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This directory provides a list of community resources that support the health and other related human services needs of Clayton residents. Users are encouraged to contact listed agencies directly to verify services, as availability of some services and other information may have changed since the release of this document.
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Clayton Cares Human Services Directory
DisclaimerStatement:ThisdirectoryprovidesalistofcommunityresourcesthatsupportthehealthandotherrelatedhumanservicesneedsofClaytonresidents.Usersareencouragedtocontactlistedagenciesdirectlytoverifyservices,asavailabilityofsomeservicesandotherinformationmayhavechangedsincethereleaseofthisdocument.
ASpecialProjectoftheClaytonCountyBoardofHealthandtheArchwayPartnership/PublicHealthIssuesWorkGroup
LastUpdated:April2014
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
TheClaytonCountyBoardofHealthandArchwayPublicHealthIssuesWorkGroupwouldliketothankallClaytonCountyagencies,providersandadvocatesfortheirassistanceindevelopingthisresourceforClaytonCounty.TogetherwecancreateAmorehealthyandsafercommunity.AspecialthankyoutotheClaytonCountyCollaborative,ClaytonStateUniversity,andReynardPulliamforthedevelopmentofthe20092010ClaytonCaresDirectoryuponwhichthisupdatedversionisbased.Andfinally,aspecialthankyoutoTanyaWoods,MichelleBatts,andJoelHallofClaytonCountyBoardofHealthforpreparingthisdocumentforpublication.
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GeneralResourceTelephoneDirectory......3LocalOfficials,StateLegislativeDelegationandCongressionalRepresentative.....................4ChildCare/ChildDevelopment..5ChildSupportEnforcement......................................................................................................6Clothing...........................................................................................................................................7Counseling.......................................................................................................................................8CreditCounseling...........................................................................................................................9 CrisisIntervention/CrisisHotlines................................................................................................9DelinquentYouth............................................................................................................................10Disabilities.......................................................................................................................................10EducationandTraining..................................................................................................................12 AdultLiteracyandGEDPreparation.........................................................................................12 SpecialEducation........................................................................................................................13 Truancy.........................................................................................................................................13EmergencyFinancialAssistance....................................................................................................14EmploymentContacts....................................................................................................................14FoodAssistance/NutritionSupport...............................................................................................15ForeignLanguageTranslationandOtherServices......................................................................16Furniture..........................................................................................................................................16HealthandMedical.........................................................................................................................17 ChildrensHospitals...................................................................................................................18 Clinics...........................................................................................................................................18 Dental..........................................................................................................................................19 Diabetes........................................................................................................................................20 Hearing........................................................................................................................................21 HomeHealthCare......................................................................................................................21 Hospitals......................................................................................................................................22 Insurance.....................................................................................................................................22 Prescriptions................................................................................................................................23
Vision............................................................................................................................................23Housing/Shelter..............................................................................................................................24
LowCostHousing/Subsidized....................................................................................................28 Nursing/PersonalCareHomes...................................................................................................28
LegalAssistance..............................................................................................................................29ProtectiveServices..........................................................................................................................29SocialServices.................................................................................................................................29SupportGroups..............................................................................................................................30Transportation................................................................................................................................31Other................................................................................................................................................32ClaytonCountyPublicSchools......................................................................................................33ClaytonCountyParksandRecreation..34
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GENERALRESOURCETELEPHONEDIRECTORY
HEALTHDEPARTMENT LEGALClaytonCountyBoardofHealth
1117BattleCreekRd.,Jonesboro302366786107199 AdultProbation 7702108950
EnvironmentalHealth&EmergencyPreparednessandResponse
685ForestParkway,ForestPark6786107469 JuvenileCourt 7704773270
POLICEDEPARTMENTSAtlantaMedicalCenter 4042654000
ClaytonCountyPoliceDepartmentGeneralInformation
7704773747
AtlantaVeteransMedicalCenter 4043216111 ClaytonCountySheriffsDepartment 7704711122
Childrens@Egleston 4047856000 ClaytonCountyPrison 7704735777
Childrens@HughesSpalding 4047859500 CollegePark 4047663618
Childrens@Mt.Zion 4047858660 ForestPark 4043667280
PiedmontFayetteHospital 7707197000 HenryCounty 7709542900
PiedmontHenryHospital 6786041000 Jonesboro 7704787407
PiedmontNewnanHospital 7704001000 LakeCity 4043668062
RidgeviewInstitute 7704344567 Morrow 7709614006
RiverwoodsBehavioralHealthSystem 7709918500 Riverdale 7709963382
SouthernCrescentHospitalforSpecialtyCare
7708974600
SouthFultonMedicalCenter 4044661170
SouthernRegionalMedicalCenter 7709918000
HOSPITALS
SolicitorGeneralsOffice 7704773380
SuperiorCourtClerk 7704773405
ADDITIONALRESOURCES
AmericanCancerSociety 7704608920 HungerHotline 4046227778
AmericanRedCross 7709612552 JonesboroHousingAuthority 7704787282
CDCAIDSHotline 18003422437 KeepClaytonCountyBeautiful 7704773674ClaytonCountyAssociationAgainstFamilyViolenceSECURUSHOUSE
7709612109 MealsonWheels 7706034058
ClaytonCountyChildProtectiveServices
7706034602 PoisonControl 8002221222
ClaytonCountyDepartmentofFamily&ChildrenServices
7704732300 RiverwoodsBehavioralHealth 7709918500
ClaytonCountyFamilyCare 4043665527 SalvationArmy 7706037173
ClaytonCountyPoliceDept. 7704733900 SeniorAdultVictimsAdvocate(SAVA)4046575250or8887740152.
ClaytonCountyProtectiveServices 7706034602 SocialSecurityAdministration 6784221144
ClaytonCountyPublicSchools 7704732700 SouthernCrescentSexualAssaultCenter 7706034045
ClaytonCountyTaxCommissioner 7704773331 TravelersAid 4048177070
ClaytonCountyVoterRegistration 7704773372 UnitedWay(211) 211
GeorgiaDepartmentofLabor 6784795886 ChildProtectiveServices 7706034602
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TheHonorableValenciaSeayStateSenate,District34823VerdeDriveRiverdale,GA30274State:4046565095Fax:4044637783District:7709099912Home:7709099912Email:Valencia.seay@senate.ga.gov
TheHonorableMikeGlantonStateRepresentative,District75P.O.Box216Jonesboro,GA30236State:4046560325Email:mike.glanton@house.ga.gov
TheHonorableGailDavenportStateSenator,District44P.O.Box1074Jonesboro,GA30237State:4044635260Fax:4046566579District:6782159971Email:gail.davenport@senate.ga.govEmail:davenport@gaildavenport.com
TheHonorableSandraScottStateRepresentative,District763489OakLeafCourtRex,GA30273State:4046560314Cell:6782837149Email:sandra.scott@house.ga.gov
TheHonorableLaDawnJonesRepresentative,District62P.O.Box44824Atlanta,GA30336State:4046567859Email:ladawn.jones@house.ga.gov
TheHonorableDarrylJordanStateRepresentative,District77316HerringWay,Riverdale,GA30344State:4046560116Fax:4046518086Home:7704713370Email:darryl.jordan@house.ga.gov
TheHonorableValenciaStovallRepresentative,District74P.O.Box842Ellenwood,GA30294State:4046560314Email:valencia.stovall@house.ga.gov
TheHonorableDemetriusDouglasRepresentative,District78P.O.Box131Stockbridge,GA30281State:404.656.7859Email:demetrius.douglas@house.ga.gov
TheHonorableJohnLewisUnitedStatesCongress,District5
TheEquitableBuilding100PeachtreeSt.,NW,#1900
Atlanta30303District:4046590116Fax:4043310947
WashingtonDC:2022253801Fax:2022250351
TheHonorableDavidScottUnitedStatesCongress,District13
173NorthMainStJonesboro30236
District:7702105073Fax:7702105673WashingtonDC:2022252939;Fax:2022254628
CONGRESSIONALREPRESENTATIVE
LOCALOFFICIALSCountyCommissioners
112SmithStreet,Jonesboro,GA302363694Tel:7704773208;FAX:7704773217
JeffreyE.Turner,Chairman
SonnaSingleton,District1GailHambrick,District2
ShanaM.Rooks,District3
MichaelEdmondson,District4
STATELEGISLATIVEDELEGATION
mailto:Valencia.seay@senate.ga.govmailto:mike.glanton@house.ga.govmailto:gail.davenport@senate.ga.govmailto:davenport@gaildavenport.commailto:sandra.scott@house.ga.govmailto:ladawn.jones@house.ga.govmailto:Darryl.jordan@house.ga.govmailto:valencia.stovall@house.ga.govmailto:demetrius.douglas@house.ga.gov5
CLAYTONCOUNTYBOARDOFHEALTH1117BattleCreekRd.,Jonesboro30236Website:www.claytoncountypublichealth.orgHours:MondaythroughFriday8:30am5pm
BabiesCantWaitProgram6786107345BabiesCan'tWait(BCW)isGeorgia'scomprehensive,coordinated,statewide,interagencyservicedeliverysystemforfamilieswithinfantsandtoddlers,agesbirthtothree,whohavedevelopmentaldelaysordisabilities.Eligibility:Musthavechildrenagesbirthtothree,whomaybeatriskorhavedevelopmentaldelaysordisabilities.
Children1stProgram6786107366Children1sthelpsparentsprovidetheiryoungchildrenwithahealthystartinlife,byidentifyingchildrenatriskforpoorhealthordevelopment.Eligibility:Therearenofinancialrequirements.
ChildrensMedicalServices(CMS)Program6786107363Children'sMedicalServices(CMS)providescomprehensive,communitybased,familyfocused,culturallyappropriatemedical/healthcareforeligiblechildren,birthto21,withchronicmedicalconditions.Eligibility:Musthavechildrenwitheligibleconditionsandmeetfinancialrequirements;childrenwhoareMedicaid/PeachCareenrolled,receiveSSI,orareinfostercareareeligibleforservices.
M.O.M.S.(MakingOurMothersSuccessful)&PAT(ParentsasTeachers)Programs6786107298MOMS/PATisaFREEhomevisitingprogramdevelopedbytheClaytonCountyBoardofHealthtodecreasetheinfantmortalityrateinClaytonCounty.TheprogramfusesthePATsevidencedbasedcurriculumwiththeResourceMothersconcepttoensurethatparticipantshavehealthypregnanciesandhealthybabies.Theprogramparticipantsreceiveeducation,linkagetoservices,support,andsocialinteractioninagroupsetting.Eligibility:MOMSPregnantteensorteenmothersages20andunder,AfricanAmericanfemalesages3044,orwomenwithalowbirthweightbaby.PATAfricanAmericanfemalesages30to44,intheir1sttrimesterwholivewithinthefollowingzipcodes:30236,30238,or30274zipcodes.
CLAYTONCOUNTYEXTENSIONSERVICE1262GovernmentCir.,Ste.40,Jonesboro302367704733945Email:uge1063@uga.eduWebsite:www.caes.uga.edu/extension/claytonCallforinformationonparentingclassesandthecontinuingeducationclassschedule.
CLAYTONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYSERVICEAUTHORITY,INC.1000MainSt.,ForestPark3029840436305754043618395FaxWebsite:www.claytoncountycsa.orgChilddevelopmentprograms,HeadStartProgram(ages34),AfterSchoolProgram,possiblescholarship(applicationsavailable).Mustbeemployedwithproofofincome.Childcarewithreasonablerates.Nofaxesfromclients.Eligibility:Mustbeemployedandproofofincomefordaycareandafterschoolprograms.HeadStartusesFederalpovertyguidelinestoforincomeeligibility.
GEORGIAFATHERHOODPROGRAMTechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgia1800CenturyPlace,Suite400,Atlanta3034540467916547706791635FaxWebsite:www.fatherhood.georgia.govProvideseducation,training,andjobplacementfornoncustodialparentswithcourtorderedchildsupport.
CLAYTONCOUNTYPUBLICSCHOOLSStudentServicesDepartment1058FifthAve.,Jonesboro3023677047327006788173098FaxWebsite:www.clayton.k12.ga.us
CLAYTONCOUNTYDEPARTMENTOFFAMILYandCHILDRENSERVICES(DFCS)877BattleCreekRd,Jonesboro302367706034600Website:www.compass.govChildandAdultprotectiveservices.Assistancewithchildcarefeesforpublicassistanceapplicantsrecipientsandincomeeligible.Applicationsaccepteddaily.
GEORGIAPARENTSUPPORTNETWORK1381MetropolitanPkwy.,Atlanta303108008328645or4047584500 4047586833FaxEmail:info@gpsn.orgWebsite:www.gpsn.orgAstatewidesupportandreferralsystemforfamiliesofdisturbedchildren.Opentomembersoflocalparentsupportgroups,individualsandorganizations.
CHILDCARE/CHILDDEVELOPMENTTorepotChildAbuse,call7706034602
http://www.claytoncountypublichealth.orgmailto:uge1063@uga.eduhttp://www.caes.uga.edu/extension/claytonhttp://www.claytoncountycsa.orghttp://www.fatherhood.georgia.govhttp://www.clayton.k12.ga.us/http://www.compass.govmailto:info@gpsn.orghttp://www.gpsn.org6
SHELTERINGARMS/CARLRHODENIZERCHILDCARECENTERContact:EricRevell,CenterDirector529FlintTrail,Jonesboro3023677047717467704770138FaxEmail:erevell@shelteringarmsforkids.comWebsite:www.shelteringarmsforkids.comChildcarelearningcenterandfamilysupportHours:6:30am6:30pm
YOUTHEMPOWERMENTPROJECT601DenhamSt,Riverdale3027477090908087709093161FaxEmail:yep@mindspring.comWebsite:www.youthempowermentprojectinc.comServicelearning,programsforatriskprograms,PreKandjuvenilecourtprograms.
QUALITYCAREFORCHILDREN/CHILDCARERESOURCEINFORMATION2751BufordHwy.,Ste.500Atlanta30324800255425140447942004044794166FaxEmail:info@qualitycareforchildren.orgWebsite:www.qualitycareforchildren.orgInformationonchildcarecentersandinhomeprovidersavailableinyourarea.Informationalsoavailableforthoseinterestedinbecominganinhomechildcareprovider.Trainingclassesavailableforchildcareprofessionals.Checkwebsitefordates,times,andfees(ifapplicable)Hours:8:30am5pm
THEGEORGIAADVOCACYOFFICE150E.PoncedeLeonAve.,Decatur30030800537232940488512344043780031FaxEmail:info@thegao.orgProtectionandadvocacyforindividualswithdisabilitiesandmentalillness.
UNIVERSITYOFGEORGIA,COOPERATIVEEXTENSION,CLAYTONCOUNTYABCSofParentingContact:AngelaDaniel,ParentingSecretary77047339457704735438FaxEmail:addaniel@uga.eduParentingclasses,homevisitsbyTrainedParentEducators.ProgramsincludeParentsasTeachers,SafeCareandEarlyIntervention.Hours:8am5pm.Servicesofferednightsandweekends
HEALTHYMOTHERS,HEALTHYBABIESCOALITIONOFGEORGIA,INC.2300HendersonMillRd.,Ste.410Atlanta,Tucker3034577045100207704512466Website:www.hmhbga.org
CHILDCARE/CHILDDEVELOPMENTCONTD
CHILDSUPPORTENFORCEMENTCLAYTONCOUNTYDISTRICTATTORNEYChildSupportDivision/UIFSAHaroldR.BankeJusticeCenter9151TaraBlvd,3CS01,Jonesboro302368774234746Website:www.ocse.dhr.ga.govCollectschildsupportpaymentsfromabsentparentslivingoutsideofGeorgia.$25.00feefornonTANFrecipients.
DIVISIONOFCHILDSUPPORTSERVICES1287Spur138#12,Jonesboro,302368774234746DCSSContactCenter7704732496FaxAddressesabsentparentslivinginGeorgia.
http://www.hmhbga.orgmailto:info@qualitycareforchildren.orghttp://www.qualitycareforchildren.orgmailto:erevell@shelteringarmsforkids.comhttp://www.shelteringarmsforkids.commailto:yep@mindspring.comhttp://www.youthempowermentprojectinc.commailto:info@thegao.orgmailto:addaniel@uga.eduhttp://www.ocse.dhr.ga.gov7
4RIVERSMINISTRYINTERNATIONAL,INC.FeedMyPeople,Inc.6045NorthHenryBlvd.,Ste.C,Stockbridge30281Contact:DarleneKelley67856578006785657899FaxEmail:darlene@feedmypeople.bizWebsite:www.feedmypeoplega.orgServesallcounties.CallforappointmentHours:Wednesday,ThursdayandFriday:Newclients8am8:45am,Establishedclients9am12:50pm
FIRSTBAPTISTCHURCHFORESTPARK634MainSt.,ForestPark302974043666333Providesworshipservices,mealsandbagofgrocerieson2ndand4thWednesdays.Providesdailysacklunchesforhomeless.Hours:2nd&3rdWednesdayeachmonth,11am
CLAYTONCENTERCOMMUNITYSERVICEBOARDClothingCloset6315GardenWalkBlvd.,Riverdale30274Contact:JohnnieWatkins77099174207709917429FaxWebsite:www.claytoncenter.orgFoodpantryforneedyfamilies.Hours:Every3rdThursday9am1pm;Mayperiodicallymakeotherarrangementsforaccess.Eligibility:MusthavepictureID
JONESBOROFIRSTBAPTISTCHURCH147ChurchSt.,Jonesboro7704786710Website:www.fbcjonesboro.comAvailabletoresidentsofMorrow/Jonesboro/RiverdaleClothingitemsrangeinpricefrom$.50to$3.00Hours:Thursdays10am2pm,Fridays9am1pm,Saturdays9am12pmMustbringPictureIDandproofofresidency.
DIVINEFAITHMINISTRIESJosephsWarehouse9800TaraBlvd,Jonesboro,302367709409559or7706030025Email:elderdottie@yahoo.comWebsite:www.divinefaith.orgHours:FridayandSaturday10am3pm.Callforappointment
PREGNANCYCARECENTER158SouthMainSt.,Jonesboro302367704771501Maternity,infant&toddlerclothes
ST.VINCENTDEPAUL591FlintRiverRd.,Jonesboro302387704772388ServingClaytonCountyresidentsonly.Clothingitems/Housewares.
CLOTHING
mailto:darlene@feedmypeople.bizhttp://www.feedmypeoplega.orghttp://www.claytoncenter.orghttp://www.fbcjonesboro.commailto:elderdottie@yahoo.comhttp://www.divinefaith.org8
COUNSELINGANEWSTARTCOUNSELINGCENTER,INC.115HabershamDrive,Fayetteville3021477046199447704619779FaxEmail:anscc@yahoo.comWebsite:www.newstartcounseling.comOutpatientservicesandadolescenttherapy.Medicaidaccepted.
ACCORDPSYCHOLOGICALSERVICES259ArrowheadBlvd.,Ste.B1,Jonesboro3023677047194546788330607FaxEmail:janet@accordpsychologicalassociates.comWebsite:www.accordpsychologicalassociates.comServicesincludediagnosisandtreatmentofmental,psychologicalandemotionalissuesofchildren,adolescentsandadultsusingaholisticpsychotherapyapproach.Wealsoprovidemarriage,couplesandfamilycounseling.Wespecializeinawidevarietyofareasincludedbelow.Hours:Mon.8am9pm;Tu.Th.8am5pm
COXCARECONNECTIONS124NorthMcDonoughSt.#2076782505660;4046017530(Fax)Email:CoxCareConnections@att.netProvidesindividualandfamilycounselingservices.Theseservicesareprovidedinhomeandinoffice.AmeriGroup,PeachState,Aetna,EAP,andMHnetareaccepted.CROSSKEYSCOUNSELINGCENTER1035MainSt.,ForestPark3029740436634204046081365FaxEmail:ckccfp@bellsouth.netWebsite:www.crosskeyscounselingcenter.comCallforinfoandappointments.LocationsinForestParkandMorrow.Counselingforfamilies,marriages,drugabuse,sexualandphysicalabuse,spiritualneeds,parentingskillsandstressmanagement.Hours:Varyeachday.Phonecallstakenfrom9am4pmMondaythroughFridayEligibility:LicensedTherapists$95$120oradjustedperinsuranceoroutofpocket.Internreducedfee$12$35dependingonsituation.
ASSESSMENTANDCOUNSELINGSERVICES1651PhoenixBlvd,Suite#2,CollegePark3034977099717387709911375FaxEmail:info@assesmentandcounseling.comWebsite:www.assessmentandcounseling.comProvidesindividualandmaritalcounseling;treatmentofanxiety,depression;stress/angermanagement;andpsychologicaltesting.Byappointmentonly.Hours:MondaythroughFriday8am4pm
FAMILIESFIRSTHealthyFamiliesandRelationships1105W.PeachtreeSt.NE,Atlanta303094048532800Email:tlewis@familiesfirst.orgWebsite:www.familiesfirst.orgFamilyandoneononecounseling,angermanagementanddomesticviolencecounseling.Slidingscale.7locations.Bilingual,Spanish.
TeenpregnancyandparentingassistanceforClaytonCountyhighschoolstudents.MustattendJonesboroHighSchool,ages1419.Hours:MondaythroughFriday9am5pm
GEORGIAFAMILYSUPPORTSYSTEMS194JonesboroRoad,Jonesboro302366784793505Individualandfamilycounseling,substanceabuse,angermanagement,parentingclassesetc.Servicesofferedataslidingscaletoqualifiedcustomers.
ODYSSEYFAMILYCOUNSELINGCENTER1919JohnWesleyAve.,CollegePark3033740476291904047629101FaxWebsite:www.odysseycounseling.orgFamilycounseling,adolescentandadultsubstanceabuseprograms,domesticviolenceservices,incestsurvivorsgroups,batteredwomensshelter,andpreventiongroups(teens)Slidingscale&privateinsurance.Hours:MondaythroughThursday9am7pm,Friday8am4pm.
TALBOTTRECOVERY5448YorktownDrive,Atlanta30349800.445.4232or770.994.0185770.994.2024FaxWebsite:www.talbottcampus.comDrug/alcoholrehabtreatmentcenter;behavioralhealthoutpatientfacility.Privateinsurance.
CLAYTONCENTERCOMMUNITYSERVICEBOARDFlintRiverCenterChild&AdolescentServices/AdultCounseling6315GardenWalkBlvd.,Riverdale302748007154225CrisisLine77099174207709917429FaxWebsite:www.claytoncenter.orgIndividual,groupandfamilycounseling,psychiatricandbehaviorhealthassessments;drugabuseevaluation/referral/treatment;communitysupportservices,familyandgroupskillstraining;PRTFandCBA4screeningsandreferral;nursingservicesandcrisisintervention.Hours:MondayFriday8am5pm,Intakehours,MondaythroughThursday8am11amEligibility:Childrenandadolescentsage421withbehavioralhealthand/oraddictivediseaseneeds.AcceptsTriCare,Medicaid,slidingfeescale,PeachStateHealthPlan,AmerigroupCommunityCare,WellcareofGA.MusthaveIDandproofofincome.
mailto:anscc@yahoo.comhttp://www.newstartcounseling.commailto:janet@accordpsychologicalassociates.comhttp://www.accordpsychologicalassociates.commailto:ckccfp@bellsouth.nethttp://www.crosskeyscounselingcenter.commailto:info@assesmentandcounseling.comhttp://www.assessmentandcounseling.commailto:tlewis@familiesfirst.orghttp://www.familiesfirst.orghttp://www.odysseycounseling.orghttp://www.talbottcampus.comhttp://www.claytoncenter.orghttp://www.odysseycounseling.orghttp://www.talbottcampus.comhttp://www.claytoncenter.org9
CREDABILITY270PeachtreeSt.NW,Ste.1800,Atlanta303038002512227Email:info@CredAbility.orgWebsite:www.credability.orgCreditcounselingforpeoplewhohavebadcredit.Hours:24hoursaday/7daysaweek
UNIVERSITYOFGEORGIA,COOPERATIVEEXTENSION,CLAYTONCOUNTYCreditCounseling/Housing77047339457704735438FaxEmail:amydell@uga.eduHomebuyereducation,creditcounseling,HUDcertifiedcounselorHours:8am5pm.Servicesofferednightsandweekends
DandEFINANCIALEDUCATIONandTRAININGINSTITUTE4532JonesboroRd.,2ndFl.,ForestPark302978777901831or77096169007709618900FaxEmail:info@depower.orgWebsite:www.depower.orgOffersfinancialseminars,homebuyingeducation,creditcounseling
CRISISINTERVENTION/CRISISHOTLINESALCOHOL/DRUGHELPLINE800ALCOHOLor8002526465The1800ALCOHOLAffiliateProgramisanationwide,24houradmissionandreferralline.Callersreceiveconfidentialinformationand24houraccesstoappropriatealcoholanddrugabuseresourcestypicallywithintheirlocalareas.
AMERICANREDCROSS77096125521115MtZionRd.,Morrow30260Website:www.redcross.org
METROATLANTATASKFORCEFORTHEHOMELESS477PeachtreeSt.,Atlanta303084042305000Admin404.589.8251Fax8004480636or4044473678HotlineWebsite:www.homelesstaskforce.orgThemissionoftheTaskForceistoadvocateforandtorepresentthedignityandrightsofpeoplewhoarehomelessinoursociety,withthegoalofpreventinghomelessnessandseekingappropriateandaffordablehousingforall.
CLAYTONCOUNTYASSOCIATIONAGAINSTFAMILYVIOLENCESECURUSHOUSE80033HAVENor7709617233(SAFE)CrisisLine7709607153Provide safe emergency shelter and comprehensive supportservicestoallvictimsoffamilyviolence.CLAYTONCOUNTYCHILDPROTECTIVESERVICESProvidesservicesforchildrenwhoareatriskoforhavesufferedfromabuse,neglect,abandonment,orexploitation.7706034602Website:www.ccdfcs.org/safety_protect.htm
POISONCONTROLHOTLINE(24HOURS)8002221222AnywhereinU.S.40461690004046169287TDD
POWERLINEHealthyMothersHealthyBabies,Inc.8003009003Website:www.hmhbga.orgYoursourceforstatewidehealthcarereferralsandinformation.SehablaEspanolHours:MondaythroughFriday8am6pm
GEORGIACRISIS&ACCESSLINE8007154225Website:www.mygcal.comHelpisavailable24hoursaday,7daysaweek.Thisfree,confidentialhotlineprovidesaccesstocounselingandotherservicesforpreventingacrisisorgettingthroughacrisis.Trainedandcaringprofessionalswillhelpconnectyoutoservicesinyourarea.Theycanevenhelpyouscheduleappointments.
RESTORINGTHELOVEAGAIN,INC.6789939284Thisnonprofitorganizationprovidesparentinganddomesticviolenceclassesandworkshopforwomenandchildren.Volunteeropportunitiesareavailable.Email:restoringloveagain@yahoo.com
GEORGIANETWORKTOENDSEXUALASSAULT817WestPeachtreeSt.,Ste.200Atlanta3030840481552614048155265FaxEmail:info@gnesa.orgWebsite:www.gnesa.orgGNESA,theGeorgiaNetworktoEndSexualAssault,isanonprofitcoalitionofsexualassaultagenciesandconcernedindividualswhosharethecommongoalofendingsexualassault.
SAFEPLACE8882907233Website:www.nationalsafeplace.orgInClaytonCounty,everyQuikTripconveniencestoreispartofthenationalnetworkofSafePlaces.Ifyouthfindthemselvesescapingdesperatesituations,QuikTripstaffaretrainedtoconnectyoungpeoplewithemergencyshelterandotherresources,whethertheyarehomeless,haverecentlyrunawayfromhome,orareescapingfromakidnapperorprostitution.
CREDITCOUNSELING
mailto:info@CredAbility.orghttp://www.credability.orgmailto:amydell@uga.edumailto:info@depower.orghttp://www.depower.orghttp://www.redcross.orghttp://www.homelesstaskforce.orghttp://www.ccdfcs.org/safety_protect.htmhttp://www.hmhbga.orgmailto:restoringloveagain@yahoo.commailto:info@gnesa.orghttp://www.gnesa.orghttp://www.nationalsafeplace.org10
DELINQUENTYOUTHCLAYTONCOUNTYJUVENILECOURT121SouthMcDonoughSt,Jonesboro30236CourtHouseAnnex3,3rdFloor7704773270
PROBATION/INTAKE121S.McDonoughSt.#4,Jonesboro302367704735977
SOUTHERNCRESCENTSEXUALASSAULTCENTER7704772177Website:www.scsac.comWomenandmenofallagesareaffectedbysexualassault.Ourmissionistoreducethethreatofsexualassaultonalocal,stateandnationallevelthroughprevention,interventionandeducation.
SOUTHERNREGIONALPHYSICIANREFERRALHealthCall7705411111Link:www.southernregional.org/doctors/index.aspxFreephysicianreferralservicethatputsyouincontactwithphysicianswhoarerightforyou.
UNITEDWAYCall211fromthe404/770/678areacodesorcall4046141000fortrainedreferralspecialists7706141000(211)SehablaEspanol.Website:www.unitedway.org
CRISISINTERVENTION/CRISISHOTLINESCONTD
ATLANTAREGIONALCOMMISSIONCommunityCareServicesProgram40CourtlandSt.NE,Atlanta303034044633100or4044633333Website:www.atlantaregional.com Helpselderlyandthefunctionallyimpairedtocontinuelivingintheirhomes/communities.Eligibility:Mustmeetthemedicalandfunctionalcriteriaforplacementinanursingfacility;IseligibleorpotentiallyeligibleforMedicaid;hashealthandpersonalneedsthatcanbemetsafelyinthecommunityandwithinestablishedcostlimits.
CLAYTONCOUNTYBOARDOFHEALTH1117BattleCreekRd.,Jonesboro30236Website:www.claytoncountypublichealth.orgHours:MondaythroughFriday8:30am5pm
BabiesCantWaitProgram6786107345BabiesCan'tWait(BCW)isGeorgia'scomprehensive,coordinated,statewide,interagencyservicedeliverysystemforfamilieswithinfantsandtoddlers,agesbirthtothree,whohavedevelopmentaldelaysordisabilities.Eligibility:Musthavechildrenagesbirthtothree,whomaybeatriskorhavedevelopmentaldelaysordisabilities.
Children1stProgram6786107366Children1sthelpsparentsprovidetheiryoungchildrenwithahealthystartinlife,byidentifyingchildrenatriskforpoorhealthordevelopment.Eligibility:Therearenofinancialrequirements.
ChildrensMedicalServices(CMS)Program6786107363Children'sMedicalServices(CMS)providescomprehensive,communitybased,familyfocused,culturallyappropriatemedical/healthcareforeligiblechildren,birthto21,withchronicmedicalconditions.Eligibility:Musthavechildrenwitheligibleconditionsandmeetfinancialrequirements;childrenwhoareMedicaid/PeachCareenrolled,receiveSSI,orareinfostercareareeligibleforservices
CLAYTONCENTERCOMMUNITYSERVICEBOARD8007154225CrisisLineWebsite:www.claytoncenter.org
AdultDayServices1800SlateRd.,Conley3028840436615294043669698FaxPsychiatrictreatmentandnursingservices;psychosocialrehabilitationandpeersupportservicesHours:9am3pmMondaythroughFridayEligibility:Adults18andolderwithbehavioralhealthand/oraddictivediseaseneeds.AcceptsMedicaid,Medicare,slidingfeescalepayments,AmerigroupCommunityCare,PeachStateHealthPlan,WellCareofGA.MusthavepictureIDandproofofincome.
CommunitySupportServices/DevelopmentalServices217StockbridgeRoadJonesboro,Georgia77047146177704717817FaxComprehensiveprogramsforchildrenandadultswhohavementalretardationand/oradevelopmentaldisability:residentialservices,prevocationalservices,supportedemployment,dayprogram,familysupportservices,respitecare,andclinicalsupportservices.Hours:8am5pmMondaythroughFridayEligibility:Musthaveadiagnosisofmentalretardationbeforetheageof18oradevelopmentaldisabilityofaneurologicallydisablingcondition,includingepilepsy,cerebralpalsy,orautism,beforetheageof22.
ResidentialServices157SmithStreet,Jonesboro3023677047822807704779772FaxOfferingresidentialservicestoincludegrouphomes,personalcarehomes;semiindependentresidences,inhomesupportservicesandrespitecare.Hours:MondaythroughFriday8am5pmEligibility:Individuals(Adults)withbehavioralhealthand/ordevelopmentaldisabilities.MusthaveIDandproofofincome.
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BobbyDoddinstituteatWORKTEC(WorkTrainingandEmploymentCenter)221StockbridgeRd,Jonesboro3023677047328407704778502Fax7704732849TTYVocationaleducational,trainingandplacementassistanceforindividualswithdisabilitiesand/ordisadvantages.Hours:MondaythroughFriday8am4:30pmEligibility:Mustbe17yearsofage
GOODWILLINDUSTRIESCareerCenterWoodstockStore9425Highway92,Woodstock30188(770)8740262or4044209999Email:careerservices@ging.orgEmploymentandtrainingprogramsavailableforpersonswithdisabilities.Callforeligibilityrequirements.
CLAYTONCOUNTYPUBLICSCHOOLSSpecialEducationDepartment1058FifthAve.,Jonesboro302367704732700or6781012687704732706FaxEmail:katrina.west@clayton.k12.ga.usWebsite:www.clayton.k12.ga.us
THEGEORGIAADVOCACYOFFICE150E.PoncedeLeonAve.,Decatur30030800537232940488512344043780031FaxEmail:infor@thegao.orgProtectionandadvocacyforindividualswithdisabilitiesandmentalillness.
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EDUCATIONANDTRAINING UNIVERSITYOFGEORGIA,COOPERATIVEEXTENSION,
CLAYTONCOUNTY4HYouthDevelopment1262GovernmentCir.,Ste.40,Jonesboro30236Contact:GwenWilliams77047339457704735438FaxEmail:gwillms@uga.eduWebsite:www.caes.uga.edu/extension/claytonEmphasisonleadership,civicinvolvement,publicspeakingandcommunityservice.4Hoffersavarietyofactivities.Hours:8am5pm.ServicesofferednightsandweekendsEligibility:Youthages1018
YOUTHEMPOWERMENTPROJECT601DenhamSt,Riverdale3027477090908087709093161FaxEmail:yep@mindspring.comWebsite:www.youthempowermentprojectinc.comYouthandchildrenatriskprograms,PreK,juvenilecourtinvolvementandworkprograms.
I.M.A.G.E.FATHERHOODCONSULTANTSPOBox961257,Riverdale30296Contact:RodneyLawrence6785915012Email:imagefatherhood@att.netWebsite:www.imagefatherhoodconsultants.comIndependent,communitybasedearlyinterventionorganizationdedicatedtostrengtheningmalerolesintheirfamilies,schools,andcommunities.
YOUTHUNDERCONSTRUCTION,INC.7500ChadsCircle,Jonesboro30236Contact:ShenitaScott,ExecutiveDirector4044298288Email:scottshenita@aol.comWebsite:www.youthunderconstruction.orgSpecializesinqualityyouthprogramsduringoutofschoolperiods.
CLAYTONCOUNTYPUBLICSCHOOLS 1058FifthAve,Jonesboro302367704732700Website:www.clayton.k12.ga.us
HEARTSTONOURISHHOPE,INC.Administration640Hwy.138SW,Riverdale3027477099745117709917608FaxEmail:htnhwendy@yahoo.comWebsite:www.heartstonourish.orgAlternativeEducationCenter;SuspensionCenter;internship/workexperience;highschoolafterschoolprogram;EveningReportingCenter(ERC);counseling;FoodPantryoperatedbytheyouthwhoparticipateinourprograms;Drama,Art&VideoTechnologySummerApprenticeship;SpecialCommunityPrograms(ProjectHIPRemix,SchoolConflictandSaturdaySchool)Hours:Schoolyear8am5pm,SummerhoursTuesday,WednesdayandThursday9am2pmEligibility:Mustmeetindividualrequirementsforprograms;musthaveareferral.
ADULTLITERACYANDGEDPREPARATIONATLANTATECHNICALCOLLEGEOfficeofAdmissions1560StewartAvenue,SW,Atlanta303104042554400Main4042254461AdmissionsEmail:Admissions@atlantatech.eduWebsite:www.atlantatech.edu AtlantaTechnicalCollegeisapubliccollegeofferingprogramsinthefieldsofhealthandhumanservices;business,media,andinformationtechnology;andskilledtrades.Programsareaccreditedandtuitionisveryaffordable.Moststudentsqualifyforsomeformoffinancialaidandastudentloanprogramisnowoffered.Hours:Day,evening,weekendandonlineclasses.MondaythroughThursday9am7pm,Friday9am12noon
AtlantaTechnicalCollegeInstituteforMales(AIM)Contact:HenryCarter,ProgramCoordinator4047562709ThemissionoftheAtlantaTechnicalCollegeInstituteforMales(AIM)istoincreasetheenrollmentandretentionofminoritymaleswishingtoengageindevelopingthemselvesbypursingacollegedegreeatAtlantaTechnicalCollege.Ourprogramaddressesrecidivism,improvingeducationaloutcomesofpostsecondaryeducation,increasingexposuretoenhancingexperienceswithdiversecultures,andfosteringanenvironmentofcivicengagement.Hours:MondaythroughThursday9am5:30pm,Friday9am12noon
CAREERRESOURCECENTER3000CorporateCenterDr.,Ste.350,Morrow3026077096021727709602109FaxEmail:claytoncrc@claytoncrc.orgTheCareerResourceCenter,ClaytonBranchisaonestopcenterprovidingavarietyoffreebasicandadvancedservicestoassistindividualsseekingemployment,trainingandeducationservices.ServesresidentsofClayton,Henry,andFayettecountiesHours:MondaythroughFriday8am5pm
CLAYTONCOUNTYPUBLICSCHOOLSAdultBasicEducationPerryLearningCenter,137SpringSt,Jonesboro302367705157610 ClassesinLiteracy,GEDpreparation,andEnglishasSecondLanguage.Mostclassesareofferedatnocharge.Calltoregister.
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TRUANCYCLAYTONCOUNTYPUBLICSCHOOLSSchoolSocialWorkDepartment1058FifthAve.,Jonesboro302367704732700Website:www.clayton.k12.ga.us
CLAYTONDEPT.OFJUVENILEJUSTICE737VeteransPkwy.,Ste.700,Jonesboro302367704732422Website:www.djj.state.ga.usYouthdelinquencyservicesforyouthreferredfromJuvenileCourt. Hours:MondaythroughFriday8:30am5:00pm
SPECIALEDUCATIONCLAYTONCOUNTYPUBLICSCHOOLSSpecialEducationDepartment1058FifthAve.,Jonesboro302367704732700or6781012687704732706FaxEmail:katrina.west@clayton.k12.ga.usWebsite:www.clayton.k12.ga.us
CLAYTONSTATEUNIVERSITYAcademicProgramsOfficeofAdmissions2000ClaytonStateBlvd.,Morrow302606784664000Website:www.clayton.eduFullyaccredited.Varioustypesofdegreesoffered,Financialaidavailable.NoncreditclassesandWIA(WorkforceInvestmentAct).Callforscheduledclassesandregistrationinformation.
SOUTHERNCRESCENTTECHNICALINSTITUTE501VarsityRd,Griffin302237702287348Website:www.sctech.eduManycertificateanddiplomaprogramsavailable.NotallprogramsrequireGED.Adulteducationandremediationcoursesavailable.FinancialAidincludingPELLandHOPEGrants.
CLAYTONCOUNTYLIBRARY Headquarters865BattleCreekRd.,Jonesboro30236 7704733850Oneononetutoringforadultswhoreadbelow5thgradelevel,butwithoutseverelearningdisabilities.LiteracyVolunteersofAmericaworktogetherwiththeWEReadLiteracyProgram.NoFee.Referralscanbemadethroughcasemanagerorindividuals.Trainedvolunteerstaff.
PREVENTIONPLUSandFORESTPARKSTREETSCHOOL260ForestParkway,ForestPark4043639600ProgramstargetyouthinClaytonCounty,FayetteCounty,HenryCountyandothersurroundingcountieswhoarenotbeingadequatelyservedinatraditionalpublicschoolsetting.
GEORGIAPIEDMONTTECHNICALCOLLEGEAdmissions495N.IndianCreekDrive,Room171ABldg,Clarkston300214042979522Ext.16024042983617FaxEmail:admissionsclark@gptc.eduWebsite:www.dekalbtech.eduOver100programsofstudyoffered.StudentswhocompleteacareerprogramwillbeeligibleforanAssociateinAppliedScienceDegree(A.A.S.)oradiploma.Financialaidavailable.
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EMPLOYMENTCONTACTS
BobbyDoddinstituteatWORKTEC(WorkTrainingandEmploymentCenter)221StockbridgeRd,Jonesboro3023677047328407704778502Fax7704732849TTYVocationaleducational,trainingandplacementassistanceforindividualswithdisabilitiesand/ordisadvantages.Hours:MondaythroughFriday8am4:30pmEligibility:Mustbe17yearsofage
GEORGIADEPARTENTOFLABOR2450MountZionPkwy,Suite100,Jonesboro302366784795886Website:www.dol.state.ga.usUnemploymentinsuranceservicesandregularemploymentservices:jobassistance,DOLcomputeraccessandinterviewingtechniques.
CLAYTONCOUNTYFAMILYCARE1000MainSt,ForestPark30297Contact:JannaSzeto40436655274043665508FaxEmail:janna_baker@hotmail.comWebsite:www.claytonfamilycare.orgCallforappointmentforhousingandutilityassistanceonWednesdays9am10:30am.Call4043665527forprescriptionassistanceappointment.Callswillbereturnedwithin48hoursHours:MondaythroughFriday8am5pmEligibility:Calltodetermineeligibility
THESALVATIONARMY130SpringSt,Jonesboro30236Contact:CaptainJoseMarquez7706036258Email:Jose_Marquez@uss.salvationarmy.orgWebsite:www.salvationarmyusa.orgMustcallforappointment.Rent,utilities,etc.Hours:MondaythroughFriday8:30am4:30pm
CLAYTONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYSERVICESAUTHORITY,INC1000MainSt,ForestPark302974043630575Website:www.claytoncountycsa.orgServesClaytonCountyandthesurroundingareas.Limitedrent,utilityandfoodassistance.Callforappointment.
JONESBOROUNITEDMETHODISTCHURCH142S.MainSt.,Jonesboro3023677047864447704783352FaxWebsite:www.jonesboroumc.comUtilities,rentandvitalexpensesassistance.Callat8:30amforappointment1stTuesdayofthemonth.
SAMARITANSTOGETHER1000MainSt,ForestPark30050Contact:GeorgeHenderson,President4043618848Assistswithutilitybills,rent,ormortgage.Emergencyfoodbankalsoavailable..Hours:AppointmentsaremadebycallingonFRIDAYSONLY.Wetakethefirst12callersforthefollowingweek.Ifthevoicemailpicksup,appointmentshavebeenfilledforthefollowingweek.FoodBankMondayandWednesday9am12noonEligibility:MustbearesidentofClaytonCounty,mustbringphotoIDandsocialsecuritycardforeveryonelivingattheresidence,
EMERGENCYFINANCIALASSISTANCE
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FOODASSISTANCE/NUTRITIONSUPPORT4RIVERSMINISTRYINTERNATIONAL,INC.FeedMyPeople,Inc.6045NorthHenryBlvd.,Ste.C,Stockbridge30281Contact:DarleneKelley67856578006785657899FaxEmail:darlene@feedmypeople.bizWebsite:www.feedmypeoplega.orgServesallcounties.Callforappointment.Hours:Wednesday,ThursdayandFriday:Newclients8am8:45am;Establishedclients9am12:50pm
CLAYTONCENTERCOMMUNITYSERVICEBOARD6315GardenWalkBlvd.,Riverdale30274Contact:JohnnieWatkins77099174207709917429FaxWebsite:www.claytoncenter.orgFoodpantryforneedyfamilies.Hours:Every3rdThursday9am1pm;Mayperiodicallymakeotherarrangementsforaccess.Eligibility:MusthavepictureID
CLAYTONCOUNTYBOARDOFHEALTHWIC(Women,Infants,andChildren)1117BattleCreekRd.,Jonesboro302366786107637Website:www.claytoncountypublichealth.orgNutritioneducationandcounseling;supplementalfoodforpregnant,postpartumandbreastfeedingmothersandchildrenfrombirthtofiveyearsold;peercounselingsupportforbreastfeedingmothers.Hours:MondaythroughFriday8:30am5pmEligibility:WICserveswomenandchildreninfamilieswithincomeatorbelow185percentofthefederallydefinedpovertylevelwhoareatriskfornutritionaldeficiencies.
DIVINEFAITHMINISTRIESJosephsWarehouse9800TaraBlvd.,Jonesboro,302387709409559or7706030025Email:elderdottie@yahoo.comWebsite:www.divinefaith.orgHours:MondaythroughFriday11am4pm.Callforappointment
FIRSTBAPISTCHURCHOFMORROW1647LakeHarbinRd,Morrow30260Contact:BertWatkins7709619270Ext.8137709617532FaxEmail:bwatkins@fbcmorrow.orgWebsite:www.acswebnetworks.com/fbcmorrowCallforappointment
GEORGIACITIZENSCOALITONONHUNGER9GammonAveSE,Atlanta3031540462277784046227992FaxEmail:hungercoalition@mindspring.com
FIRSTBAPTISTCHURCHOFJONESBORO147ChurchSt.,Jonesboro302367704786710Website:www.fbcjonesboro.comAvailabletoresidentsofMorrow/Jonesboro/RiverdaleHours: Monday and Wednesday 9:30 am 12 noon &1:30pm4pm.MustbringpictureIDandproofofresidency.
MEALSONWHEELSClaytonCountySeniorServices877BattleCreekRd.,Jonesboro3023677060340507706034068FaxDelivermealstothehomeboundelderly.7706034055HomeCareSpecialistforseniorcitizenswhoneedinhomecare.
SHILOHBAPTISTCHURCH216WestMillSt.,Jonesboro302367704789586CallforappointmentforfoodSoupKitchen2ndand4thTuesday
ST.VINCENTDEPAUL591FlintRiverRd.,Jonesboro302387704772388ServingClaytonCountyresidentsonly.Hours:Friday12noon3pm
THESALVATIONARMY130SpringSt,Jonesboro30236Contact:CaptainJoseMarquez7706036258Email:Jose_Marquez@uss.salvationarmy.orgWebsite:www.salvationarmyusa.orgMustcallforappointment.Hours:MondaythroughFriday8:30am4:30pm
UNITEDWAY2117706141000or211Equippedwiththemostextensivedatabaseof itskind inmetroAtlanta,UnitedWay211employs trained referral specialists toassistcallerswithalmosteveryconceivablehumanservicesneed.
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FOREIGNLANGUAGETRANSLATIONANDOTHERSERVICES RAKSHA,INC.
P.O.Box12337,Atlanta303558667257423or8776725742or40487606704048420725HelpLine4048764525FaxEmail:raksha@raksha.orgWebsite:www.raksha.orgRaksha'smissionistopromoteastrongerandhealthierSouthAsiancommunitythroughconfidentialsupportservices,education,andadvocacy.Guidedbyvaluesofconsensusindecisionmaking,diversityinleadership,andthedignityandworthofeveryindividual,RakshastrivestoempowerandservetheSouthAsiancommunity.
REFUGEEFAMILYSERVICES5561MemorialDr.,Ste.H,StoneMountain300834042996217Email:information@refugeefamilyservices.orgWebsite:www.refugeefamilyservices.orgSupports the efforts of refugeewomen and children to achieveselfsufficiency in theUnitedStatesbyprovidingeducationandeconomicopportunity.
SIGNLANGUAGEINTERPRETINGSPECIALISTS3292ThompsonBridgeRd.#333,Gainesville3050677053107007709470894Fax7702879479TTYEmail:requests@slisinc.comWebsite:www.slisinc.comProvideshighqualitysignlanguageinterpretingservices24hoursaday,365daysayearinallsettings:medical/mentalhealth,legal,educational, government, employmentrelated, and communityevents.
WORLDRELIEF655VillageSquareDr.,StoneMountain30083Contact:JohnArnold40429443524042946011FaxEmail:jarnold@wr.orgWebsite:www.worldrelief.orgRefugee resettlement services for refugees assigned to thisagency.CertainservicestoothernonUScitizenssuchasasylumseekers.AssistanceinapplyingforcertainUSimmigrationbenefitssuchaspermanentresidence.Hours:Monday throughThursday8:30 am 5pm,Friday8:30am12:30pmEligibility:PersonswithUSrefugeeorSIVstatusassignedtothisagency; certainothernonUScitizenswhomeet thecriteria forservicespostedbytheOfficeofRefugeeResettlement(ORR).
CATHOLICCHARITIESATLANTARefugeeResettlementServices680WestPeachtreeSt.NW,Atlanta303084048857465Email:refugeeresettlement@catholiccharitiesatlanta.orgWebsite:www.catholiccharitiesatlanta.orgProvidesaholisticcombinationofaccreditedsocialserviceslifeskillseducation,counseling,familystabilization,andimmigrationlegalservicesthatremovebarrierstoselfsufficiencyandwholeness.Servicesaretailoredfortheuniquecircumstancesofthepeopleserved,andtheimpactisrealandmeasurable.Faithbasedorganizationthatservespeopleprofessionally,compassionately,inmultiplelanguagesandregardlessofbackground.
CENTERFORPANASIANCOMMUNITYSERVICES,INC.(CPACS)3510ShallowfordRd.NE,Atlanta3034177093609697704589377FaxEmail:cpacs@cpacs.orgWebsite:www.icpacs.orgProvidesprimaryandpreventativehealthcareservicesinaculturally sensitive and language appropriatemanner through,healthpromotion,andeducation,andsupportservices.
LUTHERANSERVICESOFGEORGIA1330w.PeachtreeSt.NW,Ste.300,Atlanta303098008755645or40487502014045911031FaxEmail:lsg@lsga.orgWebsite:www.lsga.orgServices provided: Refugee Services, Disaster Response, FamilyIntervention,SpecializedFosterCare,FACES(Facilitating,Advocacy,Care,Education,andShelter),andAdoptionServices.
FURNITUREST.VINCENTDEPAUL591FlintRiverRd.,Jonesboro302387704772388ServingClaytonCountyresidentsonly.Offersclothingitems/Housewares.
FURNITUREBANKOFMETROATLANTA538PermalumePlaceNW,Atlanta303184043558530Email:info@furniturebankatlanta.orgWebsite:www.furniturebankatlanta.orgUsedfurniture/householditemsprovidedtohomeless,and/orpersonswithHIV.Musthavereferral.Hours:MondaythroughFriday8am4:30pm
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HEALTHANDMEDICALAIDSINFORMATIONLINE80055127284048769944Information,support,doctorsreferrals,testreferrals,hospitalreferralsandcounseling.
POWERLINEHealthyMothersHealthyBabies,Inc.8003009003Website:www.hmhbga.orgYoursourceforstatewidehealthcarereferralsandinformation.SehablaEspanolHours:MondaythroughFriday8am6pm
ALZHEIMERSSERVICECENTER7251Mt.ZionCircle,Morrow3026077060340907706034092FaxEmail:info@ascga.orgWebsite:www.ascga.orgDaycarecenterforpeoplewithAlzheimersandrelateddementia.Sliding;referralthroughphysician.Weekendrespiteavailable(callforavailability).Groupsupportmeetingsforcaregivers.Hours:7:30am4:30pm*Extendedcare4:30pm6pmMondaythroughFriday
SISTERLOVE,INC.3709BakersFerryRd.SW,Atlanta303318667507733or40450577774045050003FaxEmail:info@sisterlove.orgWebsite:www.sisterlove.orgSisterLoveisonamissiontoeradicatetheadverseimpactofHIV/AIDSandotherreproductivehealthchallengesuponwomenandtheirfamiliesthrougheducation,prevention,supportandhumanrightsadvocacyintheUnitedStatesandaroundtheworld
AMERICANCANCERSOCIETY135BradfordSquare,SuiteB,Fayetteville302158002272345or77046089204048164994PatienceassistanceWebsite:www.cancer.orgCallforinformationorquestions.Donationsaccepted.Hours:MondaythroughFriday8:30am5pm
SOUTHFULTONMEDICALCENTERHealthCareCenter1920JohnWesleyAve.,CollegePark303374047654200or4044661170Website:www.southfultonmedicalcenter.comProvideslowornocosthealthcareforpeoplewhomaynotbeabletopaythefullcost.
CANCERANSWERLINE18002272345Hours:MondaythroughFriday9am12noon,1pm4pmCansendoutinformationonalltypesofcancers8002824914Hours:MondaythroughThursday8am7pm,Friday8am5pm
CDCAIDSHOTLINE8003422437800234TEENTeachingAidPrevention(TAP)8003447432Spanish8002437889Deaf24hours,7daysaweekAidspreventioninformationandreferrals
OURLADYOFPERPETUALHELPHOME760PollardBlvd.,SW,Atlanta3031540468895154045889568FaxWebsite:www.olphhome.org/wordpressProvidedforterminalcancerpatients.MustfilloutanApplication.Reviewdependsonseverity,situationandhousehold.
SOUTHSIDEMEDICALCENTER1039RidgeAve.Atlanta303154046881350Website:www.southsidemedical.netProvidesaffordable,highqualityprimaryhealthcare,dental,andspecialtycareservicessuchasCardiology,Podiatry,Radiology,Gastroenterology,Surgery,WeightManagementandDiabetesManagement.Slidingscaleifpatientisemployed.AcceptsMedicaid,Medicareandmostinsurance.Hours:MondaythroughFriday8am5pm;Saturday9am2pmEligibility:NeedproofofincomeLovejoyClinic2201TalmadgeRd,Lovejoy,302284046881350RiverdaleClinic275UpperRiverdale,Riverdale302747709910523
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CHILDRENSHOSPITALS
CHILDRENS@HUGHESSPALDING35ButlerStSE,Atlanta30303(AcrossfromGradyHospital)4047859500Website:www.choa.org
CHILDRENS@SCOTTISHRITE1001JohnsonFerryRd.NE,Atlanta30342(LocatednearNorthsideHospitalandSt.JosephHospital)4047855252Website:www.choa.org
CHILDRENS@EGLESTON1405CliftonRd.NE,Atlanta30322(LocatedonEmoryUniversitycampus)4047856000Website:www.choa.org
CHILDRENS@MOUNTZION2201MountZionPkwy.,Morrow302604047858660Website:www.choa.org
CLINICS GOODSAMARITANHEALTHCENTER
1015DonaldLeeHollowellPkwy.,Atlanta303184045236571Website:www.goodsamatlanta.orgHours: Monday7:30am8pm,TuesdaythroughThursday7:30am4pm,Friday7:30am12pmandlimitedSaturdays.Eligibility:Proofofincomerequired.
GOODSHEPHERDCLINIC6392MurphyDr.,Morrow3026077096813107706982701FaxEmail:info@godshep.orgWebsite:www.godshep.orgHours:Monday2pm7pm,Wednesday9am12:30pm,also1stand3rdWednesdays1pm4pm
GRANTPARKCLINIC1340Boulevard,Atlanta303154046274259GrantParkClinicoffersservicesinprimarycareandprenatalcare.Allservicesareonaslidingfeescalebaseduponfamilysizeandincome.Uninsuredpersonsarewelcome.Website:www.grantparkclinic.blogspot.com
HANDSOFHOPECLINIC,INC.1010HospitalDr.,Bldg.B,Stockbridge3028177050713447705071377FaxWebsite:www.handsofhopeclinic.orgFoundedonChristianprinciplesofhelpingothers,HandsofHopeClinicprovidesbasicmedicalanddentalcarefreeofchargetouninsuredHenryCountyresidentswhoareunabletoaffordthehealthservicestheyneed.AdministrativeOfficeHours:MondaythroughFriday10am4pmMedicalClinicHours:Mondays48pm,Tuesdays24pm,2ndand4thThursdays48pmand3rdThursday9am8pm
RILEYCLINICJonesboroFirstBaptistChurchContact:BarbieBenton151WestMillStreet,Jonesboro302367704710441Email:bentonhome@netzero.netFreeclinicalservicesandministrytopeopleinnonemergencysituationswhodonothaveMedicare,Medicaid,orprivateinsurance.Hours:ThursdayDoorsopenat3:30pmandclosewhenpatientsarecompleted.Firstcome,FirstservedbasisNoappointmentnecessary.
CLAYTONCOUNTYBOARDOFHEALTH1117BattleCreekRoad,Jonesboro30236Website:www.claytoncountypublichealth.orgTheCCBOHoffersawidearrayofclinicalandcommunityhealthpreventionservicesfocusedonpreventingdisease,injury,disabilityandprematuredeath.ThemissionoftheClaytonCountyBoardofHealth(CCBOH)istoprotectandpromotethehealthofthepeoplethroughhighstandardsofqualitycommunityhealthbyprevention,surveillance,assessment,treatment,andcollaborativecommunitypartnerships.Hours:MondaythroughFriday8am5pm
ChildHealthClinic6786107199Ext.6505Childrensimmunizations;childrensdentalservices;schoolhealthcheckscreenings;hearing,vision,anddentalscreenings,wellchildexamsforPeachCareandMedicaidmembers.
HypertensionPreventionandCareClinic6786107419Hypertensionscreenings,monitoring,treatment,andcasemanagement;healthylifestyleseducationandpromotion.
SpecialtyServicesClinic6786107199Ext.6503Tuberculosisscreeningandcasemanagement;contactinvestigations,chestXraysforpositiveTBtests;STI/HIV/AIDSscreeningandcasemanagement;HepatitisA,B,andCfollowup;STIeducation;partnercounselingandreferralservices.
WomensHealthClinic6786107199Ext.6506Pregnancytesting;reproductivehealthservices;breastandcervicalcancerscreenings,mammogramreferrals;malehealthexams/physicals.ANCHORHOSPITAL5454YorktowneDrive,Atlanta303497709916044/86666787977709913843FaxWebsite:www.anchorhospital.comThis122bedemergencyreceivingfacilityprovidespsychiatricandaddictivediseaseservicesforadultsandsenioradults.Acuteinpatient/outpatientservicesandfreeassessmentsoffered.Hours:24hours/7daysaweek
http://www.choa.orghttp://www.choa.orghttp://www.choa.orghttp://www.choa.orghttp://www.goodsamatlanta.orgmailto:info@godshep.orghttp://www.godshep.orghttp://www.grantparkclinic.blogspot.comhttp://www.handsofhopeclinic.orgmailto:bentonhome@netzero.nethttp://www.claytoncountypublichealth.orghttp://www.anchorhospital.comhttp://www.goodsamatlanta.orgmailto:info@godshep.orghttp://www.godshep.orghttp://www.grantparkclinic.blogspot.comhttp://www.handsofhopeclinic.orgmailto:bentonhome@netzero.nethttp://www.claytoncountypublichealth.orghttp://www.anchorhospital.comhttp://www.goodsamatlanta.orgmailto:info@godshep.orghttp://www.godshep.orghttp://www.grantparkclinic.blogspot.comhttp://www.handsofhopeclinic.orgmailto:bentonhome@netzero.nethttp://www.claytoncountypublichealth.orghttp://www.anchorhospital.com19
BENMASSELLDENTALCLINIC700FourteenthSt.NW,Atlanta3031840488118584048857581FaxWebsite:www.benmasselldentalclinic.orgRegulardentalcaretopreschoolersandadults.Noworkdoneonschoolagedchildren,exceptforbraces.Denturesprovidedforqualifiedpatients.Oneyearwaitinglistfordentures.Mustsendselfaddressedenvelopetosetupanappointment.Noemergencyservices.Hours:MondaythroughFriday9am5pm
CLAYTONSTATEUNIVERSITYDepartmentofDentalHygiene,StudentLifeCenter,Room1032000ClaytonStateBlvd.,Morrow30260Contact:ValerieBaker67846649206784664997FaxEmail:valeriebaker@clayton.eduWebsite:www.clayton.eduStudentstreatpatientsunderthesupervisionofdentalhygienefacultymembers.Servicesincludeoralexams,xrays,cleaning,sealant,andreferralstootherdentists.Hours:Fall/SpringMonday,WednesdayandFriday8am4pm,TuesdayandThursday8am4:30pm.ClosedfromearlyJunetolateAugust.
CLAYTONCOUNTYBOARDOFHEALTHChildOralHealth1117BattleCreekRoad,Jonesboro302366786107421Thedentalclinicprovidescomprehensiveoralhealthcareforchildrenages018yearsold.Servicesofferedincludeoralexaminations,intraoralandpanoramicradiographs,andtreatmentofemergencytreatment.Preventiveservicesincludecleaning,fluoridetreatments,sealants,andoralhygieneandnutritionalcounseling.Offersafullrangeofpediatricdentalrestorativetreatmentsalongwithperiodontaltherapy.Medicaid,PeachCare,UnitedConcordia,andCignaaccepted.Providesservicesonaslidingfeescalebasedonproofofincome. Website:www.claytoncountypublichealth.orgHours:MondaythroughFriday8:30am5pm
COMPLETEFAMILYDENTISTRY541ForestParkwaySuite18,ForestPark3029740436173334043618954FaxWebsite:www.davidricksdds.com
DENTAL
CLINICSCONTDSOUTHERNREGIONALMEDICALCENTERWomensCommunityCare11UpperRiverdaleRd.,Ste.230,Bldg29,Riverdale302747709918400Website:www.southernregional.orgProvidesprenatal,postpartum,gynecologiccare.Hours:MondaythroughThursday(byappointmentonly)ClosedFridays,weekends,andholidays.AcceptsselfpayandMedicaideligiblepatients.
SOUTHFULTONMEDICALCENTERWebsite:www.southfultonmedicalcenter.com
HealthCareCenter1920JohnWesleyAve.,CollegePark303374047654200or4044661170Provideslowornocosthealthcareforpeoplewhomaynotbeabletopaythefullcost.
SeniorCareClinic1170ClevelandAve.,3rdFl.MedicalArtsBldg.,EastPoint303444044662273Medicare/Medicaid/SelfpayHours:Appointmentsareavailable8am4pm,TuesdaythroughFriday
SOUTHSIDEMEDICALCENTER1039RidgeAve.Atlanta303154046881350Website:www.southsidemedical.netOB/GYN,Medicalandpediatrics.Slidingfeescaleofferedifpatientisemployed.AcceptsMedicaid,Medicareandmostinsurance.Hours:MondayFriday8am5pm;Saturday9am2pmEligibility:Proofofincomerequired.
LovejoyClinic2201TalmadgeRd,Lovejoy,302284046881350RiverdaleClinic275UpperRiverdale,Riverdale302747709910523
WESTENDMEDICALCENTERS,INC.868YorkAve.,Atlanta303104047521400Website:www.wemc.orgProvidesqualitycomprehensivehealthcareservicesthatareculturallyandlinguisticallyappropriate,accessibleandaffordable.Focusesonprevention,earlydiagnosis,andtreatment.
http://www.benmasselldentalclinic.orgmailto:valeriebaker@clayton.eduhttp://www.clayton.eduhttp://www.claytoncountypublichealth.orghttp://www.davidricksdds.comhttp://www.southernregional.orghttp://www.southfultonmedicalcenter.comhttp://www.southsidemedical.nethttp://www.wemc.org/20
DIABETES
DIABETESASSOCIATIONOFATLANTA,INC.100EdgewoodAvenue,NE,Suite1004,Atlanta3030340452771504045277149FaxEmail:diabetes@diabetesatlanta.orgWebsite:www.diabetesatlanta.orgDiabeteshealthscreeningandmedicalassistanceprograms.Eligibility:AssessmentsthroughDFCS.
SOUTHERNREGIONALMEDICALCENTERDiabetesSupportGroupDiabetesResourceCenter11UpperRiverdaleRd.SW,Riverdale30274Contact:KathyMarshall,RN,CDE77099186267709918690FaxEmail:kathy.marshall@southernregional.orgWebsite:www.southernregional.orgProvideseducationandsupportforadultsdealingwithdiabetes.Hours:7pm.2ndThursdayofeachmonth.Eligibility:Opentothecommunity;free;doesnotrequireregistration.Freeparking.
DENTALCONTD GOODSAMARITANHEALTHCENTER
1015DonaldLeeHollowellPkwy.,Atlanta303184045236571Website:www.goodsamatlanta.orgHours: Monday7:30am8pm,TuesdaythroughThursday7:30am4pm,Friday7:30am12pmandlimitedSaturdays.Eligibility:Proofofincomerequired.
GRADYORALHEALTHCENTER341PoncedeLeonAve.,Decatur303084046169772HIVandAIDSpatientsONLY.
KOOLSMILES4456JonesboroRd.,ForestPark30297Contact:TeMayaThompkins77069256657706925666FaxWebsite:www.mykoolsmiles.com/GA/AtlantaForestParkOralhealthcareproviderHours:MondaythroughFriday9am6pmEligibility:AcceptsAmerigroupandHPMedicaid
EAGLINDENTALGROUP259ArrowheadBlvd.,Ste.B2Jonesboro30236Contact:SenetraJones7704712333Email:eaglindentistry@gmail.comWebsite:www.eaglindentalgroup,com
WESTENDMEDICALCENTERS,INC.868YorkAve.,Atlanta303104047521405Website:www.wemc.orgQualitydentalcareforeveryoneinyourfamily.Includes:exams,fillings,cleaningsandextractionsandreferralsfordenturesandpartials.Se,habloespanol.
DEKALBCOUNTYBOARDOFHEALTHT.O.VinsonHealthCenterDentalClinic4045087890CliftonSpringsHealthCenterDentalClinic4042444410EastDeKalbHealthCenterDentalClinic7704842623KirkwoodHealthCenterDentalClinic4043704640NorthDeKalbHealthCenterDentalclinic7704541144x4341Website:www.dekalbhealth.net/hs/dentalhealth/TheDentalHealthProgramprovideseducationandclinicalservices.Thegoalistopromotegoodoralhealth.Clinicalservicesareavailableto:
Childrenandteens(ages320) Pregnantwomen Adultsage60andover Personsofanyagewithaseveredentalemergency Othersasspaceisavailable
TheBoardofHealthsdentalfeesaresimilartothoseinprivatepractice.However,feesmaybereducedbasedonhouseholdincome.Paymentisexpectedatthetimeofservice.MedicaidandPeachCareforKidsclientsarewelcome.
mailto:diabetes@diabetesatlanta.orghttp://www.diabetesatlanta.orgmailto:kathy.marshall@southernregional.orghttp://www.southernregional.orghttp://www.goodsamatlanta.orghttp://www.mykoolsmiles.com/GA/Atlanta-Forest-Parkhttp://www.dekalbhealth.net/hs/dental-health/http://www.goodsamatlanta.orghttp://www.mykoolsmiles.com/GA/Atlanta-Forest-Parkhttp://www.dekalbhealth.net/hs/dental-health/mailto:eaglindentistry@gmail.comhttp://www.eaglindentalgroup.comhttp://www.wemc.org/21
HEARINGCLAYTONCOUNTYBOARDOFHEALTHChildren1st1117BattleCreekRoad,Jonesboro302366786107360Website:www.claytoncountypublichealth.orgUniversalNewbornHearingScreeningsHours:MondaythroughFriday8:30am5pm
GEORGIACOUNCILFORTHEHEARINGIMPAIRED4151MemorialDr.,Ste.103B,Decatur300328005410710or4042925312Voice/TTY4042993642FaxWebsite:www.gachi.orgServesindividualswhoaredeaf,deafblind,latedeafened,peoplewithhearingloss,andotherswithrespecttoallcommunicationmodes.Providessupportservices,advocacy,andeducation,whichfosterselfdetermination,empowerment,andindependence.Hours:MondaythroughFriday8am4pm
GEORGIALIONSLIGHTHOUSEFOUNDATION5582PeachtreeRd.Atlanta30341800718(SITE)748340432536304046365549FaxEmail:galions@lionslighthouse.orgWebsite:www.lionslighthouse.orgHearingaidsforqualifyingGeorgians.Eligibility:Mustcompleteapplication.MustbearesidentofGeorgiaandmeetincomerequirements;proofofincomerequired:musthaveahearingtestwithinlast(6)monthsandarecommendationfromanaudiologistorhearingaiddispenser.PeachCareforKidsaccepted.Hours:MondaythroughFriday8am5pm
HEARNOW6700WashingtonAve.South,EdenPrairie,MN553448003288602Website:www.starkeyhearingfoundation.org/hearnow.phpHearNowisanationalnonprofitprogramcommittedtoassistingthosepermanentlyresidingintheU.S.whoaredeaforhardofhearingandhavenootherresourcestoacquirehearingaids.
ATLANTAREGIONALCOMMISSIONCommunityCare&ServicesPrograms40CourtlandSt.,NE,Atlanta303034044633244Website:www.atlantaregional.comHelpselderlyand/orfunctionallyimpairedtocontinuelivingintheirhomes/communities.Eligibility:Meetsthemedicalandfunctionalcriteriaforplacementinanursingfacility;iseligibleorpotentiallyeligibleforMedicaid;hashealthandpersonalneedsthatcanbemetsafelyinthecommunityandwithinestablishedcostlimit.
SUNCRESTHOMEHEALTH29UpperRiverdaleRd.SW,Suite130,Riverdale3027477099186627709918663FaxWebsite:www.suncresthealth.comAtSunCrestHomeHealthweunderstandtheimportanceoffindingwellnessandindependenceathome.Ourteamofdedicatedcaregiversoffersprofessionalandpersonalassistancetoindividualswhoneedsupport,therapy,personalhealthaideandhealtheducation.Weworkcloselywithyou,yourfamilyandyourphysiciantokeepyouinthefamiliarsurroundingsofyourhomeduringyourrecoverybacktowellnessandindependence.
CLAYTONCOUNTYDEPARTMENTOFFAMILYandCHILDRENSERVICES(DFCS)SatelliteOffice(AdultMedicaid)877BattleCreekRd.,Jonesboro302367709918000ext.5589AdultMedicaidfordisabled,elderly,blind,etc.RightfromtheStartMedicaidforexpectantmothersandsmallchildren.
VISITINGNURSEHEALTHSYSTEM5775GlenridgeDr.,SuiteE200,Atlanta3032840421560004042156003FaxWebsite:www.vnhs.orgHelpspeoplemanagetheirhealthandrecoverfromillnessinthecomfortoftheirownhome.Nurses,therapistsandotherprofessionalsgivepatientsqualityoneononecare,helpingthemmaintaintheirindependenceand,wheneverpossible,avoidhospitalstays.
HOMEHEALTHCARE
http://www.claytoncountypublichealth.orghttp://www.gachi.orgmailto:galions@lionslighthouse.orghttp://www.lionslighthouse.orghttp://www.starkeyhearingfoundation.org/hear-now.phphttp://www.atlantaregional.comhttp://www.suncresthealth.comhttp://www.vnhs.org22
ATLANTAVETERANSMEDICALCENTER1670ClairmontRd,Decatur300334043216111Website:www.atlanta.va.govEligibility:YoumaybeeligibleforVAbenefitsifyouarea: Veteran,Veteran'sdependent Survivingspouse,childorparentofadeceasedVeteran Uniformedservicemember PresentorformerreservistorNationalGuardmember
CHILDRENSHEALTHCAREOFATLANTA@EGLESTON1405CliftonRd.NE,Atlanta30322(LocatedonEmoryUniversitycampus)4047856000Website:www.choa.org
RIVERWOODSBEHAVIORALHEALTHSYSTEM223MedicalCenterDr.,Riverdale3027477099185007709918507FaxWebsite:www.riverwoodsbehavioral.comInpatient,outpatient,partialhospitalizationprogramformentalhealthandsubstanceabuse.Adults,adolescentsandgeriatricpatientsaccepted.
CHILDRENSHEALTHCAREOFATLANTA@HUGHESSPALDING35ButlerStSE,Atlanta30303(AcrossfromGradyHospital)4047859500Website:www.choa.org
SOUTHFULTONMEDICALCENTER1170EastClevelandAve.,Atlanta3034440446611704044661280PatientInformation4044661200,Directions(option6)Website:www.southfultonmedicalcenter.com
SOUTHERNREGIONALMEDICALCENTER11UpperRiverdaleRdSW,Riverdale7709918000Website:www.southernregional.orgSocialServiceDept. 7709918398 forassistancewithdischargeplanningandreferraltocommunityresources.CommunityCareCenter7709918420WomensCommunityCare7709918218Medical Records 7709918175 (option 3), Monday throughFriday8am4:30pmPatientAccounts7709918130(option3,),8am7pmMondaythroughThursday;8am4:30pmFridays
SouthernCrescentHospitalForSpecialtyCare6thFl.Contact:AngelaMauldin77089776007708977606FaxWebsite:www.dobuis.orgLongTermAcuteCareHospitalHours:24hours
CHILDRENSHEALTHCAREOFATLANTA@MOUNTZION2201MountZionPkwy.,Morrow302604047858660Website:www.choa.org
CHILDRENSHEALTHCAREOFATLANTA@SCOTTISHRITE1001JohnsonFerryRd.NE,Atlanta30342(LocatednearNorthsideHospitalandSt.JosephHospital)4047855252Website:www.choa.org
PIEDMONTHENRYHOSPITAL1133EaglesLandingPKWY.,Stockbridge302816786041000Website:www.piedmonthenry.org
HOSPITALS
INSURANCEPEACHCAREFORKIDS187742732248662593404FaxWebsite:www.peachcare.orgChildrenshealthinsuranceprogramprovidinghealthcareservicesforchildreninfamiliesthatmeettheincomeguidelinesandarenoteligibleforMedicaidortheStateHealthBenefitPlan.
Medicaid:8882247981www.dch.georgia.gov/00/channel_title/0,2094,31446711_31944826,00.html
Amerigroup:8006004441www.myamerigroup.com/English/Medicaid/ga/Pages/Georgia.aspx
Wellcare:8662311821www.georgia.wellcare.com
PeachState:8007041484www.pshpgeorgia.com
http://www.atlanta.va.govhttp://www.choa.orghttp://www.riverwoodsbehavioral.comhttp://www.choa.orghttp://www.southfultonmedicalcenter.comhttp://www.southernregional.orghttp://www.dobuis.orghttp://www.choa.orghttp://www.choa.orghttp://www.piedmonthenry.orghttp://www.southernregional.orghttp://www.dobuis.orghttp://www.choa.orghttp://www.choa.orghttp://www.piedmonthenry.orghttp://www.peachcare.orghttp://www.dch.georgia.gov/00/channel_title/0,2094,31446711_31944826,00.htmlhttp://www.dch.georgia.gov/00/channel_title/0,2094,31446711_31944826,00.htmlhttp://www.dch.georgia.gov/00/channel_title/0,2094,31446711_31944826,00.htmlhttp://www.dch.georgia.gov/00/channel_title/0,2094,31446711_31944826,00.htmlhttp://www.myamerigroup.com/English/Medicaid/ga/Pages/Georgia.aspxhttp://www.myamerigroup.com/English/Medicaid/ga/Pages/Georgia.aspxhttp://www.myamerigroup.com/English/Medicaid/ga/Pages/Georgia.aspxhttp://www.myamerigroup.com/English/Medicaid/ga/Pages/Georgia.aspxwww.georgia.wellcare.comhttp://www.pshpgeorgia.com23
CLAYTONCOUNTYFAMILYCARE1000MainSt,ForestPark30297Contact:JannaSzeto40436655274043665508Email:janna_baker@hotmail.comWebsite:www.claytonfamilycare.orgCallforprescriptionassistanceappointments.Callswillbereturnedwithin48hours.CalltomakeanappointmentforhousingandutilityassistanceonWednesdaysfor9am10:30am.Hours:MondaythroughFriday8am5pm
FREEMEDICINEP.O.Box515,Doniphan,MO6393501255739967300Website:www.freemedicine.comProvidesmedicinetothosewhohaveexhaustedallothersourcesforhelppurchasingprescriptionmedicine.Hours:MondaythroughFriday7am7pmEligibility:Proofofincomerequireduninsured/underinsured
EPILEPSYFOUNDATIONOFGEORGIAEducation/ClientServices6065RoswellRd.,Ste.515,Atlanta30328Contact:LloydBrown40452771554045643034FaxEmail:epilepsy@epilepsyga.orgWebsite:www.epilepsyga.orgEducationandsocialserviceassistancetoindividualswithepilepsy,medicationassistance,campsforchildrenwithepilepsyandinserviceprogramsforcaregivers.Hours:9am4:30pmMondaythroughFridayEligibility:Personswithepilepsy,theirfamilyandfriends
FRIENDSOFDISABLEDADULTS,INC.4900LewisRd.,StoneMountain300837704919014Website:www.fodac.orgProvidesdurablemedicalequipment(DME)suchaswheelchairsandhospitalbedsatlittleornocosttothedisabledandtheirfamilies.
TOGETHERRXACCESSPOBox9426,Wilmington,DE198098004444106Website:www.togetherrxaccess.comPrescriptionSavingsProgramHours:CallcenterrepresentativesareavailableMondaythroughFriday9am5pm
PRESCRIPTIONS
CENTERFORTHEVISUALLYIMPAIRED739WestPeachtreeSt.NW,Atlanta30308Contact:LeighCooper,FoundationRelationsandProgramAssociate40487590114046070062FaxWebsite:www.cviga.orgThe mission of the Center for the Visually Impaired (CVI) is toempowerpeople impactedbyvision loss to livewith independenceand dignity. CVI provides services to people of all ages with alldegrees of vision loss. The BEGIN program provides earlyinterventionandfamilysupportforchildrenfrombirthtoage5andtheir families. The STARS (Social, Therapeutic, Academic andRecreational Services) program provides after school, summer,weekendandmentoringopportunities for schoolageyouth.ClientsoftheMaxwellLowVisionClinic,availabletoindividualsstartingatage 6, receive a lowvision evaluation and training on assistivedevicesandaidssuchasmagnifiersandlargeprintitemstohelpwithdaily activities.TheNewViewAdultRehabilitationProgram servesworkingage adults by providing vision rehabilitation services,includingclassesinorientationandmobility,activitiesofdailyliving,assistivetechnologyand jobreadinessand jobplacementassistance.TheNewView alsoworkswith older adults in the community byprovidingtraininginthehomeandclassesatsatellitelocationssuchas senior centers. Support groups are available to help withadjustment to vision loss.Volunteer opportunities are available forindividualsorgroupsinterestedinhelpingCVIfulfillitsmission.Hours:MondaythroughFriday8am4:30pmEligibility:Individualswhoarevisuallyimpairedorblind
GEORGIALIONSLIGHTHOUSEFOUNDATION5582PeachtreeRd.Atlanta30341800718(SITE)7483or40432536304046365549FaxEmail:galions@lionslighthouse.orgWebsite:www.lionslighthouse.orgEyeexams,eyeglasses,andeyesurgeryforqualifiedGeorgians.Adultsneedaneyeprescriptionnomorethan12monthsold.Mustcompleteapplication.PeachCareforKidsaccepted.Hours:MondaythroughFriday8am5pm
PREVENTBLINDNESSGEORGIA455EastPacesFerryRd.,Ste.222,Atlanta303058004774448or4042660071Website:www.cviga.orgProvidesvisionscreeningsforpreschoolchildrenandadultsand,educationalinformationconcerningeyediseases.Providesvouchersforeyeexamsandglassesforchildrenwhomeetcertainneedrequirements.Slidingscalefee.
VISION
mailto:janna_baker@hotmail.comhttp://www.claytonfamilycare.orghttp://www.freemedicine.commailto:epilepsy@epilepsyga.orghttp://www.epilepsyga.orghttp://www.fodac.org/http://www.togetherrxaccess.comhttp://www.cviga.orgmailto:galions@lionslighthouse.orghttp://www.lionslighthouse.orghttp://www.cviga.org24
CLAYTONCOUNTYCLAYTONCOUNTYPUBLICSCHOOLSHomelessEducationDept.5968MaddoxRd.,Morrow3029640436288934043613862FaxEmail:Sonia.davis@clayton.k12.ga.usWebsite:www.clayton.k12.ga.us/CITTheHomelessEducationDepartmentserveschildrenandyouthintransition,studentsenrolledinClaytonCountyPublicSchoolswhoareexperiencinghomelessness.Itsprimarygoalistoprovidesupporttoremovepracticesand/orpoliciesthatmayactasabarriertotheenrollment,attendance,orsuccessofhomelesschildrenandyouthinschool.Studentsenrolledinpublicschoolsmaycontacttheschoolsdesignatedsocialworkertorequestassistance.Hours:MondaythroughFriday9am6pmEligibility:StudentsmustbeidentifiedashomelessaccordingtoMcKinneyVentoHomelessEducationAssistanceActandeitherresidinginorattendingpublicschoolsinClaytonCounty.
CLAYTONCOUNTYASSOCIATIONAGAINSTFAMILYVIOLENCESECURUSHOUSE80033HAVENor7709617233(SAFE)CrisisLine7709607153Providessafeemergencyshelterandcomprehensivesupportservicestoallvictimsoffamilyviolence.
HOPESHELTER,INC.Contact:JanetFoster4231OldDixieHighway,Hapeville3035440436602104043660125FaxEmail:sharrley@bellsouth.netWomen&Children(noboysover6yearsold)Hours:24hoursaday/7daysaweekEligibility:Mustbehomeless;mustbeaUScitizen;mustbealcoholanddrugfree;provide2formsofidentification.
CALVARYREFUGECENTER4265ThurmondRd,ForestPark302974043615309Website:www.calvaryrefuge.orgMen,Women&Children.Emergency&Transitional.
RAINBOWHOUSEPOBox871014,Jonesboro3026077047869057704783849FaxWebsite:www.rainbowhouseinc.orgProvidestemporaryshelterforabused,neglected,andabandonedchildren.
HOUSING/SHELTER
THECENTERFORCHILDRENANDYOUNGADULTS,INC.2221AustellRd.,Marietta300684043684201IntakeHotline7703339447Website:www.ccyakids.orgChildren&runawaysuptoage17
MUSTMINISTRIESElizabethInn55ElizabethChurchRd.,Marietta300617704279862or6782184531Website:www.mustministries.orgAll(women,children&men)
COMMUNITYWELCOMEHOUSE,INC.13AugustaDr.,Newnan30263Contact:LindaKirkpatrick,ExecutiveDirector77030409667702522938FaxEmail:cwh@communitywelcomehouse.orgWebsite:www.communitywelcomehouse.orgDomesticviolencecrisisline;SafeHavenoutreachHours:24hoursaday/7daysaweekEligibility:Victims/survivorsofdomesticviolence.
YWCAOFNORTHWESTGEORGIA48HendersonStreet,Marietta30064770427339024HourCrisisLine77033394477704298429FaxWebsite:www.ywcanwga.comTheYWCAdomesticviolenceshelterisa32bedgrouplivingfacilityofferingasafeplaceforwomenandchildrenwhohavesuffereddomesticviolence
HOUSEOFDAWN,INC.P.O.Box1222,Jonesboro3023777047723857704772365FaxEmail:houseofdawn1@bellsouth.netWebsite:www.houseofdawn.orgHouseofDawnprovideshousingandsupportiveservicestoteenagemothersandtheirchildrenages1318initsSecondChanceHomeunder24houradultsupervisionandlocatedinJonesboro.ItsTransitionalLivingPrograminRiverdaleprovideshousingandsupportiveservicestohomelessyoungmothersages1823andissupervisedbyaLifeCoach.Hours:24hoursaday/7daysaweek
NEIGHBORINGCOUNTIES
mailto:Sonia.davis@clayton.k12.ga.ushttp://www.clayton.k12.ga.us/CITmailto:sharrley@bellsouth.nethttp://www.calvaryrefuge.orghttp://www.rainbowhouseinc.orghttp://www.ccyakids.orghttp://www.mustministries.orgmailto:cwh@communitywelcomehouse.orghttp://www.communitywelcomehouse.orghttp://www.ywcanwga.commailto:houseofdawn1@bellsouth.nethttp://www.houseofdawn.org25
HOUSING/SHELTERCONTD
DECATURCOOPERATIVEMINISTRIESFamilyTransitionalHousingPOBox457,Decatur30031Contact:ChristyOraelosi,ProgramManager4043775365Email:Christy@decaturcooperativeministry.orgWebsite:www.decaturcooperativeministry.org
INTERNATIONALWOMENSCENTERPOBox1327,Decatur30031770413555724HourCrisisLine6784769087FaxEmail:iwh@bellsouth.netWebsite:www.internationalwomenshouse.orgBattered/HomelessWomen
WOMENSRESOURCETOENDDOMESTICVIOLENCEPOBox171,Decatur30031404688943624HourHotline40437076704043707668FaxEmail:info@wrcdv.orgWebsite:www.wrcdv.org
SAFEHAVENTRANSTIONALPOBox501,Conley302884042418740Website:www.safehaventransitional.orgBatteredwomen&children
DEKALBCOUNTY
DOUGLASCOUNTY
DOUGLASCOUNTYSHELTERINC.FamilyShelter1755SandyLn.,Douglasville30134Contact:TerryBradley,Director7709494911Website:www.douglascountyshelters.webs.com
S.H.A.R.E.HOUSEPOBox723,Douglasville301337704897513CrisisLine7709490626Email:info@sharehousedouglas.orgWebsite:www.sharehousedouglas.orgBatteredwomen
FAYETTECOUNTYPROMISEPLACEPOBox854,Fayetteville30214Contact:VanessaMottley7704601604CrisisLine77046138397704606591FaxEmail:promis.place@promiseplace.orgWebsite:www.promiseplace.orgDomesticviolence(allgenders).Emergencyshelter,supportgroups,24hrcrisishotline,crisiscounselingandlegaladvocacyHours:Shelter24hoursaday/7daysaweek.Office8am4:30pmEligibility:Domesticviolencevictims.
FULTONCOUNTY
ATLANTACITYBAPTISTRESCUEMISSION316PetersSt,Atlanta303134045773409Website:www.acbrm.comMen:showers(mandatory),clothingavailable,dinner&breakfast,chapelservices,andovernightpaddedsleepingmat.Hours:Checkin4:30pm7pm.Overnightstayleavesat7am.Eligibility:GAphotoID
ATLANTAMISSIONTheShepherdsInn165IvanAllenBlvdNW,Atlanta303134045884015Website:www.atlantamission.orgMenonly.
ATLANTADAYSHELTERFORWOMEN&CHILDREN655EthelStreet,Atlanta303184048762894Email:info@atlantadayshelter.orgWebsite:www.atlantadayshelter.orgWomen&children
ATLANTAMISSIONMySistersHouse921HowellMillRoad,Atlanta303184043672465Website:www.atlantamission.orgWomenonly.
mailto:Christy@decaturcooperativeministry.orghttp://www.decaturcooperativeministry.orghttp://www.internationalwomenshouse.orgmailto:info@wrcdv.orghttp://www.wrcdv.orghttp://www.safehaventransitional.orghttp://www.douglascountyshelters.webs.commailto:info@sharehousedouglas.orghttp://www.sharehousedouglas.orgmailto:promis.place@promiseplace.orghttp://www.promiseplace.orghttp://www.acbrm.comhttp://www.atlantamission.orgmailto:info@atlantadayshelter.orghttp://www.atlantadayshelter.orghttp://www.atlantamission.org26
HOUSING/SHELTERCONTDFULTONCOUNTYCONTD
ATLANTAURBANMINISTRYATLANTACITYMISSION202MiltonAvenue,Atlanta303154046586300
CASCADEHOUSEYWCA1384RalphD.AbernathyBlvd.,SW,Atlanta30310Contact:SiteDirector4047526199Email:klott@ywcatlanta.orgWebsite:www.ywcaatlanta.orgWomen&Children
GEORGIABAPTISTCHILDRENSHOMESANDFAMILYMINISTRIES,INC.9250HutchesonFerryRd.,Palmetto30268Contact:Administrator8885458299Intake7704633344Email:drelyea@gbchfm.orgWebsite:www.gbchfm.orgChildrenunder21
CENTRALPRESBYTERIANCHURCHNIGHTSHELTER201WashingtonSt.,SW,Atlanta30303Contact:ShelterDirector40465902744042213690FaxEmail:bashorkatie@bellsouth.netWebsite:www.cpcatlanta.orgMenonly
JEFFERSONPLACETRANSITIONALHOUSE1135JeffersonStreet,NWAtlanta,GA30318(404)6130412(404)8815209FaxWebsite:www.fultoncountyga.gov/divisionsandprograms/emergencyandtransitionalhousingHours:24Hours,SundaySaturday
CLIFTONSANCTUARYMINISTRIES369ConnecticutAve.,NE,Atlanta30307Contact:HousingSpecialist40437332534043733199FaxEmail:mayme@cliftonsanctuary.comWebsite:www.cliftonsancturary.comMenonly.
COVENANTHOUSEOFGEORGIA2488LakewoodAve.,Atlanta303158009999999NeedtoTalk4045890163NeedShelterWebsite:www.covenanthousega.orgHomelessyouthages1721Hours:24hoursaday/7daysaweek
ELLISSTREETSHELTER&HAGARHOUSECallTaskForcefortheHomeless180044806360r4045899495Women;familieswithfiveormorechildren
MARRAdmissions2815ClearviewPlace,Doraville30340Contact:BillAnderson8007325430TollFree67880551007702169398FaxWebsite:www.marrinc.orgAdultsonly;intensiveresidentialtreatment;separateprogramsformenandwomen;90dayminimum.Hours:8am5pmEligibility:Primarydiagnosisofchemicaldependency;age18andolder;selfpay
TraditionsRecoveryCenter7264SouthlakePkwy.,Morrow3026067840556407709603298FaxEmail:al.young@marrinc.orgWebsite:www.marrinc.org120dayminimumtransitionalprogramformenwhoarereadytoreenterwork.Usestherapeuticcommunitymodeltoprovidecontinuedtherapyandsupport.Hours:8am5pmAdmissionsofficeEligibility:Men;18andolder;readytoreturntowork;selfpay
FIRSTPRESBYTERIANCHURCHOFATLANTACommunityMinistriesContact:MaryJoeDellinger1328PeachtreeSt.,NE,Atlanta303094042287746Email:mjdellinger@firstpresatl.orgWebsite:www.firstpresatl.orgWomenstransitionalshelterHours:6pm6:30amEligibility:Singlewomenonly
NICHOLASHOUSE830Boulevard,SE,Atlanta3031240462207934046338386CaseMangers4046220388FaxWebsite:www.nicholashouse.orgAssistanceforhomelessfamiliesmakingthetransitionfromhomelessnesstoselfsufficiencyinastructured,buthomelikeenvironment.
mailto:klott@ywcatlanta.orghttp://www.ywcaatlanta.orgmailto:drelyea@gbchfm.orghttp://www.gbchfm.orgmailto:bashorkatie@bellsouth.nethttp://www.cpcatlanta.orghttp://www.fultoncountyga.gov/divisions-and-programs/emergency-and-transitional-housinghttp://www.fultoncountyga.gov/divisions-and-programs/emergency-and-transitional-housinghttp://www.fultoncountyga.gov/divisions-and-programs/emergency-and-transitional-housinghttp://www.fultoncountyga.gov/divisions-and-programs/emergency-and-transitional-housingmailto:mayme@cliftonsanctuary.comhttp://www.cliftonsancturary.comhttp://www.covenanthousega.orghttp://www.marrinc.orgmailto:al.young@marrinc.orghttp://www.marrinc.orgmailto:mjdellinger@firstpresatl.orghttp://www.firstpresatl.orghttp://www.nicholashouse.org27
SETFREECOMMUNITYMINISTRIESPOBox370367,Decatur30037Contact:Director6787944859Email:reginaldrobbins@bellsouth.netWebsite:www.setfreatlanta.comTwoparentfamiliesonly
THESALVATIONARMYRedShieldServices400LuckieSt.,NW,Atlanta303134044862700Website:www.salvationarmyusa.orgGrouphomes,emergencyshelters,andtransitionallivingcentersprovidehousingonatemporarybasisforvaryingamountsoftime.
ST.JOSEPHSMERCYCARESERVICES424DecaturSt.,Atlanta3031267884386006788438601Website:www.mercycareservices.orgProvidesafullarrayofservicesforindividualsandfamilies.Servicesareprovidedonaslidingfeescalebaseduponabilitytopay.Medicaid/Medicare,PeachCareforKidsandthirdpartyinsurersaccepted.Hours:MondaythroughFridayfrom8:30am5pm
YOUNGADULTGUIDANCECENTER1230HightowerRoad,Atlanta3031840479276164047920151Fax4047924538TTDWebsite:www.yagc.netMen1321;Residentialandoutreachprograms.
TRAVELERSAIDOFATLANTA,INC.75MariettaSt.,Ste.400,Atlanta3030340481770704048179922FaxEmail:postman@travelersaidatlanta.orgWebsite:www.travelersaidatlanta.orgFamilies.ShorttermstayinAtlanta
ZABANCOUPLESCENTERContact:PatriciaSmith,ExecutiveDirector1605PeachtreeSt.,NE,2ndFloor.Atlanta303094048722915Overnightstayforhomelesscouples.OctoberFebruary;couplesonly.Email:info@zabancouplescenter.orgWebsite:www.zabancouplescenter.orgEligibility:Workingoractivelyseekingwork,currentphotoID,socialsecuritycard,homelessletter,letterofreferral,TBandRPRtestwithresults.
FULTONCOUNTY
GWINNETTCOUNTYTHEIMPACTGROUP40TechnologyPkwy.South,Ste.180,Norcross3009267880844776788084478FaxEmail:info@theimpactgroup.orgWebsite:www.theimpactgroup.orgFamilies(oneortwoparentsw/children)
PARTNERSHIPAGAINSTDOMESTICVIOLENCE(PADV)POBox170225,Atlanta30317770963979924HourCrisisLine40487096004048709611FaxEmail:info@padv.orgWebsite:www.padv.orgBatteredwomen
mailto:reginaldrobbins@bellsouth.nethttp://www.setfreatlanta.comhttp://www.salvationarmyusa.orghttp://www.mercycareservices.orghttp://www.yagc.netmailto:postman@travelersaidatlanta.orghttp://www.travelersaidatlanta.orgmailto:info@zabancouplescenter.orghttp://www.zabancouplescenter.orgmailto:info@theimpactgroup.orghttp://www.theimpactgroup.orgmailto:info@padv.orghttp://www.padv.org28
HOUSING/SHELTERCONTD
ATLANTAHOUSINGAUTHORITY230JohnWesleyDobbsAve.,Atlanta303034048924700orEastPoint4047626664Website:www.atlantahousing.orgHours:MondaythroughFriday8am5pm
REXMILLSQUARE636NorthAve.,#2,Jonesboro302367704778679HousingcooperativeHours:MondaythroughThursday8:30am6:30pm
HOUSINGAUTHORITYOFCLAYTONCOUNTY732MainSt,ForestPark3029740436212004043620635FaxWebsite:www.haccga.comProvidesemergencyassistancetohomeownersinneedofrepairs.Hours:MondaythroughFriday9am5:30pm
RIVERWOODTOWNHOUSES681FlintRiverRd,Jonesboro302367704719077Musthavegoodcredit.Hours:MondaythroughFriday9am5pm
JONESBOROHOUSINGAUTHORITY203HightowerSt,Jonesboro302367704787282Hours:MondaythroughFriday8:30am4:30pm.WalkInsWednesdaysonly8:30am12noon/1pm4pm
SOUTHWOODAPARTMENTS6001TrammelRd,Morrow302604043633577Hours:MondaythroughFriday8am5pm
KEYSTONE145S.McDonoughSt,Jonesboro302367704710891Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9 am 12noon /1pm3pm.ApplicationsdistributedonTuesdaysonly8am11am.Closedthelastdayofthemonth.
LEXINGTONSQUAREAPARTMENTS1625ConleyRd,Conley302884043638618HousingcooperativeHours:MondaythroughFriday8:30am6pm
SOUTHERNCRESCENTHABITATFORHUMANITY9570TaraBlvd.,Jonesboro3023677047723677704779973FaxEmail:info@schabitat.orgWebsite:www.schabitat.orgSouthern CrescentHabitat forHumanity (SCHFH) is a locallymanaged, locally funded, grassroots housing ministry servinglowincome familiesofmetroAtlanta.Buildsimple,decent,andaffordablehousesinClayton,FayetteandHenrycounties.Hours:MondaythroughFriday10am4pm
LOWCOSTHOUSING/SUBSIDIZED
SPAULDINGCOUNTY
CHRISTIANWOMENSCENTERW.O.W.ExtendedShelterPOBox773,SunnySide30284Contact:StephanieSummers,ExecutiveDirector7702273700
Email:exedir@cewga.orgWebsite:www.cwcga.orgWomen&childrenHours:MondaythroughThursday8;30am3pmEligibility:Homeless;incrisis;seekinglifechange
ARROWHEADHEALTHCARE239ArrowheadBlvd,Jonesboro302367704783013Geriatricfacility;onsitephysical,occupational,speech,andrespiratorytherapist.AcceptsMedicaidandlimitednumberofMedicarepatientsandHMOprivateinsurancepatients.
LAKECITYNURSING&REHABILITATIONCENTER2055RexRd,LakeCity302604043611028Geriatric,nursingandrehabilitationfacility.AcceptspatientscoveredbyMedicareandMedicaid.
JONESBORONURSING&REHABILITATIONCENTER2650Highway138S.E.,Jonesboro302367704734436JonesboroNursingandRehabilitationCenterisanursinghome.Providesmedicalnursingserviceforseniorswithseriousillnessesordisabilities24hoursaday.Servicesaredeliveredbyregisterednurses,licensedpracticalnurses,andcertifiednurseaids.
SUNBRIDGEFORRIVERDALE315UpperRiverdaleRd,Riverdale302747709911050Website:www.sunbridgehealthcare.comSunBridgeHealthcareanditsaffiliatesprovideshorttermcareandrehabilitation;longtermresidentialskilledcare,andhealthcareservices.
NURSING/PERSONALCAREHOMES
http://www.atlantaauthority.orghttp://www.haccga.commailto:exedir@cewga.orghttp://www.cwcga.orghttp://www.sunbridgehealthcare.com29
ATLANTALEGALAIDSOCIETY151SpringSt.NW,Atlanta303034045245811ClaytonCountyOffice7705282565CobbCountyOffice4043770701DeKalbCountyOffice4045245811FultonCountyOffice6783764545GwinnettCountyOfficeWebsite:www.atlantalegalaid.org
CLAYTONCOUNTYVICTIMWITNESSASSISTANCEPROGRAMDistrictAttorneysOffice7706034110TheVictimWitnessAssistanceProgram'smissionistoalleviatethetraumaanddevastatingeffectsofcrimesonthelivesofvictimsandtheirfamilies.Victimadvocatesguidevictimsthroughthecourtprocess,helpvictimsreceiverestitutionandprovidereferralstocounselingandcommunityservices.Website:www.claytoncountyga.gov/courts/districtattorney/victimwitnessassistanceprogram.aspx
CLAYTONCOUNTYASSOCIATIONAGAINSTFAMILYVIOLENCE770961723324HourCrisisLine77096071537709611038FaxWebsite:www.securushouse.orgHelpfordomesticviolencevictims.Emergencyshelter,counselingandsupportgroups.Legaladvocacy.
CLAYTONCOUNTYPROBONOPROJECT1000MainSt,,Ste.100ForestPark302974043660586Legalreferralprogramthathelpsthosewhocantaffordtohireanattorney.Hours:MondaythroughFriday9am5pm
GEORGIASENIORLEGALHOTLINE2PeachtreeSt.,Suite9398,Atlanta3030388825795194046579915Offerslegaladvice,briefservices,selfhelpmaterialsandreferralstoseniors.HotlineHours:9am3pm
LANDLORDTENANTHELPLINEWebsite:www.lawhelp.orgTheGeorgiaLandlordTenantHelplineprovidesbasicinformationonGeorgialandlordtenantlawtobothlandlordsandtenants.ItalsopublishesanddistributesthehandbookQuestionsFrequentlyAskedbyLandlordsandTenants.Itisnotaregulatoryagencyanditdoesnotprovidelegalrepresentation.GeorgiaLandlordTenantHandbook:www.dca.state.ga.us/housing/housingdevelopment/programs/LandlordTenantHandbook.asporwww.dca.ga.gov/housing/housingdevelopment/programs/downloads/Geor
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