
Augusta & Thomson
Please see below for resources in your area. If you don’t find what you need here, you can always call a crisis and referral specialist by dialing 211 from any phone. Please know that many agencies help with other resources, so check each category for potential help. You can also go to FindHelp.org for more resources in your area. Please note that these resources are for those in all walks of life, but those specifically catering to seniors will be colored in orange.
Child Care & Youth Programs
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Boys and Girls Club: Youth Programs
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Augusta Partnership for Children: Several programs to assist youth and families in Augusta including a Getting Ahead Program for self-sufficiency, home visitations to provide assistance for new parents, strategies to prevent prescription drug misuse, assistance with engaging out-of-school youth.
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Worksource East Central Georgia: Helping to prepare youth in furthering education, entering the workforce, and job training.
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Youth Leadership Augusta: A program of Leadership Augusta for juniors living or attending high school in Richmond County. The program is designed to expose, educate, and motivate potential young leaders and enable them to take an active role in their community. Through involvement in program days that will provide an assortment of experiences, students will begin to develop and establish a leadership style.
Crisis, General, & Other Assistance
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Aging and Disability Resource Connection: Call and they'll connect you with the resource you need. 1-800-282-6612
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Angel Flight: Free personal flights for medical needs, caregivers, domestic abuse, special camps, adoption, people who cannot afford commercial flights.
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Augusta Partnership for Children: Several programs to assist youth and families in Augusta including a Getting Ahead Program for self-sufficiency, home visitations to provide assistance for new parents, strategies to prevent prescription drug misuse, assistance with engaging out-of-school youth.
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Augusta Senior Service Center: community facilities where persons age 60 or older can meet to pursue mutual interests, receive services, and take part in activities that will enhance their dignity and quality of life, support their independence, and encourage their continued involvement in the community.
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Georgia Gateway: Go to this website to get answers to questions about health and human services in the Georgia and apply for public assistance benefits such as Medicaid, Child Support Services, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Food Stamps, WIC, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, and a variety of other public assistance benefits.
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PCs for People: Computers for individuals and families that fall below 150% of the poverty line. Check website for listings.
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Ride United: Assistance with free transportation in the CSRA area for work, medical appointments, school, food distribution sites and more. Visit the website or dial 211 to learn more.
Employment & Job Training
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Augusta Partnership for Children: Several programs to assist youth and families in Augusta including a Getting Ahead Program for self-sufficiency, home visitations to provide assistance for new parents, strategies to prevent prescription drug misuse, assistance with engaging out-of-school youth and helping them find employment.
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Senior Community Service Employment Program: employment assistance for those 55 and older in Georgia.
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Employ Georgia: Job listings and employment assistance in Georgia
Education
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Augusta Partnership for Children: Several programs to assist youth and families in Augusta including a Getting Ahead Program for self-sufficiency, home visitations to provide assistance for new parents, strategies to prevent prescription drug misuse, assistance with engaging out-of-school youth and helping them find employment.
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Boot Camp for New Dads: Community-based workshop that inspires and equips men to support their mates and personally transform into dads.
Food Assistance
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Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission Area on Aging: Services for seniors including leading a safe life, legal assistance, homebased caregivers, nutrition and meals (Meals on Wheels), and other personal care services.
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Open Hand: Food assistance for children, seniors, and families, located in Atlanta.
Financial Assistance & Counseling​
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AGPM Family Emergency Assistance Program: Rental and/or utility assistance is available or eligible residents in AGPM communities. Please contact us if you are in need of rental assistance in an AGPM community.
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Augusta Partnership for Children: Several programs to assist youth and families in Augusta including a Getting Ahead Program for self-sufficiency, home visitations to provide assistance for new parents, strategies to prevent prescription drug misuse, assistance with engaging out-of-school youth and helping them find employment.
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Georgia Department of Community Affairs: rental assistance for those who have lost income due to Covid-19 in the CSRA area. You can apply at this website or call 211.
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Georgia LIHEAP: Utility bill assistance for those living in Georgia
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The Assistance Fund: Financial assistance programs for children and adults diagnosed with critical or chronic illnesses.
Health
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Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission Area on Aging: Services for seniors including leading a safe life, legal assistance, homebased caregivers, nutrition and meals (Meals on Wheels), and other personal care services.
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SingleCare: A free card to reduce prescription medicine costs by an average of 30 percent in the CSRA area
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GoodRX: Compare prices of prescriptions and get free coupons to save on medication.
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National Youth Advocate Program Telehealth Services: Case management, psychiatry, home based therapy, substance use, family support and more. Visit the website or call 404-761-7997