CenExel Savannah is a multi-specialty clinical research center, located in Savannah, Georgia. We offer a beautiful, comfortable environment for our study volunteers, patients and caregivers. We are dedicated to making a difference in our local and global community through the study of new medications for mental health and medical illnesses affecting our community.
Built by dedicated, experienced research professionals; our core team has extensive experience in pharmaceutical and medical device research. Committed to improving the quality of life for individuals in our area, we offer expertise across a wide range of therapeutic areas.
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Below are some community organizations in your area, offering support, connection, and resources for individuals and families.
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CenExel Savannah Local Community Support Organizations:
NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Your local NAMI Affiliates and volunteer leaders work in communities across the country to raise awareness and provide essential and free education, advocacy, and support group programs.
NAMI Savannah Georgia is a support, education, and advocacy organization made up of individuals living with a mental illness and their families and friends. NAMI Savannah offers Recovery Support Groups designed for people living with a mental disorder, Family Support Groups for their loved ones, and education and advocacy programs — all at no cost to participants. NAMI Savannah also partners with local law enforcement through Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training to improve community response to mental health crises.
NAMI Savannah Georgia
PO Box 13731
Savannah, GA 31405
Offices:
224 Stephenson Ave, Suite B
Savannah GA 31405
MHA is a powerful voice for healthy communities throughout the nation and offers information, referrals, and resources for individuals living with any type of mental illness. One of MHA’s services includes online screening, which is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible.
MHA of Georgia is the primary resource of choice for prevention and early intervention programs, providing information, education, and training in mental health and wellness. MHA-GA advances a strong and viable organization to deliver its mission and influence policy change through education and advocacy, with a focus on an individual’s right to live an independent and fulfilling life.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) changes lives, saves lives and impacts lives, through education, peer support groups and advocacy for those diagnosed with a mental health illnesses and empowers their family and friends to embrace their independence, advocate for improved services, and to love them for who they are.DBSA Georgia offers peer-run support groups statewide where individuals living with depression, bipolar disorder, and related mood disorders can find comfort and direction in a confidential and supportive setting. For the most current Savannah-area group information, visit the DBSA website or contact DBSA Georgia directly.DBSA Duluth
Phone: (770) 365-4975
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) – Georgia Chapter serves all of Georgia with a mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. The chapter’s work focuses on eliminating the loss of life from suicide by delivering innovative prevention programs, educating the public about risk factors and warning signs, raising funds for suicide research, and providing outreach and support to individuals who have lost someone to suicide. Volunteers, mental health professionals, educators, and loss survivors work together to build a community that is smart about mental health.
Gateway Behavioral Health Services (Gateway Community Service Board) is a public community-based organization serving eight coastal Georgia counties — including Chatham County (Savannah) — under the direction of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). Gateway’s mission is to be a leader in providing comprehensive community services for mental health, substance use disorders, and developmental disorders. Services include outpatient mental health care, crisis stabilization, addiction treatment, case management, developmental disability support, and specialized programs for veterans, youth, adults, and families. A 24/7 walk-in Crisis Stabilization Center is available for adults experiencing behavioral health emergencies.
Gateway Behavioral Health Services 7395 Hodgson Memorial
Savannah, GA 31406
Appointments and Information: (866) 557-9955
Georgia Crisis and Access Line (24/7): (800) 715-4225
Union Mission has been serving the greater Savannah area since 1937, growing from a small soup kitchen into a multi-facility organization providing a full continuum of care for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Services include emergency shelter, transitional and permanent supportive housing, behavioral health services, support for people living with HIV/AIDS, and employment and educational services — all grounded in a belief in the dignity and worth of every person.
America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia has served as the food safety net for the Savannah area and coastal Georgia since 1981. Partnering with over 240 churches and nonprofit agencies, Second Harvest provides emergency food assistance across Coastal Georgia, distributing millions of pounds of food annually to children, seniors, low-income families, and people with disabilities facing hunger. Programs include a Mobile Food Pantry, Kids Cafe, Brown Bag for the Elderly, and a searchable partner agency locator to help community members find food resources close to home.
America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia
1380 Chatham Parkway
Savannah, GA 31405
The Chatham-Savannah Authority for the Homeless (CSAH) is the lead coordinating agency for homeless services in Chatham County, supporting more than 6,000 individuals, youth, and families each year through sustainable, community-driven solutions to reduce and ultimately end homelessness. CSAH partners with community leaders, government officials, and nonprofit organizations to increase public understanding of the causes of homelessness and advocates for meaningful policy and systems change. Their website also serves as a directory of local emergency shelters, transitional housing, and supportive services for individuals in need.
Chatham-Savannah Authority for the Homeless
7220 Sallie Mood Drive
Savannah, GA 31406
Georgia Gateway is the State of Georgia’s official online portal for applying for and managing public benefits, including food assistance (SNAP/EBT), Medicaid, cash assistance, and childcare programs. Residents can apply online, check eligibility, and manage their benefits in one place — available in multiple languages.
Park Place Outreach has been serving Savannah’s most vulnerable youth since 1984, providing emergency shelter, crisis intervention, and wraparound services to runaway, homeless, and at-risk young people ages 11–21. Park Place is the only place in Savannah where youth can self-admit without an adult, and the Youth Emergency Center is open 24/7/365. Under one mission, Park Place operates four programs: a Youth Emergency Shelter, a Transitional Living Program for young adults ages 18–24, the Family Always Matters (F.A.M.) Preservation Program for teens and families, and a Street Outreach Program for youth experiencing homelessness or trafficking. No youth is ever turned away due to inability to pay.
Park Place Outreach
514 East Henry Street
Savannah, GA 31401
National Runaway Hotline: 1-800-RUNAWAY (621-4000)
LIFE — Living Independence for Everyone is Savannah’s Center for Independent Living (CIL), a community disability resource center operated by and for people with disabilities. Serving people with disabilities and their families across 11 counties in Southeast Georgia since 1986, LIFE promotes independent living and advances community change through individual and systems advocacy, peer support, independent living skills training, information and referral, and transitional services. Additional programs include home modification services, an Assistive Technology Outreach Center, and the Students for LIFE Youth Program, which supports young people with disabilities in reaching their full potential.
LIFE — Living Independence for Everyone
4811 Waters Avenue
Savannah, GA 31404
This is not a comprehensive list of all community support organizations. If you know of other organizations that could be included in this list, please contact us at action@thestarr.org. Thank you!
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