ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY &
Surrounding GA Counties
Updated July 2015
COMMUNITY CONNECTION 211
Dial 211 or 706-353-1313
NEGA resource information and contacts
[www.communityconnection211.org]
Community Resource Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
PAGE #
1. HOUSING/HOMELESS SHELTERS ………………………
4-19
2. MULTISPECIALTY (FOOD, CLOTHING)……………………………………………..
20-29
3. TRANSPORTATION…………………….
30-37
4. MEDICAL SERVICES……………………………………..
38-45
5. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE…………………………………………………
46-49
6. MENTAL HEALTH/COUNSELING…………………………………………
50-58
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Purpose: To research and find in-depth FREE and LOW/REDUCED cost
resources that fit the majority of indigent patients seen at the clinic.
For more resources please follow the links below…
Community Connection: www.communityconnection211.org,
Athens Regional Medical Center Social Services Community Resource:
http://connect.athenshealth.org/departments/care-coordination/social-work/communityresources
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HOMELESS SHELTERS
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ATHENS AREA HOMELESS SHELTER
NOT AN EMERGENCY SHELTER
Provides living space, financial education program, rehousing program, job
training for homeless clients, daycare/summer camp for children, transportation
assistance. Adult women and/or adult males have to be in work or school during
the day or looking for a job.
 Free services
 Population served: Women with children, under the age of 18, who can
work, families, or single males with children; cannot house unaccompanied
minors or adult males over the age of 18. Disabled adult male or females
usually do not work, because they must be willing to work (call for more
details, but usually it is not possible with this shelter).
Can accept up to 6 families at a time, depending on size of family; Families
can stay anywhere to 6 months to 1 year. CALL, CALL, CALL for space that is
available at a time-it varies. If no space, be put on waiting list!
Contact Information:
Phone: (706)354-0423
info@helpathenshomeless.org
www.helpathenshomeless.org
620 Barber Street
Athens, GA 30601
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CIRCLE OF HOPE
VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; HABERSHAM, STEPHENS, AND
WHITE COUNTY ONLY
For victims of domestic violence that provides emergency shelter, non-residential
program (support and services to those not in the shelter), 24 hour crisis hotline,
individual counseling/support, children’s program, prevention program, support
housing program.
 Free services
 Population served: Victim of domestic violence; those seeking shelter must
be in serious physical danger; male, female, kids that are experience
domestic violence.
Contact Information:
Phone: (706)776-3406; 4673
sdow@gacircleofhope.com
P.O. Box 833
Cornelia, GA 30531
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CLARKE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
HOMELESS EDUCATION PROGRAM
Thrift store voucher’s, school bus transportation, tutoring programs, shelter living
 Free services
 Population served: Homeless with school age children.
Contact Information:
Supervisor: Katie Wilson
Phone: (706)546-7721
wilsonk@clarke.k12.ga.us
440 Dearing Extension
Athens, GA 30606
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HOMELESS DAY SERVICE CENTER
NOT AN OVERNIGHT SHELTER; THE DAY CENTER IS IN SAME PLACE AS
BIGGER VISION SHELTER WHICH OPENS UP FOR OVERNIGHT SHELTER
DURING THE WINTER SEASON! CLOSES AT 4:30 PM UNTIL WINTER
TIME
This is appointment only (expect Wednesdays walk ins) -can do follow-ups by
calling once a month. Appointments last 30 minutes to an hour. Provides services
such case management, showers, laundry, hygiene supplies, finding housing and
employment, food from time to time (donation-based, so it varies), therapy, skill
building, community connection within Athens, transportation help, emergency
services. Appointments have to be made by phone call or walk in to make future
appointment. If no appointment is made-there is WALK-IN WEDNESDAY which is
first come, first serve (people will line up at 6am).
 Free services
 Population served: Homeless in shelters or on the streets/places not meant
for human habitation only; no transitional shelter residents or clients who
live with family or friends.
Contact Information:
Supervisor: Sam Rorabaugh
Phone: (706)354-1154
homelessdayservicecenter@gmail.com
375 S. Peter St., Athens, GA 30606
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Interfaith Hospitality Network
PROVIDE SHELTER, BREAKFAST AND DINNER, AND SUPPORT FAMILIES
WITHOUT HOMES UP TO MAXIMUM OF 90 DAYS. ONLY HOMELESS
FAMILIES *BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED.
Parents must be willing and able to work. It is a day service center that provides
extensive services including showers and laundry facilities, and child care services.
 Free services
 Population served: Only homeless families with children, background check
is required. There can be a waiting list since there are only 14 beds
provided. Call ahead to be on the waiting list.
Contact Information:
Supervisor: Iris Potter
Phone: (706)425-1881
Iris.potter@gmail.com
393-1 West Hancock Avenue, Athens, GA 30606
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Peace Place, Inc.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INDIVIDUALS
Provides safe shelter, case management services included referrals to housing,
job placement, education & health services, and support groups for adults,
domestic violence victims as well as children, and teens who have witnessed
domestic violence victims. The women and men are required to be willing to work
(with the help of job placement). Everything (food, clothing, toiletries, etc..) is
included in the living; up to 15 beds for women and children; and the men and
children are a different case and will be relocated to the transitional housing.
Maximum stay varies, but can be up to 90 days.
 Free services
Population served: Victims of domestic violence; children and teens who
have witnessed domestic violence, battered women and their children;
battered men and their children are accepted and put into the transitional
housing outside the women and children shelter and still provide the same
services; CALL FOR INTAKE AND IF INDIVIDUAL FITS CRITERIA!
Once stable with a job and finances, the family can transition into one of
the transitional housing (there are 2 houses and 4 apartments) with
affordable rent, including utilities.
Contact Information:
Phone: (770)307-3633
P.O. Box 948, Winder, GA 30680
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Sober Living America
DRUG AND ALCOHOL residential long-term treatment program; STEP
UP program for indigent individuals at NO cost until employment. It
provides treatment, living, and help with finding employment.
 Services are free to individuals with NO MONEY; once individual finds a
job and gets paid, they will pay for rent and program expenses $175/week
(only when they have a job).
 Population served: any individuals anywhere, male and females 18 and up
with drug and/or alcohol problem; up to 86 residents; CALL ahead to see if
space is available and conduct phone interview; living up to 6 months.
Contact Information:
Phone: (404)634-4974
Klingshirn@soberlivingamerica.org
www.Soberlivingamerica.org
2530 Peachwood Circle, Suite 2, Atlanta, GA 30345
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The Potter’s House (ATL MISSION)
CHRIST-CENTERED, 180-BED RESIDENTIAL DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAM
FOR CHEMICALLY ADDICTED MEN WHO TRULY DESIRE TO CHANGE.
Provides a full continuum of care for residents and leadership training
opportunities for graduates; Focus is on applied Christianity for the
healing of total person, recovery from life controlling problems, and
preparation for successful living.
 Fees: IF ONE HAS AN INCOME OF ANY TYPE-$100/WEEK but THOSE
WITHOUT INCOME will not be charged unless income status changes.
 Population served: Must be male between ages 25-55 requesting
admission themselves, admitting their addiction problem and willing to
change; agree to abide by all guidelines, fully participate in all aspects of
the program, be fully detoxified and 72 hours away from last use of drugs
or alcohol of any kind; be willing and able to commit to an uninterrupted
one-year residential program; by physically able to perform work
assignments such as shop, recycling, landscaping, farm, housekeeping,
kitchen, or warehouse
MUST FILL OUT INTAKE APPLICATION AND MAILING/FAXING TO INTAKE
COUNSELOR
Contact Information:
Attention Intake Coordinator
Phone: (706)543-8338, Ext. 5103; Fax: (706)546-9929
tphintake@atlantamission.org, www.atlantamission.org
655 Potter’s House Road, Jefferson, GA 30549
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The Shepherd’s Inn (ATL MISSION)
EMERGENCY OVERNIGHT SHELTER OR TEMPORARY SHELTER
Offers food, clothing and shelter free of charge to those living in one of
the facilities seeking shelter, or enrolled in one of the shelter and
discipleship programs.
 Fees: Free of charge
 Population served: Men, 18 years of age or older. Do not accept men with
children at this facility.
Contact Information:
Phone: (404)588-4015
156 Mills Street NW, Atlanta, GA
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My Sister’s House (ATL MISSION)
EMERGENCY OVERNIGHT SHELTER OR TEMPORARY SHELTER
Offers food, clothing and shelter free of charge to those living in one of
the facilities seeking shelter, or enrolled in one of the shelter and
discipleship programs.
 Fees: Free of charge
 Population served: Women, 18 years of age or older and women with
children. Children must be 16 years of age and younger.
Contact Information:
Phone: (404)367-2465
921 Howell Mill Road NW, Atlanta, GA
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Project Safe (UWNEGA)
SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-ONLY WOMEN & CHILDREN
(UNDER AGE 12); MALES OVER 18 ARE NOT ALLOWED
HOTLINE for individuals: (706)543-3331
For survivors of domestic violence that provides support and assistance,
including emergency shelter, advocacy services, peer support group,
children’s program, relocation assistance, follow-up support,
transportation such as bas passes can be provided if needed. Residents
can stay up to 90 days; 3 apartment style living.
 Free for every service provided.
 Population served: Survivors of domestic violence: Only women &
children(under the age of 18); (Domestic violence) individual women are
welcomed; males over the age of 18 years old are not allowed to be
residents, but they offer outreach programs for them
Call for space availability; it varies, but usually they are at capacity, but call,
call, call!
Contact Information:
Phone: (706)549-0922
P.O. Box 7532, Athens, GA 30604
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Safe House Ministries
FEMALE AND CHILDREN UNDER 12 ONLY; NO MALES OVER AGE OF 12
Short-term emergency shelter (up to 1 month, depending on
situation); Maximum of 10 residents in shelter; Provides food,
toiletries, clothing, furniture for transitioning out of shelter, and
encouragement and help with job placement.
 Fees: None
 Population served: Victims of domestic violence are priority (women,
women with kids UNDER 12 ONLY), homeless (again only women and
women with kids under 12); BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED; Call for
space availability, it varies. Can do walk-ins, but the space is limited, so it is
not guaranteed.
Contact Information:
Phone: (706)213-7657
1333 Washington Hwy, Elberton, GA 30635
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Bigger Vision Community Shelter
SHELTER WILL RESUME/OPEN BACK UP IN MID-OCTOBER 2015 FOR
THE WINTER SEASON
Residents can only book one day at a time and to stay more than one
day you must call each day. 36 beds, first call first serve basis, 1 meal
each night and breakfast, call starting at 4pm to make a list of people
until full or until 8pm on that day; if the weather is 35 degree
Fahrenheit or below they will accept 10 more people if full. Call, call,
call to put name down for sleep during the cold nights!
 Fees: NONE
 Population served: ONLY adult men and women over 18 years old that are
homeless and need place to sleep.
Contact Information:
(706)340-6062
Supervisor: Ed Moore
95 North Avenue, Athens, GA 30601
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Rainbow Covenant Ministries
SERVES IN THE 5-COUNTY RADIUS: JASPER COUNTY, MORGAN
COUNTY, NEWTON COUNTY, ROCKDALE COUNTY, WALTON COUNTY
Provides emergency shelter up to 30 days to anyone that needs shelter
in that 5-county radius; 3 meals/day. Will not turn anyone away.
 Fees: If they have a little bit of money $15/day is asked, but will not
turn anyone away if they do not have money-accepts anyone.
 Population served: Anyone in the five county radius of Covington,
GA; males, females, kids, families of all age are welcomed
Contact Information:
Phone: (770)787-8519 Fax: (770)787-3803
info@rainbowcommunityctr.org
7133 Turner Lake Circle, Covington, GA 30014
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Quinn House
MALES, 18 YEARS OR OLDER WITH DRUG OR ALCOHOL PROBLEM AND
NEED HELP
Offers a 40-day Drug and Alcohol Program to help individuals get back
on their feet; help residents develop a new way of thinking and
developing self-esteem; if homes are not available at the time, they will
provide food, clothing, and furniture to those in need from the thrift
store locations.
 Fees: NONE
 Population served: Males, 18 years or older, that has a drug or alcohol
program and need help. Does not have to be from Gwinnett County-serves
any male all throughout.
Contact Information:
Phone: (770)962-0470
120 S. Perry St.
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
http://www.thequinnhouse.com/
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FOOD AND CLOTHING
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Sparrow’s Nest Mission Church, Inc.
FOOD PANTRY, CLOTHES CLOSET, BREAKFAST CLUB, SOCIAL SERVICES,
SHOWERS & LAUNDRY
Emergency financial assistance for utilities, rent and prescriptions, I.D. and birth
certificate help, drug and alcohol addiction counseling is available by appointment
only, Thursday afternoon chapel (serves hot meal), homeless services that include
showers and laundry, breakfast club on Saturday’s, and clothes closet.
 Fees: NONE; but because of the funding, an individual must wait 3 months
to get another service.
 Population served: ANYONE that needs help with any of the services
Holy Suds Homeless Services (Showers and Laundry): Monday-Wednesday 9am
until 2pm
Clothes Closet: Monday-Wednesday 9am until 2pm
Food for Friends (hot lunch, groceries, worship and Bible study): Thursday noon
until 2pm
Social Services Info and Referral: Monday-Tuesday 9am until 5pm & WednesdayThursday 9am until 3pm
Saturday Breakfast Club: Coffee 7:30am, Breakfast 8am, Devotion/worship
8:45am *After September 5th, 2015 they will start back up the Breakfast Club
starting at 7:30am.
Contact Information:
Phone: (706)549-6693
745 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA 30603
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Joyce Ervin & Open Hearts Center, Inc.
MUST PROVIDE I.D. AND EVIDENCE OF INCOME FOR BIG FAMILIES.
CAN RECEIVE SERVICES PROVIDED EVERY THREE MONTHS
Services include a food pantry and clothes closet for those in need.
 Fees: NONE; donations are accepted
 Population served: Homeless and anyone in need. Must provide I.D. and
evidence of income for big families to receive food/be eligible. Can receive
the services provided every three months only. **PREFERRED: CALL FOR
APT.
Contact Information:
Phone: (706)354-8566
150 Old Winterville Rd., Athens, GA 3060
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Oconee Heights Baptist Church
OFF THE MONTH OF JULY EVERY YEAR
Provides a food pantry and clothes closet every Wednesday from 3pm
until 4:30pm.
 Fees: NONE
 Population served: Anyone in need. Must provide any sort of identification
upon arrival.
Contact Information:
Phone: (706)548-4600
4180 Jefferson RD, Athens, GA 30607
http://www.oconeeheights.org/
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New Covenant Worship Center
FOOD PANTRY AND GENERAL CLOTHING DONATION-CAN ONLY
RECEIVE ASSISTANCE TWICE A MONTH
Food Pantry (Joseph’s Pantry): Open every Tuesday 10am-12pm in the
Family Life Center (sign-in required)
Clothes Closet: First Saturday of the month from 10am-12pm in the
Family Life Center
Food Bank of Northeast GA: 1st Tuesday of every month; distribute to
over 400 families
 Fees: NONE; individuals can only receive assistance twice a month
 Population served: anyone in need, walk-ins
Contact Information:
Phone: (706)613-5000
1425 Newton Bridge Rd., Athens, GA 30607
http://www.ncwc.org/about-us/outreach.html
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Ebenezer Baptist Church, West
FINANCIAL ASSITANCE, FOOD PANTRY, GENERAL CLOTHING
PROVISION
***Must bring I.D. and proof of food stamps
 Fees: NONE
 Population served: Assist food stamps recipients; assist clients in subsidized
housing may be asked to attend religious services before receiving
assistance; Walk-ins
Contact Information:
Phone: (706)613-9278
205 N. Chase St., Athens, GA 30606
http://ebcw.org/site/index.php
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Christian Outreach Ministry
JACKSON AND BANKS COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY
Food pantry and general clothing provision every Thursday 11am-2pm;
Individuals can come once/month only.
 Fees: NONE
 Population served: Jackson and Banks County residents only
Contact Information:
Phone: (706)335-6084
2183 N. Elm St., Commerce, GA 30529
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Northeast Church
JACKSON COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY- OFFERS A FOOD PANTRY AND
GENDER CLOTHING PROVISION THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EACH
MONTH FROM 10AM-1PM
 Fees: NONE
 Population served: Jackson County residents only.
Contact Information:
Phone: (706)654-3205
2001 Cherry Dr.
Braselton, GA 30517
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Vision Academy Life Center
FOOD PANTRY: TUESDAYS 10AM UNTIL 4PM, BY APPOINTMENT
 Fees: NONE; Documentation required-Picture ID/driver license, proof of
residence or lease, proof of income, does not need proof of legal status
 Population served: Gwinnett County residents only
Contact Information:
Phone: (678)206-0688
458 Chestnut St., Lawrenceville, GA 30045
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Quinn House
FOOD ASSISTANCE TO GWINETT COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY
Offers food assistance to those that need it Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday; also offers assistance to senior citizens on the last
Wednesday of each month with a box filled with necessities.
Food assistance: must call between 9-12 to process and can pick up
later that same day
 Fees: NONE
 Population served: anyone in Gwinnett County that needs food assistance
Contact Information:
Phone: (770)962-0470
120 S. Perry St., Lawrenceville, GA 30046
http://www.thequinnhouse.com/
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TRANSPORTATION
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American Cancer Society: The Road To
Recovery (Athens)
AMBULATORY CANCER PATIENTS-MEDICAL
Volunteer driver that will pick up and drop off patient to cancer
treatment; CALL four days before appointment (not including
appointment) to talk with someone about pick up times and locations
for cancer patient.
 Free service.
 Population served: Ambulatory cancer patients. Call for more details
on transportation times and locations (CALL FOUR DAYS BEFORE
APPOINTMENT TIME, NOT INCLUDING APPOINTMENT DATE).
Contact Information:
Phone: 1-800-227-2245 (24/7)
1684 Barnett Shoals Rd.
Athens, GA 30605
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Freedom Transportation Program
By appointment, provides transportation to doctor appointments,
dialysis, pharmacy, post office, grocery shopping, work, school, and job
training.
 Free services.
 Population served: Aging older-adults (65 years and older). Call to set up an
appointment for transportation. Can only have 1 trip/month.
 Serves the 12 counties: Barrow County, Clarke County, Elbert County,
Greene County, Jackson County, Jasper County, Madison County, Morgan
County, Newton County, Oconee County, Oglethorpe County, Walton
County
Contact Information:
Phone: (706)369-5650
Charles Palmer
305 Research Drive
Athens, GA 30605
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Elbert County Transit $$
Public transportation to all persons; transit rates include from $7.00 to
$85 depending on location.
 Fees:
o Up to 3 miles-$7.00
o 3.1 miles to 7.9 miles-$8.00
o 8 miles to 9.9 miles-$10.00
o 10 miles to 12.9 miles-$12.00
o 13 miles to county line-$14.00
o Hartwell, GA or Royston, GA-$14.00
o Athens, GA or Lavonia, GA-$25.00
o Anderson, SC-$25.00
o Atlanta, GA-$85.00
o Augusta, GA-$75.00
 Population served: Any persons-no income eligibility or age limit; be able to
pay fare when you board the bus; MUST CALL 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE
Contact Information:
Phone: (706)28302034
1041 Mobley Hill Rd
Elbert, GA 30635
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Athens Community Council on Aging
TRANSPORTATION Program serves the needs of older commuters
whose transportation needs are not met by traditional services.
Available for medical appointments, pharmacy visits, shopping, Adult
Day Health services, community based programs, and other social
service activities and essential community resources. Specialized
transportation for those using wheelchairs is available.
 Fees: For those meeting the low income criteria there is no direct charge
for the service, but do encourage and accept donations. For individuals
with income above the poverty threshold there is a fee of $10.00 per one
way trip.
 Population served: Individuals 60 years or older
Contact Information:
Phone: (706)549-4850
Tony: tlay@accaging.org
135 Hoyt Street, Athens, GA 30601
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Logisticare
MEDICAID AND MEDICARE INDIVIDUALS, COMMERCIAL AND SENIOR
MEMBERS, SPECIAL-NEEDS STUDENTS, AND ADA PARATRANSIT
RIDERS
Medicaid broker for non-emergency transportation to medical
appointments. Counties covered can change depending upon contract
with the State.
*Call for more information
Contact Information:
Phone: (888)224-7988
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Southeast Trans
Medicaid broker for non-emergency transportation to medical
appointments. Counties covered can change deepening upon contract
with the State.
 Population served: Medicaid individuals
Contact Information:
Phone: (678)510-4600
4751 Best Road Suite 140, Atlanta, GA 30337
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ATHENS TRANSIT
ATHENS CITY BUS TRANSPORTATION. ALSO, THE LIFT FOR THE
DISABLED.
Contact Information:
Phone: (706)613-3434-Bus (706)613-3435-Life (706)613-3432-Adminstration
325 Pound Street, Athens, GA 30601
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MEDICAL SERVICES
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Truth’s Community Clinic
DONATION OF $20 IS SUGGESTED FOR SERVICES IF POSSIBLE FOR
INDIVIDUAL. NO WALK-IN PATIENTS.
Offers medical clinics, medical services, and dental clinics.
Medical clinics are offered on the first and third Tuesday of each
month. *Need to contact the clinic between 11am-4pm to see if you
qualify.
Medical services are related to diabetes, high BP, asthma and thyroid
concerns; unable to treat common cold, orthopedic needs, cancer, or
heart conditions. *Contact or come by Mondays between 11am-4pm to
see if one meets guidelines and/or schedule apt.
Dental clinics are offered on the first, second, and third Thursday of
each month; related to fillings and extractions-unable to assist with
root canals, crowns, or dentures. *Contact the clinic Mondays between
11-4 to see if one qualifies.
Contact Information:
Phone: (770)277-4675
250 Langley Drive Suite 1316, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
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Mercy Heart Clinic
FREE HEALTHCARE TO LOCAL CITIZENS THAT CANNOT AFFORD TO
VISIT ELSEWHERE; RESIDENT OF ROCKDALE COUNTY
Provides services and treatments for diabetes, high BP, chronic heart
disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, prophylaxis,
extractions, fillings
 Fees: Free services to those living at least 200% below the poverty line
 Population served: At least 18 years old, not on Medicaid, and a resident of
Rockdale County *CALL FOR APT. MONDAYS ONLY 10AM-1PM
**(678)374-5132
Contact Information:
Phone: (470)223-0989
2796 Georgia Highway 20 South, Conyers, GA 30013
http://www.mercyheartclinic.com/
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Athens Nurses’ Clinic
MUST QUALIFY
Uninsured low-and-no income residents of Athens-Clarke County and
the surrounding counties; free evaluation, treatment and education for
acute and chronic medical and dental conditions
 Fees: FREE if you qualify
 Population served: To qualify- NOT have any sort of health insurance
(Medicare, Medicaid/Peachcare, Veterans Benefits), fall within the scope of
care that ANC provides, Household income must fall at or below 138% of
Federal Poverty Guidelines for household size; Must provide acceptable
proof of household income (previous years filed federal tax forms), attend a
patient orientation session (held on the 2nd and 4th of each month at 9am)
CLINIC HOURS FOR CURRENT PATIENTS:
Monday-Thursday: 9am-1pm
Contact Information:
Phone: (706)613-6976
496 Reese Street, Athens, GA
clinic@athensnursesclinic.org
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BreasTEST & More Program
OFFERED AT LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT; CALL FOR APT. OR WALKINS ACCEPTED
Cancer screening program that provides breast exams, pelvic exams,
and mammogram referrals for women 40-64 without medical insurance
or have medical insurance that does not cover mammograms.
 Fees: FREE and LOW-COST depending on insurance
 Population served: low-income women between the ages of 40-64 with no
medical insurance; *APT. or WALK-INS
Contact Information:
Phone: (706)543-2034
220 Research Drive, Athens, GA
www.publichealthathens.com
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Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies
Coalition of Georgia
HEALTH CARE REFERRALS, BREAST FEEDING SUPPORT, CHILDREN
FIRST REFERRALS, NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING INFORMATION,
HIV TESTING SITES
 Fees: Free service for all Georgians
 Population served: Any Georgians
Contact Information:
Phone: (404)656-4507
2 Peachtree Street, NW, Atlanta, GA
http://dch.georgia.gov/
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Mercy Health Center
UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS (THOSE WITH MEDICAID, MEDICARE,
OR PRIVATE INSURANCE DON’T QUALIFY)
To schedule an appointment, call on Tuesdays between 12pm and
2pm; Established patients needing urgent care may call the
regular line on Mondays between 4:30 and 5PM to see if there
are last minute openings; No walk-ins accepted; by appointment
only; If you must cancel, call before 4PM on the Monday of your
appointment, or it will be considered a no-show. Repeated noshows will not be allowed to make future appointments
 Fees: No fee for medical services, dental services; are income-based
 Population served: Uninsured individuals; those with Medicaid,
Medicare, or private insurance don’t qualify
Contact Information:
Phone: (706)425-9445
700 Oglethorpe Avenue, Suite C7, Athens, GA 30606
http://mercyhealthcenter.net/
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ATHENS NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH
CENTER
SLIDING SCALE FEE IF UNINSURED; SAMPLE MEDICATIONS GIVEN IF
AVAILABLE, MEDICATION ASSITANCE PROVIDED THROUGH PATIENCE
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
 Fees: sliding scale fee if uninsured
Contact Information:
Three Locations1. ANHC Central
Phone: (706)546-5526
675 College Avenue, Athens, GA 30601
2. ANHC East
Phone: (706)543-1145
402 Mckinley Drive, Athens, GA 30601
3. ANHC West
Phone: (706)850-9041
3320 Old Jefferson Road, Athens, GA 30607
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MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
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HEALTH SOLUTIONS
ANNUAL FEE OF $30 AND THEN FEE OF $12 PER MEDICATION FOR 3MONTH SUPPLY. DISSCUSS MONEY PROBLEMS WITH COORDINATORWILL HELP THOSE WITH FINANCIAL STRUGGLES.
Contact Information:
Phone: (706)549-7799
2500 West Broad St., Suite 601
Athens, GA 30606
www.needymeds.com
PROVIDES LISTING OF ALL MEDICATION ASSITANCE PROGRAMS
THROUGH THE MANUFACTURER. FIND ASSSITANCE PROGRAM VIA
BRAND OR GENERIC NAME OF THE MEDICATION NEEDED.
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Georgia Cares
ASSITS THOSE WHO NEED A MEDICARE D PROVIDER WITH
INFORMATION FOR APPRORIATE PLAN FOR CURRENT MEDICATIONS
NEEDED.
Contact Information:
800-669-8387
NEGA Office (678)963-5199
GA Partnership for Caring
FREE MEDICATIONS FOR LOW INCOME ADULTS 19-65 (MUST MEET
ELIGIBILITY) WHO HAVE NO HEALTHCARE INSURANCE; MUST USE
FORMULARY OF DONATED DRUGS AND PARTICIPATING PHARMACY.
NOT FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE. TAKES 3-4 WEEKS TO PROCESS.
Contact Information:
Phone: (678)578-2920 or 1-800-982-4723
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*Clients must apply for GPCF through the RSM Project-call 1-800-809-7276 to
FIND THE RSM PROJECT WORKER FOR THEIR COUNTY
Sparrow’s Nest Mission Church, Inc.
PROVIDES HELP WITH PRESCRIPTIONS- MUST WAIT 3 MONTHS TO
GET ANOTHER SERVICE.
Emergency financial assistance for utilities, rent and prescriptions, I.D. and birth
certificate help, drug and alcohol addiction counseling is available by appointment
only, Thursday afternoon chapel (serves hot meal), homeless services that include
showers and laundry, breakfast club on Saturday’s, and clothes closet.
 Fees: NONE; but because of the funding, an individual must wait 3 months
to get another service.
 Population served: ANYONE that needs help with any of the services
Social Services Info and Referral: Monday-Tuesday 9am until 5pm & WednesdayThursday 9am until 3pm
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Contact Information:
Phone: (706)549-6693
745 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA 30603
MENTAL HEALTH/COUNSELING
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ADVANTAGE BEHAVIORAL HEATLH
SYSTEMS
ACCEPTS MEDICAID, SOME INSURANCE, AND ALSO HAS SLIDINGSCALE FOR FEES. HAS THERAPISTS AND PSYCHIATRISTS. CALL FOR AN
APT. IN 6 COUNTIES (CLARKE, BARROW, ELBERT, GREENE, JACKSON,
WALTON)
 Fees: Those not covered by Medicaid will be asked to pay a co-payment at
the time of service based on their insurance plan. If uninsured, you may
qualify for the State Assistance Program. Those clients will be asked to pay
an amount determined on a sliding fee scale based on income.
 Population served: Serves all people who are eligible.
Contact Information:
Athens-Clarke County
Phone: (706)389-6767|250 North Avenue, Athens, GA 30601
Barrow County
Phone: (770)868-4150|98 Lanthier Street, Winder, GA 30680
Elbert County
Phone: (706)549-3182|50 Chestnut St., Elberton, GA 30635
Greene County
Phone: (706)453-2301|1040 Silver Road, Greensboro, GA 30642
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Jackson County
Phone: (706)335-5379|106 Industrial Parkway, Commerce, GA 30529
Walton County
Phone: (770)267-8302|834 Hwy 11 South, Monroe, GA 30655
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ARMC MIND BODY INSTITUTE
HEALING TECHNIQUES AND SERVICES SUCH AS ACUPUNTURE,
MASSAGE THERPAY, MINDFULLNESS AND MEDITATION, TAI CHI,
PSYCOTHERAPY, YOGA
 Fees: Does not participate with any insurance carriers; call more for
information
Contact Information:
Phone: (706)475-7330
ARMC Hospital
mbiprograms@armc.org
ATHENS ASSOCIATES FOR COUNSELING
AND PSYCOTHERAPY
HAS LIMITED SLIDING-SCALE SERVICES, ALSO ACCEPTS WELLCARE
MEDICAID ONLY. CALL FOR APPOINTMENT.
Contact Information:
Phone: (706)353-0709
598 South Milledge, Suite 5, Athens, GA 30605
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CENTER FOR COUNSELING AND
PERSONAL EVALUATION OF UGA
SLIDING SCALES FOR FEES ONLY. NO INSURANCE. COST RUNS $10-30
PER VISIT, BUT CAN CHANGE. UGA STUDENT THERAPIST PROVIDE
SERVICES. OPEN 8AM-8PM. CALL FOR APPOINTMENT. LOCATED ON
UGA CAMPUS.
 Fees: Paid on a sliding scale and will discuss before the first appointment.
 Population served: Children, adolescents and adults, plus counseling
services.
Contact Information:
Phone: (706)542-8508
424 Aderhold Hall
Athens, GA 30602
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FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICES
ACCEPTS MOST INSURANCES AND HAS SLIDING-SCALE FEES BASED ON
HOUSEHOLD INCOMES. ACCEPT MEDICAID FOR CHILDREN UNDER 21.
NO MEDICARE. ALSO HAS SOME SUPERVISED INTERNS AVAILABLE AT
EVEN LOWER RATES. CALL FOR APPOINTMENT.
Contact Information:
Phone: (706)549-7755
1435 Oglethorpe Ave., Athens, GA 30606
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POSITIVE OUTCOMES (MEDICAID)
ACCEPTS WELLCARE, AMERIGROUP, PEACHSTATE, BLUE CROSS BLUE
SHIEL, MEDICAID, SELFPAY, SLIDING SCALE, CAMER & ASSOCIATES,
TRICARE, ATHENS AREA HEALTH PLAN SELECT
Contact Information:
For appointments: Email Antonia Resby-Smith or call (706)546-8440
Scheduling & Billing: (706)546-8440 x100
485 Huntington Road Suites 199-202, Athens, GA 30606
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PSYCHOLOGY CLINIC OF U.G.A
PATIENTS WILL BE SEEING GRADUATE STUDENTS. THEY USE A SLIDING
SCALE FOR FEES, AND DO NOT TAKE INSURANCE, MEDICARE OR
MEDICAID. CALL FOR APT. A REFERRAL MAY ALSO BE MADE BY A
PRIVATE PHYSICIAN, SCHOOL SYSTEM, OR COMMUNITY AGENCY.
 Fees: Generally set in consideration of gross income and family size of
person seeking therapy, most major medical insurance policies will cover a
percentage of fees assessed for the services of a clinical psychologist.
 Population served: Any child, adolescent, couple, or family. Not
requirements for applying for the Clinic.
Contact Information:
Phone: (706)542-2174
125 Baldwin Street UGA
Athens, GA 30602
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SAMARITAN COUNSELING CENTER
HAS A SLIDING-SCALE FOR FEES, TAKES MOST INSURANCES.
Contact Information:
Phone: (706)369-7911
455 N. Lumpkin Steet
Athens, GA 30601
THE ASPIRE CLINIC
OFFERS A SLIDING FEE STRUCTURE BASED ON FAMILY INCOME. NO
INSURANCE, MEDICARE OR MEDICAID ACCEPTED. SPANSIH SPEAKING
THERAPIST AVAILABLE.
 Fees: Based on type of service. Currently, financial, nutrition, home
environment and design, legal program solving services are offered at NO
COST. Individual, couple, and family therapy services are based on sliding
scale fee. Fees can range from $10-$65 per session.
Contact Information:
Phone: (706)542-4486
210 MacPhaul, Athens, GA 30602
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