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Community Resource Guide Emergency: 911 LAW ENFORCEMENT Atlanta Police Dept.: Zone 3- (404) 624-0674 Zone 4- (404) 756-1903 East Point police Dept.: (404)-559-6226 South Fulton Police Dept.: (470)-809-7300 Hapeville Police Dept.: (404)-768-7171 College Park Police Dept.: (404)-761-3131 Forest Park Police Dept.: (404)-366-7280 Clayton County Police Dept.: (770)-477-3747 Fulton County Police Dept.: (404)-613-6600 SHELTER & MEALS United Way of Metro Atlanta: 211 40 Courtland St. NE Atlanta, Ga. (404)-527-7200 (Shelter, Showers & Meals) Gateway Center: (404)-215-6600 275 Pryor St. Atlanta, Ga. (Shelter, Showers & Storage)

Calvary Refuge Center: (404)-361-5309 4265 Thurmond Rd. Forest Park, Ga. (Shelter, Showers & Meals MARTA Assistance)

Atlanta Mission Shelter 165 Ivan Allen St. Atlanta, Ga. (404)-367-2465 (Men/Women & Woman w/ Children)

Salvation Army 469 Marietta St. Atlanta, Ga.

(404)-486-2700 (Men, Women and Families)

City of Refuge 1300 Joseph E. Boone Blvd. NW Atlanta, Ga. (404)-952-1201 (Women & Women with Children)

Covenant House 1559 Johnson Rd. NW Atlanta, Ga. (404)-589-0163 (Shelter & Services for Youths 18-24)

Atlanta Children’s Shelter 607 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, Ga. (404)-892-3713 (Childcare and Services for Homeless Families)

Traveler’s Aid of Metro Atlanta (404)-817-7070 (404)-574-1678 (Homeless Resettlement Assistance)

FOOD & MEAL SERVICE Crossroads Community Ministries 420 Courtland St. Atlanta, Ga. (404)-873-7606 (Monday – Friday)

Safehouse Outreach 89 Ellis St. NE Atlanta, Ga. (404)-523-2221 (Monday – Friday)

The Catholic Shrine 48 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Atlanta, Ga. (404)-521-1866 (Evening Meals at 7pm Mon. – Sun.)

Lutheran Church of the Redeemer

731 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, Ga. (Meals and Homeless Services Mon.-Fri.)

Our Lady of Lourdes 25 Boulevard NE Atlanta, Ga. (404)-522-6776 (Lunch Tue. & Thur.)

ALTERNATIVE COMMUNITY RESOURCES Veterans Empowerment Organization 373 Lake Ave. NW Atlanta, Ga. (404)-889-8710 (Mon. – Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm)

Clayton County Contact Numbers United Way: (211) American Red Cross: (770)-961-2552 CDC Aids Hotline: (800)-342-2437 Clayton County Child Protective Services: (770)-603-4602 Clayton County Family & Children Service: (770)-473-2300 Hunger Hotline: (404)-622-7778 Riverwoods Behavioral Health (770)-991-8500 Salvation Army (770-603-7173 Clothing: Divine Faith Ministries 9800 Tara Blvd. Jonesboro, Ga. (770)-940-9559 or ((770)-603-0025 Jonesboro First Baptist Church 147 Church St. Jonesboro, Ga. (770)-478-6710 Emergency Financial Assistance: Clayton County Family Care 1000 Main St. Forest Park, Ga. (404)- 366-5527

Clayton County Community Services 1000 Main St. Forest Park, Ga. (404)-363-0575 Salvation Army 130 Spring St. Jonesboro, Ga. 30236 (770)-603-6258

Samaritans Together 1000 Main St. Forest Park, Ga. (404)-361-8848 Employment Contact: Bobby Dodd Institute at WORKTEC 221 Stockbridge Rd. Jonesboro, Ga. (770)-473-2840 Georgia Department of Labor 2450 Mount Zion Parkway, Suite 100 Jonesboro, Ga. 30236 (678)-479-5886

Atlanta Airport Community Improvement Districts 3800 Camp Creek Parkway Building 1400, Suite 132 Atlanta, Ga. 30331 (404)-349-2211

Community Resource Guide Airport South Visit: www.aerotropoliscids.com

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Housing/ Shelter/ Meals/ Clothing United Way: 211 Calvary Refuge Center 4265 Thurmond Rd. Forest Park, Ga. (404)-215-6600 Georgia Access Crisis Line: (800)-715-4225 Domestic Violence (404)-873-1766 District Wide Safety Tools Atlanta ATL311

South Fulton Itsmytown

East Point “See-Click-Fix”

College Park iNotify

Personal Safety Connection: www.citizen.com Government Contacts City of Atlanta: (404)-330-6360 City of East Point: (404) 270-7001 City of South Fulton: (470) 809-7700 City of Hapeville: (404) 669-2100 City of College Park: (404) 767-1537 City of Union City: (770) 964-2288 Fulton County: (404) 612-4000 Clayton County Police: (770)-477-3747 Hartsfield Jackson International Airport: (404) 530-6600

Hapeville Stayconnected

Atlanta Airport Community Improvement Districts (404)-349-2211 www.aerotropoliscids.com

Community Resources Self-initiated 2021 Fulton Co. Continuum of Care: Dawn Butler Dept. of Community Development; Homeless Division 137 Peachtree St. 3rd floor Atlanta, Ga. 30303 homelessinfo@fultoncountyga.gov dawn.butler@fultoncountyga.gov (404)-613-7944 Hope of Atlanta: 34 Peachtree St. NW Suite 700 Atlanta, Ga. 30303 (404)- 817-7070 Clayton County: Calvary Refuge Center: 4265 Thurmond Rd. Forest Park 30297 Main: (404)- 361-5309 (21 night program). www.calvaryrefuge.org Manager: Tawana Tarno (770)-309-4263 tawana@calvaryrefuge.org Hope Shelter: Janet Foster 4231 Old Dixie Hwy. Hapeville, Ga. 30354 (404)-366-0210 United Way: 211 Resources and assistance.

FULTON COUNTY SPECIFIC RESOURCES

Created 01/2021 FOR FULTON COUNTY OUTREACH

Emergency Housing Resources Organization

Contact Information

Action Ministries •

Agape Remah Christian Ministries

Services Offered

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1700 Century Circle NE, Ste. 200, Atlanta, GA 30345 (404) 881-1991 ext. 5608 www.actionministries.net

Provides stable housing opportunities for veterans, families, unaccompanied youth, and adults with chronic disabilities.

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2444 Lakewood Ave, Atlanta, GA 30315 (404) 438-1698 https://agaperemah.wixsite.com/agape-remah-

This program provides transitional housing for males, females and married couples. Rent is a straight daily, weekly, or monthly fee and utilities are included. Residents are required to attend church on Sundays and Wednesdays. It also finds housing for families, offers educational resources, and provides full meals on holidays.

Atlanta Day Shelter for Women and Children Atlanta Mission

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655 Ethel Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 (404) 876-2894 www.atlantamission.org

This program provides shelter beds for single women and women with children. Bathing and laundry facilities can also be found here.

Temporarily closed for construction – clients being referred to My Sister’s House.

Atlanta Recovery • Center (Salvation • • Army)

169 Trinity Ave, Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 577-3352 www.atlantadowntown.com/go/atlantarecovery-center

Transitional Housing for men aged 18 and older. Residents pay a $10.00/day fee that provides them with dormitory style beds, clean sheets, toiletries, hot showers and a safe drug free environment.

Buckhead Christian Ministry

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2847 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 239-0058 https://buckheadchristianministry.org/

The Foundation 3 program helps individuals and working families experiencing, or on the brink of, homelessness establish a solid financial foundation by targeting three essential areas: safe housing, stable employment, and education. While enrolled, participants receive rental and utility assistance for 12 months. Weekly case management (includes careerbased education, employment services, etc.) required.

Temporarily closed due to COVID

Calvary Refuge Center

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4625 Thurmond Rd., Forest Park, GA 30298 (404) 361-5309 www.calvaryrefuge.org

Transitional and Emergency Housing programs for adults and children. Food is also provided here.

(Intakes done BEFORE 3pm)

City of Refuge

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HOPE Atlanta

1300 Joseph E. Boone Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30314 Housing: (404) 659-2108 (appears to have been disconnected recently? - was not the case two or so weeks ago – beginning of February) Information: (404) 952-1201 https://cityofrefugeatl.org/

This program provides low barrier and safe housing for individuals and families, including single women, mothers, and their children. (Male children must be 14 or younger)

(770) 427-9862

MUST is a place to begin to recover from financial disaster, discouragement or job loss. Between the Emergency Shelter and Supportive Housing, MUST serves as a place of refuge for many in our community.

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https://www.mustministries.org/

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34 Peachtree Street Building, 34 Peachtree St #700, Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 817-7070 http://old.hopeatlanta.org/

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Offers an array of services including shelter and other emergency services and permanent supportive housing, case management, street outreach. The majority of the people we assist are homeless or about to become homeless and have very low income.

Main Office Hours – Mon/Tues/Wed – 9am-5pm; Thurs – 9am-1pm

Jars of Clay Outreach Center

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Jars of Clay Outreach, 937 Sims St. SW., Atlanta, GA 30310 (470) 851-5474 (Social Service Office) (470) 851-5472 (Church Office) https://www.jocatlanta.org/copy-of-jocoutreach

Provides shelter to women, families, children up to 18 Appointment Only: Social Service Sunday from 12-2:00pm. Job search and voicemail services offered as well.

The Salvation Army Metro Atlanta

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Several Locations (3 “main” shelters, I think) (404) 486-2900 https://salvationarmyatlanta.org/homelessnessservices-prevention/

Shelter for men, women and families Provide a variety of housing options including emergency, transitional and recovery programs – giving individuals support. Shelters offer services including meals, laundry, rehabilitation and spiritual counseling

Opening Our Doors – Mount Bethel UMC

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4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 971-2880 https://mtbethel.org/openingourdoors/

Emergency Shelter Only! Men, women, families and children accepted – partner with MUST ministries and other downtown Atlanta shelters.

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Caring Works

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Hosea Helps

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2785 Lawrenceville HWY, Ste. 205, Decatur, GA 30033 (404) 564-4181 hopehouseinfo@caringworksinc.org https://www.caringworksinc.org/

Transitional supportive housing for homeless men or men facing homelessness through the Hope House. Services are targeted to address the needs of individuals with cooccurring disorders such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), deaf or hard of hearing, HIV/AIDS, and mental illness.

Long Term Housing is also provided here.

4779 Mindy Drive SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30336 (404) 755-3353 https://4hosea.org/programs/homelessprevention/

This program is for families and individuals who are homeless during extreme temperatures, or during severe weather storms, or who have a chance to gain employment but need an opportunity to eat, rest and groom themselves before starting. We also help families whose housing won’t be ready in time to keep them from living on the streets.

Rental and Utility Assistance For legal help, visit the Landlord and Tenant Legal Center at nolo.com. Learn about landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities. The Legal Encyclopedia covers topics such as Leases/Rental Agreements, Tenant Selection & Housing Discrimination, Rent & Security Deposits, Repairs, Evictions, etc.

Organization Buckhead Christian Ministry

Contact Information 2847 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 239-0058 https://buckheadchristianministry.org/

While enrolled, participants receive rental and utility assistance for 12 months.

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513 Edgewood Ave, Ste. 100, Atlanta, GA 30312 (404) 254-1227 or info@thegivingkitchen.org https://thegivingkitchen.org/

A program designed specifically for food service workers to prevent homelessness, provide financial assistance, and connect food service workers to the social services and support systems they need.

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(770) 427-9862

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https://www.mustministries.org/

MUST is a place to begin to recover from financial disaster, discouragement or job loss. Between the Emergency Shelter and Supportive Housing, MUST serves as a place of refuge for many in our community.

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The Giving Kitchen

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MUST Ministries

Services Offered

North Fulton Community Charities

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11270 Elkins Rd, Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 640-0399 https://nfcchelp.org/

direct aid to the providers for rent, utilities, and other basic needs on an emergency basis.

Clients are prequalified based on their residence and must schedule to meet with a caseworker for assistance.

Community Assistance Center

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1130 Hightower Trail, Sandy Springs, GA 30350 (Office Temporarily Closed) (770) 552-4015 (Helpline) https://www.ourcac.org/

To qualify families must live within these zip code areas: 30327, 30328, 30342, 30350, 30338, 30346, 30360 Applicants seeking assistance must make an appointment, call the Helpline and leave a message with your contact information or submit a Request for Assistance Form.

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34 Peachtree Street Building, 34 Peachtree St #700, Atlanta, GA 30303

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(404) 817-7070

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http://old.hopeatlanta.org/

Homelessness prevention services and rapid rehousing Main Office Hours – Mon/Tues/Wed – 9am-5pm; Thurs – 9am-1pm

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HOPE Atlanta

The Salvation Army Metro Atlanta (Fulton County Specific)

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H.O.P.E. Through Divine Intervention

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Atlanta Red Shield & Harbor Light Corps 469 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 (404) 486-2888 https://salvationarmyatlanta.org/financialemergency-services/

Financial Emergency assistance with food, clothing, rent/ mortgage, utilities, school supplies and furniture to folks facing financial crisis.

If you are currently facing a personal or financial crisis, you may schedule an appointment at your nearest Salvation Army Financial Emergency Services Center or call 211* for a list of other Metro Area resources.

385 Holly St NW Atlanta, GA 30318 (404) 748-4375 info@hdti.org https://htdi.org/index.php

Will provide financial assistance and services to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and help those experiencing homelessness to be rehoused and stabilized.

Ben Hill United Methodist Church

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Jewish Family & Career Services (JF&CS) Atlanta and Fulton County

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Hosea Helps

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2099 Fairburn Rd., SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30331 (678) 891-0710 https://www.benhillumc.org/outreach/

Non-profit church agency is offering housing, rent, and other assistance to people in hardship situations for South Fulton County.

Requests for assistance are ONLY received on the 1st Tuesday of the month at (404) 884-4570. You must LEAVE A VOICEMAIL between 8:30am – 10:30am.

4549 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30338 (770) 677-9300 (770) 677-9389 (help line) https://jfcsatl.org/services/supportservices/emergency-financial-aid

The mission of the program is to help people in economic crisis help themselves.

Funds come from a variety of sources with varied forms of eligibility. During this COVID-19 pandemic, additional funds have been made available for families in need.

4779 Mindy Drive SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30336 (404) 755-3353 https://4hosea.org/programs/homelessprevention/

This program helps folks with rent/ mortgage and utility payments as well as with Rapid Rehousing.

Families and folks must demonstrate that they are able to become stable with this assistance. They are open TuesdayFriday from 10am to 5pm. PLEASE CALL FIRST.

The Latin American Association

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2750 Buford Hwy., Atlanta, GA 30324 (404) 638-1800 https://thelaa.org/

Bilingual and bicultural caseworkers can help connect folks with emergency financial assistance such as rent, mortgage, utility, and security deposit payments.

Fulton Atlanta Community Action Authority (FACAA)

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1690 Chantilly Drive Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30324, USA (404) 320-0166 https://facaa.org/liheap

occasionally provides funds that have been allocated to help individuals and families with their financial needs.

Requests are considered on individual merit, and approval is not guaranteed. Be sure to click on the guidelines tab to view guidelines.

If you qualify, you may then schedule an appointment for assistance.

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Family Shelters City of Refuge

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Action Ministries

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1300 Joseph E. Boone Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30314 Housing: (404) 659-2108 Information: (404) 847-2241 https://cityofrefugeatl.org/

This program provides low barrier and safe housing for individuals and families, including single women, mothers, and their children. (Male children must be 14 or younger)

1700 Century Circle NE, Ste. 200, Atlanta, GA Provides stable housing 30345 opportunities for (404) 881-1991 ext. 5608 veterans, families, unaccompanied www.actionministries.net youth, and adults with chronic disabilities.

Atlanta Day Shelter for Women and Children Atlanta Mission

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655 Ethel Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 (404) 876-2894 www.atlantamission.org

This program provides shelter beds for single women and women with children. Bathing and laundry facilities can also be found here. Temporarily closed for construction – clients being referred to My Sister’s House.

Calvary Refuge Center

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4625 Thurmond Rd., Forest Park, GA 30298 (404) 361-5309 www.calvaryrefuge.org

Transitional and Emergency Housing programs for adults and children. Food is also provided here.

City of Refuge

MUST Ministries

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1300 Joseph E. Boone Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30314 Housing: (404) 659-2108 Information: (404) 847-2241 https://cityofrefugeatl.org/

This program provides low barrier and safe housing for individuals and families, including single women, mothers, and their children. (Male children must be 14 or younger)

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(770) 427-9862

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https://www.mustministries.org/

MUST is a place to begin to recover from financial disaster, discouragement or job loss. Between the Emergency Shelter and Supportive Housing, MUST serves as a place of refuge for many in our community.

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Family Promise of North Fulton/ DeKalb

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Jars of Clay Outreach

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1978 Mt Vernon Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338 (770) 609-5407 (Must have ties to the Fulton or DeKalb areas – child in child in school or employment) http://www.familypromisenfd.org/

Your family must include at least one child under the age of 18.

Participants will receive Overnight accommodations at a local congregation, 3 meals a day, Intensive case management, Family Day Center (with laundry, showers, internet, phone, and fax) access, Social support from volunteers, and Linkage with needed social and educational services.

Housing is rotated between different church congregations on a weekly basis.

Jars of Clay Outreach, 937 Sims St. SW., Atlanta, GA 30310 (470) 851-5474 (Social Service Office) (470) 851-5472 (Church Office) https://www.jocatlanta.org/copy-of-jocoutreach

Shelter for women, children, and families. Tutoring is also offered for children K-12

The Salvation Army Metro Atlanta

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Several Locations (3 “main” shelters, I think) (404) 486-2900 https://salvationarmyatlanta.org/homelessnessservices-prevention/

Shelter for men, women and families Provide a variety of housing options including emergency, transitional and recovery programs – giving individuals support. Shelters offer services including meals, laundry, rehabilitation and spiritual counseling and provide special accommodations so that families can stay together

Caring Works (Long Term Housing – NOT a shelter)

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2785 Lawrenceville HWY, Ste. 205, Decatur, GA 30033 (404) 564-4181 hopehouseinfo@caringworksinc.org https://www.caringworksinc.org/

stable, supportive housing for men, women, and children facing homelessness in metropolitan Atlanta. Rent relative to income. A spectrum of services are delivered on-site.

The Latin American Association (NOT an actual shelter, but they can help with Spanish speaking clients)

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Bilingual case workers can help with shelter placement and housing referrals, family and domestic violence crisis assistance

Hosea Helps

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4779 Mindy Drive SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30336 (404) 755-3353 https://4hosea.org/programs/homelessprevention/

This program is for families and individuals who are homeless during extreme temperatures, or during severe weather storms, or who have a chance to gain employment but need an opportunity to eat, rest and groom themselves before starting. We also help families whose housing won’t be ready in time to keep them from living on the streets.

Women’s Shelters (Pregnant women, single women, women with children) City of Refuge

1300 Joseph E. Boone Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30314 (404) 952-1201 https://cityofrefugeatl.org/

This program provides low barrier and safe housing for individuals and families, including single women, mothers, and their children. (Male children must be 14 or younger)

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1700 Century Circle NE, Ste. 200, Atlanta, GA 30345 (404) 881-1991 ext. 5608 www.actionministries.net

Provides stable housing opportunities for veterans, families, unaccompanied youth, and adults with chronic disabilities.

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2444 Lakewood Ave, Atlanta, GA 30315 (404) 438-1698 https://agaperemah.wixsite.com/agape-remah-

This program provides transitional housing for males, females and married couples. Rent is a straight daily, weekly, or monthly fee and utilities are included. Residents are required to attend church on Sundays and Wednesdays. It also finds housing for families, offers educational resources, and provides full meals on holidays.

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Action Ministries

Agape Remah Christian Ministries

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• Atlanta Day • Shelter for • Women and Children Atlanta Mission

655 Ethel Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 (404) 876-2894 www.atlantamission.org

This program provides shelter beds for single women and women with children. Bathing and laundry facilities can also be found here. Temporarily closed for construction – clients being referred to My Sister’s House.

MUST Ministries

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(770) 427-9862

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https://www.mustministries.org/

MUST is a place to begin to recover from financial disaster, discouragement or job loss. Between the Emergency Shelter and Supportive Housing, MUST serves as a place of refuge for many in our community.

HOPE Atlanta

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34 Peachtree Street Building, 34 Peachtree St #700, Atlanta, GA 30303

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(404) 817-7070

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http://old.hopeatlanta.org/

Supportive Housing is a community-based, permanent housing program for the chronically homeless, homeless women, and women with children that promotes selfsufficiency and offers a full continuum of prevention, intervention, and ongoing supportive services onsite.

Main Office Hours – Mon/Tues/Wed – 9am-5pm; Thurs – 9am-1pm

Jars of Clay Outreach

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Jars of Clay Outreach, 937 Sims St. SW., Atlanta, GA 30310

Shelter for women, children, and families.

Tutoring is also offered for children K-12

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(470) 851-5474 (Social Service Office)

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(470) 851-5472 (Church Office)

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https://www.jocatlanta.org/copy-of-jocoutreach

Solomon’s Temple Foundation

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2836 Springdale Rd. SW, Atlanta, GA 30315 (678) 766-5752 info@solomonstempleinc.org https://solomonstempleinc.org/

Residential program for women and their children

The Salvation Army Metro Atlanta

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Several Locations (3 “main” shelters, I think) (404) 486-2900 https://salvationarmyatlanta.org/homelessnessservices-prevention/

Shelter for men, women and families Provide a variety of housing options including emergency, transitional and recovery programs – giving individuals support. Shelters offer services including meals, laundry, rehabilitation and spiritual counseling and provide special accommodations so that families can stay together

JC Freedom House

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P.O. Box 821, Douglasville, GA 30133 (770) 675-3817 https://www.jcfreedomhouse.com/

Program for single women only, no children. Women must be homeless, or on the verge of homelessness and drug free. Rent totaling either $350 or 30% of income (whichever is greater) is due monthly.

The Drake House

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10500 Clara Drive, Roswell, GA 30075 (770) 587-4712 info@thedrakehouse.org https://thedrakehouse.org/about-us/

Private crisis housing program for single mothers and their children. The Drake House manages two apartment buildings and services over 50 families and 100 children at a time.

Self-sufficiency is the goal of this program.

Food Resources Agape Remah Christian Ministries

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2444 Lakewood Ave, Atlanta, GA 30315 (404) 438-1698 https://agaperemah.wixsite.com/agaperemah-

This program provides transitional housing for males, females and married couples. Rent is a straight daily, weekly, or monthly fee and utilities are included. Residents are required to attend church on Sundays and Wednesdays. It also finds housing for families, offers educational resources, and provides full meals on holidays.

MUST Ministries

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(770) 427-9862

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https://www.mustministries.org/

MUST is a place to begin to recover from financial disaster, discouragement or job loss. Between the Emergency Shelter and Supportive Housing, MUST serves as a place of refuge for many in our community.

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11270 Elkins Rd, Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 640-0399 https://nfcchelp.org/

North Fulton Community Charities

distributes donated food – fresh, frozen, nonperishable items plus toiletries, paper goods and cleaning products. All items are based on quantities and availability.

Food from the NFCC Food Pantry is available to anyone in North Fulton that is in need, Monday through Friday.

• Community Assistance Center – CAC Outdoor • • Mini-Market Food Pantry

8607 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs GA 30350 (770) 552-4889 https://www.ourcac.org/

Food Pantry Hours for Clients: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

To qualify families must live within these zip code areas: 30327, 30328, 30342, 30350, 30338, 30346, 30360

Jars of Clay Outreach

Jars of Clay Outreach, 937 Sims St. SW., Atlanta, GA 30310 (470) 851-5474 (Social Service Office) (470) 851-5472 (Church Office) https://www.jocatlanta.org/copy-of-jocoutreach

This organization runs a soup kitchen

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The Salvation Army Metro Atlanta

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Jewish Family & Career Services (JF&CS) Atlanta and Fulton County

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Atlanta Red Shield & Harbor Light Corps Financial Emergency 469 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 assistance with food (404) 486-2888 https://salvationarmyatlanta.org/financialemergency-services/ 4549 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338 (770) 677-9389 foodpantry@jfcsatl.org https://jfcsatl.org/services/supportservices

The food pantry will operate from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

You can make an appointment by calling (770) 677-9389 or emailing us at foodpantry@jfcsatl.org to come and get the food, which will be handed to them while they wait outside.

• Atlanta Community Food • • Bank (ACFB)

3400 N Desert Dr., East Point, GA 30344 (404) 892-3333 https://www.acfb.org/

Assists folks with accessing food. If you are unsure of where to find food near you or need assistance securing food, healthcare, childcare, or other necessities, text ‘FINDFOOD’ (or COMIDA for Spanish) to (888) 976-2232 OR input your address here to find food near you https:// www.acfb.org/get-help/.

Action Mission Ministry Inc. – Wheat Street Baptist Church

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18 William Holmes Borders Dr. Sr., NE Atlanta GA 30312 (404) 880-3488 http://www.wheatstreet.org

This organization offers a food pantry, USDA & SNAP programs, a clothing closet, shoes and a soup kitchen.

The Latin American Association

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2750 Buford Hwy., Atlanta, GA 30324 (404) 638-1800 https://thelaa.org/

Food and clothing assistance available including benefits enrollment assistance (Food stamp, Medicaid, Peachcare for kids, etc.)

Family Life Ministries, Inc.

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612 College St, Hapeville, GA 30354 (404) 761-6302 http://www.familylifehelps.org/

nonprofit food pantry primarily serving the areas of Hapeville, College Park and East Point, Georgia.

Clothing Resources MUST Ministries

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(770) 427-9862 https://www.mustministries.org/

MUST is a place to begin to recover from financial disaster, discouragement or job loss. Between the Emergency Shelter and Supportive Housing, MUST serves as a place of refuge for many in our community.

North Fulton Community Charities

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11270 Elkins Rd, Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 640-0399 https://nfcchelp.org/

Thrift Shop sells donated clothing, household goods and furniture at bargain prices to the community. Clients receive a monthly clothing voucher or allowance.

• Community Assistance Center – CAC Upscale Thrift • •

8607 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs GA 30350 (770) 552-4889 https://www.ourcac.org/

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30 am-1:30 pm (Retail store shopping hours open to clients and the public.)

To qualify families must live within these zip code areas: 30327, 30328, 30342, 30350, 30338, 30346, 30360

Jars of Clay Outreach

Jars of Clay Outreach, 937 Sims St. SW., Atlanta, GA 30310 (470) 851-5474 (Social Service Office) (470) 851-5472 (Church Office) https://www.jocatlanta.org/copy-of-jocoutreach

Jars of Clay runs a thrift shop

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The Salvation Army • Metro Atlanta • •

Atlanta Red Shield & Harbor Light Corps Financial Emergency 469 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 assistance with (404) 486-2888 clothing https://salvationarmyatlanta.org/financialemergency-services/

The Latin American • • Association •

2750 Buford Hwy., Atlanta, GA 30324 (404) 638-1800 https://thelaa.org/

Food and clothing assistance available including benefits enrollment assistance (Food stamp, Medicaid, Peachcare for kids, etc.)

Sandy Springs United Methodist Church

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86 Mt Vernon Hwy NW, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

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(404) 255-1181

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https://www.ssumc.org/

It offers gently used clothing and hygiene kits to men, women, and children who are in need. These items are provided free of charge through donations. The Closet is open every 1st and 3rd Sunday, from 1pm – 2pm.

Youth Action Ministries

1700 Century Circle NE, Ste. 200, Atlanta, GA 30345 (404) 881-1991 ext. 5608 www.actionministries.net

Provides stable housing opportunities for veterans, families, unaccompanied youth, and adults with chronic disabilities.

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1559 Johnson Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 (404) 589-0163 (404) 713-0954 (helpline for folks seeking shelter) https://covenanthousega.org/

Offers a crisis shelter (program length is 30-90 days) with screening, medical, and other stabilization services to young people aged 18-24.

The crisis shelter program is sometimes too short to meet the stabilization needs of all program participants, so there is another shelter program, called the Rights of Passage Program that has beds and the means to help youth who need a little more time achieve stability and self-sufficiency.

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Fairburn, GA (470) 276-0595 joseph.daniels@gacye.org https://gacye.org/

Transitional Living Program provides long-term residential services for homeless youth aged 16-22.

And a permanent Supportive Housing Program provides long-term residential services for homeless youth ages 18-24.

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Covenant House Georgia

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Georgia Center for Youth Excellence (GACYE)

Disability Services Action Ministries

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1700 Century Circle NE, Ste. 200, Atlanta, GA 30345 (404) 881-1991 ext. 5608 www.actionministries.net

Provides stable housing opportunities for veterans, families, unaccompanied youth, and adults with chronic disabilities.

MUST Ministries

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(770) 427-9862 https://www.mustministries.org/

Offering assistance to individuals who are chronically homeless and live with either physical and/or mental disabilities, the Supportive Housing Program provides long-term housing to more than 100 individuals.

HOPE Atlanta

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34 Peachtree Street Building, 34 Peachtree St #700, Atlanta, GA 30303

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(404) 817-7070

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http://old.hopeatlanta.org/

Supportive Housing is a community-based, permanent housing program for those with special needs that promotes selfsufficiency and offers a full continuum of prevention, intervention, and ongoing supportive services onsite.

Main Office Hours – Mon/Tues/Wed – 9am-5pm; Thurs – 9am-1pm

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The Salvation Army Metro Atlanta

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Several Locations (3 “main” shelters, I think) (404) 486-2900 https://salvationarmyatlanta.org/homelessnessservices-prevention/

Shelter for men, women and families Provide a variety of housing options including emergency, transitional and recovery programs – giving individuals support. Shelters offer services including meals, laundry, rehabilitation and spiritual counseling and address specific needs for the elderly

Caring Works

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2785 Lawrenceville HWY, Ste. 205, Decatur, GA 30033 (404) 564-4181 hopehouseinfo@caringworksinc.org https://www.caringworksinc.org/

Transitional supportive housing for homeless men or men facing homelessness through the Hope House. Services are targeted to address the needs of individuals with cooccurring disorders such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), deaf or hard of hearing, HIV/AIDS, and mental illness.

Programs designed to help deaf and hard of hearing clients are available

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H.O.P.E. Through • Divine • Intervention • •

385 Holly St NW Atlanta, GA 30318 (404) 748-4375 info@hdti.org https://htdi.org/index.php

A variety of housing programs aimed at transitioning individuals and families that experiencing homelessness.

Programs dedicated to addressing the needs of individuals and families with the greatest challenges to housing stability, including those who with special needs such as substance abuse, mental health, developmental, and HIV/AIDS related concerns

HIV/AIDS Resources HOPE Atlanta • • •

34 Peachtree Street Building, 34 Peachtree St #700, Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 574-1693 http://old.hopeatlanta.org/

Assistance for HIV+ folks with supportive housing, linkage with care services to include medical, mental health, substance abuse treatment and supportive services through case management.

The program assists folks living with HIV/ AIDS with safe and secure housing while stabilizing their lives and working towards self-sufficiency and permanent housing.

Main Office Hours – Mon/ Tues/Wed – 9am-5pm; Thurs – 9am-1pm

Caring Works

H.O.P.E. Through Divine Intervention, Inc.

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2785 Lawrenceville HWY, Ste. 205, Decatur, GA 30033 (404) 564-4181 hopehouseinfo@caringworksinc.org https://www.caringworksinc.org/

Transitional supportive housing for homeless men or men facing homelessness through the Hope House. Services are targeted to address the needs of individuals with cooccurring disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), deaf or hard of hearing, HIV/AIDS, and mental illness.

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385 Holly St NW Atlanta, GA 30318 (404) 748-4375 info@hdti.org https://htdi.org/index.php

Provides a stable home environment introducing clients to social support services.

The transitional phase is available for a period of up to two years. The project serves cisgender men and transgender women who are living with HIV/ AIDS.

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Positive Impact Health Centers (More than just an emergency shelter!)

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Mercy Care at St. Jude’s Recovery Center (Medical clinic, not a shelter)

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Duluth location: 3300 Breckenridge Blvd, Ste. 200, Duluth, GA 30096 Decatur: 523 Church St., Decatur, GA, 30030 Marietta: 1650 County Services Pkwy, Ste. 200, Marietta, GA 30008 (770) 962-8396 (Duluth) (404) 589-9040 (Decatur) (770) 514-2464 (Marietta) (404) 977-5111 (housing line) https://www.positiveimpacthealthcenters.org/housing/

Provides emergency shelter, security & utility deposits, first month's rent, long-term income-based rent assistance, referrals to community housing partners, rent, mortgage and utility assistance to folks living with HIV/AIDS. Gender affirming and judgement free medical care also offered here.

160 Pine Street Atlanta, GA – 30308 (678) 843-8600 (641) 715-3900 ext. 301402 support@freeclinics.com https://www.freeclinics.com/det/mercy-care-at-stjudes-recovery-center

A variety of free or very low cost health care options for folks who find themselves without stable housing. There are services available for folks living with HIV/AIDS.

Ezekiel’s Valley Restoration & Regeneration Recovery Ministry, Inc.

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716 Cedar Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 (678) 641-9552 https://ezekielsvalley.weebly.com/

We provide transitional housing, shelter, nutritional meals, drug screening and education, spiritual encouragement, and positive behavioral modification for individuals who are living with HIV/AIDS.

Traveler’s Aid HOPE Atlanta

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34 Peachtree Street Building, 34 Peachtree St #700, Atlanta, GA 30303

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(404) 574-1693 http://old.hopeatlanta.org/

The Reunification program assists homeless residents and stranded travelers who need transportation assistance to return to their home communities and/or support systems because remaining in the Atlanta area is not in their best interest. HOPE Atlanta will provide travel accommodations to verified locations where clients’ families and loved ones are present to pick them up.

Main Office Hours – Mon/ Tues/Wed – 9am-5pm; Thurs – 9am-1pm

Public Housing Authorities The Atlanta Housing Authority

(404) 892-4700

Fulton County Housing Authority

(404) 588-4950

College Park Housing Authority (closed on Fridays)

(404) 761-2805

East Point Housing Authority

(404) 768-0078 (they seem to enjoy turning off the HA’s phone line when overwhelmed, but it was back on as of 2/4/2021)

Fairburn/Palmetto Housing Authority

(770) 306-8221 (if you call, leave it on speaker – there is a high-pitched squeal that comes on after it stops ringing)

Roswell Housing Authority

(770) 993-6226

Buford Housing Authority

(770) 945-5212

Carrollton Housing Authority

(770) 834-2046

Clayton Housing Authority

(404) 362-1200

Conyers Housing Authority

(770) 483-9301

Dallas Housing Authority

(770) 445-3758

Decatur/DeKalb Housing Authority

(404) 270-2100

Douglas County Housing Authority

(770) 942-3121

Jonesboro Housing Authority

(770) 478-7282

Lawrenceville Housing Authority

(770) 963-4900

Lithonia Housing Authority

(770) 482-6563

Marietta Housing Authority

(770) 419-3200

McDonough Housing Authority

(770) 957-4494

Norcross Housing Authority

(770) 448-3668

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Safe Haven – A project that offers supportive housing that (1) serves hard to reach homeless persons with severe mental illness who came from the streets and have been unwilling or unable to participate in supportive services; (2) provides 24-hour residence for eligible persons for an unspecified period; (3) has an overnight capacity limited to 25 or fewer persons; and (4) provides low demand services and referrals for the residents.

(HUD Definition)

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Transitional Housing – is that which assists people transition from homelessness to greater independence and self-sufficiency. Typically, a person/family who is homeless will move into transitional housing as part of a comprehensive program with selfsufficiency as the end goal. Transitional housing usually offers supportive services like job training/assistance, GED preparation/tutoring, childcare services and/or referrals, budget/financial management workshops, etc. In most cases, persons/families pay a modest fee or percentage of their income for rent. Short-term housing may be 60-90 days while long-term housing may allow for residency up to 2 years.

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Literally Homeless – (1) Individual or family who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, meaning: (i) Has a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not meant for human habitation; (ii) Is living in a publicly or privately operated shelter designated to provide temporary living arrangements (including congregate shelters, transitional housing, and hotels and motels paid for by charitable organizations or by federal, state and local government programs); or (iii) Is exiting an institution where (s)he has resided for 90 days or less and who resided in an emergency shelter or place not meant for human habitation immediately before entering that institution.

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Chronically Homeless - a homeless individual with a disability who lives either in a place not meant for human habitation, a safe haven, or in an emergency shelter, or in an institutional care facility if the individual has been living in the facility for fewer than 90 days and had been living in a place not meant for human habitation, a safe haven, or in an emergency shelter immediately before entering the institutional care facility. In order to meet the ‘‘chronically homeless’’ definition, the individual also must have been living as described above continuously for at least 12 months, or on at least four separate occasions in the last 3 years, where the combined occasions total a length of time of at least 12 months. Each period separating the occasions must include at least 7 nights of living in a situation other than a place not meant for human habitation, in an emergency shelter, or in a safe haven.

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Imminent Risk of Homelessness - Individual or family who will imminently lose their primary nighttime residence, provided that: (i) Residence will be lost within 14 days of

the date of application for homeless assistance; (ii) No subsequent residence has been identified; and (iii) The individual or family lacks the resources or support networks needed to obtain other permanent housing.

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Homeless under other Federal statutes - Unaccompanied youth under 25 years of age, or families with Category 3 children and youth, who do not otherwise qualify as homeless under this definition, but who: (i) Are defined as homeless under the other listed federal statutes; (ii) Have not had a lease, ownership interest, or occupancy agreement in permanent housing during the 60 days prior to the homeless assistance application; (iii) Have experienced persistent instability as measured by two moves or more during in the preceding 60 days; and (iv) Can be expected to continue in such status for an extended period of time due to special needs or barriers.

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Fleeing/Attempting to Flee DV- Any individual or family who: (i) Is fleeing, or is attempting to flee, domestic violence; (ii) Has no other residence; and (iii) Lacks the resources or support networks to obtain other permanent housing.

FY2020 HUD Defined Income Limits Every year, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development releases maximum household income limits to determine program eligibility.

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA HUD Metro FMR Area Median Household Income: $82,700 # of Persons in Family

Extremely Low Income Limits (30%)

Very Low Income Limits (50%)

Low Income Limits (80%)

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$17,400

$28,950

$46,350

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$19,850

$33,100

$52,950

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$22,350

$37,250

$59,550

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$26,200

$41,350

$66,150

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$30,680

$44,700

$71,450

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$35,160

$48,000

$76,750

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$39,640

$51,300

$82,050

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$44,120

$54,600

$87,350

NOTE: Fulton County is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA HUD Metro FMR Area, so all information presented here applies to all of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA HUD Metro FMR Area. HUD generally uses the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) area definitions in the calculation of income limit program parameters. However, to ensure that program parameters do not vary significantly due to area definition changes, HUD has used custom geographic definitions for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA HUD Metro FMR Area.

The Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA HUD Metro FMR Area contains the following areas: Barrow County, GA; Bartow County, GA; Carroll County, GA; Cherokee County, GA; Clayton County, GA; Cobb County, GA; Coweta County, GA; Dawson County, GA; DeKalb County, GA; Douglas County, GA; Fayette County, GA; Forsyth County, GA; Fulton County, GA; Gwinnett County, GA; Heard County, GA; Henry County, GA; Jasper County, GA; Newton County, GA; Paulding County, GA; Pickens County, GA; Pike County, GA; Rockdale County, GA; Spalding County, GA; and Walton County, GA.

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Disclaimer Statement: This directory provides a list of community resources that support the health and other related human services needs of Clayton county residents. Users are encouraged to contact listed agencies directly to verify services, as availability of some services and other information may have changed since the release of this document.

Acknowledgments The Clayton County Board of Health would like to thank all Clayton County agencies, providers and advocates for their assistance in developing this resource for Clayton County. Together we can continue to build “A more healthy and safer community.”

This update includes resources and contact information on agencies that serve and support youth living in Clayton County. This update builds on the directories developed by the Clayton County Collaborative, Clayton State University, Reynard Pulliam, and the 2010 update released by the Clayton County Board of Health in collaboration with the Public Health Issues Workgroup of the Archway Partnership.

The 2015 update has been made possible by the hard work of the Clayton Can Soar to the Top (CCST) Program located at the Clayton County Board of Health.

A special thank you to Mr. Zachary Bradley for his dedication assisting with updating the contact information for the organizations included. We hope you find this updated directory of community services and resources to be both helpful and informative. It is a vital part of our effort to educate, protect and serve the citizens of Clayton County.

Here’s to your good health!

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Table of Contents General Resource Telephone Directory………………………………………….………………………………...….….………………………………………………………………..…3 Local Officials, State Legislative Delegation and Congressional Representative…………………………………………………………………………..…..4 Child Care/Child Development………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………...5 Child Support Enforcement……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..6 Clothing………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7 Counseling…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....8 Credit Counseling…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………................9 Crisis Intervention/Crisis Hotlines…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..9 Delinquent Youth……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10 Disabilities…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...10 Education and Training…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….12 Adult Literacy and GED Preparation…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….12 Special Education……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...13 Truancy………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...13 Emergency Financial Assistance…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....14 Employment Contacts……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...14 Food Assistance/Nutrition Support……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...15 Foreign Language Translation and Other Services…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..16 Furniture…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………......16 Health and Medical…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...17 Children’s Hospitals ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...18 Clinics…………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..18 Dental……………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………19 Diabetes………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………20 Hearing………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..21 Home Health Care…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….21 Hospitals………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….....22 Insurance …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...22 Prescriptions……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...23 Vision…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...23 Housing/Shelter…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….....24 Low Cost Housing/Subsidized……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….28 Nursing/Personal Care Homes……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...28 Legal Assistance………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..29 Protective Services…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..29 Social Services…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..29 Support Groups………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...30 Transportation…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..31 Other……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………32 Clayton County Public Schools ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..33 Clayton County Parks and Recreation……………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………….34

To inform us of any changes or updates, please call Clayton County Board of Health, (678)479-2224.

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GENERAL RESOURCE TELEPHONE DIRECTORY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Clayton County Board of Health 1117 Battle Creek Rd., Jonesboro 30236 Environmental Health & Emergency Preparedness and Response 685 Forest Parkway, Forest Park

LEGAL

678-610-7199

Adult Probation

770-210-8950

678-610-7469

Juvenile Court

770-477-3270

Solicitor General’s Office

770-477-3380

Superior Court Clerk

770-477-3405

POLICE DEPARTMENTS

HOSPITALS

Clayton County Police Department General Information

770-473-3900

404-321-6111

Clayton County Sheriff’s Department

770-471-1122

404-785-6000

Clayton County Prison

770-473-5777

Children’s @ Hughes Spalding

404-785-9500

College Park

404-766-3618

Children’s @ Mt. Zion

404-785-8660

Forest Park

404-366-7280

Piedmont Fayette Hospital

770-719-7000

Henry County

770-954-2900

Piedmont Henry Hospital

678-604-1000

Jonesboro

770-478-7407

Piedmont Newnan Hospital

770-400-1000

Lake City

404-366-8062

Ridgeview Institute

770-434-4567

Morrow

770-961-4006

Riverwoods Behavioral Health System

770-991-8500

Riverdale

770-996-3382

Atlanta Medical Center

404-265-4000

Atlanta Veterans Medical Center Children’s @ Egleston

Southern Crescent Hospital for Specialty Care

770-897-4600

South Fulton Medical Center

404-466-1170

Southern Regional Medical Center

770-991-8000

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES American Cancer Society

American Red Cross CDC AIDS Hotline Clayton County Association Against Family Violence - SECURUS HOUSE Clayton County Child Protective Services Clayton County Department of Family & Children Services Clayton County Family Care Clayton County Protective Services

770-460-8920

Hunger Hotline

770-961-2109

Meals on Wheels

770-603-4602

Poison Control

800-222-1222

770-473-2300

Riverwoods Behavioral Health

770-991-8500

404-366-5527

Salvation Army

770-603-7173

United Way (211) Child Protective Services

211 770-603-4602

770-961-2552 1-800-342-2437

770-603-4602

Clayton County Public Schools

770-473-2700

Clayton County Tax Commissioner

770-477-3331

Clayton County Voter Registration Georgia Department of Labor

Jonesboro Housing Authority Keep Clayton County Beautiful

Social Security Administration Southern Crescent Sexual Assault Center Travelers Aid

770-477-3372 678-479-5886

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404-622-7778

770-478-7282 770-477-3674 770-6034058

678-422-1144 770-6034045 404-817-7070

LOCAL OFFICIALS

County Commissioners 112 Smith Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236-3694 Tel: 770-477-3208; FAX: 770-477-3217

Jeffrey E. Turner, Chairman

Sonna Singleton-Gregory, District 1 Gail Hambrick, District 2

Shana M. Rooks, District 3 Michael Edmondson, District 4

STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION The Honorable Valencia Seay State Senate, District 34 823 Verde Drive Riverdale, GA 30274 State: 404-656-5095 Fax: 404-463-7783 District: 770-909- 9912 Home: 770-909-9912 Email: Valencia.seay@senate.ga.gov

The Honorable Mike Glanton State Representative, District 75 P.O. Box 216 Jonesboro, GA 30236 State: 404-656-0325 Email: mike.glanton@house.ga.gov The Honorable Sandra Scott State Representative, District 76 3489 Oak Leaf Court Rex, GA 30273 State: 404-656-0314 Cell: 678-283-7149 Email: sandra.scott@house.ga.gov

The Honorable Gail Davenport State Senator, District 44 P.O. Box 1074 Jonesboro, GA 30237 State: 404-463-5260 Fax: 404-656-6579 District: 678-215-9971 Email: gail.davenport@senate.ga.gov Email: davenport@gaildavenport.com

The Honorable Darryl Jordan State Representative, District 77 316 Herring Way, Riverdale, GA 30344 State: 404-656-0116 Fax: 404-651-8086 Home: 770-471-3370 Email: darryl.jordan@house.ga.gov

The Honorable LaDawn Jones Representative, District 62 P.O. Box 44824 Atlanta, GA 30336 State: 404-656-7859 Email: ladawn.jones@house.ga.gov

The Honorable Demetrius Douglas Representative, District 78 P.O. Box 131 Stockbridge, GA 30281 State: 404.656.7859 Email: demetrius.douglas@house.ga.gov

The Honorable Valencia Stovall Representative, District 74 P.O. Box 842 Ellenwood, GA 30294 State: 404-656-0314 Email: valencia.stovall@house.ga.gov

CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVE The Honorable John Lewis United States Congress, District 5 The Equitable Building 100 Peachtree St., NW, #1900 Atlanta 30303 District: 404-659-0116 Fax: 404-331-0947 Washington DC: 202-225-3801 Fax:202-225-0351

The Honorable David Scott United States Congress, District 13 173 North Main St Jonesboro 30236 District: 770-210-5073 Fax: 770-210-5673 Washington DC: 202-225-2939; Fax: 202-225-4628

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CHILD CARE/CHILD DEVELOPMENT To report Child Abuse, call 770-603-4602

CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH

Healthier Generations Project (HGP)

678-610-7298 Healthier Generations Project (HGP) offers care coordination to eligible pregnant women, new mothers, and children under the age of two. The specific components of HGP include (1) community and health promotion, (2) care coordination (including home visitation), (3) parenting education, (4) interconception care, (5) newborn care and support, and (6) comprehensive screenings, referrals, and linkage to other public health and community services. HGP also offers 24/7 DAD, a program which focuses on parenting and support services for fathers of children enrolled in HGP. So that, fathers can benefit and families are strengthened.

Target Group served: African American Women of childbearing age residing in Clayton County, their partners and children birth to age two.

1117 Battle Creek Rd., Jonesboro 30236 Website: www.claytoncountypublichealth.org Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm

Adolescent Health and Youth Development Program 678-610-7569

The Clayton County Adolescent Health and Youth Development (AHYD) Program was designed to enhance the skills and improve the health status of adolescents through opportunities and programs developed in collaboration with families, communities, schools and other public and private organizations throughout Clayton County. Programs and services target youth ages 10 to 19. The "Indicators of Youth Risk Behavior" are used to identify communities that have the greatest need for risk prevention and reduction.

M.O.M.S. (Making Our Mothers Successful) & PAT (Parents as Teachers) Programs

AHYD works with various community partners to sponsor programs that reinforce positive attitudes and healthy behaviors, as well as activities aimed at decreasing youth violence, substance abuse, poor school performance, and early sexual activity. These AHYD programs provide a comprehensive and holistic approach with assisting our youth in the following ways:  Clinical Services;  Teen Support Group;  Educational workshops;  Educational Resource Library;  Summer Tutorial Program;  Male Leadership Development Program

678-610-7362 MOMS/PAT is a FREE home visiting program offered by the Clayton County Board of Health to decrease the infant mortality rate in Clayton County. The program fuses the PAT’s evidenced-based curriculum with the Resource Mothers concept to ensure that participants have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. The program participants receive education, linkage to services, support, and social interaction in a group setting.

PAT - African American females ages 30 to 44, in their 1st trimester who live within the following zip codes: 30236, 30238, or 30274 zip codes.

CLAYTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Babies Can’t Wait Program

Student Services Department 1058 Fifth Ave., Jonesboro 30236 770-473-2700 678-817-3098 Fax Website: www.clayton.k12.ga.us

678-610-7359 Babies Can't Wait (BCW) is Georgia's comprehensive, coordinated, statewide, interagency service delivery system for families with infants and toddlers, ages birth to three, who have developmental delays or disabilities.

Eligibility: Must have children ages birth to three, who may be at risk or have developmental delays or disabilities.

CLAYTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY and CHILDREN SERVICES (DFCS)

Children 1st Program

678-610-7366 Children 1st helps parents provide their young children (birth to age 5) with a healthy start in life, by identifying children at risk for poor health or development.

Eligibility: There are no financial requirements.

877 Battle Creek Rd, Jonesboro 30236 770-603-4600 Website: www.compass.gov Child and Adult protective services. Assistance with childcare fees for public assistance applicant’s recipients and income eligible.

Applications accepted daily.

Children’s Medical Services (CMS) Program

678-610-7363 Children's Medical Services (CMS) provides comprehensive, communitybased, family-focused, culturally appropriate medical/health care for eligible children, birth to 21, with chronic medical conditions.

Eligibility: Must have children with eligible conditions and meet financial requirements; children who are Medicaid/PeachCare enrolled, receive SSI, or are in foster care are eligible for services.

CLAYTON COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE

1262 Government Cir., Ste. 40, Jonesboro 30236 Point of Contact: Shenita Connally Phone: 678-610-4769 Website: www.caes.uga.edu/extension/clayton Call for information on Adult/Teen parenting classes and the continuing education class schedule.

GEORGIA PARENT SUPPORT NETWORK 1381 Metropolitan Pkwy., Atlanta 30310 800-832-8645 or 404-758-4500 404-758-6833 Fax Email: info@gpsn.org Website: www.gpsn.org A statewide support and referral system for families of disturbed children. Open to members of local parent support groups, individuals and organizations.

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CHILD CARE/ CHILD DEVELOPMENT CONT’D HEALTHY MOTHERS, HEALTHY BABIES COALITION OF GEORGIA, INC. 2300 Henderson Mill Rd., Ste. 410 Atlanta , Tucker 30345 770-451-0020 770-451-2466 Website: www.hmhbga.org

QUALITY CARE FOR CHILDREN/CHILD CARE RESOURCE INFORMATION

2751 Buford Hwy., Ste. 500 Atlanta 30324 800-255-4251 404-479-4200 404-479-4166 Fax Email: info@qualitycareforchildren.org Website: www.qualitycareforchildren.org Information on childcare centers and in-home providers available in your area. Information also available for those interested in becoming an in-home child care provider. Training classes available for child care professionals. Check website for dates, times, and fees (if applicable) Hours: 8:30 am - 5 pm

THE GEORGIA ADVOCACY OFFICE

150 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur 30030 800-537-2329 404-885-1234 404-378-0031 Fax Email: info@thegao.org Protection and advocacy for individuals with disabilities and mental illness.

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECT

601 Denham St, Riverdale 30274 770-909-0808 770-909-3161 Fax Email: yep@mindspring.com Website: www.youthempowermentprojectinc.com Service learning, programs for at-risk programs, Pre-K and juvenile court programs.

Child Support Enforcement CLAYTON COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY

DIVISION OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES

Child Support Division/UIFSA Harold R. Banke Justice Center 9151 Tara Blvd, 3CS01, Jonesboro 30236 877-423-4746 Website: www.ocse.dhr.ga.gov Offers child support services and assist with family and children services (e.g. food stamps and Medicaid). $25.00 fee for non-TANF recipients.

1287 Spur 138 #12, Jonesboro, 30236 877-423-4746 - DCSS Contact Center 770-473-2496 Fax Addresses absent parents living in Georgia.

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CLOTHING DIVINE FAITH MINISTRIES

PREGNANCY CARE CENTER

Joseph’s Warehouse 9800 Tara Blvd, Jonesboro, 30236 770-940-9559 or 770-603-0025 Email: elderdottie@yahoo.com Website: www.divinefaith.org Hours: Friday and Saturday 10 am - 3 pm. Call for appointment

158 South Main St., Jonesboro 30236 770-477-1501 Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9:30 am—5 pm Maternity, infant & toddler clothes

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

JONESBORO FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

591 Flint River Rd., Jonesboro 30238 770-477-2388 Serving Clayton County residents only.

Clothing items/Housewares.

147 Church St., Jonesboro 770-478-6710 Website: www.fbcjonesboro.com Available to residents of Morrow/ Jonesboro/ Riverdale Clothing items range in price from $.50 to $3.00 Hours: Monday and Wednesday 10 am - 2 pm, Saturdays 9 am - 12 pm Must bring Picture ID and proof of residency.

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COUNSELING A NEW START COUNSELING CENTER, INC.

CRESCENT PINES CAMPUS—SOUTHERN CRESCENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM

115 Habersham Drive, Fayetteville 30214 770-461-9944 770-461-9779 Fax Email: anscc@yahoo.com Website: www.newstartcounseling.com Outpatient services and adolescent therapy. Medicaid accepted.

1000 Eagles Landing Pkwy., Stockbridge, GA 30281 770-474-8888 678-593-4900 Fax Contact: Gwendolyn McClary Email: Gwendolyn.mcclary@uhinc.com Website: www.crescentpineshospital.com Provides psychiatric and addictive disease services for children, adolescents, and adults. It is a 50 bed facility. Individualized treatment is offered by multidisciplinary team of licensed medical and mental health professionals.

Crescent Pines also has a partial hospitalization program for children and adolescents, along with an intensive outpatient program.

Hours: 24 hrs/7 days a week.

ACCORD PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

259 Arrowhead Blvd., Ste. B-1, Jonesboro 30236 Website: www.accordpsychologicalassociates.com Services include diagnosis and treatment of mental, psychological and emotional issues of children, adolescents and adults using a holistic psychotherapy approach. We also provide marriage, couples and family counseling. We specialize in a wide variety of areas included below.

Hours: Mon. 8 am - 9 pm; Tu.-Th. 8 am - 5 pm

CROSS KEYS COUNSELING CENTER

1035 Main St., Forest Park 30297 404-366-3420 404-608-1365 Fax Email: ckccfp@bellsouth.net Website: www.crosskeyscounselingcenter.com Call for info and appointments. Locations in Forest Park and Morrow.

Counseling for adolescents, families, marriages, drug abuse, sexual and physical abuse, spiritual needs, parenting skills and stress management.

Hours: Vary each day. Phone calls taken from 9 am - 4 pm Monday through Friday Eligibility: Licensed Therapists $95 - $120 or adjusted per insurance or out of pocket. Intern - reduced fee $12 - $35 depending on situation.

ASSESSMENT AND COUNSELING SERVICES

1651 Phoenix Blvd, Suite# 2, College Park 30349 770-997-1738 770-991-1375 Fax Email: info@assesmentandcounseling.com Website: www.assessmentandcounseling.com Provides individual and marital counseling; treatment of anxiety, depression; stress/anger management; and psychological testing. By appointment only.

Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am – 4 pm

CLAYTON CENTER COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD

Flint River Center Child & Adolescent Services / Adult Counseling 6315 Garden Walk Blvd., Riverdale 30274 800-7154225 Crisis Line 770-991-7420 770-991-7429 Fax Website: www.claytoncenter.org Individual, group and family counseling, psychiatric and behavior health assessments; drug abuse evaluation/referral/treatment; community support services, family and group skills training; PRTF and CBA4 screenings and referral; nursing services and crisis intervention.

Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm, Intake hours, Monday through Thursday 8 am - 11 am Eligibility: Children and adolescents age 4 - 21 with behavioral health and/or addictive disease needs. Accepts TriCare, Medicaid, sliding fee scale, PeachState Health Plan, Amerigroup Community Care, Wellcare of GA. Must have ID and proof of income.

FAMILIES FIRST

Healthy Families and Relationships 1105 W. Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta 30309 404-853-2800 Email: tlewis@familiesfirst.org Website: www.familiesfirst.org Family and one-on-one counseling, anger management and domestic violence counseling. Sliding scale. 7 locations. Bilingual, Spanish.

Teen pregnancy and parenting assistance for Clayton County high school students. Must attend Jonesboro High School, ages 14 - 19.

Hours: Monday through Friday 9 am - 5 pm

ODYSSEY FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER

1919 John Wesley Ave., College Park 30337 404-762-9190 404-762-9101 Fax Website: www.odysseycounseling.org Family counseling, adolescent and adult substance abuse programs, domestic violence services, incest survivors groups, battered women’s shelter, and prevention groups (teens) Sliding scale & private insurance.

Hours: Monday through Thursday 9 am - 7 pm, Friday 8 am - 4 pm.

THE COMMUNITY IMPACT CENTER, INC.

A Higher Living Christian Church Affiliate 2450 Mt. Zion Pkwy., Ste. 400, Jonesboro 30236 678-422-4787 Email: cic@higerliving.org Family restoration counseling, financial empowerment and homeownership counseling; anger resolution; and wellness ministry.

TALBOTT RECOVERY

5448 Yorktown Drive, Atlanta 30349 800.445.4232 or 770.994.0185 770.994.2024 Fax Website: www.talbottcampus.com Drug/alcohol rehab treatment center; behavioral health outpatient facility.

Private insurance.

COX CARE CONNECTIONS

124 North McDonough St. #207 678-250-5660; 404-601-7530 (Fax) Email: CoxCareConnections@att.net Provides individual and family counseling services. These services are provided in-home and in-office. AmeriGroup, PeachState, Aetna, EAP, and MHnet are accepted.

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CREDIT COUNSELING CLEARPOINT CREDIT COUNSELING AND SOLUTIONS

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, CLAYTON COUNTY

270 Peachtree St. NW, Ste. 1800, Atlanta 30303 800-251-2227 Email: info@CredAbility.org Website: www.credability.org Credit counseling for people who have bad credit.

Hours: 24 hours a day / 7 days a week

Credit Counseling / Housing 770-473-3945 770-473-5438 Fax Email: amydell@uga.edu Homebuyer education, credit counseling, HUD certified counselor Hours: 8 am - 5 pm. Services offered nights and weekends

D and E - FINANCIAL EDUCATION and TRAINING INSTITUTE

4532 Jonesboro Rd., 2nd Fl., Forest Park 30297 877-790-1831 or 770-961-6900 770-961-8900 Fax Email: info@depower.org Website: www.depower.org Offers financial seminars, home buying education, credit counseling

CRISIS INTERVENTION/ CRISIS HOTLINE ALCOHOL/DRUG HELP LINE

METRO ATLANTA TASK FORCE FOR THE HOMELESS

800-ALCOHOL or 800-252-6465 The 1-800-ALCOHOL Affiliate Program is a nationwide, 24-hour admission and referral line. Callers receive confidential information and 24-hour access to appropriate alcohol and drug abuse resources typically within their local areas.

477 Peachtree St., Atlanta 30308 404-230-5000 Admin 404.589.8251 Fax 800-448-0636 or 404-447-3678 Hotline Website: www.homelesstaskforce.org The mission of the Task Force is to advocate for and to represent the dignity and rights of people who are homeless in our society, with the goal of preventing homelessness and seeking appropriate and affordable housing for all.

AMERICAN RED CROSS

770-961-2552 1115 Mt Zion Rd., Morrow 30260 Website: www.redcross.org

POISON CONTROL HOTLINE (24 HOURS)

CLAYTON COUNTY ASSOCIATION AGAINST FAMILY VIOLENCE - SECURUS HOUSE

800-222-1222 Anywhere in U.S. 404-616-9000 404-616-9287 TDD

800-33HAVEN or 770-961-7233 (SAFE) Crisis Line 770-960-7153 Provide safe emergency shelter and comprehensive support services to all victims of family violence.

POWERLINE - Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies, Inc.

800-300-9003 Website: www.hmhbga.org Your source for statewide healthcare referrals and information.

Se habla Espanol Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am - 6 pm

CLAYTON COUNTY CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES

Provides services for children who are at risk of or have suffered from abuse, neglect, abandonment, or exploitation.

770-603-4602 Website: www.ccdfcs.org/safety_protect.htm

RESTORING THE LOVE AGAIN, INC.

678-993-9284 This nonprofit organization provides parenting and domestic violence classes and workshops for women and children. Volunteer opportunities are available.

Email: restoringloveagain@yahoo.com

GEORGIA CRISIS & ACCESS LINE

800-715-4225 Website: www.mygcal.com Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This free, confidential hotline provides access to counseling and other services for preventing a crisis or getting through a crisis. Trained and caring professionals will help connect you to services in your area. They can even help you schedule appointments.

SAFE PLACE

888-290-7233 Website: www.nationalsafeplace.org In Clayton County, every QuikTrip convenience store is part of the national network of Safe Places. If youth find themselves escaping desperate situations, QuikTrip staff are trained to connect young people with emergency shelter and other resources, whether they are homeless, have recently run away from home, or are escaping from a kidnapper or prostitution.

GEORGIA NETWORK TO END SEXUAL ASSAULT

817 West Peachtree St., Ste.200 Atlanta 30308 404-815-5261 404-815-5265 Fax Email: info@gnesa.org Website: www.gnesa.org GNESA, the Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault, is a non-profit coalition of sexual assault agencies and concerned individuals who share the common goal of ending sexual assault.

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CRISIS INTERVENTION / CRISIS HOTLINES CONT’D

SOUTHERN CRESCENT SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER 770-477-2177 Website: www.scsac.com Women and men of all ages are affected by sexual assault. Our mission is to reduce the threat of sexual assault on a local, state and national level through prevention, intervention and education.

SOUTHERN REGIONAL PHYSICIAN REFERRAL Health Call 770-541-1111 Link: www.southernregional.org/doctors/index.aspx Free physician referral service that puts you in contact with physicians who are right for you.

UNITED WAY Call 211 from the 404/770/678 area codes or call 404-614-1000 for trained referral specialists 770-614-1000 (211) Se habla Espanol.

Website: www.unitedway.org

POLICE, FIRE, AMBULANCE Emergency - 911

DELINQUENT YOUTH PROBATION/ INTAKE

CLAYTON COUNTY JUVENILE COURT 121 South McDonough St, Jonesboro 30236 rd Court House Annex 3, 3 Floor 770-477-3270

121 S. McDonough St. #4, Jonesboro 30236 770-473-5977

DISABILITIES ATLANTA REGIONAL COMMISSION Community Care Services Program 40 Courtland St. NE, Atlanta 30303 404-463-3100 or 404-463-3333 Website: www.atlantaregional.com Helps elderly and the functionally impaired to continue living in their homes/communities.

Eligibility: Must meet the medical and functional criteria for placement in a nursing facility; Is eligible or potentially eligible for Medicaid; has health and personal needs that can be met safely in the community and within established cost limits.

CLAYTON CENTER COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD 800-715-4225 Crisis Line Website: www.claytoncenter.org Adult Day Services 1800 Slate Rd., Conley 30288 404-366-1529 404-366-9698 Fax Psychiatric treatment and nursing services; psychosocial rehabilitation and peer support services Hours: 9 am - 3 pm Monday through Friday Eligibility: Adults 18 and older with behavioral health and/or addictive disease needs. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, sliding fee scale payments, Amerigroup Community Care, PeachState Health Plan, WellCare of GA. Must have picture ID and proof of income.

CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH 1117 Battle Creek Rd., Jonesboro 30236 Website: www.claytoncountypublichealth.org Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm

Community Support Services / Developmental Services 217 Stockbridge Road Jonesboro, Georgia 770-471-4617 770-471-7817 Fax Comprehensive programs for children and adults who have mental retardation and/or a developmental disability: residential services, pre-vocational services, supported employment, day program, family support services, respite care, and clinical support services.

Hours: 8 am - 5 pm Monday through Friday Eligibility: Must be diagnosed as intellectually disabled before the age of 18 or a developmentally disabled due to a neurologically disabling condition, including epilepsy, cerebral palsy, or autism, before the age of 22.

Babies Can’t Wait Program 678-610-7345 Babies Can't Wait (BCW) is Georgia's comprehensive, coordinated, statewide, interagency service delivery system for families with infants and toddlers, ages birth to three, who have developmental delays or disabilities.

Eligibility: Must have children ages birth to three, who may be at risk or have developmental delays or disabilities.

Children 1st Program 678-610-7359 Children 1st helps parents provide their young children with a healthy start in life, by identifying children at risk for poor health or development.

Eligibility: There are no financial requirements.

Children’s Medical Services (CMS) Program 678-610-7363 Children's Medical Services (CMS) provides comprehensive, community-based, family-focused, culturally appropriate medical/ health care for eligible children, birth to 21, with chronic medical conditions.

Eligibility: Must have children with eligible conditions and meet financial requirements; children who are Medicaid/PeachCare enrolled, receive SSI, or are in foster care are eligible for services

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DISABILITIES CONT’D Bobby Dodd institute at WORKTEC (Work Training and Employment Center) 221 Stockbridge Rd, Jonesboro 30236 770-473-2840 770-477-8502 Fax 770-473-2849 TTY Vocational educational, training and placement assistance for individuals with disabilities and/or disadvantages.

Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm Eligibility: Must be 17 years of age

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES Career Center - Woodstock Store 9425 Highway 92, Woodstock 30188 (770) 874-0901 Email: www.goodwill.org Employment and training programs available for persons with disabilities. Call for eligibility requirements.

CLAYTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Special Education Department 1058 Fifth Ave., Jonesboro 30236 770-473-2700 or 678-10-1268 770-473-2706 Fax Email: katrina.west@clayton.k12.ga.us Website: www.clayton.k12.ga.us

THE GEORGIA ADVOCACY OFFICE 150 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur 30030 800-537-2329 404-885-1234 404-378-0031 Fax Email: infor@thegao.org Protection and advocacy for individuals with disabilities and mental illness.

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

CLAYTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1058 Fifth Ave, Jonesboro 30236 770-473-2700 Website: www.clayton.k12.ga.us

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, CLAYTON COUNTY 4-H Youth Development 1262 Government Cir., Ste. 40, Jonesboro 30236 Contact: Gwen Williams 770-473-3945 770-473-5438 Fax Email: gwillms@uga.edu Website: www.caes.uga.edu/extension/clayton Emphasis on leadership, civic involvement, public speaking and community service. 4-H offers a variety of activities.

Hours: 8 am - 5 pm. Services offered nights and weekends Eligibility: Youth ages 10 - 18

HEARTS TO NOURISH HOPE, INC. Administration 640 Hwy. 138 SW, Riverdale 30274 770-997-4511 770-991-7608 Fax Email: htnhwendy@yahoo.com Website: www.heartstonourishhope.org Alternative Education Center; Suspension Center; internship/work experience; high school after school program; Evening Reporting Center (ERC); counseling; Food Pantry operated by the youth who participate in our programs; Drama, Art & Video Technology Summer Apprenticeship; Special Community Programs (Project HIP Remix, School Conflict and Saturday School) Hours: School year 8 am – 5 pm, Summer hours Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9 am – 2 pm Eligibility: Must meet individual requirements for programs; must have a referral.

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECT 601 Denham St, Riverdale 30274 770-909-0808 770-909-3161 Fax Email: yep@mindspring.com Website: www.youthempowermentprojectinc.com Youth and children at risk programs, Pre-K, juvenile court involvement and work programs.

I.M.A.G.E. FATHERHOOD CONSULTANTS PO Box 961257, Riverdale 30296 Contact: Rodney Lawrence 678-591-5012 Email: imagefatherhood@att.net Website: www.imagefatherhoodconsultants.com Independent, community-based early intervention organization dedicated to strengthening male roles in their families, schools, and communities.

ADULT LITERACY AND GED PREPARATION

ATLANTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE Office of Admissions 1560 Stewart Avenue, SW, Atlanta 30310 404-225-4437 Main 404-225-4461 Admissions Email: Admissions@atlantatech.edu Website: www.atlantatech.edu Atlanta Technical College is a public college offering programs in the fields of health and human services; business, media, and information technology; and skilled trades. Programs are accredited and tuition is very affordable. Most students qualify for some form of financial aid and a student loan program is now offered.

Hours: Day, evening, weekend and online classes. Monday through Thursday 9 am - 7 pm, Friday 9 am - 12noon

CAREER RESOURCE CENTER 3000 Corporate Center Dr., Ste. 350, Morrow 30260 770-960-2172 770-960-2109 Fax Email: claytoncrc@claytoncrc.org The Career Resource Center, Clayton Branch is a one-stop center providing a variety of free basic and advanced services to assist individuals seeking employment, training and education services.

Serves residents of Clayton, Henry, and Fayette counties Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am - 5 pm CLAYTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Adult Basic Education Perry Learning Center, 137 Spring St, Jonesboro 30236 770-515-7610 Classes in Literacy, GED preparation, and English as Second Language. Most classes are offered at no charge. Call to register.

Atlanta Technical College Institute for Males (AIM) Contact: Henry Carter, Program Coordinator 404-756-2709 The mission of the Atlanta Technical College Institute for Males (AIM) is to increase the enrollment and retention of minority males wishing to engage in developing themselves by pursing a college degree at Atlanta Technical College. Our program addresses recidivism, improving educational outcomes of postsecondary education, increasing exposure to enhancing experiences with diverse cultures, and fostering an environment of civic engagement.

Hours: Monday through Thursday 9 am - 5:30 pm, Friday 9 am - 12noon

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ADULT LITERACY AND GED PREPARATION CONT’D

CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY Academic Programs Office of Admissions 2000 Clayton State Blvd., Morrow 30260 678-466-4000 Website: www.clayton.edu Fully accredited. Various types of degrees offered, Financial aid available. Non-credit classes and WIA (Workforce Investment Act).

Call for scheduled classes and registration information.

SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE 501 Varsity Rd, Griffin 30223 770-228-7348 Website: www.sctech.edu Many certificate and diploma programs available.

Not all programs require GED. Adult education and remediation courses available. Financial Aid including PELL and HOPE Grants.

CLAYTON COUNTY LIBRARY Headquarters 865 Battle Creek Rd., Jonesboro 30236 770-473-3850 th One-on-one tutoring for adults who read below 5 grade level, but without severe learning disabilities. Literacy Volunteers of America work together with the WE Read Literacy Program. No Fee. Referrals can be made through case manager or individuals. Trained volunteer staff.

PREVENTION PLUS and FOREST PARK STREET SCHOOL 260 Forest Parkway, Forest Park 404-363-9600 Programs target youth in Clayton County, Fayette County, Henry County and other surrounding counties who are not being adequately served in a traditional public school setting.

GEORGIA PIEDMONT TECHNICAL COLLEGE Admissions 495 N. Indian Creek Drive, Room 171 A-Bldg, Clarkston 30021 404-297-9522 Ext. 0 404-298-3617 Fax Email: admissionsclark@gptc.edu Website: www.dekalbtech.edu Over 100 programs of study offered. Students who complete a career program will be eligible for an Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) or a diploma. Financial aid available.

SPECIAL EDUCATION CLAYTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Special Education Department 1058 Fifth Ave., Jonesboro 30236 770-473-2700 or 678-10-1268 770-473-2706 Fax Email: katrina.west@clayton.k12.ga.us Website: www.clayton.k12.ga.us

TRUANCY CLAYTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS School Social Work Department 1058 Fifth Ave., Jonesboro 30236 770-473-2700 Website: www.clayton.k12.ga.us

CLAYTON DEPT. OF JUVENILE JUSTICE 737 Veterans Pkwy., Ste. 700, Jonesboro 30236 770-473-2422 Website: www.djj.state.ga.us Youth delinquency services for youth referred from Juvenile Court.

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 am -5:00 pm

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EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLAYTON COUNTY FAMILY CARE 1000 Main St, Forest Park 30297 Contact: Janna Szeto 404-366-5527 404-366-5508 Fax Email: janna_baker@hotmail.com Website: www.claytonfamilycare.org Call for appointment for housing and utility assistance on Wednesdays 9 am - 10:30 am.

Call 404-366-5527 for prescription assistance appointment. Calls will be returned within 48 hours Hours: Monday through Friday 9 am - 5 pm Eligibility: Call to determine eligibility

THE SALVATION ARMY 130 Spring St, Jonesboro 30236 Contact: Captain Jose Marquez 770-603-6258 Email: Jose_Marquez@uss.salvationarmy.org Website: www.salvationarmyusa.org Must call for appointment. Rent, utilities, etc.

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

CLAYTON COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES AUTHORITY, INC 1000 Main St, Forest Park 30297 404-363-0575 Website: www.claytoncountycsa.org Serves Clayton County and the surrounding areas. Limited rent, utility and food assistance. Call for appointment.

SAMARITANS TOGETHER 1000 Main St, Forest Park 30050 Contact: George Henderson, President 404-361-8848 Assists with utility bills, rent, or mortgage. Emergency food bank also available..

Hours: Appointments are made by calling on FRIDAYS ONLY. We take the first 12 callers for the following week. If the voicemail picks up, appointments have been filled for the following week.

Food Bank - Monday and Wednesday 9 am - 12 noon Eligibility: Must be a resident of Clayton County, must bring photo ID and social security card for everyone living at the residence,

EMPLOYMENT CONTACTS Bobby Dodd institute at WORKTEC (Work Training and Employment Center) 221 Stockbridge Rd, Jonesboro 30236 770-473-2840 770-477-8502 Fax 770-473-2849 TTY Vocational educational, training and placement assistance for individuals with disabilities and/or disadvantages.

Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm Eligibility: Must be 17 years of age

GEORGIA DEPARTENT OF LABOR 2450 Mount Zion Pkwy, Suite 100, Jonesboro 30236 678-479-5886 Website: www.dol.state.ga.us Unemployment insurance services and regular employment services: job assistance, DOL computer access and interviewing techniques.

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FOOD ASSISTANCE/NUTRITION SUPPORT

CLAYTON CENTER COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD 6315 Garden Walk Blvd., Riverdale 30274 Contact: Johnnie Watkins 770-473-2460 770-991-7429 Fax Website: www.claytoncenter.org Food pantry for needy families during the holidays only.

Eligibility: Must have picture ID

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF JONESBORO 147 Church St., Jonesboro 30236 770-478-6710 Website: www.fbcjonesboro.com Available to residents of Morrow/ Jonesboro/ Riverdale Hours: Monday and Wednesday 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm.

Must bring picture ID and proof of residency.

SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH 216 West Mill St., Jonesboro 30236 770-478-9586 Call for appointment for food nd th Soup Kitchen 2 and 4 Tuesday

CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) 1117 Battle Creek Rd., Jonesboro 30236 678-610-7637 Website: www.claytoncountypublichealth.org Nutrition education and counseling; supplemental food for pregnant, postpartum and breast feeding mothers and children from birth to five years old; peer counseling support for breastfeeding mothers.

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm Eligibility: WIC serves women and children in families with incomes at or below 185 percent of the federally defined poverty level who are at risk for nutritional deficiencies.

THE SALVATION ARMY 130 Spring St, Jonesboro 30236 770-603-6258 Website: www.salvationarmyusa.org Must call for appointment.

Hours: Monday and Friday 1:30 am – 3:30 pm UNITED WAY 211 770-614-1000 or 211 Equipped with the most extensive database of it’s kind in metro Atlanta, United Way 2-1-1 employs trained referral specialists to assist callers with almost every conceivable human services need.

DIVINE FAITH MINISTRIES Joseph’s Warehouse 9800 Tara Blvd., Jonesboro, 30238 770-940-9559 or 770-603-0025 Email: elderdottie@yahoo.com Website: www.divinefaith.org Hours: Thursdays only 11 am - 2 pm. Call for appointment FIRST BAPIST CHURCH OF MORROW 1647 Lake Harbin Rd, Morrow 30260 Contact: Bert Watkins 770-961-9270 Ext. 202 770-961-7532 Fax Email: bwatkins@fbcmorrow.org Website: www.acswebnetworks.com/fbcmorrow Call for appointment

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FOREIGN LANGUAGE TRANSLATION AND OTHER SERVICES CATHOLIC CHARITIES ATLANTA Refugee Resettlement Services 680 West Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta 30308 404-885-7465 Email: refugeeresettlement@catholiccharitiesatlanta.org Website: www.catholiccharitiesatlanta.org Provides a holistic combination of accredited social services − life skills education, counseling, family stabilization, and immigration legal services − that remove barriers to self-sufficiency and wholeness. Services are tailored for the unique circumstances of the people served, and the impact is real and measurable. Faith-based organization that serves people professionally, compassionately, in multiple languages and regardless of background.

RAKSHA, INC. P.O. Box 12337, Atlanta 30355 866-725-7423 or 877-672-5742 or 404-876-0670 404-842-0725 Help Line 404-876-4525 Fax Email: raksha@raksha.org Website: www.raksha.org Raksha's mission is to promote a stronger and healthier South Asian community through confidential support services, education, and advocacy. Guided by values of consensus in decision-making, diversity in leadership, and the dignity and worth of every individual, Raksha strives to empower and serve the South Asian community.

REFUGEE FAMILY SERVICES 5561 Memorial Dr., Ste. H, Stone Mountain 30083 404-299-6217 Email: information@refugeefamilyservices.org Website: www.refugeefamilyservices.org Supports the efforts of refugee women and children to achieve self-sufficiency in the United States by providing education and economic opportunity.

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING SPECIALISTS 3292 Thompson Bridge Rd. #333, Gainesville 30506 770-531-0700 770-947-0894 Fax 770-287-9479 TTY Email: requests@slisinc.com Website: www.slisinc.com Provides high quality sign language interpreting services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in all settings: medical/mental health, legal, educational, government, employment-related, and community events.

CENTER FOR PAN-ASIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. (CPACS) 3510 Shallowford Rd. NE, Atlanta 30341 770-936-0969 770-458-9377 Fax Email: cpacs@cpacs.org Website: www.icpacs.org Provides primary and preventive healthcare services in a culturally sensitive and language appropriate manner through, health promotion, and education, and support services.

WORLD RELIEF 655 Village Square Dr., Stone Mountain 30083 Contact: John Arnold 404-294-4352 404-294-6011 Fax Email: jarnold@wr.org Website: www.worldrelief.org Refugee resettlement services for refugees assigned to this agency.

Certain services to other non-US citizens such as asylum seekers.

Assistance in applying for certain US immigration benefits such as permanent residence.

Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:30 am - 5 pm, Friday 8:30 am 12:30 pm Eligibility: Persons with US refugee or SIV status assigned to this agency; certain other non US citizens who meet the criteria for services posted by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR).

LUTHERAN SERVICES OF GEORGIA 1330 w. Peachtree St. NW, Ste. 300, Atlanta 30309 800-875-5645 or 404-875-0201 404-591-1031 Fax Email: lsg@lsga.org Website: www.lsga.org Services provided: Refugee Services, Disaster Response, Family Intervention, Specialized Foster Care, FACES (Facilitating, Advocacy, Care, Education, and Shelter), and Adoption Services.

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HEALTH AND MEDICAL

AIDS INFORMATION LINE 800-551-2728 404-876-9944 Information, support, doctor’s referrals, test referrals, hospital referrals and counseling.

POWERLINE Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies, Inc. 800-300-9003 Website: www.hmhbga.org Your source for statewide healthcare referrals and information.

Se habla Espanol Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am - 6 pm

ALZHEIMER’S SERVICE CENTER 7251 Mt. Zion Circle, Morrow 30260 770-603-4090 770-603-4092 Fax Email: info@asc-ga.org Website: www.asc-ga.org Day care center for people with Alzheimer’s and related dementia.

Sliding ; referral through physician. Weekend respite available (call for availability). Group support meetings for caregivers.

Hours: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm *Extended care 4:30 pm - 6 pm Monday through Friday

SISTER LOVE, INC. 3709 Bakers Ferry Rd. SW, Atlanta 30331 866-750-7733 or404-505-7777 404-505-0003 Fax Email: info@sisterlove.org Website: www.sisterlove.org SisterLove is on a mission to eradicate the adverse impact of HIV/ AIDS and other reproductive health challenges upon women and their families through education, prevention, support and human rights advocacy in the United States and around the world

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 135 Bradford Square, Suite B, Fayetteville 30215 800-227-2345 or 770-460-8920 404-816-4994 Patience assistance Website: www.cancer.org Call for information or questions. Donations accepted.

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 am- 5 pm

SOUTH FULTON MEDICAL CENTER Health Care Center 1920 John Wesley Ave., College Park 30337 404-765-4200 or 404-466-1170 Website: www.southfultonmedicalcenter.com Provides low or no cost health care for people who may not be able to pay the full cost.

CANCER ANSWER LINE 1-800-227-2345 Hours: Monday through Friday 9 am - 12noon, 1 pm - 4 pm Can send out information on all types of cancers 800-282-4914 Hours: Monday through Thursday 8 am - 7 pm, Friday 8 am - 5 pm

SOUTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER 1039 Ridge Ave. Atlanta 30315 404-688-1350 Website: www.southsidemedical.net Provides affordable, high-quality primary health care, dental, and specialty care services such as Cardiology, Podiatry, Radiology, Gastroenterology, Surgery, Weight Management and Diabetes Management. Sliding scale if patient is unemployed. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare and most insurance.

Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am - 5 pm; Saturday 9 am - 2 pm Eligibility: Need proof of income

CDC AIDS HOTLINE 800-342-2437 800-234-TEEN Teaching Aid Prevention (TAP) 800-344-7432 Spanish 800-243-7889 Deaf 24 hours, 7 days a week Aids prevention information and referrals

Lovejoy Clinic 2201 Talmadge Rd, Lovejoy, 30228 404-688-1350

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP HOME 760 Pollard Blvd., SW, Atlanta 30315 404-688-9515 404-588-9568 Fax Website: www.olphhome.org/wordpress Provided for terminal cancer patients. Must fill out an Application. Review depends on severity, situation and household.

Riverdale Clinic 275-Upper Riverdale, Riverdale 30274 770-991-0523

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CHILDREN’S @ EGLESTON 1405 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta 30322 (Located on Emory University campus) 404-785-6000 Website: www.choa.org

CHILDREN’S HOSPITALS

CHILDREN’S @ MOUNT ZION 2201 Mount Zion Pkwy., Morrow 30260 404-785-8660 Website: www.choa.org

CHILDREN’S @ HUGHES SPALDING 35 Butler St SE, Atlanta 30303 (Across from Grady Hospital) 404-785-9500 Website: www.choa.org

CHILDREN’S @ SCOTTISH RITE 1001 Johnson Ferry Rd. NE, Atlanta 30342 (Located near Northside Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital) 404-785-5252 Website: www.choa.org

CLINICS

CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH 1117 Battle Creek Road, Jonesboro 30236 Website: www.claytoncountypublichealth.org The CCBOH offers a wide array of clinical and community health prevention services focused on preventing disease, injury, disability and premature death. The mission of the Clayton County Board of Health (CCBOH) is improve the overall health and safety of the community through health promotion, prevention, protection, and preparedness planning activities that are evidence-based and data-driven.

Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am - 5 pm

GOOD SAMARITAN HEALTH CENTER 1015 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy., Atlanta 30318 404-523-6571 Website: www.goodsamatlanta.org Hours: Monday 7:30 am - 8 pm, Tuesday through Thursday 7:30 am – 4 pm, Friday 7:30 am - 12 pm and limited Saturdays.

Eligibility: Proof of income required.

GOOD SHEPHERD CLINIC 6392 Murphy Dr., Morrow 30260 770-968-1310 770-698-2701 Fax Email: info@godshep.org Website: www.godshep.org Hours: Monday 2 pm - 7 pm, Wednesday 9 am - 12:30 pm, also 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 1 pm - 4 pm

Child Health Clinic 678-610-7199 Ext. 6505 Children’s immunizations; children’s dental services; school health check screenings; hearing, vision, and dental screenings, well child exams for PeachCare and Medicaid members.

GRANT PARK CLINIC 1340 Boulevard, Atlanta 30315 404-627-4259 Grant Park Clinic offers services in primary care and prenatal care.

All services are on a sliding fee scale based upon family size and income. Uninsured persons are welcome.

Website: www.grantparkclinic.blogspot.com

Specialty Services Clinic 678-610-7199 Ext. 6503 Tuberculosis screening and case management; contact investigations, chest X-rays for positive TB tests; STI/HIV/AIDS screening and case management; Hepatitis A, B, and C follow-up; STI education; partner counseling and referral services.

Women’s Health Clinic 678-610-7199 Ext. 6506 Pregnancy testing; reproductive health services; breast and cervical cancer screenings, mammogram referrals; male health exams/ physicals.

HANDS OF HOPE CLINIC, INC. 1010 Hospital Dr., Bldg. B, Stockbridge 30281 770-507-1344 770-507-1377 Fax Website: www.handsofhopeclinic.org Founded on Christian principles of helping others, Hands of Hope Clinic provides basic medical and dental care free of charge to uninsured Henry County residents who are unable to afford the health services they need.

Administrative Office Hours : Monday through Friday 10 am - 4 pm Medical Clinic Hours: Mondays 4 - 8 pm, Tuesdays 2 - 4 pm, 2nd and 4th Thursdays 4 - 8 pm and 3rd Thursday 9 am - 8 pm

ANCHOR HOSPITAL 5454 Yorktowne Drive, Atlanta 30349 770-991-6044/866-667-8797 770-991-3843 Fax Website: www.anchorhospital.com This 122-bed emergency receiving facility provides psychiatric and addictive disease services for adults and senior adults. Acute inpatient/outpatient services and free assessments offered.

Hours: 24 hours/7 days a week

RILEY CLINIC - Jonesboro First Baptist Church Contact: Barbie Benton 151 West Mill Street, Jonesboro 30236 770 –471-0441 Email: bentonhome@netzero.net Free clinical services and ministry to people in non-emergency situations who do not have Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance.

Hours: Thursday - Doors open at 3:30 pm and close when patients are completed. First come, First served basis No appointment necessary.

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CLINICS CONT’D SOUTHERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Women’s Community Care 11 Upper Riverdale Rd., Ste. 230, Bldg 29, Riverdale 30274 770-991-8400 Website: www.southernregional.org Provides prenatal, postpartum, gynecologic care.

Hours: Monday through Thursday (by appointment only) Closed Fridays, weekends, and holidays. Accepts self-pay and Medicaid eligible patients.

SOUTH FULTON MEDICAL CENTER Website: www.southfultonmedicalcenter.com Health Care Center 1920 John Wesley Ave., College Park 30337 404-765-4200 or 404-466-1170 Provides low or no cost health care for people who may not be able to pay the full cost.

Senior Care Clinic 1170 Cleveland Ave., 3rd Fl. Medical Arts Bldg., East Point 30344 404-466-2273 Medicare/Medicaid/Self-pay Hours: Appointments are available 8 am - 4 pm, Tuesday through Friday

SOUTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER 1039 Ridge Ave. Atlanta 30315 404-688-1350 Website: www.southsidemedical.net OB/GYN, Medical and pediatrics. Sliding fee scale offered if patient is unemployed. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare and most insurance.

Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm; Saturday 9 am - 2 pm Eligibility: Proof of income required.

Lovejoy Clinic 2201 Talmadge Rd, Lovejoy, 30228 404-688-1350 Riverdale Clinic 275-Upper Riverdale, Riverdale 30274 770-991-0523 WEST END MEDICAL CENTERS, INC. 868 York Ave., Atlanta 30310 404-752-1400 Website: www.wemc.org Provides quality comprehensive health care services that are culturally and linguistically appropriate, accessible and affordable. Focuses on prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment.

DENTAL BEN MASSELL DENTAL CLINIC 700 Fourteenth St. NW, Atlanta 30318 404-881-1858 404-885-7581 Fax Website: www.benmasselldentalclinic.org Regular dental care to preschoolers and adults. No work done on school-aged children, except for braces. Dentures provided for qualified patients. One year waiting list for dentures. Must send selfaddressed envelope to set up an appointment.

No emergency services.

Hours: Monday through Friday 9 am - 5 pm

CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY Department of Dental Hygiene, Student Life Center, Room 103 2000 Clayton State Blvd., Morrow 30260 Contact: Valerie Baker 678-466-4920 678-466-4997 Fax Email: valeriebaker@clayton.edu Website: www.clayton.edu Students treat patients under the supervision of dental hygiene faculty members. Services include oral exams, x-rays, cleaning, sealant, and referrals to other dentists.

Hours: Fall/Spring - Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8 am - 4 pm, Tuesday and Thursday 8 am - 4:30 pm. Closed from early June to late August.

CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH Child Oral Health 1117 Battle Creek Road, Jonesboro 30236 678-610-7421 The dental clinic provides comprehensive oral health care for children ages 0 - 18 years old. Services offered include oral examinations, intra-oral and panoramic radiographs, and emergency treatment. Preventive services include cleaning, fluoride treatments, sealants, and oral hygiene and nutritional counseling. Offers a full range of pediatric dental restorative treatments along with periodontal therapy. Medicaid, PeachCare, United Concordia, and Cigna accepted. Provides services on a sliding fee scale based on proof of income. Now offering dental services to pregnant women.

Website: www.claytoncountypublichealth.org Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm

COMPLETE FAMILY DENTISTRY 541 Forest Parkway Suite 18, Forest Park 30297 404-361-7333 404-361-8954 Fax Website: www.davidricksdds.com

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DENTAL CONT’D

DEKALB COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH T.O. Vinson Health Center Dental Clinic – 404 508-7890 Clifton Springs Health Center Dental Clinic – 404 244-4410 East DeKalb Health Center Dental Clinic – 770 484-2623 Kirkwood Health Center Dental Clinic – 404-370-4640 North DeKalb Health Center Dental clinic – 770 454-1144 x4341 Website: www.dekalbhealth.net/hs/dental-health/ The Dental Health Program provides education and clinical services.

The goal is to promote good oral health. Clinical services are available to:  Children and teens (ages 3-20)  Pregnant women  Adults age 60 and over  Persons of any age with a severe dental emergency  Others as space is available The Board of Health’s dental fees are similar to those in private practice. However, fees may be reduced based on household income. Payment is expected at the time of service. Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids clients are welcome.

GOOD SAMARITAN HEALTH CENTER 1015 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy., Atlanta 30318 404-523-6571 Website: www.goodsamatlanta.org Hours: Monday 7:30 am – 8 pm, Tuesday through Thursday 7:30 am – 4 pm, Friday 7:30 am - 12 pm and limited Saturdays.

Eligibility: Proof of income required.

EAGLIN DENTAL GROUP 259 Arrowhead Blvd., Ste. B2 Jonesboro 30236 Contact: Senetra Jones 770-471-2333 Email: eaglindentistry@gmail.com Website: www.eaglindentalgroup,com

WEST END MEDICAL CENTERS, INC. 868 York Ave., Atlanta 30310 404-752-1405 Website: www.wemc.org Quality dental care for everyone in your family. Includes: exams, fillings, cleanings and extractions and referrals for dentures and partials. Se, hablo espanol.

GRADY ORAL HEALTH CENTER 341 Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur 30308 404-616-9772 HIV and AIDS patients ONLY. KOOL SMILES 4456 Jonesboro Rd., Forest Park 30297 Contact: TeMaya Thompkins 770-692-5665 770-692-5666 Fax Website: www.mykoolsmiles.com/GA/Atlanta-Forest-Park Oral healthcare provider Hours: Monday through Friday 9 am - 6 pm Eligibility: Accepts Amerigroup and HP Medicaid

DIABETES DIABETES ASSOCIATION OF ATLANTA, INC. 100 Edgewood Avenue, NE, Suite 1004, Atlanta 30303 404-527-7150 404-527-7149 Fax Email: diabetes@diabetesatlanta.org Website: www.diabetesatlanta.org Diabetes health screening and medical assistance programs.

Eligibility: Assessments through DFCS.

SOUTHERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Diabetes Support Group Diabetes Resource Center 11 Upper Riverdale Rd. SW, Riverdale 30274 Contact: Kathy Marshall, RN, CDE 770-991-8626 770-991-8690 Fax Email: kathy.marshall@southernregional.org Website: www.southernregional.org Provides education and support for adults dealing with diabetes.

Hours: 7 pm. 2nd Thursday of each month.

Eligibility: Open to the community; free; does not require registration. Free parking.

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CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH Children 1st 1117 Battle Creek Road, Jonesboro 30236 678-610-7359 Website: www.claytoncountypublichealth.org Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm

HEARING

GEORGIA LIONS LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION 5582 Peachtree Rd. Atlanta 30341 800-718-(SITE) 7483 404-325-3630 404-636-5549 Fax Email: galions@lionslighthouse.org Website: www.lionslighthouse.org Hearing aids for qualifying Georgians.

Eligibility: Must complete application. Must be a resident of Georgia and meet income requirements; proof of income required: must have a hearing test within last (6) months and a recommendation from an audiologist or hearing aid dispenser.

PeachCare for Kids accepted.

Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am – 5 pm HEAR NOW 6700 Washington Ave. South, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 800-328-8602 Website: www.starkeyhearingfoundation.org/hear-now.php Hear Now is a national non-profit program committed to assisting those permanently residing in the U.S. who are deaf or hard of hearing and have no other resources to acquire hearing aids.

GEORGIA COUNCIL FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED 4151 Memorial Dr., Ste. 103B, Decatur 30032 800-541-0710 or 404-292-5312 Voice/TTY 404-299-3642 Fax Website: www.gachi.org Serves individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind, late-deafened, people with hearing loss, and others with respect to all communication modes. Provides support services, advocacy, and education, which foster self-determination, empowerment, and independence.

Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am - 4 pm

HOME HEALTH CARE ATLANTA REGIONAL COMMISSION Community Care & Services Programs 40 Courtland St., NE, Atlanta 30303 404-463-3333 Website: www.atlantaregional.com Helps elderly and/or functionally impaired to continue living in their homes/communities.

Eligibility: Meets the medical and functional criteria for placement in a nursing facility; is eligible or potentially eligible for Medicaid; has health and personal needs that can be met safely in the community and within established cost limit.

SUNCREST HOME HEALTH 29 Upper Riverdale Rd. SW, Suite 130, Riverdale 30274 770-991-8662 770-991-8663 Fax Website: www.suncresthealth.com At SunCrest Home Health we understand the importance of finding wellness and independence at home. Our team of dedicated caregivers offers professional and personal assistance to individuals who need support, therapy, personal health aide and health education. We work closely with you, your family and your physician to keep you in the familiar surroundings of your home during your recovery back to wellness and independence.

CLAYTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY and CHILDREN SERVICES (DFCS) Satellite Office (Adult Medicaid) 877 Battle Creek Rd., Jonesboro 30236 770-991-8000 ext. 5589 Adult Medicaid for disabled, elderly, blind, etc. Right from the Start Medicaid for expectant mothers and small children.

VISITING NURSE HEALTH SYSTEM 5775 Glenridge Dr., Suite E200, Atlanta 30328 404-215-6000 404-215-6003 Fax Website: www.vnhs.org Helps people manage their health and recover from illness in the comfort of their own home. Nurses, therapists and other professionals give patients quality one-on-one care, helping them maintain their independence and, whenever possible, avoid hospital stays.

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HOSPITALS

ATLANTA VETERANS MEDICAL CENTER 1670 Clairmont Rd, Decatur 30033 404-321-6111 Website: www.atlanta.va.gov Eligibility: You may be eligible for VA benefits if you are a:  Veteran, Veteran's dependent  Surviving spouse, child or parent of a deceased Veteran  Uniformed service member  Present or former reservist or National Guard member

RIVERWOODS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM 223 Medical Center Dr., Riverdale 30274 770-991-8500 770-991-8507 Fax Website: www.riverwoodsbehavioral.com Inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization program for mental health and substance abuse. Adults, adolescents and geriatric patients accepted.

CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA @ EGLESTON 1405 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta 30322 (Located on Emory University campus) 404-785-6000 Website: www.choa.org CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA @ HUGHES SPALDING 35 Butler St SE, Atlanta 30303 (Across from Grady Hospital) 404-785-9500 Website: www.choa.org

SOUTH FULTON MEDICAL CENTER 1170 East Cleveland Ave., Atlanta 30344 404-466-1170 404-466-1280 Patient Information 404-466-1200, Directions (option 6) Website: www.southfultonmedicalcenter.com

CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA @ MOUNT ZION 2201 Mount Zion Pkwy., Morrow 30260 404-785-8660 Website: www.choa.org

SOUTHERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 11 Upper Riverdale Rd SW, Riverdale 770-991-8000 Website: www.southernregional.org Social Service Dept. - 770-991-8398 for assistance with discharge planning and referral to community resources.

Community Care Center - 770-991-8420 Women’s Community Care - 770-991-8218 Medical Records - 770-991-8175 (option 3), Monday through Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm Patient Accounts - 770-991-8130 (option 3,), 8 am - 7 pm Monday through Thursday; 8 am - 4:30 pm Fridays

CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA @ SCOTTISH RITE 1001 Johnson Ferry Rd. NE, Atlanta 30342 (Located near Northside Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital) 404-785-5252 Website: www.choa.org PIEDMONT HENRY HOSPITAL 1133 Eagle’s Landing PKWY., Stockbridge 30281 678-604-1000 Website: www.piedmonthenry.org

Southern Crescent Hospital For Specialty Care 6th Fl. Contact: Angela Mauldin 770-897-7600 770-897-7606 Fax Website: www.dobuis.org Long Term Acute Care Hospital Hours: 24 hours

INSURANCE

PEACHCARE FOR KIDS 1-877-427-3224 866-259-3404 Fax Website: www.peachcare.org Children’s health insurance program providing health care services for children in families that meet the income guidelines and are not eligible for Medicaid or the State Health Benefit Plan.

Medicaid: 888-224-7981 www.dch.georgia.gov/00/ channel_title/0,2094,31446711_31944826,00.html Amerigroup: 800-600-4441 www.myamerigroup.com/English/Medicaid/ga/Pages/ Georgia.aspx Wellcare: 866-231-1821

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www.georgia.wellcare.com

Peach State: 800-704-1484

www.pshpgeorgia.com

PRESCRIPTIONS

CLAYTON COUNTY FAMILY CARE 1000 Main St, Forest Park 30297 Contact: Janna Szeto 404-366-5527 404-366-5508 Email: janna_baker@hotmail.com Website: www.claytonfamilycare.org Call for prescription assistance appointments.

Calls will be returned within 48 hours.

Call to make an appointment for housing and utility assistance on Wednesdays for 9 am - 10:30 am.

Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am - 5 pm

FRIENDS OF DISABLED ADULTS, INC. 4900 Lewis Rd., Stone Mountain 30083 770-491-9014 Website: www.fodac.org Provides durable medical equipment (DME) such as wheelchairs and hospital beds at little or no cost to the disabled and their families.

EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF GEORGIA Education/Client Services 6065 Roswell Rd., Ste. 515, Atlanta 30328 Contact: Lloyd Brown 404-527-7155 404-564-3034 Fax Email: epilepsy@epilepsyga.org Website: www.epilepsyga.org Education and social service assistance to individuals with epilepsy, medication assistance, camps for children with epilepsy and in-service programs for caregivers.

Hours: 9 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday Eligibility: Persons with epilepsy, their family and friends

CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED 739 West Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta 30308 Contact: Leigh Cooper, Foundation Relations and Program Associate 404-875-9011 404-607-0062 Fax Website: www.cviga.org

VISION

GEORGIA LIONS LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION 5582 Peachtree Rd. Atlanta 30341 800-718-(SITE) 7483 or 404-325-3630 404-636-5549 Fax Email: galions@lionslighthouse.org Website: www.lionslighthouse.org Eye exams, eyeglasses, and eye surgery for qualified Georgians.

Adults need an eye prescription no more than 12 months old. Must complete application. PeachCare for Kids accepted.

Hours: Monday through Friday 9 am - 5 pm

The mission of the Center for the Visually Impaired (CVI) is to empower people impacted by vision loss to live with independence and dignity.

CVI provides services to people of all ages with all degrees of vision loss.

The BEGIN program provides early intervention and family support for children from birth to age 5 and their families. The STARS (Social, Therapeutic, Academic and Recreational Services) program provides after school, summer, weekend and mentoring opportunities for school age youth. Clients of the Maxwell Low Vision Clinic, available to individuals starting at age 6, receive a low-vision evaluation and training on assistive devices and aids such as magnifiers and large print items to help with daily activities. The New View Adult Rehabilitation Program serves working-age adults by providing vision rehabilitation services, including classes in orientation and mobility, activities of daily living, assistive technology and job readiness and job placement assistance. The New View also works with older adults in the community by providing training in the home and classes at satellite locations such as senior centers.

Support groups are available to help with adjustment to vision loss.

Volunteer opportunities are available for individuals or groups interested in helping CVI fulfill its mission.

PREVENT BLINDNESS GEORGIA 455 East Paces Ferry Rd., Ste. 222, Atlanta 30305 800-477-4448 or 404-266-0071 Website: www.cviga.org Provides vision screenings for preschool children and adults and, educational information concerning eye diseases. Provides vouchers for eye exams and glasses for children who meet certain need requirements. Sliding scale fee.

Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm Eligibility: Individuals who are visually impaired or blind

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HOUSING / SHELTER CLAYTON COUNTY CLAYTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Homeless Education Dept.

5968 Maddox Rd., Morrow 30296 404-362-8893 404-361-3862 Fax Email: Sonia.davis@clayton.k12.ga.us Website: www.clayton.k12.ga.us/CIT The Homeless Education Department serves children and youth in transition, students enrolled in Clayton County Public Schools who are experiencing homelessness. Its primary goal is to provide support to remove practices and/or policies that may act as a barrier to the enrollment, attendance, or success of homeless children and youth in school. Students enrolled in public schools may contact the school’s designated social worker to request assistance.

Hours: Monday through Friday 9 am - 6 pm Eligibility: Students must be identified as homeless according to McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act and either residing in or attending public schools in Clayton County.

CLAYTON COUNTY ASSOCIATION AGAINST FAMILY VIOLENCE - SECURUS HOUSE 800-33HAVEN or 770-961-7233 (SAFE) Crisis Line 770-960-7153 Provides safe emergency shelter and comprehensive support services to all victims of family violence.

CALVARY REFUGE CENTER 4265 Thurmond Rd, Forest Park 30297 404-361-5309 Website: www.calvaryrefuge.org Men, Women & Children. Emergency & Transitional.

RAINBOW HOUSE PO Box 871014, Jonesboro 30260 770-478-6905 770-478-3849 Fax Website: www.rainbowhouseinc.org Provides temporary shelter for abused, neglected, and abandoned children (ages 7-17)

HOPE SHELTER, INC. Contact: Janet Foster 4231 Old Dixie Highway, Hapeville 30354 404-366-0210 404-366-0125 Fax Email: sharrley@bellsouth.net Women & Children (no boys over 8 years old) Hours: 24 hours a day / 7 days a week Eligibility: Must be homeless; must be a US citizen; must be alcohol and drug free; provide 2 forms of identification.

HOUSE OF DAWN, INC. P.O. Box 1222, Jonesboro 30237 770-477-2385 770-477-2365 Fax Email: houseofdawn1@bellsouth.net Website: www.houseofdawn.org House of Dawn provides housing and supportive services to teenage mothers and their children ages 13-18 in its Second Chance Home under 24-hour adult supervision and located in Jonesboro. Its Transitional Living Program in Riverdale provides housing and supportive services to homeless young mothers ages 18-23 and is supervised by a Life Coach.

Hours: 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week

NEIGHBORING COUNTIES THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS, INC. 2221 Austell Rd., Marietta 30068 404-368-4201 Intake Hotline 770-333-9447 Website: www.ccyakids.org Children & runaways up to age 17

MUST MINISTRIES Elizabeth Inn 55 Elizabeth Church Rd., Marietta 30061 770-427-9862 or 678-218-4531 Website: www.mustministries.org All (women, children & men)

COMMUNITY WELCOME HOUSE, INC. 13 Augusta Dr., Newnan 30263 Contact: Linda Kirkpatrick, Executive Director 770-304-0966 770-252-2938 Fax Email: cwh@communitywelcomehouse.org Website: www.communitywelcomehouse.org Domestic violence crisis line; Safe Haven outreach Hours: 24 hours a day / 7 days a week Eligibility: Victims/survivors of domestic violence.

YWCA OF NORTHWEST GEORGIA 48 Henderson Street , Marietta 30064 770-427-3390 24-Hour Crisis Line 770-333-9447 770-429-8429 Fax Website: www.ywcanwga.com The YWCA domestic violence shelter is a 32-bed group living facility offering a safe place for women and children who have suffered domestic violence

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LOW COST HOUSING / SUBSIDIZED ATLANTA HOUSING AUTHORITY 230 John Wesley Dobbs Ave., Atlanta 30303 404-892-4700 or East Point 404-762-6664 Website: www.atlantahousing.org Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am – 5 pm HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CLAYTON COUNTY 732 Main St, Forest Park 30297 404-362-1200 404-362-0635 Fax Website: www.haccga.com Provides emergency assistance to homeowners in need of repairs.

Hours: Monday through Friday 9 am - 5:30 pm KEYSTONE 145 S. McDonough St, Jonesboro 30236 770-471-0891 Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9 am - 12noon / 1 pm - 3 pm. Applications distributed on Tuesdays only 8am - 11 am. Closed the last day of the month.

SOUTHERN CRESCENT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 9570 Tara Blvd., Jonesboro 30236 770-477-2367 770-477-9973 Fax Email: info@schabitat.org Website: www.schabitat.org Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity (SCHFH) is a locally managed, locally funded, grass-roots housing ministry serving lowincome families of metro Atlanta. Build simple, decent, and affordable houses in Clayton, Fayette and Henry counties.

Hours: Monday through Friday 10 am - 4 pm

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LEGAL ASSISTANCE

ATLANTA LEGAL AID SOCIETY 151 Spring St. NW, Atlanta 30303 404-669-0233 South Fulton/Clayton County Office 770-528-2565 Cobb County Office 404-377-0701 DeKalb County Office 404-524-5811 Fulton County Office 678-376-4545 Gwinnett County Office Website: www.atlantalegalaid.org

CLAYTON COUNTY VICTIM-WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM District Attorney’s Office 770-603-4110 The Victim-Witness Assistance Program's mission is to alleviate the trauma and devastating effects of crimes on the lives of victims and their families. Victim advocates guide victims through the court process, help victims receive restitution and provide referrals to counseling and community services.

Website: www.claytoncountyga.gov/courts/district-attorney/ victim-witness-assistance-program.aspx

GEORGIA SENIOR LEGAL HOTLINE 2 Peachtree St., Suite 9-398, Atlanta 30303 888-257-9519 404-657-9915 Offers legal advice, brief services, self-help materials and referrals to seniors.

Hotline Hours: Mon-Thurs, 9 am - 2 pm LANDLORD TENANT HELP LINE Website: www.lawhelp.org The Georgia Landlord Tenant Helpline provides basic information on Georgia landlord tenant law to both landlords and tenants. It also publishes and distributes the handbook “Questions Frequently Asked by Landlords and Tenants”. It is not a regulatory agency and it does not provide legal representation.

Georgia Landlord Tenant Handbook: www.dca.state.ga.us/ housing/housingdevelopment/programs/ LandlordTenantHandbook.asp

CLAYTON COUNTY ASSOCIATION AGAINST FAMILY VIOLENCE 770-961-7233 24-Hour Crisis Line 770-960-7153 770-961-1038 Fax Website: www.securushouse.org Help for domestic violence victims. Emergency shelter, counseling and support groups. Legal advocacy.

or www.dca.ga.gov/housing/housingdevelopment/programs/ downloads/Georgia_Landlord_Tenant_Handbook.pdf

PROTECTIVE SERVICES CLAYTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY and CHILDREN SERVICES (DFCS) 877 Battle Creek Rd, Jonesboro 30236 770-603-4600 and 770-473-2300 770-603-4602 TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE Call to report specific and current allegations. Anonymous calls accepted. Family address necessary to process report.

CLAYTON COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT Crimes Against Children Unit 7946 McDonough St, Jonesboro 30236 770-477-3606 First contact for abuse in progress. May be referred to Department of Family and Children Services

SOCIAL SERVICES CLAYTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY and CHILDREN SERVICES (DFCS) 877 Battle Creek Rd, Jonesboro 30236 770-473-2300 Adoption; adult protection; child protection; job search assistance; foster care/foster parenting; financial aid programs; childcare assistance; Medicaid; food stamps; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION: 401 W. Peachtree St. NW, Ste. 2860, 28th Floor, Atlanta 30308 800-772-1213 Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 3 pm Programs: Supplemental security income-aged: survivors insurance, disability insurance; recording provides other helpful information.

Locations: 2853 Candler Rd., Decatur 30034 Southlake - 6670 Merchant Way, Morrow 30260 SW Atlanta - 2630 MLK Jr. Dr., Atlanta 30311

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SUPPORT GROUPS

AIDS HOTLINE (CDC) - NATIONAL AIDS HOTLINE 1-800-342-2437

Paula Crane Life Enrichment Center 1792 Mt. Zion Rd., Morrow 30260 770-960-2009 770-960-2024 Fax Email: Ava.Allison@claytoncenter.org Adults in recovery from addictive diseases - GED classes, job coaching, peer support, 12 step meetings; family support; men’s nutrition; and exercise group.

Hours: Monday 1 pm - 10 pm, Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm, Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm, Thursday 1 pm - 10 pm, Friday 1 pm - 10 pm, and Saturday 1 pm - 10 pm.

AIDS INFORMATION LINE 1-800-551-2728 ALZEHEIMER’S SERVICE CENTER INC. 7251 Mt. Zion Circle, Morrow 30260 770-603-4090 770-603-4092 Fax Email: info@asc-ga.org Website: www.asc-ga.org Group support meetings for caregivers

CLAYTON COUNTY ASSOCIATION AGAINST FAMILY VIOLENCE - SECURUS HOUSE 800-33HAVEN or 770-961-7233 (SAFE) Crisis Line 770-960-7153 Provides safe emergency shelter and comprehensive support services to all victims of family violence.

CLAYTON CENTER COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD 853 Battle Creek, Jonesboro 30236 770-478-1099 770-478-8722 Fax Website: www.claytoncenter.org Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am - 5 pm.

DRUG ABUSE HOTLINE 800-338-6745

Addictive Disease 770-478-1099 Email: Wakisha.Harvey@claytoncenter.org This is a multi-faceted treatment service for persons who require support to achieve recovery.

Hours: Evenings - Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Eligibility: 18 or older with a addictive disease or co-occurring mental health impairments.

Dawn Program 770-478-1099 Ext. 172 & 142 Email: Jamila.Furten@claytoncenter.org The Dawn program is designed for women who suffer with substance abuse and have children either in or out of DFCS custody.

This program provides education on alcohol and other substance abuse, group therapy, and relapse prevention, activities promoting.

Eligibility: Women 18 or older who receive TANF or are pregnant, post partum, or have children and a substance abuse barrier to healthier living.

My Brother’s Keeper - My Sister’s Keeper Email: Sonja.Townsend@claytoncenter.org Intensive residential housing program. Provides a safe drug free, 24-hour residential program for individuals with addictive diseases; life skills groups; random UDS (Urine Drug Screen) and ETOH (Alcohol Screening) swabbing; and 7 days a week NA/AA meetings.

Eligibility: 18 or older with addictive disease

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SUPPORT GROUPS CONT’D

SOUTHERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Diabetes Support Group Diabetes Resource Center 111 Upper Riverdale Rd. SW, Riverdale 30274 Contact: Kathy Marshall, RN, CDE 770-991-8626 770-991-8690 Fax Email: kathy.marshall@southernregional.org Website: www.southernregional.org Provides education and support for adults dealing with diabetes.

Hours: 7 pm, second Thursday of each month.

Eligibility: Open to the community; free; does not require registration. Free parking.

Physician Referral and Education 770-541-1111 Please call for more information.

TRANSPORTATION MARTA 404.848.5000 Website: www.itsmarta.com MEDICAID NON-EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION (NET) 866-991-6701 Requires a three-day notice. When calling, please have all required information, including doctor’s name and address.

Hours: Monday through Friday 7 am - 6 pm Eligibility: Must receive Medicaid (WellCare, Amerigroup, PeachState or PeachCare for Kids).

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OTHER TEEN SUMMIT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Teen mentorship/Empowerment Program 136 HWY 138 SW, Riverdale 30274 Contact: Dr. Lawana Waiters Phone: 770-572-9317 Email: elroi1@aol.com Website: www.vticounselingandconsultants.org Teen Leadership Program provides membership and intervention skills for youth ages 12-19. We provide group sessions, open mic nights, family group sessions, trips and outings. We utilize evidence based programs and community partnerships to provide the best techniques to motivate our youth in making proud life choices.

Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 3:30-7:30 pm Day and evening appointments are available for both individuals and families.

TIPS 4 Teens, INC. Tutoring, Mentoring, and Social/Life skills 1565 Commercial Court, Jonesboro, GA, 30238 Contact: Dr. Alicia Akins, Exec. Director Phone: 678-519-1806 Fax: 1-877-242-5697 Email: wandathomas.tips4teens@gmail.com Website: www.tips4teens.org Provides enrichment activities, workshops, tutoring, mentoring and community service projects. Areas of focus include improving selfesteem, decision making, conflict resolution, peer-pressure, and substance abuse prevention. Our goal is to improve family relationships, school drop out, violence, and substance abuse. In an effort to improve these areas, Tips 4 Teens collaborates with parents, the community, community agencies, churches, and schools.

Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4pm-8pm (Fall only); Monday-Friday 4pm-8pm (Summer only)

TIME-ER Human Relations Consulting Firm Leadership and Educational Center Inc. Leadership Development and Pro Social Behavior Training Suite 1690, 100 Englewood Rd., Atlanta, GA, 30331 Contact: Roosevelt Muhammad, MA Phone: 315-374-4603 or 315-374-4606 Fax: 770-703-7038 (please call ahead before faxing) Email: time-er@juno.com or time.erinc@gmail.com We facilitate a comprehensive solution-based intervention strategy focused on leadership development that’s designed to address the needs of our clientele using best practices, researched based information and evidenced-based program tools and services. We provide solution-based approaches and strategies that are designed to enhance our clients planning, organizing, staffing/supervising, directing, coordinating, reporting and budgeting of their individual or organization needs to ensure sound healthy growth and development. Lastly, we provide professional services, products, guidance, and leadership to our clientele.

Hours: Monday-Friday 9am—8pm Eligibility: Open to the community; free; does not require registration. Free parking.

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CLAYTON COUNTY

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

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Jewell C. Anderson Elementary School 4199 Old Rock Cut Road Conley, GA 30288 Phone: 404-362-3820 FAX: 404-362-4089

Principal

Counselor

J. W. Arnold Elementary School 216 Stockbridge Road Jonesboro, GA 30236 Phone: 770-473-2800 FAX: 473-5057

Principal

Jocelyn Wright

Assistant Principal

Dr. Sharon Jones

Counselor

Kathy Richards

Media Specialist

Vicky Adams

Food Service Manager

Delores Cox

Campus Kids Coordinator

Nancy Hughes

Technology Contact

Parent Liaison

Fanitra Hutcherson

Webmaster

Technology Contact

Vicky Adams

Principal

Myron Allen

Front Office Administrative Assistant

Delores Wiggins

Counselor

Roxanne Crumbley

Dennis Wilkinson

Chanel Logan

Media Specialist Media Specialist

Nutrition Manager

Rich Evarts

Food Service Manager

Tracy Larson

Sheila Brewer

Nancy Whisenant

Callaway Elementary School 120 Oriole Drive Jonesboro, GA 30238 Phone: 678-479-2600 FAX: 678-479-2613

Principal

Marcus Fuller

Church Street Elementary School 7013 Church Street Riverdale, GA 30274 Phone: 770-994-4000 FAX: 770-994-4469

Principal

Debra Bostick-Smith

Assistant Principal

Miel Matthews

Assistant Principal

Ron Johnson

Counselor

Dr. Camela Johnson

Counselor

Nina Jones-Endow

Media Specialist

Food Service Manager

Bookkeeper

James H. Brown Elementary School 9771 Poston Road Jonesboro, GA 30238 Phone: 770-473-2785 FAX: 770-603-5799

Terry Pelick

Media Specialist

Juanita Taylor

Joul Patin

Food Services Manager

Donna King

Carol McGregor

Technology Contact

Donna Wat

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East Clayton Elementary School 2750 Forest Parkway Ellenwood, GA 30294 Phone: 404-362-3885 FAX: 404-362-8895

Principal

Freda Givens

Assistant Principal

Tiffany Hogan

Counselor

Melanie Shead

Media Specialist

Marie Curtis

Nutrition Manager

Pat Borders

Administrative Assistant

Kathy Zorda

Bookkeeper

Donna Garnett

Technology Contact

Marie Curtis

Webmaster

Lynn Ireland

J. E. Edmonds Elementary School 4495 Simpson Road Forest Park, GA 30297 Phone: 404-362-3830 FAX: 404-608-7573 Principal

Maurice Roberts

Assistant Principal

Latonya Paige

Counselor

Theresa Douglass

Media Specialist

Jeanne Jones

Nutrition Manager

Robin Givens Wilborn

Administrative Assistant

Dawn Price

Joan Martin

Registrar

Dawn Price Theresa Douglass

Technology Contact

Jeanne Jones ***vacant***

Hawthorne Elementary School 10750 English Road Hampton, GA 30228 Phone: 770-472-7669 FAX: 770-472-7663

Principal

Counselor

Hud-Kirk

Assistant Principal

Janel Turner

Counselor

Lisa Smith

Media Specialist

Barbara Justice

Food Service Manager

Tracye Carter

Administrative Assistant

Fannel White

Bookkeeper

Commelita Battle

Principal

Assistant Principal

Dr. Wynton Walker

Michael Thompson Dr. Angela Wanton

Tarsha Keller

Media Specialist

Technology Contact

Barbara Justice

Webmaster

LaToya Samuel

B. C. Haynie Elementary School 1169 Morrow Road Morrow, GA 30260 Phone: 770-968-2905 FAX: 770-968-2904

Principal Assistant

Assistant Principals

Jamilah

Principal

Counselor

Bookkeeper

Webmaster

Alfretta A. Harper Elementary School 93 Valley Hill Road SW Riverdale, GA 30274 Phone: 678-479-2654 FAX: 678-479-2673

Fountain Elementary School 5215 West Street Forest Park, GA 30297 Phone: 404-362-3875 FAX: 404-362-4083

Principal

Jeannie Richmond-Lynch

Janet Green

Counselor

Nikiya Boyd

Media Specialist

Martiea McClinic

Food Service Manager

Mr. Wilbur Garner, Jr.

Dr. Delores DeWalt

Dr. Tanya Bradwell

Mrs. Danene Mims

Mrs. Tiffany Haynie

Huie Elementary School 1260 Rock Cut Road Forest Park, GA 30297 Phone: 404-362-3825 FAX: 404-608-7589

Principal

Baxter Harper

Assistant Principal

Michael Powell

Counselor

Melinda North

Media Specialist

Susan Whitten

Nutrition Manager Nutrition Media Specialist

Food Service Manager

Technology Contact

Katrina Triche

Manager

Tara Dobson

Bookkeeper

Pam Castellaw

Registrar

Lisa Wilson

Bookkeeper

Anita Whitaker

Registrar

Melinda North

Technology Contact

Baxter Harper Michael Powell

Webmaster

Anita Whitaker

Bridgett Gresham

Katrina Triche

Technology Contact

Martiea McClinic

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James A. Jackson Elementary School 7711 Mount Zion Boulevard Jonesboro, GA 30236 Phone: 678-610-4401 FAX: 678-610-4422 Principal

Dr. Donna Jackson Principal

Assistant Principal

Delmon Moore

Front Office Administrative Assistant

Beverly Holtzclaw

Counselor

Gina Cannon

Media Specialist

Melissa Wright

Bookkeeper

Gail Burns

Food Service Manager

Thelanda Williams

Technology Contact

Michele Liggins

Webmaster

Michele Liggins

Lake City Elementary School 5354 Phillips Drive Lake City, GA 30260 Phone: 404-362-3855 FAX: 404-362-8897

Principal

Erica Johnson

Assistant Principal

Gerald Yancey

Guidance Counselor

Carlena Hamlin

Media Specialist

Bobbie Larkin

Nutrition Manager

Bookkeeper

Technology Contact Webmaster

George M. Kilpatrick Elementary School 7534 Tara Road Jonesboro, GA 30236 Phone: 770-473-2790 FAX: 770-603-5198

Kemp Elementary School 10990 Folsom Road Hampton, GA 30228 Phone: 770-473-2870 FAX: 770-473-5058

Patricia Hill

Assistant Principal

Yolanda Seay

Counselor

Kate McNease

Media Specialist

Monique Fuller

Food Services Manager

Dr. Donna Vining

Assistant Principal

Genell M. Wright

Front Office Administrative Assistant

Tamaria Duck

Counselor

Elva Lumbard

Media Specialist

Kathy Sorrell

Bookkeeper

Sally Wentz

Food Service Manager

Addie Adams

Technology Contact

Carol Mercedes

Melinda Ward Webmaster

Lake Ridge Elementary School 7900 Lake Ridge Circle Riverdale, GA 30296 Phone:770-907-5170 FAX: 770-907-5185

Principal

Lee Street Elementary School 178 Lee Street Jonesboro, GA 30236 Phone: 770-473-2815 FAX: 770-603-5771

Principal

Zakaria Watson

Assistant Principal

Gary Lomba

Front Office Administrative Assistant

Anne Thorton

Counselor

Rene Williams

Media Specialist

James Campbell

Food Service Manager

Sheryl Ballew

Bookkeeper

Martha Bain

Technology Contact

James Campbell

Webmaster

James Campbell

Marsha Hood

Assistant Principal

Jesse Berger

Counselor

Trudy Hines

Sherry Ware Media Specialist

Frank Ward

Food Service Manager

Linda Smith

Tammie Cantrell

Technology Contact

Principal

Frank Ward

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Thurgood Marshall Elementary School 5885 Maddox Road Morrow, GA 30260 Phone: 404-675-8019 FAX: 404-675-8047 Principal

Dr. Velma Mobley

Assistant Principal

Dr. Monique Caldwell

Front Office Administrative Assistant

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School 5745 West Lee's Mill Road College Park, GA 30349 Phone: 770-991-4651 FAX: 770-991-4679

McGarrah Elementary School 2201 Lake Harbin Road Morrow, GA 30260 Phone: 770-968-2910 FAX: 770-968-2920 Principal

Cassandra Hopkins

Dr. Joannie Griffey Pamela Murphy

Assistant Principal

Bobby Rorie

Front Office Administrative Assistants

Chevini Dill Barbara Maddox

Front Office Administrative Assistant

Robin Duggan

Counselor

Kena Bush

Media Specialist

Suzy Searcy

Bookkeeper

Jan Stewart Lynn Love

Principal

Lisa Sayles-Adams

Assistant Principals

Counselor

Ms. Shana Baird

Media Specialist

Ms. Mary Jo Thompson-Williams

Counselor

Cynthia Stamps-Jones

Nutrition Manager

Ms. Lena Poole

Media Specialist

Sharon Schilling

Administrative Assistant

Ms. DeChantal Byrd

Nutrition Manager

Debra Harris

Bookkeeper

Ms. Keisha Fletcher

Bookkeeper

Brenda Grant

Food Services Manager

Mr. Robin Williams Technology Contacts Ms. Mary Jo Thompson-Williams

Technology Contacts

Dr. Joannie Griffey Sharon Schilling

Technology Contact

Webmaster

Webmaster

Lee Clinton Buddy Jr.

Webmaster

Mr. Stephen

Morrow Elementary School 6115 Reynolds RoadMorrow, GA 30260 Phone: 770-968-2900 FAX: 770-968-2903 Principal

Tammy Burroughs

Counselor

Janice Langhorne

Front Office Administrative Assistant

Media Specialist

Bookkeeper

Nutrition Manager

Technology Contact

Mt. Zion Elementary School 2984 Mt. Zion Road Jonesboro, GA 30236 Phone: 770-968-2935 FAX: 770-968-2939 Principal

Charles G. Wilkerson

Assistant Principal

Wendell Span

Front Office Administrative Assistant

Connie Shepard

Counselor

DeeAnn Fleming

Media Specialist

Miriam Fears

Bookkeeper

Robin Godbee

Food Services Manager

Amy Puckett

Technology Contact

Miriam Fears

Dot Wuerstlin

TBA

Nadine Peek

Tara Robinson

Sandra Wiggins

Webmaster

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Mt. Zion Primary School 2920 Mount Zion Road Jonesboro, GA 30236 Phone: 770-472-2828 FAX: 770-472-2832 Principal

Mrs. Enika Bryant

Assistant Principal

Ms. Rochelle Smith

Front Office Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Kim Kinsey

Counselor

Ms. Anceta Foster

Media Specialist

Ms. Nicole Peete

Bookkeeper

Mrs. Renee Knight

Food Service Manager

Mrs. Ella Gant

Technology Contact

Ms. Nicole Peete

Webmaster

Ms. Nicole Peete

G.W. Northcutt Elementary School 5451 West Fayetteville Road College Park, GA 30349 Phone: 770-994-4020 FAX: 770-994-4479 Principal

Cynthia James

Assistant Principal

Rochelle Taylor

Front Office Administrative Assistant Counselor

Karen Thompson

Media Specialist

Delma Harris

Food Services Manager

Linda Dunn

Parent Liaison

Cassandra Henry

Technology Contact

Webmaster

E. W. Oliver Elementary School 1725 Cheryl Leigh Drive Riverdale, GA 30296 Phone: 770-994-4010 FAX: 770-994-4014 Principal

Mrs. Kathleen Truitt

Assistant Principal

Frederick Stamper

Pointe South Elementary School 8482 Thomas Road Riverdale, GA 30274 Phone: 770-473-2900 FAX: 770-603-5774

Principal

Assistant Principal Counselor

Michelle Caver

Media Specialist

Floyd Simmons

Food Services Manager

Venus Caselberry

Bookkeeper

Administrative Assistant

Technology Contact

Riverdale Elementary School 6630 Camp Street Riverdale, GA 30274 Phone: 770-994-4015 FAX: 770-994-4018 Principal

Kelly Veal

Assistant Principal

Michael Faison

Front Office Administrative Assistant

Debbie Plemons

Counselor

Paul Guillion

Media Specialist

Sheila Woodall

Bookkeeper

Matilda Parrish

Food Services Manager

Sue Coleman

Technology Contact

Erica Vazquez

Webmaster

Erica Vazqu

Dr. Marcus Jackson

Trina Reaves

Counselor

Tatanisha Copeland

Media Specialist

Mary CarringtonPace

Miriam Bowden Food Services Manager

Carol Nation

Technology Contact

Gail Hillery Mary CarringtonPace

Cleo Timmons

Jimmy Harrell

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Roberta T. Smith Elementary School 6340 Highway 42 South Rex, GA 30273 Phone: 770-960-5750 FAX: 770-960-5764

River's Edge Elementary School 205 North Bridge Road Fayetteville, GA 30215 Phone: 770-460-2340 FAX: 770-460-2343

Principal

Alisha Mohr

Principal

Machelle Matthews

Assistant Principal

Dr. Harold Dobbins, Jr.

Assistant Principal

Janis Striggles

Counselors

Bree Holdip

Counselor

Elvera Owens

Media Specialist

Sandra St. Martin

Media Specialist

Montonio Reid

Food Services Manager

LeAnn Casey

Food Services Manager

Anna Mann

Technology Contact

Sandra St. Martin

Technology Contact

Montonio Reid

Lillie E. Suder Elementary School 1400 Lake Jodeco Road Jonesboro, GA 30236 Phone: 770-473-2820 FAX: 770-603-5197

E. J. Swint Elementary School 500 Highway 138 Southeast Jonesboro, G 30238 Phone: 770-473-2780 FAX: 770-603-5778

Tara Elementary School 937 Mt. Zion Road Morrow, GA 30260 Phone: 770-968-2915 FAX: 770-968-2919

Principal

Cynthia Dickerson

Lawrence Yarbrough

Assistant Principal

Cynithia Staten

Counselor

Carolyn Dodd

Counselor

Yolanda Colbert

Media Specialist

Patricia Vlastnik

Media Specialist

Lea Ann Kelley

Susie Drakeford

Food Services Manager

Collette Johnson

Principal

Earnestine Hyche

Principal

Sarah Cainion

Assistant Principal

Linda Easterling-Smith

Assistant Principal

Counselor

Rebecca Gilliam

Media Specialist

Margaret Parham

Food Services Manager

Theresa Byess

Technology Contact

Margaret Parham

Food Services Manager

Technology Contact

Patricia Vlastnik

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Lea Ann Kelle

Unidos Dual Language Charter School 4475 Hendrix Drive Forest Park, GA 30297 Phone: 404-361-3494 Fax: 404-362-8898 Principal

Nancy Said

Dual Language Coordinator

Dell Giles

Counselor

Symirna Jean Simon

West Clayton Elementary School 5580 Riverdale Road College Park, GA 30349 Phone: 770-994-4005 FAX: 770-994-4009 Principal Front Office Administrative Assistant

Connie Tyler

Counselor

Reva Robinson

Media Specialist

Donna Watkins

Bookkeeper

Bernice Edwards

Nila Peters

Bookkeeper

Kathy Pope

Nutrition Manager

Diane Hartness

Registrar

Symirna Jean Simon

Registrar

Cheryl Johnson

Technology Contact

Dell Giles

Technology Contact

Donna Watkins

Erika Martinez

Webmaster

Principal

Angel McCrary

Assistant Principals

Rick Mills Larry Roberts Sheneaise Williams

Counselors

Latreeka Daniel Angel McSwain Dr. Mary Ware

Media Specialist

Tasha Byrd

Food Service Manager

Sheila Bailey

Technology Contact

Dennis Kramlich

Cheryl Johnson

Nutrition Manager

Webmaster

Eddie White Academy 11808 Panhandle Road Hampton, Georgia 30228 Phone: 770-472-2850 FAX: 770-472-2851

Briana Long

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CLAYTON COUNTY

MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Adamson Middle School 3187 Rex Road Rex, GA 30273 Phone: 770-968-2925 FAX: 770-968-2949

Babb Middle School 5500 Reynolds Road Forest Park, GA 30297 Phone: 404-362-3880 FAX: 404-362-4087

Elite Scholars Academy Charter School 2968 Maddox Rd. Morrow, GA 30260 Phone: 404-362-3811 Fax: 404-362-3850

Principal

Timothy Guiney

Principal

Felicia Brown

Principal

Dr. Shonda Shaw

Assistant Principal

Duane Hale

Assistant Principal

Julie Brown

Assistant Principal

Mr. Samuel West

Counselor

Sandra Bowden

Counselor

Cindy Sellards

Administrative Assistant

Ms. Cheryl Williams

Dirim D. McCall

Bookkeeper

Ms. Gloria Stuart

Media Specialist

Gladys M. Coleman

Nutrition Manager

Sybrenna Johnson

Media Specialist

Counselor

Tressy Cofield

Nutrition Manager

Ashley Redmon-Hill

Mychylene F. Beal

Bookkeeper

Ruth Carr

Registrar

Jacqueline Steele

Registrar

Technology Contact

Michael Grubbs

Webmaster

Joel Boyce

Administrative Assistant Bookkeeper

Forest Park Middle School 930 Finley Drive Forest Park, GA 30297 Phone: 404-362-3840 FAX: 404-362-8888 Principal

Jamille Miller-Brown

Assistant Principal

Stephanie Rushin

Bookkeeper

Ebony Dorsely

Administrative Assistant

Shemeka White

Special Education Coordinator

Shanteria Jackson

Counselor

Andrea Cosby

Nutrition Manager

Donna Carmichael

Media Specialist

Bridgette Williams

Webmaster

Media Specialist

Ms. Kim Jenkins

Debbie Lynch

Nutrition Manager

Ms. Donna Russo

Technology Contact

Dirim D. McCall

Technology Contacts

Mr. Andrew Hoang Ms. Kim Jenkins

Webmaster

Patricia Burton

Webmaster

Ms. Kim Jenkins

Elijah Simon

Carrie D. Kendrick Middle School 7971 Kendrick Road Jonesboro, GA 30238 Phone: 770-472-8400 FAX: 770-472-8413

Jonesboro Middle School 1308 Arnold Street Jonesboro, GA 30236 Phone: 678-610-4331 FAX: 678-610-4347 Principal

Lisa Hightower

Assistant Principals

Anesa Bisch Stephanie Trice

Front Office Administrative Assistant

Principal

Russell Keith

Assistant Principals

Stacy Black Thalise Perry

Counselor

Davis Peacock

Media Specialist

Cheryl Goff

Food Service Manager

Tonia Gill

Technology Contact

Reggie Price

Bookkeeper

Jared Ojeda

Erica Banon

Counselor

Tarsha Keller

Media Specialist

Lotunja Plummer

School Nutrition Manager

Tracey Miller

Bookkeeper

Wendy Smith

Technology Contact

Technology Contact

Ms. Stephanie Brown

Lotunja Plummer

Webmaster

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Lovejoy Middle School 1588 Lovejoy Road Lovejoy, GA 30250 Phone: 770-473-2933 FAX: 770-603-5777

Principal

Assistant Principal

Counselor

Media Specialist

Food Service Manager

Morrow School Morrow Middle Middle School 5934 5934Trammell Trammell Road Road Morrow, Morrow,GA GA30260 30260 Phone: Phone:770-210-4001 770-210-4001 FAX: FAX:770-210-4002 770-210-4002 Principal Principal

Nash Alexander, Alexander, III III

Assistant Assistant Principal Principal

Shyla Ridley Shyla Ridley

Counselor Counselors

Evelyn Pollard Evelyn Pollard

Media Specialist Specialist

Kelly Brown Brown

Food Service Service Manager Manager

Diana Aull

Technology Contact Contact

Rick Mills, Mills, Kelly Kelly Brown Brown

School Resource Resource Officer Officer

Officer C. Duhart

April Madden

Tracy Dubose

Dr. Catherine Roberts

Lora Wood

Phyllis Whitfield Webmaster

Valencia Smith Smith

Monika M. Wiley

Assistant Principals

Ava Davis Thomas Fox

Counselors

Zeonobia Johnson Razelda Killen

Media Specialist

Rochelle Jacobs

Nutrition Manager

Karen Seay

Bookkeeper

Linda Patterson

Registrar

Malissa Crochran

Technology Contact

Leavernard Jones Jr.

Webmaster

Leavernard Jones Jr.

Principal Principal

Derrick Dalton

Assistant Assistant Principals Principals

William Blackwood Blackwood Sharra Cunningham Sharra Cunningham

Counselors

Tonya Rankin-Benton Rankin-Benton Jane Brown Jane Brown

Media Specialist Specialist

Craig Coleman

Food Service Service Manager Manager

Carol Mitchell

Pointe South Middle School 8495 Thomas Rd. Jonesboro, GA 30238 Phone: 770-473-2890 FAX: 770-477-4603

North Clayton Middle School 5517 West Fayetteville Road College Park, GA 30349 Phone: 770-994-4025 FAX: 770-994-4028 Principal

Mundy's School Mundy's Mill Mill Middle Middle School 1251 1251Mundy's Mundy's Mill Mill Road Road Jonesboro, Jonesboro,GA GA30238 30238 Phone: Phone:770-473-2880 770-473-2880 FAX: FAX: 770-603-5779 770-603-5779

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Principal

Dean Lillard

Assistant Principals

Jacquita Vickers Michael Walraven

Counselors

Thadeous Henderson Tonya Weldon

Food Service Manager

Wilma Bearden

Media Specialist

Alicia Redmond

Technology Contact

Alicia Redmond

Rex Mill Middle School 6380 Evans Drive Rex, GA 30273 Phone: 770-474-0702 FAX: 770-474-5812

Principal

Karen Murner

Assistant Principals

Rhonda Powe Greg Wright

Counselors

Tammy Murphy (A-L) Wendy Rivers (M-Z)

Riverdale Middle School 400 Roberts Drive Riverdale, GA 30274 Phone: 770-994-4045 FAX: 770-944-4467 Principal

Adrian Courtland

Assistant Principals

Dr. Letitia Lewis Zsa Zsa Davis

Counselors

Dr. Willie Jones Linda McDaniel

Media Specialist

Dr. Cathy Watts

Media Specialist

Carrie Davidson

Bookkeeper

Joan White

Food Services Manager

Wenona Watson

Athletic Director

Ervin Starr

Bookkeeper

Marietta Shannon

Food Services Manager

Webmaster

Sandy Oglesby

Administrative Assistant

Charlene Brown

Tracey Lawrence Hung Tran

Technology Contact

Dekea Pillar

Sequoyah Middle School 95 Valley Hill Road SW Riverdale, Georgia 30274 Phone: 770-515-7524 FAX: 770-515-7540 Principal

Lonnie J. White, III

Assistant Principals

Kimberly Dugger Marie Hall

Front Office Administrative Assistant

Cynthia Harvey

Counselors

Shannon Walker Karla Sutherland

Food Service Manager

Rita McCrary

Media Specialist

Rebecca Stewart

Bookkeeper

Kim Smith

Technology Contact

Rebecca Stewart

Eddie White Academy 11808 Panhandle Road Hampton, Georgia 30228 Phone: 770-472-2850 FAX: 770-472-2851 Principal

Angel McCrary

Assistant Principals

Rick Mills Larry Roberts Sheneaise Williams

Counselors

Latreeka Daniel Angel McSwain Dr. Mary Ware

Media Specialist

Tasha Byrd

Food Service Manager

Sheila Bailey

Technology Contact

Dennis Kramlich

Webmaster

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M.D. Roberts Middle School 1905 Walt Stephens Road Jonesboro, GA 30236 Phone: 678-479-0100 FAX: 678-479-0114

Principal

Charmine Johnson

Assistant Principal

Scharbrenia Lockhart

Counselors

Lawanna Rucker Tangi Gantt

Media Specialist

Tiffany Gardner

Food Services Manager

Lester Killion

Technology Contact

Wendy K. Cotton

CLAYTON COUNTY

HIGH SCHOOLS

Charles R. Drew High School 6237 Garden Walk Blvd.

Riverdale, GA 30274 Phone: 770-472-2820 Fax: 770-472-2825

Principal

Assistant Principals

Principal’s Administrative Assistant

Gary Townsend

Sandra Nicholson Shakira Rice Milton Watson

Karonica McGhee

Registrar

Sandra J. Butler

Counselor

Benita Cochran Jason Etheridge Brian Goodwin Claudia Johnson Razelda Killen

Elite Scholars Academy Charter School 2968 Maddox Rd. Morrow, GA 30260 Phone: 404-362-3811 Fax: 404-362-3850 Principal

Dr. Shonda Shaw

Assistant Principal

Mr. Samuel West

Administrative Assistant

Ms. Cheryl Williams

Bookkeeper

Ms. Gloria Stuart

Counselor

Ms. Stephanie Brown

Media Specialist

Ms. Kim Jenkins

Nutrition Manager

Ms. Donna Russo

Technology Contacts

Mr. Andrew Hoang Ms. Kim Jenkins

Webmaster

Forest Park High School 5452 Phillips Drive Forest Park, GA 30297 Phone: 404-362-3890 Career, Technical and Agricultural Education: 404-362-3898 FAX: 404-608-7563 Principal

Mr. Derrick C. Manning

Assistant Principals

Ms. Tangela Benjamin Mrs. Lorraine Lambert Mr. Karie Speights

Administrative Assistants

Mrs. Angie Burnham Mrs. Shaphilya Cooley Mrs. Francis Graves Mrs. Lidia Lenon

Ms. Kim Jenkins

Fine Arts Magnet High School 2535 Mount Zion Pkwy.

Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 Phone: 770-473-5079 Fax: 404-362-3850 Administrator

Mrs. Sara Stephens

Counselor

Mrs. Barbara Stanfield

Administrative Assistant

Ms. Carol Bentley

Jonesboro High School 7728 Mt. Zion Boulevard Jonesboro, GA 30236 Phone: 770-473-2855 Career, Technical and Agricultural Education: 770-473-2852 FAX: 770-603-5177

Principal

Felicia M. Brown, Ed.S

Registrar

Veronica Miller

Assistant Principals

Caryn Turner, Ed. D. Lawvigneaud Harrell, Ed. S.

Media Specialist

Tangela Miles

Principal's Administrative Assistant

Jeff Holmes

Media Paraprofessional

Cindy Hughey

Registrar

Mrs. Mallory Terrell

Bookkeeper

Mrs. Charline Steele

Bookkeeper

Jeff Holmes

Parent Liaison

Ronkiesheal Meeks

Counselors

Mr. Marc Genwright Ms. Sheila Hastings Mrs. Theresa Lewis Mr. Michael Walker

Front Office Administrative Assistant

Mildred Lang

Nutrition Manager

James Jabaar

Media Specialist

Mrs. Charlotte Guy

Attendance Secretary

Linda Greene

Technology Contact

Kent Pate

Nutrition Manager

Mrs. Audrey Johnson Counselors

TBA, A-G Sharnelius Colbert, H-P LaRhonda Davenport, Q-Z

Webmaster

Corina Barbee

Athletic Director

Mr. Larry Mortonson

Webmaster

Ms. Shelia Cox-Marshall

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Lovejoy High School 1587 McDonough Road Hampton, GA 30228 Phone: 770-473-2920 FAX: 770-473-2928 Principal Assistant Principals

Counselors

Dr. Keith Colbert Rogena Ellison John Everett Dwayne Lawyer Travis Lott

Brenda Adkins Donna Baynes Talib Ennaemba Stephanie Williams Scott

Morrow High School 2299 Old Rex Morrow Road Morrow GA, 30260 Phone: 404-362-3865 Career, Technical and Agricultural Education: 404-362-3872 FAX: 404-362-2044 Principal

William Greene

Assistant Principals

Gisha Bayless Morris Davis Ulrica Jackson

Media Specialist

Randy Gabriel

Bookkeeper

Rita McClendon

Genghis Shakhan Hardy Watkins

Registrar

Joy Lea

Bookkeeper

Charlotte Parramore Wiley Hardy

Counselors Media Specialists

Principal

Dr. Pamela Pitts Melanie Conner

Assistant Principals

Mundy's Mill High School 9652 Fayetteville Road Jonesboro, GA 30238 Phone: 678-817-3000 FAX: 678-817-3007

Verna Sampson

Loretta Jamison Sharien Muhammad

Victoria Martin Counselors

International Baccalaureate Coordinator

Tanya Finney

Nancy Bloom

Technology Contact

Nancy Bloom

Nutrition Manager

Linda Killion

Tonya Alexander Tangi Gantt

Edonna Norton-Rashad Media Specialist

Darnisha Molden

Food Service Manager

Joan Pitner

Grade Book Contacts

Randy Gabriel Morris Davis

Mt. Zion High School 2535 Mt. Zion Parkway Jonesboro GA, 30236 Phone: 770-473-2940 FAX: 770-473-2784

Principal

Monique Drewry

Counselors

Patricia A. Brown , Lead Counselor A - G, Dr. Bernadette Dare H - O, Lorrett Hibbert-Smith P -Z, Ikone Mason - Title I, Barbara Stanfield - Magnet Program

Assistant Principals

Michael Houze Brenda Ross Sara Stephens

Parent Liaison

J. Floyd

Principal's Administrative Assistant

Susan Ruff

Media Specialist

Toylanda Christopher

SRO

Deputy J. Thomas

Media Specialist Paraprofessional

Patricia Houlihan

Front Office Administrative Assistant

Samantha Tilley

Magnet School Administrative Assistant

Attendance Administrative Assistant

Kimberly Turner

Food Service Manager

Debra Haywood

Bookkeeper

Cynthia Boone

Athletic Director

Jason Battles

Registrar

Nicole Newton

Technology Contact

Toylanda Christopher

Nurse Tech

S. Murray

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North Clayton High School 1525 Norman Drive College Park GA, 30349 Phone: 770-994-4035 Career, Technical and Agricultural Education: 770-994-4043 FAX: 770-994-4038

Eula Wilborn Ponds Perry Center for Learning and Alternative School Virtual Academy 137 Spring Street Jonesboro, GA 30236 Phone: 770-515-7601 Fax: 770-515-7689

Principal

James Wilburn

Media Specialist

Jan Rogers

Director

Melvin Blocker

Assistant Principals

Sheryl Perkins James Wyatt

Administrative Assistants

Jacqueline Chambers Kimberley Lee-Lovett Verna Reese

Coordinator

Dr. Carl Jackson

Bookkeeper

Shelia Townsend

Bookkeeper

Denise Bateman

Technology Contact

Jan Rogers

Attendance Secretary

Malinda Woods

Registrar

Sabrina Stewart

Athletic Director

Henry Laws

Community Relations / Partners in Education

Henry Laws

Counselors

Jane Dyer Brown, LPC Pearlie Cook-Wright

Nutrition Manager

Michelle Rivers

ISS Coordinator

Rosalind McGill - Open Campus/Career Center Guidance Office

Media Specialist/ Webmaster

Willie J. Hunt

Principal

Dr. Terry Young

Media Specialist

Linda Johnson

Assistant Principals

Lonnie Farmer Candice Jester

Media Secretary

Kim Blevins

Bookkeeper

Valerie Badgett-Fordham

Food Service Manager

Shirley Walker

Secretaries

Vietta Bell - CTAE Diane Long - Main Office Brenda Grant - Student Services

Technology Contact/ Career Ed Dept Chair

Corey Booth

Attendance Secretary

Maria Nichols

Website Maintenance

Walter N. Sellars

Healthcare Technician

Kori Wright

William Silveri, Lead A - F Tariq Davis G - L LaShawna Thomas M - R Kimberly Taylor S - Z Secretary Counseling/ Registrar

Dana Gamble Alternative Virtual Academy Steve Harbin Alternative Virtual Academy

Riverdale High School 160 Roberts DriveRiverdale GA, 30274 Phone: 770-473-2905 Career, Technical and Agricultural Education: 770-473-2914 FAX: 770-473-2913

Counselors

Cynthia Smalls, Lead

Sandy Hathcock

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Dr. Kim Dowdy

CLAYTON COUNTY

OTHER FACILITIES

South Metro Psycho-Educational Center 5277 Ash Street Forest Park, GA 30297 Phone: 770-472-2860 FAX: 770-472-2858 Director

Dr. Susan Funderburk

Assistant Director

Hollie Steil

Intake Supervisor

Carlene Talton

Secretary / Bookkeeper

Ann Pellegrine

Program Evaluator

Tammy Prosser

Front Desk Secretary

Faye Rainwater

Intake Secretary

Mary Anne Barrett

Supervisor

Dwight Smalls

Supervisor

Cleo Tarver

Training Specialist/ Supervisor

Andye Criste

Psychologist

Michelle Youngblood

Counselor

Principal/ Administrator

Dr. Charlotte Shoemaker

Counselor

Dr. Willie Jones

Administrative Assistant

Ms. Nikki Parham

Bookkeeper

Ms. Nikki Parham

Registrar

Dr. Willie Jones

Technology Contact

Dr. Charlotte Shoemaker

Webmaster

Ms. Nikki Parham

Kelia Scott

The International Center 5968 Maddox Road Morrow, Georgia 30260 Rear Entrance of Elite Scholars Academy Building Phone: 404-608-2605 Fax: 404-608-2557

Dr. Chantal Normil

Flint River School North Jonesboro Center 1098 Fifth Ave. Jonesboro, GA 30236 Phone: 770-472-8473 Fax: 770-472-8476

STADIUMS AND ARENAS

Director Tara

Dr. Erica Clark

International Student Advisor

Maritza Calderon-Ruiz

Program Assistant

Minh Gia Nguyen

Bilingual Paraprofessional

Luz Rivera

Bilingual Paraprofessional

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Stadium

1055 Battle Creek Rd Jonesboro, GA 30236

Twelve Oaks

1587 McDonough Road

Stadium

Hampton, GA 30228

CLAYTON COUNTY

PARKS AND RECREATION

ELLENWOOD GRANT ROAD PARK 4255 Grant Road, Ellenwood

PINE CIRCLE PARK 5671 Pine Circle, Ellenwood

INDEPENDENCE PARK 8970 Thomas Road, Jonesboro

JONESBORO

J.W. ARNOLD PARK 140 Irvin Street, Jonesboro

JESTER'S CREEK PARK and WALKING TRAIL 844 Jester Lake Drive, Jonesboro

JIM HUIE RECREATION CENTER/ STEVE LUNDQUIST RECREATION CENTER 9045 Tara Boulevard, Jonesboro (678) 479-5135 KEY STREET PARK Key Street, Jonesboro LEE STREET PARK 140 Smith Street, Jonesboro

PANHANDLE PARK 109930 Panhandle Road, Jonesboro (770) 473-5730 RUM CREEK PARK 1303 Government Circle, Jonesboro (770) 473-5733 SIGMA CHI MEMORIAL 11095 Tara Blvd, Jonesboro

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JONESBORO CONT’D INTERNATIONAL PARK 2300 Highway 138, SE, Jonesboro (770) 603-4005 THE BEACH Located at International Park 2300 Highway 138 SE, Jonesboro (770) 603-4005

Water Park - Spring-fed lake with adventure kiddie pool, slides, sandy beach, water trampoline and sun deck. Nassau Arcade Center with indoor playground, snack bar, beach store and changing facilities.

LAKEVIEW EVENTS/VIP 2300 Highway 138, SE, Jonesboro (770) 603-4005

Multi-level complex with terrace and patio. Perfect for year-round gatherings.

MUSCLE BEACH FITNESS Located at International Park 2300 Highway 138 SE, Jonesboro (770) 472-8093

Full gym equipped with strength machines, free weights and cardiovascular equipment. Karate and Yoga group classes available. No binding contracts.

TENNIS CENTER Located at International Park 2300 Highway 138, SE, Jonesboro (678) 479-5016

17-court state-of-the-art tennis center featuring pro shop with showers, restrooms and plenty of convenient parking. Lessons and league play available. A certified USTA and ALTA facility.

LOVEJOY / HAMPTON GERALD A. MATTHEWS COMPLEX 1935 McDonough Road, Hampton Soccer - (770) 473-5771 Softball - (770) 473-3800

MORROW / LAKE CITY MADDOX ROAD PARK 6650 Maddox Road, Morrow

MORROW/LAKE CITY PARK 5555 North Lake Drive, Lake City REYNOLDS NATURE PRESERVE 5665 Reynolds Road, Morrow (770) 603-4188

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REX CARL RHODENIZER RECREATION CENTER 3499 Rex Road , Rex

REX PARK 3499 Rex Road, Rex

RIVERDALE FLAT SHOALS PARK 1915 Flat Shoals Road, Riverdale (770) 996-3444 The New Playground Structure at Flat Shoals Park is now OPEN! VIRGINIA GRAY RECREATION CENTER 1475 East Fayetteville Road, Riverdale

CCPR PUBLICATIONS 2012 Winter/Spring Leisure Connection (pdf)

2012 Beach Brochure (pdf)

www.claytonparks.com/documents/FinalCopy-

www.claytonparks.com/publications/documents/

PrintFile12.pdf

Final2012Brochure.pdf

2012 Party Room Brochure (pdf)

2012 Events

www.claytonparks.com/publications/documents/

www.claytonparks.com/events/index.html

Revised2012PartyRoomBrochure.pdf

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ATHLETICS 1935 McDonough Road, Hampton, GA 30228 Superintendent: Koboi Simpson Athletic Division Website: http://www.eteamz.com/jonesboroathletics/ 2011 Athletic Brochure http://www.claytonparks.com/parkServices/documents/athleticsbrochurefinal.pdf LOVEJOY/GERALD MATTHEWS COMPLEX 1935 McDonough Road, Hampton, GA 30228 Athletic Office – (770) 473-3800 Koboi Simpson – Athletic Superintendent

NORTH CLAYTON/FLAT SHOALS 1915 Flat Shoals Road, Riverdale, GA 30296 Park Office: (770) 472-7623 Donald Shockley – Coordinator

Perry Abrams – Track/Basketball Coordinators Nigel Grant – Soccer Coordinator Adeal Bell – Adult Softball Coordinator FALL - League Softball & League Flag Football, Soccer SPRING - League Softball & Friday One Pitch Tournaments, Soccer

FALL - Football & Cheerleading SPRING - T-Ball & Baseball

JONESBORO/RUM CREEK 1303 Government Circle, Jonesboro, GA 30236 Park Office: (770) 473-5733 Willie Turnipseed- Coordinator FALL - Football, Cheerleading SPRING - T-Ball & Baseball

PANHANDLE PARK 10930 Panhandle Road, Jonesboro, GA 30236 Park Office: (770) 473-5730 Casinious Moore - Coordinator FALL - Football & Cheerleading SPRING - T-Ball & Baseball

MORROW/LAKE CITY 5555 North Lake Drive, Lake City, GA 30260 Park Office: (770) 603-5294 Bill Boyd - Coordinator FALL - Football, Cheerleading SPRING - T-Ball, Baseball & Softball

CHEERLEADING & SPIRIT SPORTS Tammie Thomas - Coordinator Office: (770) 473-3952 FALL - Cheerleading WINTER - Dance

REX PARK 3499 Rex Road, Rex, GA 30273 Park Office: (770) 473-5731 Greg Tate - Coordinator FALL - Baseball SPRING - T-Ball, Baseball & Softball

PARK & PAVILION RENTALS Nancy Jenkins - Coordinator Office: (770) 473-3952

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