What services does For Your Smile provide?

For Your Smile provides mediation and arbitration services, psychological evaluations, and trauma sensitive counseling.

What is trauma sensitive counseling?

Trauma sensitive counseling helps individuals process trauma and emotional challenges in a supportive and safe environment.

How do psychological evaluations work?

Psychological evaluations may include interviews, assessments, and observations to better understand emotional and mental health concerns.

How can I contact For Your Smile?

You can contact For Your Smile by calling (912) 891-4000 or emailing careteam@foryoursmile.org.

Resources & Support

If You Need Help Right Now

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

If you are struggling emotionally or having thoughts of suicide, you are not alone, and help is available 24/7:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. Available in English, Spanish, and 150+ languages. Veterans and service members can press 1 after dialing for the Veterans Crisis Line.

Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential support, any time of day.

Gateway Behavioral Health Crisis Center (Chatham County, GA) 24/7 walk-in crisis center at 2121 E. Derenne Avenue, Savannah, GA. Call (912) 417-9484.

Dr. Lakesha Dean and For Your Smile Christian Counseling provide Christian counseling and guidance, not emergency or crisis intervention services. If you are in crisis, please use the resources above or call 911.

National Mental Health & Crisis Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Free, confidential support 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis. Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org.

SAMHSA National Helpline Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use concerns, in English and Spanish. Call 1-800-662-4357 (HELP).

NAMI HelpLine (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Peer support, resource referrals, and information for individuals and families navigating mental illness. Not a crisis line. Call 1-800-950-6264 or text “NAMI” to 62640. Monday–Friday, 10am–10pm ET.

Crisis Text Line Free, 24/7 text-based crisis support. Text HOME to 741741.

National Domestic Violence Hotline Confidential support, safety planning, and local referrals for anyone experiencing domestic violence, available in 200+ languages. Call 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) Confidential support for survivors of sexual assault, 24/7. Call 1-800-656-4673.

Veterans Crisis Line Confidential support for veterans, service members, and their families. Call 988, then press 1, or text 838255.

The Trevor Project Crisis support and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people. Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678.

National Alliance for Eating Disorders Free referrals to all levels of eating disorder care, staffed by licensed specialized therapists. Call 1-866-662-1235. Monday–Friday, 9am–7pm ET.

211 (United Way) Connects you to local resources for housing, utilities, food assistance, childcare, and other community services anywhere in the U.S. Dial 211 or visit 211.org.

Local & Coastal Georgia Services

Gateway Behavioral Health Services Serving Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, and McIntosh counties with mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services. Main line: (866) 557-9955.

Gateway Behavioral Health Crisis Center 24/7 walk-in crisis stabilization for adults. 2121 E. Derenne Avenue, Savannah, GA 31406. (912) 417-9484.

211 Coastal Georgia Local referrals for food, housing, utility assistance, and other community services. Dial 211.

Culturally-Relevant Resources

African-American Community

Black Mental Health Alliance Culturally-relevant education, training, and a “Find a Therapist” locator. (410) 338-2642.

Therapy for Black Girls Therapist directory, community, and podcast focused on the mental wellness of Black women and girls.

Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM) Education, training, and advocacy to remove barriers to emotional health care in Black communities.

Hispanic & Latino Community
Su Familia: National Hispanic Family Health Helpline Free, confidential health information and referrals in Spanish and English. Call 1-866-783-2645. Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm ET.

National Latino Behavioral Health Association Advocacy, training, and a mental health toolkit for Latino communities.

Latinx Therapy Directory connecting individuals with Latinx/Latine therapists nationwide, including bilingual and virtual options.

Hispanic & Latino Community

Su Familia: National Hispanic Family Health Helpline Free, confidential health information and referrals in Spanish and English. Call 1-866-783-2645. Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm ET.