Counseling

The Palmetto Elementary School Counseling Department believes that an exemplary school counseling program should provide students with the knowledge and skills to accomplish academic and career goals while enhancing social development that will provide students an opportunity to become a productive member of society.

Palmetto Elementary School is empowering all students with the ability to achieve academic, personal/social, and career success.

If you or someone you know needs emergency mental health or addiction resources, please call 9-1-1 if necessary. Additionally, the following support is available 24/7: The following facilities provide 24-hour assistance and have shared with the District that they will complete emergency assessments at no cost. If your child already receives support from a mental health provider, you may wish to make contact with that professional first. You may also want to check with your insurance company regarding mental/behavioral health coverage. Please note that the District does not endorse any provider, makes no representations as to the effectiveness of these providers, and makes this information available only as a helpful resource.

North Fulton Regional Hospital Emergency Room
3000 Hospital Boulevard 
Roswell, GA 30076 
770-751-2500

Anchor Hospital
5454 Yorktown Drive
College Park, GA 30349
http://www.anchorhospital.com
770-991-6044 

Peachford Psychiatric Hospital 
2151 Peachford Road 
Atlanta, GA 30338 
www.peachfordhospital.com 
770-454-2302 or 770-455-3200 

Grady Hospital Psychiatric Emergency Clinic
80 Jesse Hill, Jr. Drive
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-616-4762

Ridgeview Institute 
3995 South Cobb Drive, SE 
Smyrna, GA 30080 
www.ridgeviewinstitute.com 
770- 434-4567 

Riverwoods Behavioral Health (adolescents and adults)
233 Medical Center Drive
Riverdale, GA 30274
http://www.riverwoodsbehavioral.com