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Emergencies and After Hour Care

In case of a life-threatening emergency call 911.

After hours nurse line: If you are a patient of the University Health Center and wish to speak with a nurse for illness or injury advice, call 855-622-1909. 

*Please note* This after-hours advice service is available only when UHC is closed. Call 706-542-1162 during regular clinic hours.

UGA Resources

Mental Health Crisis: During work hours: 706-542-2273, After-hours crisis: 706-542-2200. Provided by CAPS

UGA Police – After Hour Mental Health Crisis provided by CAPS
706-542-2200
www.police.uga.edu

RSVP - Relationship & Sexual Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services: Sexual Assault Hotline 706-542-SAFE

UHC Relationship & Sexual Violence Prevention (RSVP) Advocates, The Fontaine Center, (24/7 hotline)
706-542-SAFE or 706-542-7233 (FREE and CONFIDENTIAL)
www.uhs.uga.edu/rsvp

If you are a patient of the University Health Center and wish to speak with a nurse for illness or injury advice, call 855-622-1909.
*Please note* This after-hours advice service is available only when UHC is closed. Call your UHC clinic nurse during regular clinic hours.

Emergency Rooms

St. Mary’s Hospital ER
1230 Baxter Street, Athens
706-389-3000
www.stmarysathens.org/services/emergency-care

Piedmont Athens Regional ER
1199 Prince Avenue, Athens
706-475-7000
www.piedmont.org/emergency-services/emergency-home

In case of a life-threatening emergency call 911.

Crisis Resources

National Suicide Hotline
800-273-8255 or 877-784-2432 (Spanish)
suicidepreventionlifeline.org

National Poison Control
800-222-1222
www.poison.org

The Cottage Sexual Assault Center & Children’s Advocacy Center
(24/7 hotline) 877-363-1912
www.northgeorgiacottage.org

Project Safe – Abuse (Adult)
24/7 Crisis Line – 706-543-3331
www.project-safe.org

DFCS Child Protective Center – Report Abuse (Child)
855-422-4453, Project Safe 706-543-3331
www.dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/cps-after-hours-call-center

Community Connection Information Referral Help Line – Social Service Agency
211
www.helplinecenter.org/2-1-1-community-resources/

After Hour Resources

Clinics:

University Health Center
Sunday Walk-In — Closed due to COVID response efforts
55 Carlton Street
Athens, GA 30602
706-542-1162
www.uhs.uga.edu/services/medical-clinics

Piedmont Quick Care – Athens
1270 Prince Avenue, Suite 202
Athens, GA 30606
706-475-1655
www.piedmont.org/locations/urgent-care-centers/urgent-care-home

Piedmont Urgent Care – Athens
485 Hwy 29 North
Athens, GA 30601
706-353-9300
www.piedmont.org/locations/urgent-care-centers/urgent-care-home

Piedmont Urgent Care – Watkinsville
1010 Village Drive
Watkinsville, GA 30677
706-769-0000
www.piedmont.org/locations/urgent-care-centers/urgent-care-home

Urgent Care at Oconee Health
1305 Jennings Mill Road, Suite 120
Watkinsville, GA 30677
706-552-1777
www.piedmont.org/locations/urgent-care-centers/urgent-care-home

Athens Orthopedic Clinic Urgent Care – Orthopedic Only
125 King Avenue
Athens, GA 30606
706-549-1663
athensorthopedicclinic.com/location/urgent-care-clinic/

Pharmacies:

University Health Center Pharmacy
55 Carlton Street, Athens GA 30602
706-542-9979
Mon – Fri 8am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm (Fall & Spring semester hours)

College Station Kroger
2301 College Station Road, Athens GA 30605
706-353-6882
Store open 24 hours / Pharmacy open Mon – Fri 8am-9pm, Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 11am-6pm

CVS Pharmacy
795 Oglethorpe Ave, Athens GA 30606
706-549-6838
Store open 24 hours / Pharmacy open until midnight

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