Coming soon to Douglasville & West Georgia
A calm, caring place to talk — right from home.
Coping Place Live is a set of free, small online support circles. Join by video or by phone. Your camera is optional, and you can just listen.
Prefer to text? Send a text to 470-777-5877.
Circles we're planning
These are the kinds of circles we hope to offer. Dates are not set yet. Call, text, or email and we will tell you as soon as they are.
Grief & Loss
A quiet place to talk about someone you miss, at your own pace.
Caring for a Loved One
For anyone worn out from taking care of family. You matter too.
Life Changes After 60
Retirement, an empty house, feeling alone. Talk with others who understand.
Stress, Worry & Anxiety
Share what keeps you up at night and hear what helps others.
Low Days & Depression
For the heavy days. No fixing, no judging, just people who listen.
After a Suicide Loss
A gentle circle for people who have lost someone to suicide.
How a circle works
A small group
Each circle has 8 to 10 people. Small enough that everyone is seen and heard.
A few quiet minutes first
We start by slowing down together. Take a breath and settle in.
Speak or just listen
Share when you want to. You are never pressured to talk.
Camera is optional
Join by video, or call in by phone. Both work.
Leave quietly any time
Step away whenever you need to. No explanation needed.
Take a first look
We are building a new website for Coping Place Live. Here is an early look at how it may appear.
These are early design previews of the new website. The people, names, times, and details shown are placeholders and will change before launch.
Home page
The first page you see. Warm, calm, and easy to read.
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Home page — another look
A second version of the home page with a different layout.
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Home page — "coming soon" version
A version that says circles are coming soon.
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Find your circle
Where you will look for a circle that fits you.
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Find your circle — another look
A second take on the page for finding a circle.
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Inside a live circle
What the video room may look like when a circle meets.
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Who's behind this
Coping Place Foundation Inc. was founded in October 2020 by Arnesha Gates, a mental health advocate.
Arnesha has worked as a Patient Care Tech on a children’s hospital oncology floor and as a Registered Behavior Therapist.
The foundation’s mission is to widen access to mental health care and awareness through community outreach.
Visit copingplace.orgQuestions you may have
Does it cost anything?
Circles are planned to be free to join.
Do I have to turn on my camera?
No. Your camera is always your choice. You can leave it off and still take part.
Do I have to talk?
No. You can just listen. Share only when and if you feel ready.
I'm not good with computers. Can I join by phone?
Yes. You can call in by phone. If you are not sure how, call or text 470-777-5877 and we will walk you through it.
Is this therapy?
No. A circle is peer support and caring community. It is not therapy, diagnosis, or medical care. If you are in crisis, call or text 988. In an emergency, call 911.
How do I sign up?
Call or text 470-777-5877, or send an email to arnesha@copingplace.org. Tell us your name and phone number and we will reach out when circles open.
Ready when you are
Circles are not scheduled yet. Tell us you are interested and we will reach out as soon as they open.