Hi friend. These guides walk you through finding shelter, food, housing help and more in Georgia, in plain words. Pick the one you need, or start with Guide 1. Every guide has a Download the PDF button too.
- 1Start Here: Find Help in Georgia, Step by StepWhere to start if you need help in Georgia: United Way 211, Georgia Gateway for food, cash help and Medicaid, Community Action Agencies, shelter, food and ID, in plain words.
- 2Emergency Shelter Tonight in GeorgiaHow to find a bed tonight in Georgia: 311 and Partners for HOME in Atlanta, Fulton County assessment centers, Gwinnett Coordinated Entry, and help in other counties.
- 3Housing Help in Georgia: Rent, Eviction and UtilitiesHelp with rent, eviction worries and utility bills in Georgia: Community Action Agencies, LIHEAP, Fulton and Gwinnett programs and legal aid.
- 4Food Help in Georgia: SNAP, WIC and PantriesHow to get food help in Georgia: SNAP on Georgia Gateway, WIC, food banks and pantries, and meals for kids.
- 5Clothing, Showers and Hygiene Help in GeorgiaWhere to find showers, laundry, clothes and hygiene items in Georgia, including day centers in Atlanta and help in Gwinnett County.
- 6Jobs and Job Training in Georgia: WorkSource Georgia and UnemploymentFind job help in Georgia: WorkSource Georgia, Georgia Department of Labor career centers, unemployment and help if you have a record.
- 7Health and Mental Health Care in GeorgiaHealth care and mental health help in Georgia: Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids, the Georgia Crisis and Access Line, 988 and clinics.
- 8Domestic Violence Safety and Housing in GeorgiaHelp if you're not safe at home in Georgia: the statewide hotline, local shelters, Safe At Home address privacy and housing help.
- 9Help for Veterans in GeorgiaHelp for veterans in Georgia: VA homeless help, the Veterans Crisis Line and the Georgia Department of Veterans Service.
- 10Help for Youth and Young Adults in GeorgiaHelp for young people in Georgia: youth shelters like Covenant House Georgia, crisis help, school help, food, health care and ID.
- 11Getting Your ID and Documents Back in GeorgiaHow to replace a birth certificate, Social Security card and Georgia ID card, step by step, and who can help.
- 12Phones and Internet Help in GeorgiaGet a lower cost phone or internet in Georgia: Lifeline, library computers and Wi-Fi, and places to charge your phone.
- 13Legal and Tenant Help in GeorgiaFind civil legal aid in Georgia: Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Georgia Legal Services Program and GeorgiaLegalAid.org.
- 14How to Make Blessing Bags in GeorgiaHow to pack a blessing bag for Georgia's hot summers and cold snaps, what to leave out, how to give kindly and how to support local food banks and shelters.
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