free Georgia Crisis & Access Line at 1-800-715-4225.
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Internet Address: https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/mobile-crisis-services
24/7 Crisis Line: 1-800-715-4225
Contact Phone: (404) 657-2252
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2 Peachtree Street NW.
24th Floor
ATLANTA, GA 30303
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DeKalb Rape Crisis Center
Provides counseling, mental health, and legal advocacy on behalf of victims of rape.
Internet Address: www.dekalbrapecrisiscenter.org
Phone Number: 404-377-1429
E-mail: info@dekalbrapecrisiscenter.org
204 Church Street
Decatur, GA 30030
Mental Health
Call 404.892.4646 for mental health and substance abuse appointments, referrals and crisis support.
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The DeKalb Community Service Board's Central Access team is available to take your call. Your information and issue will be assessed and the next best step will be determined. If you have an urgent situation, then you should not call the Community Service Board. Instead, you should immediately call 9-1-1 to receive immediate help. If your situation is not an emergency and if you are connected to voicemail, then please leave a message and your call will be returned as quickly as possible.
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Internet Address: https://dekcsb.org/
Phone: 404-892-4646
Downed Trees/ Damaged Trees
If the downed tree is causing an immediate danger, call 911. Do this if the tree has fallen into the street, has snapped power lines, crushed vehicles, or is causing danger to people or property.
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If a damaged tree is on public property (i.e., a right-of-way or street tree, in a public park, or on other county-owned land), call 404-297-3840
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If a damaged tree is on private property (i.e, in your yard, a parking lot, commercial property, etc.), your local tree protection ordinance (TPO) may require you to obtain a permit before pruning or removing a tree. DeKalb County Public Works Department
Roads & Drainage Division can help. You can also consider contacting a Certified Arborist to assess the damage and discuss next steps. Click HERE for a list.
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Web Address: https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/roads-drainage-request-assistance
Phone: (404) 297-3840
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DeKalb County
Public Works Department
Roads & Drainage Division
727 Camp Road
Decatur, Georgia 30032
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Water & Sewer
Call Watershed Management on their Emergency Line 24 hours a day if you are experiencing any water main issues.
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24 Hour Emergency Line: (770) 270-6243
Email: dekalbwaterops@dekalbcountyga.gov
Web Address: https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/watershed-management/watershed-management
Downed Wires
If you ever see downed power lines, call 911 immediately.