Director of Discipleship
Email Maranda
THE MANE SPACE
Student Support • Guidance • Discipleship
At Loganville Christian Academy, we believe no student should walk through life’s challenges alone. The Mane Space provides support, encouragement, and access to trusted resources for every student and family.
The Mane Space is the central hub for academic support and guidance counseling, designed to help students succeed both in and out of the classroom. Here, students receive targeted help with learning strategies, organization, time management, and study skills, while also being supported in their social, emotional, and spiritual growth. The Mane Space equips students with the tools and confidence they need to navigate challenges, understand how they learn best, and thrive in every area of school life.
MEET THE TEAM

Maranda Joynes

Monica Landress
School Counselor
Email Monica

Heather Upchurch
Director of US Academic Support
Email Heather
COUNSELING RESOURCES
LCA School Counselor
School Counselor Request Form >>
IMMEDIATE HELP (24/7)
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text: 988
https://988lifeline.org
Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL)
1-800-715-4225
https://www.georgiacollaborative.com
(Mobile crisis teams available)
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
https://www.crisistextline.org
Emergency
Call 911 or go to the nearest ER
LOCAL COUNSELING (NEAR 30052)
Psychology of Gwinnett (Dacula)
https://psychologygwinnett.com
High Focus Centers (Johns Creek)
https://www.highfocuscenters.com
Manna Treatment (Duluth)
https://mannatreatment.com
Geode Health (Walton County)
https://geodehealth.com
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
NAMI Rockdale & Newton Counties
https://namirockdalenewton.org
Families First – The Vance Center
https://familiesfirst.org
FAITH-BASED COUNSELING
Richmont Counseling Center
https://richmont.edu/counseling
American Association of Christian Counselors
https://connect.aacc.net
Four Winds Ministry Village – Hope House Counseling (Loganville)
https://www.fourwindsga.org
1Hope Counseling
https://www.1hopecounseling.net
Lifewell Ministries
https://lifewellministries.org
Hope Counseling Southeast
https://hopecounselingsoutheast.com
First Baptist Church Loganville – Counseling Ministry
https://www.fbcloganville.org/counseling
FREEDOM & ADDICTION SUPPORT
For students seeking healing, accountability, and freedom
Celebrate Recovery (Student & Youth Groups)
https://locator.crgroups.info
Pure Desire Ministries
https://puredesire.org
The Other Drug
Christian-based resource for understanding and overcoming pornography through biblical teaching and practical tools
https://theotherdrug.org
Covenant Eyes
https://www.covenanteyes.com
SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-4357
https://www.samhsa.gov
NATIONAL SUPPORT HOTLINES
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
Self-Harm Hotline
1-800-DONTCUT (366-8288)
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance
1-800-826-3632
https://www.dbsalliance.org
Anxiety & Depression Association of America
240-485-1001
https://adaa.org
National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence
1-800-622-2255
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
https://www.thehotline.org
Family Violence Helpline
1-800-996-6228
Georgia Child Abuse Reporting Line
1-855-GA-CHILD (422-4453)
National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-4-A-CHILD (422-4453)
https://www.childhelphotline.org
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)
1-800-656-4673
https://www.rainn.org
National Runaway Safeline
1-800-786-2929
https://www.1800runaway.org
Eating Disorder Support (NEDA)
1-800-931-2237
Text NEDA to 741741
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TOOLS
7 Cups
https://www.7cups.com
TalkLife
https://www.talklife.com
Headspace
https://www.headspace.com
It’s okay to ask for help.
It’s brave to speak up.
And you are never alone.
If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out. The Mane Space is here for you.
