EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Critical local, state, and national contacts for emergencies, crisis situations, urgent safety concerns, and immediate support in Dalton and Whitfield County.
911 — Emergency Services
What they provide: Immediate police, fire, and emergency medical response for life-threatening emergencies, active violence, serious injuries, fires, or other urgent situations.
📞 Phone: 911
Georgia Poison Center
What they provide: Immediate expert guidance for suspected poisoning, medication mistakes, chemical exposure, bites, household-product exposure, or accidental ingestion.
📞 24/7 Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
What they provide: 24/7 confidential crisis support for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, severe emotional distress, mental-health crises, or substance-use concerns.
📞 Call or Text: 988
United Way 2-1-1
What they provide: Free help connecting people with local food, housing, utilities, transportation, healthcare, family services, shelters, and other community resources.
📞 Phone: 211
🌐 Website / Get Help: United Way of Northwest Georgia / 2-1-1
Use 2-1-1 when you need urgent community assistance but the situation is not a 911 emergency.
Hours, eligibility and food availability can change. Please call before traveling whenever possible