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Clayton Cares Human Services Directory Disclaimer Statement: 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. A Special Project of the Clayton County Board of Health and the Archway Partnership/Public Health Issues Work Group Last Updated: April 2014

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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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    TABLEOFCONTENTS

    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

    [email protected] 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:[email protected]

    TheHonorableMikeGlantonStateRepresentative,District75P.O.Box216Jonesboro,GA30236State:4046560325Email:[email protected]

    TheHonorableGailDavenportStateSenator,District44P.O.Box1074Jonesboro,GA30237State:4044635260Fax:4046566579District:6782159971Email:[email protected]:[email protected]

    TheHonorableSandraScottStateRepresentative,District763489OakLeafCourtRex,GA30273State:4046560314Cell:6782837149Email:[email protected]

    TheHonorableLaDawnJonesRepresentative,District62P.O.Box44824Atlanta,GA30336State:4046567859Email:[email protected]

    TheHonorableDarrylJordanStateRepresentative,District77316HerringWay,Riverdale,GA30344State:4046560116Fax:4046518086Home:7704713370Email:[email protected]

    TheHonorableValenciaStovallRepresentative,District74P.O.Box842Ellenwood,GA30294State:4046560314Email:[email protected]

    TheHonorableDemetriusDouglasRepresentative,District78P.O.Box131Stockbridge,GA30281State:404.656.7859Email:[email protected]

    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:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]
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    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:[email protected]: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:[email protected]:www.gpsn.orgAstatewidesupportandreferralsystemforfamiliesofdisturbedchildren.Opentomembersoflocalparentsupportgroups,individualsandorganizations.

    CHILDCARE/CHILDDEVELOPMENTTorepotChildAbuse,call7706034602

    http://www.claytoncountypublichealth.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.caes.uga.edu/extension/claytonhttp://www.claytoncountycsa.orghttp://www.fatherhood.georgia.govhttp://www.clayton.k12.ga.us/http://www.compass.govmailto:[email protected]://www.gpsn.org
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    SHELTERINGARMS/CARLRHODENIZERCHILDCARECENTERContact:EricRevell,CenterDirector529FlintTrail,Jonesboro3023677047717467704770138FaxEmail:[email protected]:www.shelteringarmsforkids.comChildcarelearningcenterandfamilysupportHours:6:30am6:30pm

    YOUTHEMPOWERMENTPROJECT601DenhamSt,Riverdale3027477090908087709093161FaxEmail:[email protected]:www.youthempowermentprojectinc.comServicelearning,programsforatriskprograms,PreKandjuvenilecourtprograms.

    QUALITYCAREFORCHILDREN/CHILDCARERESOURCEINFORMATION2751BufordHwy.,Ste.500Atlanta30324800255425140447942004044794166FaxEmail:[email protected]:www.qualitycareforchildren.orgInformationonchildcarecentersandinhomeprovidersavailableinyourarea.Informationalsoavailableforthoseinterestedinbecominganinhomechildcareprovider.Trainingclassesavailableforchildcareprofessionals.Checkwebsitefordates,times,andfees(ifapplicable)Hours:8:30am5pm

    THEGEORGIAADVOCACYOFFICE150E.PoncedeLeonAve.,Decatur30030800537232940488512344043780031FaxEmail:info@thegao.orgProtectionandadvocacyforindividualswithdisabilitiesandmentalillness.

    UNIVERSITYOFGEORGIA,COOPERATIVEEXTENSION,CLAYTONCOUNTYABCSofParentingContact:AngelaDaniel,ParentingSecretary77047339457704735438FaxEmail:[email protected],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:[email protected]://www.qualitycareforchildren.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.shelteringarmsforkids.commailto:[email protected]://www.youthempowermentprojectinc.commailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.ocse.dhr.ga.gov
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    4RIVERSMINISTRYINTERNATIONAL,INC.FeedMyPeople,Inc.6045NorthHenryBlvd.,Ste.C,Stockbridge30281Contact:DarleneKelley67856578006785657899FaxEmail:[email protected]: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:[email protected]:www.divinefaith.orgHours:FridayandSaturday10am3pm.Callforappointment

    PREGNANCYCARECENTER158SouthMainSt.,Jonesboro302367704771501Maternity,infant&toddlerclothes

    ST.VINCENTDEPAUL591FlintRiverRd.,Jonesboro302387704772388ServingClaytonCountyresidentsonly.Clothingitems/Housewares.

    CLOTHING

    mailto:[email protected]://www.feedmypeoplega.orghttp://www.claytoncenter.orghttp://www.fbcjonesboro.commailto:[email protected]://www.divinefaith.org
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    COUNSELINGANEWSTARTCOUNSELINGCENTER,INC.115HabershamDrive,Fayetteville3021477046199447704619779FaxEmail:[email protected]:www.newstartcounseling.comOutpatientservicesandadolescenttherapy.Medicaidaccepted.

    ACCORDPSYCHOLOGICALSERVICES259ArrowheadBlvd.,Ste.B1,Jonesboro3023677047194546788330607FaxEmail:[email protected]: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:[email protected]:www.crosskeyscounselingcenter.comCallforinfoandappointments.LocationsinForestParkandMorrow.Counselingforfamilies,marriages,drugabuse,sexualandphysicalabuse,spiritualneeds,parentingskillsandstressmanagement.Hours:Varyeachday.Phonecallstakenfrom9am4pmMondaythroughFridayEligibility:LicensedTherapists$95$120oradjustedperinsuranceoroutofpocket.Internreducedfee$12$35dependingonsituation.

    ASSESSMENTANDCOUNSELINGSERVICES1651PhoenixBlvd,Suite#2,CollegePark3034977099717387709911375FaxEmail:[email protected]:www.assessmentandcounseling.comProvidesindividualandmaritalcounseling;treatmentofanxiety,depression;stress/angermanagement;andpsychologicaltesting.Byappointmentonly.Hours:MondaythroughFriday8am4pm

    FAMILIESFIRSTHealthyFamiliesandRelationships1105W.PeachtreeSt.NE,Atlanta303094048532800Email:[email protected]: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:[email protected]://www.newstartcounseling.commailto:[email protected]://www.accordpsychologicalassociates.commailto:[email protected]://www.crosskeyscounselingcenter.commailto:[email protected]://www.assessmentandcounseling.commailto:[email protected]://www.familiesfirst.orghttp://www.odysseycounseling.orghttp://www.talbottcampus.comhttp://www.claytoncenter.orghttp://www.odysseycounseling.orghttp://www.talbottcampus.comhttp://www.claytoncenter.org
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    CREDABILITY270PeachtreeSt.NW,Ste.1800,Atlanta303038002512227Email:[email protected]:www.credability.orgCreditcounselingforpeoplewhohavebadcredit.Hours:24hoursaday/7daysaweek

    UNIVERSITYOFGEORGIA,COOPERATIVEEXTENSION,CLAYTONCOUNTYCreditCounseling/Housing77047339457704735438FaxEmail:[email protected],creditcounseling,HUDcertifiedcounselorHours:8am5pm.Servicesofferednightsandweekends

    DandEFINANCIALEDUCATIONandTRAININGINSTITUTE4532JonesboroRd.,2ndFl.,ForestPark302978777901831or77096169007709618900FaxEmail:[email protected]: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:[email protected]

    GEORGIANETWORKTOENDSEXUALASSAULT817WestPeachtreeSt.,Ste.200Atlanta3030840481552614048155265FaxEmail:[email protected]:www.gnesa.orgGNESA,theGeorgiaNetworktoEndSexualAssault,isanonprofitcoalitionofsexualassaultagenciesandconcernedindividualswhosharethecommongoalofendingsexualassault.

    SAFEPLACE8882907233Website:www.nationalsafeplace.orgInClaytonCounty,everyQuikTripconveniencestoreispartofthenationalnetworkofSafePlaces.Ifyouthfindthemselvesescapingdesperatesituations,QuikTripstaffaretrainedtoconnectyoungpeoplewithemergencyshelterandotherresources,whethertheyarehomeless,haverecentlyrunawayfromhome,orareescapingfromakidnapperorprostitution.

    CREDITCOUNSELING

    mailto:[email protected]://www.credability.orgmailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.depower.orghttp://www.redcross.orghttp://www.homelesstaskforce.orghttp://www.ccdfcs.org/safety_protect.htmhttp://www.hmhbga.orgmailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.gnesa.orghttp://www.nationalsafeplace.org
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    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.

    DISABILITIES

    POLICE,FIRE,AMBULANCE Emergency911

    http://www.scsac.comhttp://www.southernregional.org/doctors/index.aspxhttp://www.unitedway.orghttp://www.atlantaregional.comhttp://www.claytoncountypublichealth.orghttp://www.claytoncenter.orghttp://www.atlantaregional.comhttp://www.claytoncountypublichealth.orghttp://www.claytoncenter.org
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    BobbyDoddinstituteatWORKTEC(WorkTrainingandEmploymentCenter)221StockbridgeRd,Jonesboro3023677047328407704778502Fax7704732849TTYVocationaleducational,trainingandplacementassistanceforindividualswithdisabilitiesand/ordisadvantages.Hours:MondaythroughFriday8am4:30pmEligibility:Mustbe17yearsofage

    GOODWILLINDUSTRIESCareerCenterWoodstockStore9425Highway92,Woodstock30188(770)8740262or4044209999Email:careerservices@ging.orgEmploymentandtrainingprogramsavailableforpersonswithdisabilities.Callforeligibilityrequirements.

    CLAYTONCOUNTYPUBLICSCHOOLSSpecialEducationDepartment1058FifthAve.,Jonesboro302367704732700or6781012687704732706FaxEmail:[email protected]:www.clayton.k12.ga.us

    THEGEORGIAADVOCACYOFFICE150E.PoncedeLeonAve.,Decatur30030800537232940488512344043780031FaxEmail:infor@thegao.orgProtectionandadvocacyforindividualswithdisabilitiesandmentalillness.

    DISABILITIESCONTD

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.clayton.k12.ga.usmailto:[email protected]
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    EDUCATIONANDTRAINING UNIVERSITYOFGEORGIA,COOPERATIVEEXTENSION,

    CLAYTONCOUNTY4HYouthDevelopment1262GovernmentCir.,Ste.40,Jonesboro30236Contact:GwenWilliams77047339457704735438FaxEmail:[email protected]:www.caes.uga.edu/extension/claytonEmphasisonleadership,civicinvolvement,publicspeakingandcommunityservice.4Hoffersavarietyofactivities.Hours:8am5pm.ServicesofferednightsandweekendsEligibility:Youthages1018

    YOUTHEMPOWERMENTPROJECT601DenhamSt,Riverdale3027477090908087709093161FaxEmail:[email protected]:www.youthempowermentprojectinc.comYouthandchildrenatriskprograms,PreK,juvenilecourtinvolvementandworkprograms.

    I.M.A.G.E.FATHERHOODCONSULTANTSPOBox961257,Riverdale30296Contact:RodneyLawrence6785915012Email:[email protected]:www.imagefatherhoodconsultants.comIndependent,communitybasedearlyinterventionorganizationdedicatedtostrengtheningmalerolesintheirfamilies,schools,andcommunities.

    YOUTHUNDERCONSTRUCTION,INC.7500ChadsCircle,Jonesboro30236Contact:ShenitaScott,ExecutiveDirector4044298288Email:[email protected]:www.youthunderconstruction.orgSpecializesinqualityyouthprogramsduringoutofschoolperiods.

    CLAYTONCOUNTYPUBLICSCHOOLS 1058FifthAve,Jonesboro302367704732700Website:www.clayton.k12.ga.us

    HEARTSTONOURISHHOPE,INC.Administration640Hwy.138SW,Riverdale3027477099745117709917608FaxEmail:[email protected]: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:[email protected]: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:[email protected],ClaytonBranchisaonestopcenterprovidingavarietyoffreebasicandadvancedservicestoassistindividualsseekingemployment,trainingandeducationservices.ServesresidentsofClayton,Henry,andFayettecountiesHours:MondaythroughFriday8am5pm

    CLAYTONCOUNTYPUBLICSCHOOLSAdultBasicEducationPerryLearningCenter,137SpringSt,Jonesboro302367705157610 ClassesinLiteracy,GEDpreparation,andEnglishasSecondLanguage.Mostclassesareofferedatnocharge.Calltoregister.

    mailto:[email protected]://www.caes.uga.edu/extension/claytonmailto:[email protected]://www.youthempowermentprojectinc.comhttp://www.clayton.k12.ga.usmailto:[email protected]://www.heartstonourish.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.caes.uga.edu/extension/claytonmailto:[email protected]://www.youthempowermentprojectinc.comhttp://www.clayton.k12.ga.usmailto:[email protected]://www.heartstonourish.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.imagefatherhoodconsultants.commailto:[email protected]://www.youthunderconstruction.orgmailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]
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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:[email protected]: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:[email protected]:www.dekalbtech.eduOver100programsofstudyoffered.StudentswhocompleteacareerprogramwillbeeligibleforanAssociateinAppliedScienceDegree(A.A.S.)oradiploma.Financialaidavailable.

    ADULTLITERACYANDGEDPREPARATIONCONTD

    http://www.clayton.k12.ga.ushttp://www.djj.state.ga.usmailto:[email protected]://www.clayton.k12.ga.ushttp://www.clayton.eduhttp://www.sctech.edumailto:[email protected]://www.dekalbtech.edu
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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:[email protected]:www.claytonfamilycare.orgCallforappointmentforhousingandutilityassistanceonWednesdays9am10:30am.Call4043665527forprescriptionassistanceappointment.Callswillbereturnedwithin48hoursHours:MondaythroughFriday8am5pmEligibility:Calltodetermineeligibility

    THESALVATIONARMY130SpringSt,Jonesboro30236Contact:CaptainJoseMarquez7706036258Email:[email protected]: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

    http://www.dol.state.ga.usmailto:[email protected]://www.claytonfamilycare.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.salvationarmyusa.orghttp://www.claytoncountycsa.orghttp://www.jonesboroumc.com
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    FOODASSISTANCE/NUTRITIONSUPPORT4RIVERSMINISTRYINTERNATIONAL,INC.FeedMyPeople,Inc.6045NorthHenryBlvd.,Ste.C,Stockbridge30281Contact:DarleneKelley67856578006785657899FaxEmail:[email protected]: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:[email protected]:www.divinefaith.orgHours:MondaythroughFriday11am4pm.Callforappointment

    FIRSTBAPISTCHURCHOFMORROW1647LakeHarbinRd,Morrow30260Contact:BertWatkins7709619270Ext.8137709617532FaxEmail:[email protected]:www.acswebnetworks.com/fbcmorrowCallforappointment

    GEORGIACITIZENSCOALITONONHUNGER9GammonAveSE,Atlanta3031540462277784046227992FaxEmail:[email protected]

    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:[email protected]:www.salvationarmyusa.orgMustcallforappointment.Hours:MondaythroughFriday8:30am4:30pm

    UNITEDWAY2117706141000or211Equippedwiththemostextensivedatabaseof itskind inmetroAtlanta,UnitedWay211employs trained referral specialists toassistcallerswithalmosteveryconceivablehumanservicesneed.

    mailto:[email protected]://www.feedmypeoplega.orghttp://www.claytoncenter.orghttp://www.claytoncountypublichealth.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.divinefaith.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.acswebnetworks.com/fbcmorrowmailto:[email protected]://www.fbcjonesboro.commailto:[email protected]://www.salvationarmyusa.orghttp://www.claytoncenter.orghttp://www.claytoncountypublichealth.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.divinefaith.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.acswebnetworks.com/fbcmorrowmailto:[email protected]://www.fbcjonesboro.commailto:[email protected]://www.salvationarmyusa.orghttp://www.claytoncenter.orghttp://www.claytoncountypublichealth.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.divinefaith.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.acswebnetworks.com/fbcmorrowmailto:[email protected]://www.fbcjonesboro.commailto:[email protected]://www.salvationarmyusa.orghttp://www.claytoncenter.orghttp://www.claytoncountypublichealth.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.divinefaith.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.acswebnetworks.com/fbcmorrowmailto:[email protected]://www.fbcjonesboro.commailto:[email protected]://www.salvationarmyusa.orghttp://www.claytoncenter.orghttp://www.claytoncountypublichealth.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.divinefaith.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.acswebnetworks.com/fbcmorrowmailto:[email protected]://www.fbcjonesboro.commailto:[email protected]://www.salvationarmyusa.org
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    FOREIGNLANGUAGETRANSLATIONANDOTHERSERVICES RAKSHA,INC.

    P.O.Box12337,Atlanta303558667257423or8776725742or40487606704048420725HelpLine4048764525FaxEmail:[email protected]:www.raksha.orgRaksha'smissionistopromoteastrongerandhealthierSouthAsiancommunitythroughconfidentialsupportservices,education,andadvocacy.Guidedbyvaluesofconsensusindecisionmaking,diversityinleadership,andthedignityandworthofeveryindividual,RakshastrivestoempowerandservetheSouthAsiancommunity.

    REFUGEEFAMILYSERVICES5561MemorialDr.,Ste.H,StoneMountain300834042996217Email:[email protected]:www.refugeefamilyservices.orgSupports the efforts of refugeewomen and children to achieveselfsufficiency in theUnitedStatesbyprovidingeducationandeconomicopportunity.

    SIGNLANGUAGEINTERPRETINGSPECIALISTS3292ThompsonBridgeRd.#333,Gainesville3050677053107007709470894Fax7702879479TTYEmail:[email protected]:www.slisinc.comProvideshighqualitysignlanguageinterpretingservices24hoursaday,365daysayearinallsettings:medical/mentalhealth,legal,educational, government, employmentrelated, and communityevents.

    WORLDRELIEF655VillageSquareDr.,StoneMountain30083Contact:JohnArnold40429443524042946011FaxEmail:[email protected]: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:[email protected]:www.catholiccharitiesatlanta.orgProvidesaholisticcombinationofaccreditedsocialserviceslifeskillseducation,counseling,familystabilization,andimmigrationlegalservicesthatremovebarrierstoselfsufficiencyandwholeness.Servicesaretailoredfortheuniquecircumstancesofthepeopleserved,andtheimpactisrealandmeasurable.Faithbasedorganizationthatservespeopleprofessionally,compassionately,inmultiplelanguagesandregardlessofbackground.

    CENTERFORPANASIANCOMMUNITYSERVICES,INC.(CPACS)3510ShallowfordRd.NE,Atlanta3034177093609697704589377FaxEmail:[email protected]:www.icpacs.orgProvidesprimaryandpreventativehealthcareservicesinaculturally sensitive and language appropriatemanner through,healthpromotion,andeducation,andsupportservices.

    LUTHERANSERVICESOFGEORGIA1330w.PeachtreeSt.NW,Ste.300,Atlanta303098008755645or40487502014045911031FaxEmail:[email protected]:www.lsga.orgServices provided: Refugee Services, Disaster Response, FamilyIntervention,SpecializedFosterCare,FACES(Facilitating,Advocacy,Care,Education,andShelter),andAdoptionServices.

    FURNITUREST.VINCENTDEPAUL591FlintRiverRd.,Jonesboro302387704772388ServingClaytonCountyresidentsonly.Offersclothingitems/Housewares.

    FURNITUREBANKOFMETROATLANTA538PermalumePlaceNW,Atlanta303184043558530Email:[email protected]:www.furniturebankatlanta.orgUsedfurniture/householditemsprovidedtohomeless,and/orpersonswithHIV.Musthavereferral.Hours:MondaythroughFriday8am4:30pm

    mailto:[email protected]://www.raksha.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.refugeefamilyservices.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.slisinc.commailto:[email protected]://www.worldrelief.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.catholiccharitiesatlanta.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.icpacs.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.lsga.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.raksha.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.refugeefamilyservices.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.slisinc.commailto:[email protected]://www.worldrelief.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.catholiccharitiesatlanta.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.icpacs.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.lsga.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.raksha.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.refugeefamilyservices.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.slisinc.commailto:[email protected]://www.worldrelief.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.catholiccharitiesatlanta.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.icpacs.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.lsga.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.furniturebankatlanta.org
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    HEALTHANDMEDICALAIDSINFORMATIONLINE80055127284048769944Information,support,doctorsreferrals,testreferrals,hospitalreferralsandcounseling.

    POWERLINEHealthyMothersHealthyBabies,Inc.8003009003Website:www.hmhbga.orgYoursourceforstatewidehealthcarereferralsandinformation.SehablaEspanolHours:MondaythroughFriday8am6pm

    ALZHEIMERSSERVICECENTER7251Mt.ZionCircle,Morrow3026077060340907706034092FaxEmail:[email protected]:www.ascga.orgDaycarecenterforpeoplewithAlzheimersandrelateddementia.Sliding;referralthroughphysician.Weekendrespiteavailable(callforavailability).Groupsupportmeetingsforcaregivers.Hours:7:30am4:30pm*Extendedcare4:30pm6pmMondaythroughFriday

    SISTERLOVE,INC.3709BakersFerryRd.SW,Atlanta303318667507733or40450577774045050003FaxEmail:[email protected]: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

    http://www.hmhbga.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.asc-ga.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.sisterlove.orghttp://www.cancer.orghttp://www.southfultonmedicalcenter.comhttp://www.olphhome.org/wordpresshttp://www.southsidemedical.net
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    CHILDRENSHOSPITALS

    CHILDRENS@HUGHESSPALDING35ButlerStSE,Atlanta30303(AcrossfromGradyHospital)4047859500Website:www.choa.org

    [email protected],Atlanta30342(LocatednearNorthsideHospitalandSt.JosephHospital)4047855252Website:www.choa.org

    [email protected],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:[email protected]: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:[email protected]://www.godshep.orghttp://www.grantparkclinic.blogspot.comhttp://www.handsofhopeclinic.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.claytoncountypublichealth.orghttp://www.anchorhospital.comhttp://www.goodsamatlanta.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.godshep.orghttp://www.grantparkclinic.blogspot.comhttp://www.handsofhopeclinic.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.claytoncountypublichealth.orghttp://www.anchorhospital.comhttp://www.goodsamatlanta.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.godshep.orghttp://www.grantparkclinic.blogspot.comhttp://www.handsofhopeclinic.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.claytoncountypublichealth.orghttp://www.anchorhospital.com
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    BENMASSELLDENTALCLINIC700FourteenthSt.NW,Atlanta3031840488118584048857581FaxWebsite:www.benmasselldentalclinic.orgRegulardentalcaretopreschoolersandadults.Noworkdoneonschoolagedchildren,exceptforbraces.Denturesprovidedforqualifiedpatients.Oneyearwaitinglistfordentures.Mustsendselfaddressedenvelopetosetupanappointment.Noemergencyservices.Hours:MondaythroughFriday9am5pm

    CLAYTONSTATEUNIVERSITYDepartmentofDentalHygiene,StudentLifeCenter,Room1032000ClaytonStateBlvd.,Morrow30260Contact:ValerieBaker67846649206784664997FaxEmail:[email protected]: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:[email protected]://www.clayton.eduhttp://www.claytoncountypublichealth.orghttp://www.davidricksdds.comhttp://www.southernregional.orghttp://www.southfultonmedicalcenter.comhttp://www.southsidemedical.nethttp://www.wemc.org/
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    DIABETES

    DIABETESASSOCIATIONOFATLANTA,INC.100EdgewoodAvenue,NE,Suite1004,Atlanta3030340452771504045277149FaxEmail:[email protected]:www.diabetesatlanta.orgDiabeteshealthscreeningandmedicalassistanceprograms.Eligibility:AssessmentsthroughDFCS.

    SOUTHERNREGIONALMEDICALCENTERDiabetesSupportGroupDiabetesResourceCenter11UpperRiverdaleRd.SW,Riverdale30274Contact:KathyMarshall,RN,CDE77099186267709918690FaxEmail:[email protected]: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:[email protected]: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:[email protected]://www.diabetesatlanta.orgmailto:[email protected]://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:[email protected]://www.eaglindentalgroup.comhttp://www.wemc.org/
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    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:[email protected]: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:[email protected]://www.lionslighthouse.orghttp://www.starkeyhearingfoundation.org/hear-now.phphttp://www.atlantaregional.comhttp://www.suncresthealth.comhttp://www.vnhs.org
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    ATLANTAVETERANSMEDICALCENTER1670ClairmontRd,Decatur300334043216111Website:www.atlanta.va.govEligibility:YoumaybeeligibleforVAbenefitsifyouarea: Veteran,Veteran'sdependent Survivingspouse,childorparentofadeceasedVeteran Uniformedservicemember PresentorformerreservistorNationalGuardmember

    [email protected],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

    [email protected],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.com
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    CLAYTONCOUNTYFAMILYCARE1000MainSt,ForestPark30297Contact:JannaSzeto40436655274043665508Email:[email protected]: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:[email protected]: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:[email protected]:www.lionslighthouse.orgEyeexams,eyeglasses,andeyesurgeryforqualifiedGeorgians.Adultsneedaneyeprescriptionnomorethan12monthsold.Mustcompleteapplication.PeachCareforKidsaccepted.Hours:MondaythroughFriday8am5pm

    PREVENTBLINDNESSGEORGIA455EastPacesFerryRd.,Ste.222,Atlanta303058004774448or4042660071Website:www.cviga.orgProvidesvisionscreeningsforpreschoolchildrenandadultsand,educationalinformationconcerningeyediseases.Providesvouchersforeyeexamsandglassesforchildrenwhomeetcertainneedrequirements.Slidingscalefee.

    VISION

    mailto:[email protected]://www.claytonfamilycare.orghttp://www.freemedicine.commailto:[email protected]://www.epilepsyga.orghttp://www.fodac.org/http://www.togetherrxaccess.comhttp://www.cviga.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.lionslighthouse.orghttp://www.cviga.org
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    CLAYTONCOUNTYCLAYTONCOUNTYPUBLICSCHOOLSHomelessEducationDept.5968MaddoxRd.,Morrow3029640436288934043613862FaxEmail:[email protected]:www.clayton.k12.ga.us/CITTheHomelessEducationDepartmentserveschildrenandyouthintransition,studentsenrolledinClaytonCountyPublicSchoolswhoareexperiencinghomelessness.Itsprimarygoalistoprovidesupporttoremovepracticesand/orpoliciesthatmayactasabarriertotheenrollment,attendance,orsuccessofhomelesschildrenandyouthinschool.Studentsenrolledinpublicschoolsmaycontacttheschoolsdesignatedsocialworkertorequestassistance.Hours:MondaythroughFriday9am6pmEligibility:StudentsmustbeidentifiedashomelessaccordingtoMcKinneyVentoHomelessEducationAssistanceActandeitherresidinginorattendingpublicschoolsinClaytonCounty.

    CLAYTONCOUNTYASSOCIATIONAGAINSTFAMILYVIOLENCESECURUSHOUSE80033HAVENor7709617233(SAFE)CrisisLine7709607153Providessafeemergencyshelterandcomprehensivesupportservicestoallvictimsoffamilyviolence.

    HOPESHELTER,INC.Contact:JanetFoster4231OldDixieHighway,Hapeville3035440436602104043660125FaxEmail:[email protected]&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:[email protected]:www.communitywelcomehouse.orgDomesticviolencecrisisline;SafeHavenoutreachHours:24hoursaday/7daysaweekEligibility:Victims/survivorsofdomesticviolence.

    YWCAOFNORTHWESTGEORGIA48HendersonStreet,Marietta30064770427339024HourCrisisLine77033394477704298429FaxWebsite:www.ywcanwga.comTheYWCAdomesticviolenceshelterisa32bedgrouplivingfacilityofferingasafeplaceforwomenandchildrenwhohavesuffereddomesticviolence

    HOUSEOFDAWN,INC.P.O.Box1222,Jonesboro3023777047723857704772365FaxEmail:[email protected]:www.houseofdawn.orgHouseofDawnprovideshousingandsupportiveservicestoteenagemothersandtheirchildrenages1318initsSecondChanceHomeunder24houradultsupervisionandlocatedinJonesboro.ItsTransitionalLivingPrograminRiverdaleprovideshousingandsupportiveservicestohomelessyoungmothersages1823andissupervisedbyaLifeCoach.Hours:24hoursaday/7daysaweek

    NEIGHBORINGCOUNTIES

    mailto:[email protected]://www.clayton.k12.ga.us/CITmailto:[email protected]://www.calvaryrefuge.orghttp://www.rainbowhouseinc.orghttp://www.ccyakids.orghttp://www.mustministries.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.communitywelcomehouse.orghttp://www.ywcanwga.commailto:[email protected]://www.houseofdawn.org
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    HOUSING/SHELTERCONTD

    DECATURCOOPERATIVEMINISTRIESFamilyTransitionalHousingPOBox457,Decatur30031Contact:ChristyOraelosi,ProgramManager4043775365Email:[email protected]:www.decaturcooperativeministry.org

    INTERNATIONALWOMENSCENTERPOBox1327,Decatur30031770413555724HourCrisisLine6784769087FaxEmail:[email protected]:www.internationalwomenshouse.orgBattered/HomelessWomen

    WOMENSRESOURCETOENDDOMESTICVIOLENCEPOBox171,Decatur30031404688943624HourHotline40437076704043707668FaxEmail:[email protected]: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:[email protected]:www.sharehousedouglas.orgBatteredwomen

    FAYETTECOUNTYPROMISEPLACEPOBox854,Fayetteville30214Contact:VanessaMottley7704601604CrisisLine77046138397704606591FaxEmail:[email protected]: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:[email protected]:www.atlantadayshelter.orgWomen&children

    ATLANTAMISSIONMySistersHouse921HowellMillRoad,Atlanta303184043672465Website:www.atlantamission.orgWomenonly.

    mailto:[email protected]://www.decaturcooperativeministry.orghttp://www.internationalwomenshouse.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.wrcdv.orghttp://www.safehaventransitional.orghttp://www.douglascountyshelters.webs.commailto:[email protected]://www.sharehousedouglas.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.promiseplace.orghttp://www.acbrm.comhttp://www.atlantamission.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.atlantadayshelter.orghttp://www.atlantamission.org
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    HOUSING/SHELTERCONTDFULTONCOUNTYCONTD

    ATLANTAURBANMINISTRYATLANTACITYMISSION202MiltonAvenue,Atlanta303154046586300

    CASCADEHOUSEYWCA1384RalphD.AbernathyBlvd.,SW,Atlanta30310Contact:SiteDirector4047526199Email:[email protected]:www.ywcaatlanta.orgWomen&Children

    GEORGIABAPTISTCHILDRENSHOMESANDFAMILYMINISTRIES,INC.9250HutchesonFerryRd.,Palmetto30268Contact:Administrator8885458299Intake7704633344Email:[email protected]:www.gbchfm.orgChildrenunder21

    CENTRALPRESBYTERIANCHURCHNIGHTSHELTER201WashingtonSt.,SW,Atlanta30303Contact:ShelterDirector40465902744042213690FaxEmail:[email protected]:www.cpcatlanta.orgMenonly

    JEFFERSONPLACETRANSITIONALHOUSE1135JeffersonStreet,NWAtlanta,GA30318(404)6130412(404)8815209FaxWebsite:www.fultoncountyga.gov/divisionsandprograms/emergencyandtransitionalhousingHours:24Hours,SundaySaturday

    CLIFTONSANCTUARYMINISTRIES369ConnecticutAve.,NE,Atlanta30307Contact:HousingSpecialist40437332534043733199FaxEmail:[email protected]: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:[email protected]:www.marrinc.org120dayminimumtransitionalprogramformenwhoarereadytoreenterwork.Usestherapeuticcommunitymodeltoprovidecontinuedtherapyandsupport.Hours:8am5pmAdmissionsofficeEligibility:Men;18andolder;readytoreturntowork;selfpay

    FIRSTPRESBYTERIANCHURCHOFATLANTACommunityMinistriesContact:MaryJoeDellinger1328PeachtreeSt.,NE,Atlanta303094042287746Email:[email protected]:www.firstpresatl.orgWomenstransitionalshelterHours:6pm6:30amEligibility:Singlewomenonly

    NICHOLASHOUSE830Boulevard,SE,Atlanta3031240462207934046338386CaseMangers4046220388FaxWebsite:www.nicholashouse.orgAssistanceforhomelessfamiliesmakingthetransitionfromhomelessnesstoselfsufficiencyinastructured,buthomelikeenvironment.

    mailto:[email protected]://www.ywcaatlanta.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.gbchfm.orgmailto:[email protected]://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:[email protected]://www.cliftonsancturary.comhttp://www.covenanthousega.orghttp://www.marrinc.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.marrinc.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.firstpresatl.orghttp://www.nicholashouse.org
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    SETFREECOMMUNITYMINISTRIESPOBox370367,Decatur30037Contact:Director6787944859Email:[email protected]: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:[email protected]:www.travelersaidatlanta.orgFamilies.ShorttermstayinAtlanta

    ZABANCOUPLESCENTERContact:PatriciaSmith,ExecutiveDirector1605PeachtreeSt.,NE,2ndFloor.Atlanta303094048722915Overnightstayforhomelesscouples.OctoberFebruary;couplesonly.Email:[email protected]:www.zabancouplescenter.orgEligibility:Workingoractivelyseekingwork,currentphotoID,socialsecuritycard,homelessletter,letterofreferral,TBandRPRtestwithresults.

    FULTONCOUNTY

    GWINNETTCOUNTYTHEIMPACTGROUP40TechnologyPkwy.South,Ste.180,Norcross3009267880844776788084478FaxEmail:[email protected]:www.theimpactgroup.orgFamilies(oneortwoparentsw/children)

    PARTNERSHIPAGAINSTDOMESTICVIOLENCE(PADV)POBox170225,Atlanta30317770963979924HourCrisisLine40487096004048709611FaxEmail:[email protected]:www.padv.orgBatteredwomen

    mailto:[email protected]://www.setfreatlanta.comhttp://www.salvationarmyusa.orghttp://www.mercycareservices.orghttp://www.yagc.netmailto:[email protected]://www.travelersaidatlanta.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.zabancouplescenter.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.theimpactgroup.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.padv.org
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    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:[email protected]: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:[email protected]: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:[email protected]://www.cwcga.orghttp://www.sunbridgehealthcare.com
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    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