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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.

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Albany Georgia

Child Care & Youth Programs

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Crisis, General, & Other Assistance

 

  • Aging and Disability Resource Connection: Call and they'll connect you with the resource you need. 1-800-282-6612

  • Angel Flight: Free personal flights for medical needs, caregivers, domestic abuse, special camps, adoption, people who cannot afford commercial flights.

  • 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.

  • PCs for People: Computers for individuals and families that fall below 150% of the poverty line. Check website for listings.

  • Southwest Georgia Council on Aging: Services for people 60 years and older including meals, homemaker services, transportation, activities, legal services, and much more.

 

Employment & Job Training

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Education

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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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  • Sowega Council on Aging Meal Programs: Group and home delivered meals (Meals on Wheels) for residents. Call 1-800-282-6612 to learn more on receiving meals.

  • 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.

  • Emergency Payment Rental Assistance Program: For those at risk of eviction due to Covid-19 in Albany, you can apply at this website for rental assistance or call 211.

  • Southwest Georgia Community Action Council Emergency Services: Financial assistance due to loss of income. You can check eligibility and see the locations at the provided link or call 229-436-9022.

  • Southwest Georgia LIHEAP: Assistance with utility bills. You can check eligibility at website or call 229-436-9022 to apply. Households in which every member is 65 or older or homebound are given priority.

  • The Assistance Fund: Financial assistance programs for children and adults diagnosed with critical or chronic illnesses.

 

Health

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Augusta/Thomson Georgia

Child Care & Youth Programs

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Crisis, General, & Other Assistance

 

 

Employment & Job Training

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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.

  • 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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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Georgia LIHEAP: Utility bill assistance for those living in Georgia

  • The Assistance Fund: Financial assistance programs for children and adults diagnosed with critical or chronic illnesses.

 

Health

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Greater Atlanta Georgia

Child Care & Youth Programs

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Crisis, General, & Other Assistance

 

  • Aging and Disability Resource Connection: Call and they'll connect you with the resource you need. 1-800-282-6612

  • Atlanta area Council on Aging: Meal assistance, chore services, home health, personal care, telephone reassurance, legal assistance, health care assistance and many more programs for seniors in Georgia. Please click the link for the contact information of the agency in your area. 

  • Angel Flight: Free personal flights for medical needs, caregivers, domestic abuse, special camps, adoption, people who cannot afford commercial flights.

  • Cherokee County Senior Services: Senior Services provides educational, social, leisure and recreational activities for senior citizens that are looking to have some fun, make some friends and find socialization. Our daily Congregate program includes entertainment, field trips, Bingo, crafts and educational guest speakers.  Lunch is served daily and transportation is available upon request.  Those wishing to participate must be at least 60 years of age and live in Cherokee County.  Call 770-345-2675 to learn more.

  • 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.

  • North Cobb Senior Center: Door-to-door transportation & lunch may be provided for adults age 60+  based on eligibility.  An assessment is conducted, and eligibility is determined based on need. Call the center for details. Various activities and classes occur each day at the senior center. 

  • PCs for People: Computers for individuals and families that fall below 150% of the poverty line. Check website for listings.

 

Employment & Job Training

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Education

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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.

  • Breakthrough Atlanta: Grounded in the philosophy of students teaching students, Breakthrough Atlanta is a very special program that enhances the social and academic qualities that help students get ready to transition to-and succeed in-college. It’s like getting a head start on life.

  • Whitefoord Community Center:  Food distribution, healthcare for low-income populations, and early learning and parenting programs.

 

Food Assistance

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  • Atlanta area Council on Aging: Meal assistance, chore services, home health, personal care, telephone reassurance, legal assistance, health care assistance and many more programs for seniors in Georgia. Please click the link for the contact information of the agency in your area. 

  • Whitefoord Community Center:  Food distribution, healthcare for low-income populations, and early learning and parenting programs in Atlanta.

  • Open Hand: Food assistance for children, seniors, and families, located in Atlanta.

  • Urban Recipe:  A food co-op in Atlanta where volunteers work together to assemble food distribution boxes and are able to then receive the food to take home or distribute to others.

 

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.

  • Georgia Rental Assistance: For renters who have fallen behind on rent due to Covid-19, this state-run program will help with rental assistance. Apply at the website.

  • Georgia LIHEAP: Utility bill assistance for those living in Georgia

  • The Assistance Fund: Financial assistance programs for children and adults diagnosed with critical or chronic illnesses.

 

Health

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Macon Georgia

Child Care & Youth Programs

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Crisis, General, & Other Assistance

 

  • Aging and Disability Resource Connection: Call and they'll connect you with the resource you need. 1-800-282-6612

  • Angel Flight: Free personal flights for medical needs, caregivers, domestic abuse, special camps, adoption, people who cannot afford commercial flights.

  • 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.

  • Middle Georgia Community Action Agency: emergency services including assistance with food, clothing, shelter, prescriptions, utilities, case management, financial counseling. Find your closet location at the link provided. 

  • PCs for People: Computers for individuals and families that fall below 150% of the poverty line. Check website for listings.

 

Employment & Job Training

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Education

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Food Assistance

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  • ​Middle Georgia Community Action Agency: emergency services including assistance with food, clothing, shelter, prescriptions, utilities, case management, financial counseling. Find your closet location at the link provided. 

  • Open Hand: Food assistance for children, seniors, and families, located in Atlanta.

  • Senior Meal Services: Home delivered and group meals, along with assistance with transportation and shopping for seniors. Contact (478)751-6160 for further information. 

 

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 your leasing manager if you are in need of rental assistance in an AGPM community.

  • Georgia Rental Assistance: For renters who have fallen behind on rent due to Covid-19, this state-run program will help with rental assistance. Click here for more information. 

  • Georgia LIHEAP: Utility bill assistance for those living in Georgia

  • Middle Georgia Community Action Agency: emergency services including assistance with food, clothing, shelter, prescriptions, utilities, case management, financial counseling. Find your closet location at the link provided. 

  • Mission United: Serving veterans, active duty service members and their families get access to employment, financial services, legal assistance, legal assistance, health care, education, and housing. Call 478-200-4898 to be connected with a caseworker.

  • The Assistance Fund: Financial assistance programs for children and adults diagnosed with critical or chronic illnesses.

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Health

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