Resources
Mental Health Crisis
If this is an emergency or if you or someone else is at risk of harming yourself or others,
call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Contact: Call 988.
House of Operation: 24/7
Services Provided: The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
Process to Obtain Services: 9-8-8 is a direct line to trained National Suicide Prevention Lifeline counselors, call for help.
Georgia Crisis & Access Line
Contact: 1-800-715-4225, MyGCAL app to chat
Hours of Operation: 24/7.
Services Provided: GCAL provides crisis intervention services, dispatches mobile crisis teams, assists individuals in finding an open crisis or detox bed across the State, links individuals with urgent appointment services, and help you to access a State Funded provider in your area in a non-emergency as well.
Process to Obtain Services: Call or download the app to chat.
Ridgeview Institute
Location: 709 Breedlove Drive Monroe, Georgia 30655
Contact: 844-350-8800
Hours of Operation: 24/7
Services Provided: You can call, email or walk in for a free, confidential assessment with a behavioral health professional.
Counseling/Therapy/Testing & Evaluation
*Counseling services regularly change in availability, cost, and insurances they accept. Contact agencies for the most updated information.
*If you have insurance consider checking the back of your insurance card for the customer service phone number or website, as they can assist in locating therapist near you who accept your insurance. Or use https://www.psychologytoday.com/us.
*You can also contact your school social worker for more assistance.
Advantage Behavioral Health
Location: 834 Highway 11 SW Monroe, GA 30655
Contact: 1-855-333-9544 or 1-800-715-4225 (new intake or crisis) https://www.advantagebhs.org/
Services Provided: Adolescent and adult mental health and substance abuse, individual and family counseling, group therapy, psychiatric medication maintenance. Cost: Insurance accepted and Sliding scale fee. Telehealth options available.
Insurances Accepted as of 10/2022: Medicaid
Project Family
Location: 330 Research Drive, Athens, Ga 30605
Contact: http://projectfamilygeorgia.com/index.html, 706-705-2881, office@projectfamilygeorgia.com
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9:00AM-6:00PM
Services Provided: Psychiatric Services, Individual Therapy Services, Family Therapy Services, Group Therapy Services, Psychological Testing, Play Therapy, Community Support Services, Non-emergency Crisis Intervention, Nursing Assessment & Care, Intensive Family Intervention, Community Transition Services, Assessment, Treatment Planning. Sessions can be done in office, at your student's school, at home, or Telehealth.
Insurances Accepted as of 10/2022: Medicaid, CareSource, WellCare, Peach State Health Plan, and Amerigroup.
Walmart Health Center- Monroe
Location: 2042 W Spring St Monroe, GA 30655
Contact: https://www.walmarthealth.com/?utm_source=walmart&utm_medium=redirect&utm_campaign=cliniccp, 678-635-4096
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 7:30am- 7:30pm, Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm
Services Provided: Low-cost in person and virtual couples counseling, individual counseling, children's counseling (6-17), family counseling, and psychiatric care.
Process to obtain services: Call or schedule an appointment online.
Insurance Accepted as of 1/2023: Accepts most major insurances. Self pay options also available, most counseling sessions cost between $36-$84 without insurance. Check the website for other self pay costs.
Georgia Hope
Location: Office in Woodstock and Dalton. Counseling sessions offered virtually or in your home.
Contact: https://gahope.org/ , phone: (706) 279-0405, email: info@gahope.org, text: 706-847-4871
Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Services Provided: Mental Health Assessment, Substance Abuse Assessment, Individual & Family Counseling, Group Counseling, Psychiatric and Nurse Services, Peer Support Services, Psychiatric Assessments, Medication Evaluation & Management, Case Management, Skill Building/CSI, Resource Linkage, Parent Skills Training
Process to obtain services: Contact directly: https://gahope.org/make-a-referral/enroll/ or have your school social worker make a referral.
Insurance Accepted as of 1/2023: There is no cost for services to individuals with Amerigroup, CareSource, or Peachstate/Cenpatico insurances. In addition to the insurances listed above, those with Medicaid can receive community-based or school-based services at no charge. If you are uninsured, you may qualify for services through DBHDD funds. They can check into this for you. For those that are privately insured or do not qualify for DBHDD funding, we offer Online Therapy at affordable rates which are below the typical co-pay for specialized services. Check here for self pay rates: https://www.dropbox.com/s/uvu1cngibqeuefp/Self%20Pay%20Rates.pdf?dl=0
Stacey O. Kitchens, LPC
Location: 4139 Baker Street Ste. #16, Unit 11, Covington, GA 30014
Contact: counseling@staceykitchens.com, 404-217-8161, http://www.staceykitchens.com/
Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri 8:00AM - 5:00PM, With evening and Saturday appointments available.
Services Provided:
Insurances Accepted as of 10/2022: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA, Magellan, ProNet Aetna, TRICARE South Behavioral Health, United Behavioral Health/US Behavioral Health, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), Health One, Integrated Behavioral Health, Coventry, UMR, Value Options, MH Net
Alcovy Spring Counseling Services
Location: 310 North Broad Street, Monroe, GA 30655
Contact: 770-207-1938, http://alcovyspring.com/
Services Provided: Counseling & Guidance, Psycotherapy & Behavior Cognitive Therapy, Evaluation & Assessment, Small Group Work, Behavior Management, Anger Management, In Home Visits. Sliding fee scale available.
Insurances Accepted as of 10/2022: Accept all Insurance as well as Medicaid.
StressCare
Location: Four locations: Loganville, Winder, Jefferson, and Athens
Contact: https://stresscare.org/, 706-552-0706 Ext. 203
Services Provided: Individual & family therapy, premarital evaluations and counseling, and special therapies and educational interventions for children.
Insurances Accepted as of 10/2022:
Eating Disorders Recovery Center of Athens
Location: 1 Huntington Road Suite 801 Athens, GA 30606
Contact: 706-552-0450, edrca@yahoo.com, http://www.eatingdisordersrecoverycenterofathens.com/home.html
Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday 8:30am- 5:00pm
Services Provided: The core of the treatment involves individual therapy, a combination of group therapies, and after care services. Access to family therapy and couples therapy is also provided.
Insurances Accepted as of 10/2022:
Atlanta Family Counseling Center
Location: 190 Camden Hill Rd, Suite A, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Contact: https://afcounseling.com/, 770-513-8988
Services Provided: Counseling services for individuals, families, and couples, domestic violence & management, substance abuse services. Acceptes clients
Insurances Accepted as of 10/2022: Aetna, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield/Anthem, Humana, TRICARE, and CHAMPVA.
The Center for Counseling and Personal Evaluation- UGA College of Education
Location: 110 Carlton St. Athens, GA 30601, 424 Aderhold Hall (UGA)
Contact: 706-542-8508, https://coe.uga.edu/directory/counseling-and-personal-evaluation
Services Provided: Family & Couples Counseling, Group Counseling, Individual Counseling, Psychological evaluations, Career Counseling. Counseling sessions are based on a sliding fee scale according to income. Psychological assessment services are on set fee and vary according to type of assessment.
Insurances Accepted as of 10/2022: No insurances accepted.
Covenant Counseling and Family Resource Center
Location: 2219 Scenic Drive Snellville, GA 30078
Contact: 770-985-0837, https://covenantcounseling.org/services/
Services Provided: Pastoral Counseling and Psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families and children. Group therapy is also offered.
Insurances Accepted as of 10/2022: No insurances accepted. Cost: $60 – 125 for a 45-50 minute session. Scholarships are available on an adjusted fee structure. In crisis situations or for immediate response (less than 24 hours) a higher, one time, fee may be charged.
Mosaic Counseling Group
Location: 299 Cooper Road, Suite A, Loganville, GA 30052
Contact: 470-292-7485
Services Provided: Talk therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma focused, play therapy, expressive therapies, animal-assisted therapy, anger management, coparenting counseling. Cost: Accepts some insurance and self-pay. Teletherapy available.
Insurances Accepted as of 10/2022: Self pay, and most private insurances
Positive Outcomes Psychological Services
Location: 485 Huntington Rd. Suites 201-202 Athens, GA 30680
Contact: 706-546-8440, https://positive-outcomes.com/, positiveoutcomesoffice@gmail.com
Services Provided: Psychological and Psychiatric Services to children, adults, and families.
Insurances Accepted as of 10/2022: Amerigroup, Peach State, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United, Cigna, Aetna, Ambetter, Kaiser, Medicaid, self-pay, and a limited Sliding Scale option.
Dr. Paul Cardoza
Location: 215 Hawthrone Park Suite A, Athens, GA 30606
Contact: 706-546-9880, https://paulcardozopsychologist.com/
Services Provided: Treatment of Children and Adults, Evaluations of Children and Adults, Forensic Psychological Exams, Forensic Treatment
Insurances Accepted as of 10/2022: No insurances accepted. Self pay only.
Bethel Haven
Location: 1030 Village Dr. Suite B Watkinsville, GA 30677
Contact: 706-310-9046, http://www.bethelhaven.net/
Services Provided: Provide help, hope and healing to emotionally or psychologically distressed children, teenagers, young adults and families through professional counseling, therapeutic services, and other caring opportunities. Client fees for counseling are determined on a sliding fee scale based on family size and the annual household income range.
Insurances Accepted as of 10/2022: No insurances accepted. Self pay only. Therapist can give you invoice statement to file with your insurance.
Judy Bruckner, Ph.D
Location: 1551 Jennings Mill Rd. Suite 2000B, Bogart, GA 30622
Contact: 706-316-9095
Services Provided: Assessment and testing for learning disorders, ADHD, and personality. Virtual only.
Insurances Accepted as of 10/2022: Medicare, BCBS. Aetna, Magellan, Coventry, UBH, Value Options
The Tree House
Location: 173 Highland Dr., Winder, GA 30680
Contact: 770-868-1900, https://www.thetreehouseinc.org/
Services Provided: Helps children who have experienced abuse begin the healing process, Crisis counseling, Child Victim Support Group, Non-Offending Caregiver Support Group. No Cost to Families.
Southeastern Psychological Associates, Inc.
Location: 3155 Mill Street, NE, Covington, GA 30014
Contact: www.SoutheasternPsyc.com, 678-712-6520
Services Provided: Diagnostic assessment, individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, case management services, play therapy, parent-child therapy, non-opioid substance use treatment.
Insurances Accepted as of 10/2022: Aetna, Amerigroup, Anthem BCBS, CareSource, Cigna, TRICARE, Medicaid, Peach State, United Healthcare, Georgia Families
Social Empowerment Center, LLC
Location: 2775 Cruse Road, Ste 1602, Lawrenceville, Ga. 30044
Contact: 770-925-2095, www.socialempowermentcenter.com
Services Provided: Individual and family counseling, parenting education, psychological evaluations, psychiatric treatment, supervised visits, home evaluations, CCFAs
Insurances Accepted as of 10/2022: Anthem BC BS, Aetna, TRICARE, Peach State, Amerigroup, CareSource, WellCare, Humana, Medicaid
Aurora Counseling/ Angie M. Eells, LCSW
Location: 137 N. Midland Ave, P.O.Box 546, Monroe, GA 30655
Contact: (706)224-3396, https://www.auroracounselinglcsw.com/
Services Provided: Psychotherapy offered for Individuals, Couples, Families, Adolescents & Children. Specialties include Domestic Violence, Adult & Child Abuse Survivors, Child & Adolescent Behaviors.
Insurances Accepted as of 10/2022: Aetna, Ambetter, Amerigroup, BlueCross and BlueShield, CareSource (Medicaid, not Marketplace Caresource), PeachState, UHC/Optum, Self pay
Lakeview Behavioral Health
Location: 1 Technology Parkway South, Norcross, GA 30092
Contact: (678) 713-2600, www.LakeviewBehavioral.com
Services Provided: Inpatient, Partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and detox for seniors, adults, and adolescents.
Insurances Accepted as of 10/2022: Kaiser, Cigna, Aetna, Anthem, Humana, GHI, Value Options, ComPsych, TRICARE, UBH/UnitedHealthcare, Ambetter, Medicare, Amerigroup, Cenpatico, Wellcare, Caresource, Blue Cross Blue Shield of California, Kaiser Permanente, Magellan, Optum
Four Winds
Location: 678 Tom Brewer Rd, Loganville, GA 30052
Contact: https://www.fourwindsga.org/, (770) 554-3599, info@fourwindsga.org
Services Provided: Counseling services
Insurances Accepted: No insurance accepted. Sliding scale: $45-$125
Food Assistance
Willing Helpers Food Pantry (Ministry of Solid Rock Church)
Location: 1317 North Cherokee Road Social Circle, GA 30025
Contact: solidrockbaptist@solidrockbaptist.com, 770-784-0982
Services Provided: Free weekly food box distribution- nonperishable items
Hours of Operation: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am – 1pm
Process to Obtain Services: You do not need to be a resident of Social Circle. Upon arrival go around to the back of the building. You will fill out one form with general information.
First Baptist Church Social Circle
Location: 195 North Cherokee Road Social Circle, GA 30025
Contact: https://fbcsc.e-zekielchms.com/external/form/884fbdaf-533e-48da-b0ab-51f63f53b1a9
Services Provided: Free weekly food box distribution- nonperishable items
Hours of Operation: Mondays and Thursdays 10:00am- 2:00pm, Wednesdays 4:00pm- 7:00pm.
Process to Obtain Services: Must fill out online form to reserve a pickup time.
Covington First United Methodist Church- Food Pantry
Location: 2160 Church St, Covington 30014: From the Church St/Conyers St intersection, pass the main church, pass the youth house, the food pantry will be on your right
Contact: https://www.covingtonfirst.org/foodministry, foodpantryassistant@covingtonfirst.org
Services Provided: Free monthly food box distribution. Delivery is available for home bound seniors.
Hours of Operation: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 2:00pm- 4:00pm
Process to Obtain Services: Bring your photo ID and have a list of names and dates of birth of your household members. You do not need to live in Newton County.
Shepherd’s Staff Ministries, Inc.
Location: 2240 Commerce Drive, Loganville, GA 30052
Contact: 770-554-9722, https://ssfbga.org/?fbclid=IwAR1rXpI8WEHkv7kZQCy4ThqUaKRzyAyUEIi6kunGE0r6CvbRE2wr7XHCEIA
Services Provided: Food assistance, utility assistance and emergency housing
Hours of Operation: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays- 11am to 1pm
Process to Obtain Services: Call ahead of coming.
FISH (Faith in Serving Humanity)
Location: 700 S. Madison Avenue, Monroe, GA 30655
Contact: Main office: 770-207-4357, The FISH dental office is making appointments by phone only: 678-635-7335, The FISH medical office is making appointments by phone only: 678-635-8378, https://www.fishofwalton.org/services
Services Provided: Rental and Utility Assistance, Food, Clothing, Furniture, Transportation Assistance, Prescription Payments, Emergency Shelter, Soup Kitchen (M, W, F, 12-1), Children's Summer Feeding Program, Backpack Buddies - weekend feeding program for children, Low-cost Thrift Store, Daily Devotionals, Educational Assistance.
Process to Obtain Services: Call for an appointment to apply.
Utility/Rental/Mortgage Assistance
FISH (Faith in Serving Humanity)
Location: 700 S. Madison Avenue Monroe, GA 30655
Contact: 770-207-4357, https://www.fishofwalton.org/services
Services Provided: Rental and Utility Assistance, Food, Clothing, Furniture, Transportation Assistance, Prescription Payments, Emergency Shelter, Soup Kitchen (M, W, F, 12-1), Children's Summer Feeding Program, Backpack Buddies - weekend feeding program for children, Low-cost Thrift Store, Daily Devotionals, Educational Assistance.
Process to Obtain Services: Must call for assistance, Applications will be taken by phone.
Action, Inc.
Location: 203 Milledge Avenue Monroe, GA 30655
Contact: https://actionathens.org/ , (770) 267-1361
Services Provided: Utility, rental, and mortgage assistance based upon availability. Food assistance provided monthly for senior citizens over the age of 60. Employment supplies assistance program will help with new job expenses like work supplies or uniforms.
Hours of Operation: Monday and Tuesday 8:00am- 4:00pm
Process to Obtain Services: Referral from community agency preferred but not required. Must call for appointment.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Location: Georgia Department of Human Services: 2 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 21-265, Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Contact: cynthia.bryant@dhs.ga.gov , (404) 463-1679, https://dfcs.georgia.gov/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-li...
Services Provided: The Georgia Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), is a Federally-funded program that helps low-income households with their home energy bills.
Process to Obtain Services: LIHEAP applicants are served on a first-come, first serve basis by each agency, for the counties that they serve. Customers are encouraged to apply early before funding expires. Call to schedule an application appointment.
Walton County DFCS
Location: 300 Georgia Avenue Suite 100 Monroe, GA 30655
Contact: (770) 207-4176
Services Provided: The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) pays for some heating and cooling costs for low-income eligible families including those in crisis.
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 08:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m.
Process to Obtain Services: Call for more information on applying.
Gwinnett/Walton Habitat for Humanity
Contact: homeownerquestions@habitatgwinnett.org, https://habitatgwinnett.org/about-us/,
770-931-8080
Services Provided: Low cost homeownership for qualifying residents
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm
Process to Obtain Services: Bi-yearly application cycle and deadline. Must be a resident of Gwinnett or Walton County.
Additional Information: Join their email list to be notified about deadlines.
The Cancer Foundation
Contact: 706-521-4297, http://www.cancerfoundationofnega.org/apply
Services Provided: This organization provides basic living expenses for cancer patients in active treatment or 6 month post treatment living in its service area. Dental Care Expense Assistance, Electric Service Payment Assistance, First/Last Month Rent Payment Assistance, Gas Money, Gas Service Payment Assistance, Health Insurance Premium Assistance, Heating Fuel Payment Assistance, Medical Care Expense Assistance, Medical Equipment Expense Assistance, Mortgage Payment Assistance, Motel Bill Payment Assistance, Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, Prescription Expense Assistance, Rent Payment Assistance, Rental Deposit Assistance, Telephone Service Payment Assistance, Utility Deposit Assistance, Water Service Payment Assistance.
Hours of Operation: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday- Friday
Process to Obtain Services: Must be 18 years of age or older, low-income, and a cancer patient in active treatment or 6 month post treatment (hospice services are considered treatment). Referral required by a social worker or healthcare professional. Application can be found on their website.
Pink Fund
Contact: https://www.pinkfund.org, grants@thepinkfund.org
Services Provided: This agency provides short-term financial aid to working breast cancer patients in active treatment. They help with the rent, mortgage, and utilities. Applicants must have a household income of 500% or less of the federal poverty level based on last year’s federal tax return
Process to Obtain Services: Find all of the necessary forms on their website and mail them in to the listed address.
Giving Kitchen/GK
Location: 970 Jefferson St., NW Ste. B, Atlanta, GA 30318
Contact: 404-254-1227, https://thegivingkitchen.org/help, https://thegivingkitchen.org/ayuda (Spanish)
Services Provided: This agency offers emergency financial assistance to pay basic living expenses for food service workers (restaurants, food trucks, concessions, cafeterias, bars, taprooms, and catering) facing an unanticipated crisis such as accident, illness, injury. They also provide connections to restaurant industry workers through their Stability Network of community resources for counseling, mental health, substance abuse, funeral assistance, legal advice, homeless programs, domestic violence, and other types of emergency assistance.
Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday- Friday
Process to Obtain Services: Apply via website.
Coalition to Salute America’s Hero
Contact: https://saluteheroes.org/get-help/, 703-291-4605
Services Provided: This agency provides post 9/11 disabled veterans with financial aid, support services, and an annual "Road to Recovery" workshop providing relevant educational and motivational information. This includes electric service payment assistance, mortgage payment assistance, rent payment assistance, and water service payment assistance.
Hours of Operation: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday- Friday
Process to Obtain Services: Fill out application online or call. To be eligible you must be a post 9/11 disabled veterans if injured in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom with a VA disability rating of 30% or above.
Affordable Connectivity Program (Subsidized internet)
Contact: https://www.fcc.gov/acp
Services Provided: Subsidized internet for low-income individuals and families. The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more.The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price. The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.
Process to obtain services: Submit an application online or print out a mail-in application. Contact your preferred participating provider to select a plan and have the discount applied to your bill.
Shelter
Advantage- Rapid Rehousing
Contact: Please contact the School Social Worker- Joslyn Holton at joslyn.holtonsocialcircleschools.org to discuss eligibility.
Services Provided: Assistance with transitional housing.
Athens Area Homeless Shelter
Contact: (706) 354-0423, https://www.helpathenshomeless.org/contact,info@helpathenshomeless.org
Services Provided: One-year transitional housing program for mothers with dependent children.
Process to Obtain Services: Call to be added to the wait list or connected with other agencies.
Garden of Gethsemane Homeless Shelter:
Location: 7133 Turner Lake Circle, Covington, Georgia 30014
Contact: https://www.gardenofgethsemanehomelessshelter.org/, (770)787-8519, garden_gethsemaneshelter@yahoo.com
Hours of Operation: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, (Monday - Friday)
Services Provided: Emergency Shelter is provided for up to 30 days. We provide shelter 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. Transitional Shelter is provided for 6 months to a year for families and individuals. Re-Entry Shelter for non-violent offenders released from correctional institutions for 6 months. They provide support and resources to non-shelter residents in need. Support and resources include, but are not limited to: Clothing, meals, rain gear (boots, raincoats, etc.), warm weather gear (gloves, hats, scarves, socks, etc.), sleeping bags, blankets, personal hygiene items, pillows, towels, referrals to other agencies, support in applying for SSI, food stamps, and other government assistance.
Process to obtain services: No referral is needed. Individuals can come by in person or call the shelter during office hours to see if a bed is available.
Phoenix Pass
Location: 631 Promise Path, Conyers, Georgia, 30012
Contact: https://phoenixpass.org/, info@phoenixpass.org, 770-760-1020
Services: Phoenix Pass serves the needs of women and their children experiencing temporary homelessness. Families live rent-free in furnished apartments for up to two years. During this time they are required to work and save 30% of their income, design and implement an Individual Service Plan that outlines their goals, attend 26 classes designed to help them re-establish self-sufficiency and attend weekly coaching sessions to hold them accountable in meeting their goals.
Process to obtain services: Call for more information and to apply.
Domestic Violence
Project Renewal
Location: Serves Walton, Newton, and Rockdale counties
Contact: https://projectrenewalgeorgia.com/, 770-860-1666 (24 hour hotline)
Hours of Operation: 24/7
Services Provided: Domestic Violence Shelter, counseling services, material aid, and legal aid for victims of domestic violence.
Process to Obtain Services: No referral needed. Call, text, or chat online for help.
Project Safe Athens
Contact: https://www.project-safe.org/about-us-3/, Hotline: 706-543-3331, Teen Textline: 706-765-8019
Hours of Operation: 24/7
Services Provided: Domestic Violence Shelter, Teen Dating violence, transitional housing, education & awareness
Process to Obtain Services: No referral needed. Call, text, or chat online for help.
Family Recovery
Location: 215 Church Street Suite B, Monroe, GA 30655
Contact: https://familyrecovery.com/, (770) 535-1073
Hours of Operation: Monroe office is open on Thursdays.
Services Provided: Domestic violence for offenders. Sex offender program for offender, marriage counseling, family counseling, individual counseling, alcohol/drug evaluations, anger management evaluations, and individual parenting instruction for people 18 years and older.
Process to Obtain Services: Call for more information.
Domestic Violence Hotline
Contact: 1-800-799-7233, https://www.thehotline.org/, Text SAFE to 88788
Hours of Operation: 24/7
Services Provided: Service to connect individuals with Domestic Violence Resources.
Process to Obtain Services: Call, text, or chat online
Clothes
FISH (Faith in Serving Humanity)
Location: 700 S. Madison Avenue, Monroe, GA 30655
Contact: Main office: 770-207-4357, The FISH dental office is making appointments by phone only: 678-635-7335, The FISH medical office is making appointments by phone only: 678-635-8378, https://www.fishofwalton.org/services
Services Provided: Rental and Utility Assistance, Food, Clothing, Furniture, Transportation Assistance, Prescription Payments, Emergency Shelter, Soup Kitchen (M, W, F, 12-1), Children's Summer Feeding Program, Backpack Buddies - weekend feeding program for children, Low-cost Thrift Store, Daily Devotionals, Educational Assistance.
Process to Obtain Services: Call for an appointment to apply.
Tutoring and Education Services
*All Social Circle Schools offer before and/or after school tutoring and support.
Please reach out to your child's teacher first for more information.
Tutor.com
Contact: https://www.tutor.com/k12 , Contact your school social worker for more information.
Hours of Operation: 24/7
Services Provided: Voice, video, and chat options for one on one and small group tutoring for k-12 students. This service is completely free. There are options for tutoring in English and Spanish. Tutors can provide support for early literacy development, scaffolding to help build foundational skills, test prep, study skills, college admission support.
Process to obtain services: Contact your school social worker for more information.
Georgia Seeds for Success
Contact: 1-833-354-HELP
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm
Services Provided: DECAL provides early childhood education professionals and families with resources to help them better understand the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of children and reduce challenging behaviors and incidents that lead to suspension and expulsion. The helpline also provides assistance to families looking for inclusive childcare, early intervention resources, and help navigating the child care space. Services are available to any Georgia resident with children or early learning provider.
Process to obtain services: Call the hotline at 1-833-354-HELP.
Transportation
Social Circle Community Bus
Contact: text RIDE to 470-900-3966 or call the Transit Department during regular operating hours (770-464-2953). Rides must be schedule at least 24 hours in advance.
Hours of operation: Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, except for City holidays
Services provided: The Social Circle Public Transit System is a Health & Welfare Rural Transit System known as an on-demand transportation service. There is no fixed route service. Any resident of the City of Social Circle may use the transit system but citizens with medical appointments and other health and welfare needs are given priority. The buses are equipped with lifts and ramps. The drivers are trained and able to assist passengers. A one-way fare costs $1 inside the City limits. Once a day Monday - Friday in the morning, citizens can visit medical providers and government agencies in Monroe and Covington for a round-trip fare of $5.
Process to obtain services: text RIDE to 470-900-3966 or call the Transit Department during regular operating hours (770-464-2953). Rides must be schedule at least 24 hours in advance.
Georgia Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation
Contact: https://medicaid.georgia.gov/programs/all-programs/non-emergency-medical-transportation, 1-888-388-9844 OR 1-888-224-7981
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Services Provided: No cost non-emergency medical transportation for Georgia Medicaid members who require Medicaid healthcare services and have no other means of transportation.
Process to obtain services: Call to schedule services.
FISH
Contact: 770-207-4357, https://www.fishofwalton.org/services
Service Provided: Transportation assistance
Process to obtain services: Call for assistance and to make an appointment in advance for transportation assistance.
Low Cost Medical Care
Walton County Health Department
Location: 1404 S. Madison Ave. Monroe, GA 30655
Contact: Main Phone Number: 770-207-4125, Teen Clinic: 470-214-8823
Hours of Operation:
Monday:8:00am To 7:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am To 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am To 5:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am To 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am To 2:00pm
Services Provided: STI testing, Immunizations for children and adults, pregnancy and newborn care, community outreach, stroke and heart attack prevention, family planning, Babies Can't Wait.
Process to Obtain Services: Call to make an appointment.
Walmart Health Center- Monroe
Location: 2042 W Spring St Monroe, GA 30655
Contact: https://www.walmarthealth.com/?utm_source=walmart&utm_medium=redirect&utm_campaign=cliniccp, 678-635-4096
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 7:30am- 7:30pm, Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm
Services Provided: Low-cost in person and virtual medical, dental, hearing, immunizations, behavioral health, and optometry appointments for individuals with or without insurance.
Process to obtain services: Call or schedule an appointment online.
Fish MD
Location: 226 Alcovy Street Monroe, GA 30655- Medical Clinic is in Building D, Dental Clinic is in Building F
Contact: https://www.fishofwalton.org/clinics, Dental Clinic- 678-635-7335, Medical Clinic- 678-635-8378
Services Provided: Low to no cost
Process to obtain services: Call to schedule an appointment.
Willing Helpers Medical Clinic
Location: 4186 Mill Street NE Covington, GA 30014
Contact: https://www.willinghelpersclinic.com/home, 678-625-8317
Services Provided: Free appointment for individuals who: have a chronic illness, live in Newton County, are 18 years or older, have no health insurance, and their household income is within 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.
Process to obtain services: Start the intake process on their website or call the office.
MedLink Winder
Location: 133 W Athens St, Winder, GA 30680
Contact: https://medlinkga.org/, 770-867-6633
Hours of Operation: Monday & Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00am-7:00pm
Services Provided: Low cost, sliding-scale, comprehensive health care- primary care, pediatrics, behavioral health, nutrition education, women’s health, medication-assisted treatment, general dentistry, and pharmacy services. Bilingual staff members, supportive services to those with chronic conditions through our Chronic Care Management program, and Telehealth options for certain appointments.
Process to obtain services: Visit the website and register as a new patient.
Hope Clinic
Location: 121 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Contact: 770-685-1300, https://www.hopeclinicgwinnett.info/
Services Provided: Provides affordable, comprehensive care to the uninsured, underinsured and indigent. This includes specialty service referrals and prescription assistance when indicated. Also provides preventative medical care for conditions related to metabolic syndrome including diabetes, hypertension and heart disease. Patients are offered a sliding scale for payment based on their household income.
Process to Obtain Services: Call to schedule an appointment.
Walton County Cooperative Extension Expanded Foods and Nutritional Programs
Contact: https://extension.uga.edu/programs-services/detail.html/73/efnep.html, 770-267-1324, uge1297@uga.edu
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00am - Noon & 1:00 - 5:00pm
Services Provided: Provides free in-home nutritional counseling programs with eligible expectant mothers and a school based nutritional program for expectant teen moms.
Process to Obtain Services: Call or email to set up an appointment.
Diabetes Support Group at Piedmont Walton
Location: Piedmont Walton Hospital- Training room:
2151 W Spring Street, Monroe, GA 30655
Contact: 770-266-1133
Hours: Second Wednesday of each month, 1-2pm
Services Provided: A free monthly opportunities to learn from a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist and share experiences and ideas with your peers. The group will discuss various topics to enhance your knowledge of living with this disease.
Process to Obtain Services: No registration is required. Call with questions.
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Support
Alcoholics Anonymous- Walton Co Group
Location: 201 Alcovy Street Monroe, GA 30655
Contact: https://find.aageorgia.org/meetings/group/275
Hours of Meetings: Meetings every day, except Thursdays. Check the website for specific times.
Services Provided: Meetings to provide mutual aid and support for those in recovery from alcohol.
Process to obtain services: Check the website to check which meetings are open for anyone to attend.
Finding Hope AFG- Al-Anon
Location: Serenity House 10102 Old Atlanta Hwy Covington, GA 30014
Contact: https://ga-al-anon.org/meetings/finding-hope-afg/
Hours of Meetings: Tuesdays 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Services Provided: Al-Anon is a mutual support program for people who are living with–or have lived with–someone whose drinking created problems for themselves or others.
Process to Obtain Services: Anyone is welcome to come to the meetings.
Madison AFG- Al-Anon
Location: Madison Presbyterian Church: 382 S Main St Madison, GA 30650
Contact: https://ga-al-anon.org/meetings/madison-afg/
Hours of Meetings: Thursdays 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Services Provided: Al-Anon is a mutual support program for people who are living with–or have lived with–someone whose drinking created problems for themselves or others.
Process to obtain services: Anyone is welcome to come to the meetings.
Child Abuse Prevention
To report suspected child abuse or neglect in Georgia call: 1-855-422-4453.
A report can be made 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
Prevent Child Abuse Georgia (PCA Georgia)- Statewide Helpline
Contact: 1-800-244-5373
Services Provided: Operators will be available to provide information regarding parenting support, community resources, counseling services, referrals for legal needs, concern about the well-being of a child or family member, family violence, and other child maltreatment prevention issues.
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Additional Information: Toll free. Services available in English and Spanish. It is not a part of DFCS or a crisis line.
A Child's Voice Child Advocacy Center
Contact: https://www.achildsvoicecac.org/training.html , 216 Brookstone Place Social Circle, GA 30025, phone: 770-464-0082, achildsvoicecac@gmail.com
Services Provided: Trainings for individuals and organizations: Stewards of Children- Darkness to Light, Mandated Reporting, and Connections Matter.
Hours of Operation: Monday- Thursday 8:00am- 4:30pm, & Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
Process to Obtain Services: Sign up online or email for more information on trainings.
Developmental Disabilities
Unlimited Services (Walton-Morgan Service Center)
Location: 226 Leroy Anderson Road, Monroe, GA 30655
Contact: 770-267-8391, http://www.advantagebhs.org/ourcare/intellectualdevelopmental-disabilities-services/
Hours of Operation: ; 8:30am -5:00pm Monday – Friday
Services Provided: Respite care, training, medical supply and services, ABA services
Process to Obtain Services: Call to schedule an appointment.
Babies Can't Wait
Location: Search to find closest location: https://sendss.state.ga.us/sendss/!mch.coord_search , state office: (404) 657-2850
Contact: https://dph.georgia.gov/babies-cant-wait
Services Provided: Babies Can’t Wait (BCW) is Georgia’s early intervention program that offers a variety of coordinated services for infants and toddlers with special needs, from birth to three years-of-age and their families. Part C early intervention builds on and provides supports and resources to assist family members and caregivers to enhance children's learning and development through everyday learning opportunities.
Process to Obtain Services: A referral is needed. Referrals to BCW can be made by phone, email, fax, letter, or in person through a Children 1st referral.
Fodac
Location: 4900 Lewis Rd, Tucker, GA 30083
Contact: 770-491-9014/1-866-977-1204, https://fodac.org/
Services Provided: Fodac is a strong network of volunteers and partners that provides refurbished equipment and services for disabled adults and children to improve their overall quality of life. Cost: $25 application fee (call for additional information).
Process to Obtain Services: Call for more information.
The Bridge of Georgia Center for Ability Development
Location: 109 Blaine St, Monroe, GA 30655
Contact: 770-266-3390, tami@thebridgeofgeorgia.org
Services Provided: Connection to resources in the community to support children with autism. Provides therapy, camps, support groups, parent groups, vocational training, music therapy. Also is a private inclusion school Pre-K-12.
Process to Obtain Services: Call or email for more information.
Stone Soup
Location: Faith Baptist Church: 1789 Highway 11, Monroe, GA 30655
Contact: http://www.friendsofallabilities.org/connectwithus.html, friendsofallabilities@gmail.com
Services Provided: Services for families with children with special needs. Services include Friday night Respite, The Family with Special Needs series, summer camp, support for children during Sunday and Wednesday services. Second Friday of each month, 6:30p.m.-10:00 p.m., during school calendar year.
Process to Obtain Services: Email for more information.
Low Cost After School Care and Camps
The Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS)
Contact: https://caps.decal.ga.gov/en/, 1-877-423-4746
Services Provided: Certain families are eligible to receive financial assistance to help with the cost of childcare. The Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program helps parents access childcare so they can attend work, school, or training programs. Families eligible if your child is 12 years of age or younger, or 17 years of age or younger if the child has a qualifying disability or has a case plan requiring child care as part of court-ordered supervision, your child is a U.S. citizen or authorized immigrant, your child is up-to-date on immunizations, the parent meets the state-approved activity requirements, such as employment or education, and the family’s gross applicable income does not exceed 50% of the state median income.
Process to Obtain Services: Apply via website.
Team Up Mentoring
Location: 601 S Madison Ave Suite B Monroe, GA 30655
Contact: https://www.teamupmentoring.org/, info@teamupmentoring.org, 770-356-4820
Services: No cost after school mentoring program on select Tuesday and Thursday evenings for children ages 3-21 whose families have been affected by trauma. Additional family case management and support provided as well.
Process to Obtain Services: Call or email for application process.
Boys and Girls Club
Location: 405 Community Ct, Monroe, GA 30655
Contact: https://www.bgcncg.com/waltonclub , 770-207-6279
Services: After school care, educational clubs and programs.
Process to Obtain Services: Fill out below application at: https://www.bgcncg.com/join
Master's Touch
Location: 2794 McGarity Road, Social Circle, GA 30025
Contact: https://www.masterstouchriding.com/ , masterstouchriding@gmail.com, (770) 672-5759
Services: Local horseback riding summer camps.
Process to Obtain Services: Check back regularly on their website and social media to see when the schedule and registration links are posted.
Social Circle School Athletic Department Summer Camps
Location: Social Circle High School
Contact: https://scredskins.com/
Services: Football, soccer, baseball, basketball, and wrestling camps previously
Process to Obtain Services: Check back regularly to see when the schedule and registration links are posted.
Athens Botanical Gardens Summer Camps
Location: 2450 S. Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA 30605
Contact: https://botgarden.uga.edu/education/kids-and-families/ , sbgeduc@uga.edu
Services: Six different week-long summer camps for ages 5-10. Each week focuses on a different outdoor theme to encourage children to connect with and celebrate our natural surroundings.
Process to Obtain Services: Check back regularly to see when the schedule and registration links are posted.
Oconee County Recreation Center Summer Camps
Location: 3500A Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville, GA 30677
Contact: https://www.oconeecounty.com/433/Summer-Sports-Camps, 706-769-3965
Services: Cross country, mountain biking, golf, basketball, fitness, baseball, volleyball, and wilderness camps.
Process to Obtain Services: Check back regularly to see when the schedule and registration links are posted.
Camp 78- Prince Avenue Baptist Church
Location: 3691 Monroe Hwy, Bogart, GA 30622
Contact: https://pabc.org/kids/,
Services: Camp 78 is a summer day camp. Kids will participate in a variety of tracks that include sports, fine arts, STEM, and recreational activities.
Process to Obtain Services: Check back regularly to see when the schedule and registration links are posted.
Support for Families Facing Serious Illnesses & Loss
Pediatric Illness Support Network by Chai-Life Line
Contact: 877-242-4543, https://www.chailifeline.org/ ,
Services provided: Chai Lifeline is a local organization meeting the emotional, social, and financial needs of seriously ill children and their families. We help when families need us most by assigning a case manager who stays with the family for as long as the family needs our assistance. In addition to professional case management we offer Big Brothers and Big Sisters, special events, sibling programs, advocacy and information, insurance support services, counseling, meals and hospital visits, retreats and family respite vacations, family days, and holiday parties, tutoring, crisis intervention and bereavement services. Chai Lifeline understands that serious illness impacts the entire family. Therefore our programs are geared towards everyone and services are developed to meet the changing needs of our families. All services are free.
Process to obtain services: Fill out the following form: https://www.chailifeline.org/contact
Family Bereavement Support- Star Legacy Foundation
Contact: Call 952-715-7731, email: info@starlegacyfoundation.org , https://starlegacyfoundation.org/family-support/ , text HOME to 741-741 in the U.S.
Hours of operation: Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm CST
Services provided: Star Legacy Foundation's Peer Companions program is available to anyone who would like to talk to someone who has experienced infant death. This free program is open to and designed for all types of perinatal loss and available to all affected by the death of a baby. They offer peer support over phone, email, and text nationwide. Virtual grief support groups are also available.
Process to obtain services: Contact directly for support.