ABUSE

• CASA Cobb Juvenile Court | Phone: 770.528.2220 | The Juvenile Court of Cobb County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program provides thoroughly screened, expertly trained and fully supervised community-based, citizen volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children involved in juvenile court dependency proceedings. Cobb County Court Appointed Special Advocates speak up for the needs and basic human rights of child victims of abuse and neglect, one child at a time.

• Cobb County Department of Family and Children Services | Phone: 770.528.7683 | Child Protective Services | Address: 325 Fairground St SE, Marietta, GA 30060 / Region 13: Acworth, Austell, Kennesaw, Marietta, Powder Springs, Smyrna | For questions regarding Food Stamps, Medicaid, TANF or Childcare, contact the Customer Contact Center at: 1.877.423.4746

• Georgia Division of Aging Services | Phone: 404.657.5250 | Adult Protective Services (report abuse of disabled and elderly adults) | The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Aging Services (DAS) supports the larger goals of DHS by assisting older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers to achieve safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives.

• liveSAFE Resources | Phone: 770.427.3390 | Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault 24 Hour Hotline | Crisis line support groups rape crisis counseling and shelter for battered women men and children

• Safe Path Children’s Advocacy Center | Phone: 770.801.3465 | Works with youth victims of abuse.

CHILD CARE PRESCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL & SUMMER CAMPS

• Anderson Boys and Girls Club Cobb County | Phone: 770.427.0418 | Address 529 Manget Street, Marietta, Georgia 30060 |The James T. Anderson Boys & Girls Club works with hundreds of kids and teens each year to help them reach their full potential. We provide an environment where all youth feel safe and secure to dream, discover, and develop. Our programs focus on helping kids succeed in school, live healthy, and become leaders. We are so glad to be part of this community and look forward to working with you!

• Child and Parent Services is now administered through the Department of Early Care and Learning | Phone: 1-833-4GACAPS (1.833.442.2277) | www.CAPS.decal.ga.gov | The CAPS program supports early education goals by assisting low income families with the cost of child care while they work, go to school or training, or participate in other work-related activities. CAPS is administered by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning.

o The purpose of CAPS is threefold:

§ Provide access to high quality and affordable early learning environments for families who are considered low income.

§ Support DECAL's efforts in increasing positive school readiness outcomes.

§ Assist families in achieving and maintaining self-sufficiency by providing financial supports for child care costs.

• Cobb Professional Child Care Association | Phone: 770.218.2015 - Referral to in-home providers

• Girls Inc. of Cobb County | Phone: 770.422.0999 | Address: 461 Manget St SE, Marietta, GA 30060 | Our programming through our Center, School and Community based program partnerships throughout Greater Atlanta –– focuses on the development of the whole girl. A combination of long-lasting mentoring relationships, a pro-girl environment and research-based programming equips girls to lead fulfilling and productive lives, break the cycle of poverty and become role models in their community.

• Good Shepherd Learning Center | Phone: 770.803.6475 | Address 888 East-West Connector, Austell, GA 30106

• Cobb County Head Start | Phone: 770.424.1961 | Address: 461 Allgood Rd NE, Marietta, GA 30060

• Peach Care for Kids | Phone: 1.877.427.3224 | Free and low-cost health insurance for children.

• Quality Care for Children Child Care Resource & Referral | Phone: 404.479.4200 2751 Buford Highway NE – Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 3032

o For 40 years, Quality Care for Children's mission has been to ensure Georgia’s infants and young children reach their full potential by helping:

§ Child care programs provide nutritious meals and educational care to young children so they are ready for success in school; and

§ Parents access quality child care so that they can attend college or succeed in the workplace.

• Child Care Questions & Referrals | Phone: 877.255.4254| support@qccga.org

• Child Care Provider Training | Phone: 40.479.4230| training@qccga.org

• Quality Rated Support | Phone: 404.479.4230 | gwennet.henry@qccga.org

• Food & Nutrition Programs | Phone: 404.479.4253 | healthykids@qccga.org

• General Inquiries | Phone: 404.479.4200 | info@qccga.org

• Sheltering Arms | Phone: 770.427.1926 and 770.590.4700 | Address: 1585 Roberta Dr., Marietta, GA 30008 | Mission is to transform the lives of children, their families and communities through model early childhood education and leadership in the field.

• Young Family Community Resource Center | Phone: 770.422.6791 ext.1901 | Child care for teen parents in school

• Kidz2leaders | Phone: 770.977.7751 | Address: 4385 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30068 | Mentorship and camp for children with an incarcerated parent.

• Parents as Teachers of CISMCC | Phone: 678.503.0901 and cismcc.org For families with children 5 and under | Address: 328 Alexander St. Suite 10, Marietta, GA 30060 | Parents as Teachers (PAT) builds strong communities, thriving families and children that are healthy, safe and ready to learn by matching parents and caregivers with trained professionals who make regular personal home visits during a child’s earliest years of life, from prenatal through kindergarten.

Contact Your Local Churches And Synagogues For Other Programs.

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

• American Red Cross | Phone: 404.876.3302 | Disaster relief | Red Cross disaster relief focuses on meeting people's urgent disaster-caused needs. When a disaster threatens or strikes, the Red Cross provides shelter, food, health and mental health services, and bulk distribution of needed items to meet the basic human needs of those affected. Address: 1955 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30324

• The Center for Family Resources | Phone: 770.428.2601 | Address: 995 Roswell St., NE Ste. 100 Marietta, GA 30060 | Food pantry; Rental assistance for families with minor children in the home. |thecfr.org

o In order to be admitted into any of our housing programs, you must:

1. Be a Cobb County resident

2. Have resided in Cobb County for at least the past two months

3. Have at least one minor child (under 18) in your household

• FoodFinder App | Phone: 770.527.2181 | www.foodfinder.us | Resource to find Food pantry locations

• HOPE Atlanta Programs of Travelers Aid Cobb: 770.428.1883; Metro: 404.817.7070 | First month’s rent

• Meals on Wheels Atlanta | Phone: 404.351.3889 | Delivers to homebound seniors, 60 and older, who are unable to cook for themselves. Over 50,000 meals are served each year through Meals on Wheels. All meals meet USDA requirements and are prepared by a vendor under contract with Cobb County Government. Volunteers are needed to deliver hot, nutritious meals to homebound seniors Monday - Friday. A visit from a cheery volunteer can do wonders! For more information on becoming a volunteer, please call 770.528.5381 | Eligibility to receive Meals on Wheels | Clients must be Cobb County residents, age 60 or older, and must complete an assessment by calling 770.528.5364. Sliding scale fees based upon total household income | Adopt-A-Route: Your company, church, or organization can Adopt-A-Route and deliver a hot, nutritious meal to seniors in your neighborhood!

• MUST Outreach | Phone: 678-218-4534 | Community lunch, showers, laundry, clothing weekdays at the Elizabeth Inn Location – Serving all of Cobb County

• The Salvation Army Cobb County Service | Phone: 770.724.1640 | Address: 202 Waterman Street Marietta, GA 30060 | Rent utilities and food

• Storehouse Ministries | Phone: 770.428.8410 | Food and utilities only

• Sweetwater Mission | Phone: 770-819-0662 |Address: 6130 Hotel Street, Austell, GA 30106 | P.O. Box 802, Austell, GA 30168, Austell, GA 30106 | Food, clothing and hygiene items for all Cobb County residents. Sweetwater Mission is a 501c(3) Non-Profit Charitable Organization | EIN: 58-2991771 Food Pantry - Our full-service client choice food pantry provides a variety of nutritious foods for families including meat and fresh produce. Clients may receive food every month for as long as they have a need. Walk-in services for food and clothing Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm.

o To be eligible you must live in the service area and qualify based on your total household income. To fully benefit from all of the services, all you need to do is:

§ Bring Proof of Residency (less than 30 days old) in the form of mail, a rent receipt or new lease.

§ Provide your Photo ID and Social Security Cards or Birth Certificates (or other official documentation) for yourself and all members of your household.

§ Qualify based on your total household income. You will be asked to sign a Federal Declaration of Income Statement form.

• Tallatoona CAP | Phone: 770.817.4666 or 770.773.7730 | (Appointment Only) Seasonal heating and cooling assistance for seniors and low-income households

HOUSING RESOURCES

• Atlanta Housing Authority | Phone: 404.892.4700

• Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Atlanta CredAbility | Phone: 800.251.2227 (English & Spanish)| Credit counseling and education including foreclosure prevention CredAbility.org

• GA Dpt. of Comm. Affairs Sec.8 | Phone: 404.679.4940

• HOPE for Homeowners HUD | Phone: 1.800.225.5342 (English & Spanish)

• Marietta Housing Authority | Phone: 770. 419. 3200 | Fax: 770. 419. 3232 | Address: 95 Cole Street Marietta, GA 30061 | mariettahousingauthority.org

• NW Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity | Phone: 770.432.7954

• Georgia Housing Search DCA | Phone: 877.428.8844 (English & Spanish)| Affordable rental housing www.GeorgiaHousingSearch.org

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION SERVICES

• Career Connections Jewish Family Services | Phone: 770.677.9490

• The Center for Family Resources | Phone: 770.428.2601 | GED preparatory classes; Call for registration information.

• Cobb Adult Education | Phone: 678.594.8011

• Cobb Career Site’s Virtual Network | www.cobbcareersite.org

• Cobb Ex. Offender Resource Initiative | Phone: 770.514.1046 Ext.4

• Cobb Literacy Council | Phone: 770.528.8095 | Adult literacy program

• Cobb Works - Workforce Development Center | Phone: 770.528.4300

• Communities In Schools of Marietta/Cobb | Phone: 678.503.0901

• Cumberland Job Bank | Phone: 770.980.1550 (Fax)

• GA Dpt. of Labor Career Center Cobb/Cherokee | Phone: 770.528.6100

• GA Dpt.of Labor Vocational Rehabilitation | Phone: 770.528.3435

• Marietta Church of God | Phone: 770.971.4232 Free adult education

• MUST Ministries Marietta| Phone: 770.427.9862 | Outreach: 678.218.4534 | Smyrna Phone: 770.436.9514 | Resume, cover letters, training and education |Mustministries.org

• Clients receive food and clothing assistance, referral assistance, and Employment Assistance. Clients participate in a variety of classes in the classroom and the computer lab, both staffed by volunteers.

• Omosaze | Phone: 770.739.6786 | Youth reading instruction

• Nobis Center Corporate Office | Phone: 770.427.9000

• Sweetwater Mission | Phone: 770.819.0662 (English & Spanish)| Free HOPE Program for women, computer, life skills and job-readiness training. Career Connections Program for all job-seekers

FAITH COMMUNITY

• Act 6 @ Stonebridge Church Marietta | Phone: 770.425.7533 Birth Certificate

• Catholic Charities |Housing Counseling Program | Phone: 770.790.3112

o Emergency assistance for evacuees and housing counseling | Bi-lingual staff helps families to stabilize their current living situation, providing services intended to help them achieve self-sufficiency. One major component of these services is our housing counseling program.

o This program includes homebuyer education seminars, pre-purchase counseling, financial literacy, mortgage default/delinquency counseling, and foreclosure intervention and prevention.

• Catholic Charities Atlanta | Phone: 770.429.2369; Dalton |Phone: 706.278.3107 x106.

• Village of St. Joseph Counseling Services (program of Catholic Charities) | Phone: 404.885.7425. Provides affordable and professional counseling services for children, adolescents, parents, individuals, couples and families. English and Spanish. Cost based on income.

• Feed the Hungry Foundation | Phone: 770.980.1550 9 (Fax)

• Feed My Lambs merged with City of Refuge on 3.1.2020 for more details visit at www.cityofrefugeatl.org| Contact for General Housing Inquiries Phone: 404.564.7764

• First Christian Church | Phone: 770.428.3125 | Food pantry Mon. 9am-12pm, Sat. 9am-12pm: No financial assistance

• Genesis Ministries | Phone: 770.926.0177 Men’s Inpatient Drug & Alcohol Rehab Center in Kennesaw

• Good Samaritan Health Center – Main Phone: 404.523.6571 | Address: 1015 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 | Must have no insurance. Serves: Butts| Cherokee| Clayton | Cobb Phone: 770.419.3120 | Coweta | DeKalb | Douglas | Fayette | Fulton | Gwinnett Phone: 678.280.6630 | Henry | Paulding | Rockdale

• Jewish Family & Career Services | Phone: 770.677.9300. | Address: 4549 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA 30338 | Helps improve the quality of life and build self-sufficiency for individuals and

• Marietta First Presbyterian Marietta | Phone: 770.427.0293

• St. Vincent De Paul Society/Catholic Church of St. Ann | Phone: 770.552.6400 ext. 6105

• St. Vincent de Paul Society | Phone: 770.425.5158

• Turner Chapel AME Marietta | Phone: 770.422.6791

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (rent, mortgage, utility) & COUNSELING

• Consumer Credit Counseling Services | Speak to a Coach Now: 1.800.431.8157 | www.credit.org (English and Spanish) | Marietta Phone: 770.499.1417

• Traveler’s Aid | Phone: 404.817.7070. Must have lived in one of the 13 counties of metro area for less than a month.

• Lifeline & Link Up | Phone: 1.888.757.6500 | www.lifelinesupport.org – $13.50 off monthly telephone service.

• Low Income Medicaid (English/Spanish) | Phone: 1.877.423.4726

LEGAL ASSISTANCE

• Atlanta Legal Aid |Main Office Phone: 404.524.5811 | Address: 151 Spring Street Atlanta, GA 30303; Free representation civil cases ONLY for low income citizens | Fulton available M thru TH hours: 9:00am to 11:30am | Cobb Phone: 770.528.2565 | Gwinnett Phone: 678.376.4545 | Clayton Phone: 404.669.0233 | Seniors 60+ call 1.888.257.9519

• Georgia Senior Legal Hotline | Phone: 404.657.9915

• Georgia Legal Services Program | Central Office Phone: 404.206.5175 | Clients only 1.800.498.9469 | Address: 104 Marietta St NW # 250, Atlanta, GA 30303

• Legal Aid of Cobb County | Phone: 770.528.2565

• The Georgia Justice Project | Phone: 404.827.0027 | Address: 467 Edgewood Avenue (at Boulevard) Atlanta, GA 30312; criminal cases ONLY.

• Pro Bono Project of the State Bar of Georgia | State Bar Headquarters Phone: 404.527.8762 | Call free: 1.800.334.6865 | www.gabar.org

• Victim-Witness Assistance | Phone: 770.528.3047

MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

· Alzheimer’s Service Center | Phone: 770.603.4090 Fax: 770.603.4092 | Address: 7251 Mount Zion Circle Morrow, GA 30260 | www.asc-ga.org | The mission of the Alzheimer’s Services Center is to enhance and prolong the highest quality of life possible for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other related disorders and for their families.

• Center Services:

o Adult Day Care | The Center is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 am until 4:30 pm.

o Overnight Respite Care | The Center provides overnight respite care services two or more weekends a month. Clients remain at the facility from Friday afternoon until Sunday evening at 6:00 pm.

o Mental, Physical & Social Activities | Clients are involved in activities promoting involvement both socially and mentally. The Activity Director is responsible for scheduling daily activities and projects.

o Counseling Services | ASC provides counseling and psychosocial support to caregivers and family members of relatives suffering from Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.

o Stress Relief Care | ASC offers caregivers relief from the stress of caring for someone suffering from Alzheimer’s or other dementias in several ways. (1)Weekend respite care affords the caregivers relief by caring for their loved ones from Friday until Sunday. (2) Caregiver resource and media room is designed not only to educate through the use of unlimited supplies of reading materials, use of computer but to be a safe haven that can be used to look at television or just to relax in the massage chair.

o Caregiver Support Services | Monthly caregiver support group meetings allow the caregiver a chance to interact with other caregivers and to participate in sessions with speakers who address specific issues concerning the care, available treatments and expected outcomes of treatment for persons suffering with dementia.

o Medical Monitoring Services | An LPN or RN is always available during the time of operation of the Center. All necessary medications are dispensed and detailed records are kept for each client attending the Center.

o Dietary Services | The Center’s Dietary Manager is responsible providing daily meals for the clients. The Dietary Manager works within guidelines of a program officer from Georgia Dept. of Education to provide required nutritional needs.

o Educational & Training Services | Educational and training services are offered in the form of one on one instruction, group setting and access to pamphlets and booklets on relevant topics.

o Outreach Services | Caregivers are given the opportunity to have questions concerning the care of their loved answered by the Outreach Coordinator and or Social Worker at the Center. The Outreach Coordinator also attends community health fairs, makes presentations about the Center and services offered and is responsible for referrals to those who are looking for such information.

• Center for Pan Asian Community Services Health Clinic | Phone: 770.936.0969

• Cobb Community Services Board | Phone: 770.422.0202 | Access Center & Crisis Hotline; Public mental health & substance abuse treatment for individuals with or without insurance

• Cobb County Public Health | Phone: 770.514.2300

• Cobb Public Health Dental Department | Phone: 770.514.2372

• Cobb County Indigent Program Office | Phone: 770.528.5055

• Community Health Center | Phone: 678.398.6548 | Austell sliding scale medical & dental clinic; Walk-ins & appointments available

• Community Friendship | (non-emergencies) Phone: 404.875.0381 |Case management, day center for people with mental disabilities, transportation assistance for job and job interviews.

• Planned Parenthood | Phone: 404.688.9300 | 220 Cobb Parkway North, Suite 500, Marietta, GA 3006 Marietta women’s health services

• Families First Central Intake: 404.853.2844 | Family and adult counseling

• Georgia Hope | Phone: 706.279.0405 is quality provider for in home mental health and substance abuse services, covering 21 counties in Georgia. www.gahope.org

• Georgia Crisis & Access Line | Phone: 1.800.715.4225 | 24/7 Helpline.

• Grady Memorial Hospital – 404.616.1000 | Address: 80 Butler St. SE, Atlanta, GA. Note: Primary care for those with no insurance is now limited to Fulton & DeKalb County residents.

• Mental Health America of Georgia (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association of Georgia) | Phone: 770.741.1481 | Address: 2250 N Druid Hills Rd. NE, Suite 275, Atlanta, GA 30329| A non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with mental health challenges as well as promoting mental wellness throughout Georgia.

• Mothers Making A Change (Marietta) | Phone: 1-866-720-3784 |Substance abuse treatment for women | Intake Number Phone: 770.499.2422

• NAMI South Cobb| Phone: 404.695.5333 | Mental health support | Georgia Crisis Line (GCAL) 1.800.715.4225 | www.mygcal.com

o NAMI Cobb provides education programs, support and advocacy for individuals living with a mental health condition, their families, caregivers and friends as well as the local communities in Cobb County, while also supporting Cherokee, Douglas, Carroll, Bartow and Paulding counties | https://namicobb.org/mission/

• NAMI Northside Atlanta Cobb/Douglas Crisis Stabilization Program | Phone: 404.794.4857 | Address: 5400 S. Cobb Drive, Smyrna, GA 30080 | www.cobbcsb.com

• CRISIS STABILIZATION / EMERGENCIES:

o NAMI Georgia | Phone: 1.800.728.1052 | GA Alliance for the Mentally Ill

o Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1.800.273.8255 (TALK)

o Emergency Police: 911 (ask for a CIT (Crisis Intervention Trained) officer)

o Grady Psychiatric Emergency Clinic for Adults: 404.616.4762

o United Way: 211 (211online.unitedwayatlanta.org)

o NAMI National Help Line: 1.800.950.6264 (NAMI) (Mon.-Fri. 10-6) www.nami.org

o Peer Support “Warm Line”: 1.888.945.1414 consumer-directed 24/7

• Southside Healthcare | Phone: 404.688.1350 | Infectious Disease Clinic.

REFERRAL AND OTHER SERVICES

• Angel Food Ministries | Phone: 770.267.7015 |visit: www.angelfoodministries.com | Purchase a box of groceries for $30 ($50-75 value). Food stamps accepted.

• Assurance Wireless.com | Phone: 1.888.321.5880 | Free cell phone & minutes for eligible customers

• Atlanta Mission’s Thrift Store & More | Phone: 404.367.3920 Marietta Location; Open Mon-Sat 10am-7pm

• Center for Pan Asian Community Services | Phone: 770.936.0969 | Asian Community Immigration Services

• City of Marietta School District | Phone: 770.422.3500| https://www.marietta-city.org/

• Cobb Community Collaborative | Phone: 678.766.5574

• Cobb Community Transit CCT | Phone: 770.427.4444

• Cobb County School District | Phone: 770.426.3300

• Cobb DFCS Info & Referral Abuse referrals | Phone: 770.528.5133

• Public Benefits |Cobb Extension Office 770.528.2464 or https://compass.ga.gov

• Cobb Faith Partnership | Phone: 678.733.1479

• Cooper’s Cupboard | Phone: 770.639.9343 www.cooperscupboard.org |Pet Food Pantry

• Disabled American Veterans Ch.6 | Phone: 678.388.1568 | Homeless & disabled veterans’ programs including transportation

• Enchanted Closet Boutique | Phone: 404.221.3498 | www.enchantedcloset.org Prom dresses and accessories

• Friends of Disabled Adults and Children | Phone: 770.491.9014 |Collects refurbishes & distributes medical equipment

• Georgia Department of Drivers Services (DDS) | Phone: 678.413.8400 Driver’s license & IDs

• Georgia Crisis & Access Hotline | Phone: 1.800.715.4225 Suicide mental health and drugs

• Georgia AIDS Information Line (CDC Info) (English/Spanish) | Atlanta area Phone: 404.876.9944 | CDC Info Statewide Phone: 1.800.551.2728

• Latin American Association | Phone: 404.638.1800

• MARTA | Phone: 404.848.5000

• National Runaway Switchboard | Phone: 1.800.621.4000 | Confidential hotline for runaway youth teens in crisis concerned friends/fam. Ages 12 to 21.

• Ride Share Hotline | Phone: 1.877.433.3463 | www.187RideFind.com | Georgia Commute options

• SafeLinkWireless.com | Phone: 1.800.977.3768 | Free cell phone & minutes for eligible customers

• Social Security Administration | Phone: 1.800.772.1213

• St. Vincent de Paul | Phone: 770.518.6094 | AIDS Ministry

• St. Vincent de Paul Georgia | Phone: (678) 892-6160

• St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores | Call local stores for referral information and procedures | Buford Phone: 770.271.1764 | Chamblee Phone: 770.936.0766 | Duluth Phone: 770.622.9533 | Hapeville Phone: 404.767.5238| Kennesaw Phone: 770.919.1458 | Lawrenceville Phone: 770.339.7997 | Lilburn Phone: 770.921.7187 | Marietta Phone: 770.792.8026 | Stone Mountain Phone: 404.292.4102.

• Women’s Pregnancy Center Marietta| Phone: 770.514.1080 baby supplies

• United Way First Call for Help Hotline: 2.1.1 or | Phone: 404.614.1000 to speak to a specialist who will help you locate social services in your area. (Outside metro Atlanta, call 404.614.1000). Confidential. The resource database and other helpful guides can also be found at: www.unitedwayatl.org

• Voter Registration | Phone: 770.528.2581| Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration

SHELTER AND HOMELESS SERVICES

• Taskforce for the Homeless | Information on available emergency shelters, transitional programs, and low-income housing in Atlanta. 24-hour hotline 1.800.448.0636 or 404.589.9495 or 404.230.5000 | https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/

· Cobb County Homeless Shelters And Social Services | Active Listings In Cobb County Georgia

· Elizabeth Inn Emergency Shelter (Marietta) | Phone: 770.427.9862 | Shelter for men women and children. Please arrive no earlier than 4:30 pm daily to stand in line. Space is limited and is offered on a first come first served basis, depending on availability. The priority is given to families and returning prospective guests (from the day before).

· Serenity House of Atlanta Ministries (Atlanta) | Phone: 844.473.7364 | Serenity House offers Transitional Living programs in metro Atlanta, While in Transitional care, residents are expected to work. Our faith based outreach serves people of all races, creeds, and religions. We do not discriminate. We merely support our fellow man.

· The Center for Family Resources (Marietta) | Phone: 770.428.2601 | Services Provided: Assistance with: Rent, utilities, prescriptions, emergency shelter, employment services, life management skills, budget counseling, and food pantry available. | Hours of Operations Monday: 8:30am to 7:00 pm Tuesday: 8:30am to 5:00pm Wednesday: 8:30am to 5:00pm Thursday.

· Center for Family Resources Housing Assistance (Marietta) | Phone: 770.428.2601 |The Center for Family Resources places families in their own apartments, providing safety and security away from a group shelter environment. CFR's housing programs provide affordable, independent living options that include supportive services like childcare assistance, transportation, budgeting

· In order to be admitted into any of the housing programs, you must:

o Be a Cobb County resident

o Have resided in Cobb County for at least the past two months

o Have at least one minor child (under 18) in your household

• The Extension | Phone: 770.590.9075 | Housing program for homeless men and women in recovery; winter shelter for men, Nov–Mar

• Family Promise of Cobb | Phone: 678.594.3150 | Shelter for families with children

• Gateway 24/7 Homeless Services Center | Phone: 404.215.6600

• Georgia Alliance to End Homelessness | Phone: 1.877.540.4671 Statewide toll-free hotline for shelters 9 am-5 pm

• Georgia Housing Search | Sponsored by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, GeorgiaHousingSearch.org provides detailed information about rental properties and helps people find housing to best fit their needs. The service can be accessed at no cost online 24 hours a day or through a toll-free, bilingual call center at 1.877.428.8844, available M-F, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm EDT. The fast, easy-to-use FREE search lets people look for rental housing using a wide variety of criteria and special mapping features. Housing listings display detailed information about each unit. The service also provides links to housing resources and helpful tools for renters such as an affordability calculator, rental checklist, and information about renter rights and responsibilities. | https://www.georgiahousingsearch.org/

• GIFT Transitional Homecare | Phone: 770.367.0280 | Substance abuse treatment program for men

• Interfaith Outreach Home | Phone: 770.457.3727 | Address: 5200-A Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30340 | Interfaith Outreach Home ("IOH") is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization in Doraville, GA that offers safe, affordable, interim housing to working families in financial crisis and experiencing homelessness.

• The mission of IOH is to empower hardworking, homeless families through safe, affordable apartments and critical support services so they can achieve sustained self-sufficiency and stability.

• HOPE Atlanta Programs of Travelers Aid | Phone: 678.370.0543 | Transitional Housing for families with minor children

• liveSAFE Resources (formerly YWCA of NW Georgia) | Crisis Line Phone: 770.427.3390 | https://www.livesaferesources.org/ | liveSAFE Resources, located in Cobb County, is committed to providing services that increase the awareness and reduce the occurrence of domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse. They offer counseling, housing (immediate and transitional), legal advocacy, a 24/7 crisis line and other services, all focused on helping our community and their families live safe.

• Living Room Ponce De Leon Center | Phone: 404.939.8885 (client assistant) Fax: 404.616.8605 | Address: 341 Ponce de Leon Avenue Room 438 Atlanta, GA 30308 | Phone: 404.616.6332 (main client number) | www.livingroomatl.org

• Phone: 404.600.8081 | Address: 50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 1200, Atlanta, GA, 30303

• MUST Elizabeth Inn | Phone: 770.427.9862 | Emergency shelter for families and individuals; Winter shelter for when the temperature is 32 degrees or below

• Northeast Georgia Homeless Coalition (NEGAHC) | Phone: 706.546.6865 – Outside Metro Atlanta | Address: 620 Barber St. Athens GA 30601-2026 |http://www.northeastgeorgiahomelesscoalition.blogspot.com/

• Georgia Alliance To End Homelessness, Inc. | Phone: 770.575.5785 | Address: 2655 Dallas Hwy #610, Marietta, GA 30064

• St. Vincent de Paul House of Dreams | Phone: 770.425.2939 | Single women without children that are able to work.

• Sheltering Grace Ministries | Phone: 678.337.7858 |Transitional housing for women age 20+ who are pregnant or have a newborn.

• Turner Hill CDC - Harmony House | Phone: 770.514.1046 x3 | Short-term transitional housing for homeless male ex-offenders

• VEO of Georgia | Phone: 404.889.8710 | Transitional and permanent housing for homeless veterans.

• Zion Keepers | Phone: 678.698.5087 | Permanent housing for chronically homeless male veterans.

SENIOR CITIZENS RESOURCES

· Aging Connection (Atlanta Regional Commission) – Call to speak with a telephone counselor to find services in your area. ARC Phone: 404/463-3333 | Clayton Phone: 770.603.4050 | Cobb Phone: 770.528.5364 | DeKalb Phone: 770.322.2950 | Douglas Phone: 770.489.3100 | Fayette Phone: 770.461.0813 | Fulton Phone: 404.730.6000 | Gwinnett Phone: 678.377.4150 | Henry Phone: 770.288.6975 | Rockdale Phone: 770.922.4633. Or search the online database of elderly service providers in metro Atlanta at www.agingatlanta.com

· empowerline (formerly AgeWise Connection) | Phone: 404.463.3333 | https://www.empowerline.org | The Atlanta Regional Commission launched of empowerline, a service designed to connect metro Atlanta’s older persons and individuals with disabilities to the information and supports they need to thrive and maximize their independence.

· CobbLinc Fares | Phone: 770.427.4444 for detailed eligibility information | Senior, disabled and youth passengers can obtain a Reduced Fare Breeze Card allowing them to take advantage of CobbLinc discounted fares.

• To qualify for a Reduced Fare Breeze Card, you must:

  • Present documented proof of your age (65 years or older), your disability or your status as a Medicare cardholder

  • Provide a valid photo ID as proof of your identity

  • Complete and submit a Reduced Fare form when you apply for the program

• Cobb Senior Services | Phone: 770.528.5364 | Senior day & multipurpose centers transportation senior computer training case management and Meals on Wheels

· Congregate Meals | Call the national Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116 to find your local Area Agency on Aging | Offers meals to seniors in a variety of community settings including senior centers. For information on meal programs, call your Area Agency on Aging.

• • Congregate meals are meals served in group settings to people who are at least 60 years of age. Meals are served 5 to 7 days a week. Besides the regular menu, birthday, holiday, and special dinner menus may be available. The meals are healthy and designed to meet the nutritional needs of adults 60 and over. Most sites also offer a diabetic menu.

· Neighborhood Senior Centers (cost: free) | https://www.cobbcounty.org/public-services/senior-services/senior-centers | A local site where individuals aged 60 and older congregate to enjoy the company of their peers, schedule recreational activities, educational opportunities and lunch. Participants are independent in performing their activities of daily living Housing.

• Assisted living, non-subsidized and nursing homes in home care services.

• Medicaid waivers, counseling, hospital to home services Insurance benefits.

• Medicare counseling, long term care insurance, supplement insurance and discounts Healthy living

• Prevention clinics, living well workshops, community gardens an diabetes education and prevention Phone counseling Senior

· Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) | https://www.fns.usda.gov/sfmnp/senior-farmers-market-nutrition-program | Provides low income seniors that are at least 60 yrs. old with check booklets that can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables grown by local certified farmers. The checks include two checks redeemable for $10 each distributed locally, once per year during the months of June-September on the first come first serve basis.

· Transportation Voucher Program | To begin enrollment, contact Paratransit Certification Specialist: 770.429.7855 | To submit inquiries email: cobblincmobility@cobbcounty.org or call phone: 770.528.4381 | How it works? - Participants purchase transportation vouchers from CobbLinc at a discounted price

· Step 1 Request a paratransit application by phone or download the form on www.cobblinc.com. Step 2 Our Paratransit Certification Specialist will verify if you reside outside the CobbLinc paratransit service area.

· Step 3 The participant will have an assessment and orientation at the CobbLinc offices.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

• Alcoholics Anonymous Atlanta | 24-hour Hotline Phone: 404.525.3178

• Al Anon | Phone: 1.800.344.2666 | Meeting information line for support groups of families of alcoholics.

• Cocaine Anonymous Metro Atlanta | Phone: 404.255.7787

• Narcotics Anonymous | South Atlanta Phone: 1.888.766.1572 promotions | Smyrna Phone: 770.421.8881

WOMEN, FAMILIES & CHILDREN

• Birthright International | Confidential Hotline 1.800.550.4900 | Atlanta Office 770.451.2273. For women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. Referrals, one-on-one info & support, maternity, baby clothing.

• Families First | Phone: 404.853.2800. Crisis counseling, foster care & adoption services for abused & neglected children, after school programs.

• Quality Care for Children | Phone: 404.479.4200 or Toll Free 1.877.722.2445. Resources and referrals for child care. Serves the following counties: Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, and Rockdale. Search the online child care database at www.qualitycareforchildren.org

• Partnership against Domestic Violence | 24-hour crisis lines 770.963.9799 or 404.873.1766. Two shelters.

• Prevent Child Abuse Georgia | Phone: 1.800.CHILDREN (24453736) | Helpline provides information, referrals, and support.

VISION

• National Eye-Care | Phone: 1.800.222.3937. Over 60 Eye Care | Referrals are now online, visit https://www.aao.org/eyecare-america | Phone: 877.887.6327 Available Days: M-F | Hours: 8:00 am -12:00 Noon

Vision Rehabilitation Services of Georgia | Phone: 770.432.7280 | Address: 3830 S Cobb Dr. SE, Smyrna, GA 30080 | VRS is dedicated to assisting individuals, of all ages, who are blind or visually impaired so they may function independently in all of their environments. VRS provides practical tools and proven techniques to help our clients carry out their daily activities and obtain skills for gainful employment. While VRS was founded in Smyrna & served only Cobb County originally, VRS now serves over 30 counties in NW Georgia."