Talk it Out
Need someone to talk to? You’re not alone.
Talk It Out is a free, confidential text line ONLY for students in grades 6-12. Whether you're feeling stressed, anxious, sad, or just need someone to listen, licensed mental health counselors are available 24/7 to support you. Counselors will be available over the holiday break.
Sponsored by Atlanta Public Schools but run by an independent organization, Talk It Out is a safe and anonymous space where your privacy is protected. You’ll always be connected with a real, licensed clinician trained to help you through challenging moments, a crisis, or just a moment of stress. Students don’t have to face it alone. Talk It Out is here—anytime.
- It’s Confidential. Your conversations are private and encrypted. School staff and parents won’t have access to your texts.
- It’s Staffed by Licensed Professionals. You’ll talk with real, trained mental health clinicians—not bots or volunteers.
- It’s Fast. Most students are connected to a counselor within minutes.
When to Use Talk It Out
- Feeling anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed
- Struggling with friends or relationships
- Family challenges
- Sadness, depression, or loneliness
- Serious mental health concerns or crisis situations
What Talk It Out Is Not
- It’s not therapy or long-term treatment, but counselors can help guide you to the support you need.
- It’s not tech support or a homework help line.
- It’s not for checking on school grades or policies.
It’s not the police or a place to report crimes—but if someone’s in danger, counselors can connect you to emergency help.
Important Info for Parents
- This line is designed especially for middle school and high school students (grades 6-12).
- Fully staffed by licensed clinicians—not volunteers or AI bots.
- Student privacy is protected. No identifying info is stored or shared.
- If there’s an emergency and a student shares details, clinicians may contact emergency services to protect the safety of the student or others.
Talk It Out is extra support. It’s not a replacement for school counselors or therapy, but can help in the moment and guide students to longer-term help.
Just text YOUR School Code to 1-844-935-0933 to connect now!
Use the School Code List and find the code for your school.
School Code List
This service is available exclusively to students in grades 6 through 12 enrolled in an Atlanta Public Schools Neighborhood or Partner School. At this time, charter schools are not included in this service.
| Talk It Out School Codes | |
|---|---|
| School Name | School Code |
| BEST Academy | BEST |
| Bunche MS | Bunche |
| Carver Early College HS | Carver |
| Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy | CSK |
| Douglass HS | Douglass |
| Henry Hank Aaron | Hank Aaron |
| HJ Russell MS | Russell |
| Hollis MS | Hollis |
| Howard MS | Howard |
| John Lewis Invictus Academy | John Lewis |
| Long MS | Long |
| Martin Luther King Jr. MS | King |
| Maynard Jackson HS | Jackson |
| Mays HS | Mays |
| Midtown HS | Midtown |
| North Atlanta HS | North Atlanta |
| Phoenix Academy | Phoenix |
| South Atlanta HS | South Atlanta |
| Sutton MS | Sutton |
| Sylvan Hills MS | Sylvan |
| Therrell HS | Therrell |
| Washington HS | Washington |
| Young MS | Young |