NOW ACCEPTING STUDENTS – FALL 2026
ALBANY, GA
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
Taking Care of You
At South Georgia Institute (SGI), your well-being matters. Self-care is important — but you don’t have to navigate it alone. That’s why we provide essential student support services designed with your physical, emotional, and academic health in mind. Our goal is to make it simple and accessible for you to get the care and guidance you need to thrive.
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Need to submit your health forms? Click the button below for detailed instructions and next steps.
Mental Health Services
At South Georgia Institute (SGI), comprehensive mental health support is included in your student fees — so there are no out-of-pocket costs for care.*
Students can participate in individual and group counseling with licensed mental health professionals and have 24/7 access to virtual counseling services tailored to their personal needs. Our dedicated SGI Care Team, made up of faculty and staff, also works proactively to identify and support students who may benefit from additional guidance and resources. At SGI, we are committed to supporting the whole student — academically, athletically, spiritually, and emotionally.
Georgia Crisis and Access Line
1-800-715-4225
Uwill 24/7 Support Line
1-833-646-1526
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Thehotline.org
800-799-7233
Victim Connect
VictimConnect.org
855-484-2846
Albany Police Department
Phone: (229) 431‑2100
National Sexual Assault Hotline
RAINN.org
800-656-4673
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In addition to access to the services provided by SGI, as an SGI student, you will have access to the health and wellness services on campuses.
Campus Care
South Georgia Institute is committed to supporting the health, wellness, and overall well-being of our student-athletes in Americus, Georgia. SGI works to connect traditional and commuter students with trusted healthcare resources throughout Americus and the surrounding Sumter County community.
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Through access to local healthcare providers and medical services, SGI student-athletes can receive quality, professional, and convenient care when needed. Available healthcare resources may include primary care, preventive services, physical examinations, urgent medical needs, and other essential health and wellness services.
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At SGI, we believe student-athlete success extends beyond the classroom and the playing field. By connecting our students with dependable healthcare resources in the Americus community, we help ensure they have the support needed to remain healthy, prepared, and ready to succeed.
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South Georgia Institute — Developing the Whole Student-Athlete.
