Stories of Hope: Georgia Families and the 988 Awareness Campaign

Across Georgia, families are stepping forward with honesty and courage to share their experiences with mental health and substance use. These stories reveal the struggles, the setbacks, and most importantly, the hope that comes when families lean on each other and reach out for help. By telling their stories, these families are breaking down stigma and lighting the way for others who may be silently struggling.

Families Leading with Courage

From grandparents raising grandchildren, to parents supporting their children, to sons and daughters encouraging their loved ones—Georgia families are showing that recovery is not an individual journey. Their voices remind us that when one person struggles, the whole family feels it, and when recovery happens, the whole family heals.

Real Stories, Real Impact

Each video in this campaign is more than just a story—it’s a tool for hope. Families share how resources like the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provided comfort, connection, and support at critical moments. Their willingness to speak out helps others see that it’s okay to not be okay, and that recovery is possible for every family.

Help Spread the Message

By watching, sharing, and talking about these videos, you can help more families across Georgia find the courage to reach out. Every share helps break stigma, every view spreads hope, and every conversation lets someone know they are not alone.

Take the First Step

The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7—free, confidential, and always ready to help. Just three numbers can connect you and your family with trained counselors who listen, understand, and support.

Together, Georgia Recovers

When families share their stories, communities grow stronger. By listening and spreading these messages of hope, you can be part of a movement that supports recovery and makes it clear that help is only three numbers away: 988.