Community Resource Guide
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Community Resource Guide Hall County Compiled By: Hall County School System Student Services Department/School Social Work Division May 2009 Introduction The Community Resource Guide for Hall County has been compiled to assist families in the Hall County area. This guide includes telephone numbers, website addresses, locations, and services of each agency. To request additions, deletions, or changes to the Community Resource Guide, please contact Hall County School System Student Services at 770-967-5846 or by email laura.terrell@hallco.org Alphabetical Listing American Red Cross ....................................................................................... 770-532-8543 Angel Food Ministries ......................................................... www.angelfoodministries.com AVITA Community Partners .......................................................................... 678-513-5700 Boys and Girls Club of Hall County ............................................................... 770-534-3030 Brenau Center ................................................................................................ 770-297-5959 Center Point .................................................................................................... 770-535-1050 Challenged Child and Friends ........................................................................ 770-535-8372 Chattahoochee Baptist Association................................................................. 770-532-3371 Children with Special Needs ........................................................................... 770-535-6907 Children’s Center for Hope and Healing ........................................................ 770-532-6530 Community Service Center ............................................................................. 770-503-3340 Dept. of Family and Children Services ........................................................... 770-532-5298 Disability Resource Center, Inc. ..................................................................... 770-534-6656 Eagle Ranch .................................................................................................... 770-967-8500 Family Recovery ............................................................................................. 770-535-1073 Fellowship with Food Ministry....................................................................... 770-287-1902 Gainesville Action Ministries ......................................................................... 770-531-0144 Gainesville Care Center .................................................................................. 770-535-1413 Gainesville Housing Authority ....................................................................... 770-536-1294 Gateway House ............................................................................................... 770-539-9080 Good News at Noon (food) ............................................................................. 770-503-1366 Good News at Noon (men’s shelter) ............................................................... 770-503-1366 Good News Clinic ........................................................................................... 770-297-5040 Habitat for Humanity Restore ......................................................................... 770-718-1070 Hall Area Transit............................................................................................. 770-503-3333 Hall County Health Department ..................................................................... 770-531-5600 Health Access Initiative .................................................................................. 770-287-0785 Joe’s Place at Riverbend ................................................................................. 770-287-1619 L.A.M.P. Ministries ........................................................................................ 770-783-1272 Laurelwood ..................................................................................................... 770-531-3800 Legacy Link, Inc ............................................................................................. 770-538-2750 MEDLINK ...................................................................................................... 770-287-0290 More than Enough........................................................................................... 770-539-4800 My Sister’s Place ............................................................................................ 770-532-5111 Ninth District Opportunity .............................................................................. 770-534-8826 Northeast Georgia Physicians Group .............................................................. 770-532-5338 Northlake Baptist Church ............................................................................... 770-536-7338 Prevent Child Abuse Gainesville .................................................................... 770-287-3071 Rape Response, Inc. ...................................................................................... 770-503-RAPE Salvation Army ............................................................................................... 770-534-7589 SOURCE ......................................................................................................... 770-538-2650 South Hall Community Food Bank................................................................. 770-532-6704 Spirit of Joy Christian Church Food Bank ...................................................... 770-965-3333 Still Waters Counseling .................................................................................. 770-287-1356 Teen Pregnancy Prevention, Inc ..................................................................... 770-535-7066 United Way 2-1-1 ............................................................................. 770-534-0671 or 2-1-1 Cross References Basic Needs Assistance Chattahoochee Baptist Association................................................................. 770-532-3371 Gainesville Action Ministries ......................................................................... 770-531-0144 Habitat for Humanity Restore ......................................................................... 770-718-1070 Hall Area Transit............................................................................................. 770-503-3333 L.A.M.P. Ministries ........................................................................................ 770-783-1272 Ninth District Opportunity .............................................................................. 770-534-8826 Salvation Army ............................................................................................... 770-534-7589 United Way 2-1-1 ............................................................................. 770-534-0671 or 2-1-1 Child Care Challenged Child and Friends ........................................................................ 770-535-8372 Children/Teen Services AVITA Community Partners .......................................................................... 678-513-5700 Boys and Girls Club of Hall County ............................................................... 770-534-3030 Center Point .................................................................................................... 770-535-1050 Challenged Child and Friends ........................................................................ 770-535-8372 Children with Special Needs ........................................................................... 770-535-6907 Children’s Center for Hope and Healing ........................................................ 770-532-6530 Community Service Center ............................................................................. 770-503-3340 Eagle Ranch .................................................................................................... 770-967-8500 Gainesville Care Center .................................................................................. 770-535-1413 L.A.M.P. Ministries ........................................................................................ 770-783-1272 Laurelwood ..................................................................................................... 770-531-3800 Prevent Child Abuse Gainesville .................................................................... 770-287-3071 Teen Pregnancy Prevention, Inc ..................................................................... 770-535-7066 Counseling (Individual, Group, Family) AVITA Community Partners .......................................................................... 678-513-5700 Brenau Center ................................................................................................ 770-297-5959 Center Point .................................................................................................... 770-535-1050 Children’s Center for Hope and Healing ........................................................ 770-532-6530 Community Service Center ............................................................................. 770-503-3340 Family Recovery ............................................................................................. 770-535-1073 Gainesville Care Center .................................................................................. 770-535-1413 Laurelwood ..................................................................................................... 770-531-3800 Legacy Link, Inc ............................................................................................. 770-538-2750 Prevent Child Abuse Gainesville .................................................................... 770-287-3071 Rape Response, Inc. ...................................................................................... 770-503-RAPE Still Waters Counseling .................................................................................. 770-287-1356 Teen Pregnancy Prevention, Inc ..................................................................... 770-535-7066 Education Challenged Child and Friends ........................................................................ 770-535-8372 Emergency Assistance American Red Cross ....................................................................................... 770-532-8543 Chattahoochee Baptist Association................................................................. 770-532-3371 Dept. of Family and Children Services ........................................................... 770-532-5298 Gainesville Action Ministries ......................................................................... 770-531-0144 Gateway House ............................................................................................... 770-539-9080 Joe’s Place at Riverbend ................................................................................. 770-287-1619 L.A.M.P. Ministries ........................................................................................ 770-783-1272 Ninth District Opportunity .............................................................................. 770-534-8826 Rape Response, Inc. ...................................................................................... 770-503-RAPE Salvation Army ............................................................................................... 770-534-7589 United Way 2-1-1 ............................................................................. 770-534-0671 or 2-1-1 Expectant Mothers/Fathers, Babies, Pregnancy Challenged Child and Friends ........................................................................ 770-535-8372 Children with Special Needs ........................................................................... 770-535-6907 Gainesville Care Center .................................................................................. 770-535-1413 Food Resources Angel Food Ministries ......................................................... www.angelfoodministries.com Chattahoochee Baptist Association................................................................. 770-532-3371 Dept. of Family and Children Services ........................................................... 770-532-5298 Fellowship with Food Ministry....................................................................... 770-287-1902 Good News at Noon (food) ............................................................................. 770-503-1366 Joe’s Place at Riverbend ................................................................................. 770-287-1619 More than Enough........................................................................................... 770-539-4800 Ninth District Opportunity .............................................................................. 770-534-8826 Northlake Baptist Church ............................................................................... 770-536-7338 Salvation Army ............................................................................................... 770-534-7589 South Hall Community Food Bank................................................................. 770-532-6704 Spirit of Joy Christian Church Food Bank ...................................................... 770-965-3333 Housing Gainesville Housing Authority ....................................................................... 770-536-1294 Gateway House ............................................................................................... 770-539-9080 Good News at Noon (men) ............................................................................. 770-503-1366 L.A.M.P Ministries ......................................................................................... 770-783-1272 My Sister’s Place ............................................................................................ 770-532-5111 Salvation Army ............................................................................................... 770-531-0135 Individuals with Developmental Delays/Disabilities Challenged Child and Friends ........................................................................ 770-535-8372 Children with Special Needs ........................................................................... 770-535-6907 Disability Resource Center, Inc. ..................................................................... 770-534-6656 SOURCE ......................................................................................................... 770-538-2650 Medical Services Children with Special Needs ........................................................................... 770-535-6907 Hall County Health Department ..................................................................... 770-531-5600 Health Access Initiative .................................................................................. 770-287-0785 Good News Clinic ........................................................................................... 770-297-5040 MEDLINK ...................................................................................................... 770-287-0290 Northeast Georgia Physicians Group .............................................................. 770-532-5338 SOURCE ......................................................................................................... 770-538-2650 Referral Information/General Information United Way 2-1-1 ............................................................................. 770-534-0671 or 2-1-1 Senior Services Community Service Center ............................................................................. 770-503-3340 Legacy Link, Inc ............................................................................................. 770-538-2750 American Red Cross, Northeast GA Chapter www.negaredcross.org Contact Info: 311 Jesse Jewell Parkway Gainesville, GA 30501 770-532-8453 After hours calls will be directed to After Hours Duty Officer The American Red Cross of North Georgia provides relief to victims of disasters. In addition, The Red Cross assists citizens in the North Georgia area prepare for and respond to emergencies. The thirteen counties served by the Red Cross are Dawson, Fannin, Forsyth, Gilmer, Habersham, Hall, Lumpkin, Pickens, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, and White. Services Offered: • Blood and Platelet Donation ♦ Where to donate: Gainesville Donor Center- 311 Jesse Jewell Parkway ♦ Hours: DAYS TO DONATE TIMES Monday through Wednesday 12p - 7p Thursday through Saturday 8a - 3p Every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the Month 10A - 3P For more information call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (448-3543) or 770-532-8453 x 15. • Disaster Services ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ • Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) ♦ ♦ • Immediate response to a variety of disasters including house or apartment fires, hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and other natural and man-made disasters. Assistance to those with needs due to disaster such as clothing, food, shelter, and replacement of prescription medicines. Two (2) nights of hotel/motel lodging Client Assistance Card (debit card-like) for food and clothing Amount of assistance is based upon preset guidelines Referrals to other agencies as needed Educational training and speakers to help the community to prevent, prepare, and respond to emergencies. Sends messages on behalf of family members who are facing emergencies or other important events to members of the U.S. Armed Forces serving all over the world. Deployed service men and women receive information on when to contact the Red Cross Health and Safety Education Programs ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ CPR/First Aid/AED Training: Preparation through the latest information in CPR, First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) machines. Fees and times vary by class Aquatics Training: Lifeguard Training, Water Safety Instructor, GuardStart, Lifeguard Instructor Fees and times vary by class Babysitting training- Preparation to care for others in a safe and appropriate manner. Appropriate for children ages 1115. Fees and times vary by class Workplace training- Classes such as First Aid, CPR, and AED Training taught in the workplace. Fees and times vary by class Pet First Aid- Learn animal life-saving skills Angel Food Ministries www.angelfoodministries.com Contact Information in Hall County area: St Paul United Methodist Church Susan Page office@st-paul-umc.org 770-532-2977 Lanier Hills Baptist Church, Inc. Mike Myers trkrtreet@charter.net 678-549-1055 The Highlands United Methodist Church Marjie Sinclaire bldrcpa1@bellsouth.net 770-262-5586 770-535-0845 Chicopee Baptist Church Charlene Kuppinger kuppinger-c@bellsouth.net 770-531-1467 Hopewell United Methodist Church Debbie Smith smi6035@aol.com 770-536-8601 770-536-6828 Christ First ICCC Christine Ledford contactus@christfirstga.org 770-519-5499 Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization that provides low cost food assortments to people across the United States. There is a different menu each month and families can buy a box of food worth about $65 for only $30. This box can feed a family of four for approximately a week. There is no limit on how many boxes a month a family can buy and each box contains fresh, frozen and prepackaged items. There is no application to complete and no income limits. Orders can be made online or by contacting a host site. Orders are received at the beginning of the month and food is delivered within that same month. AVITA Community Partners www.gamtns.org Contact Info: Administrative Offices 4331 Thurmond Tanner Road Flowery Branch, Georgia 30542 678-513-5700 Avita Community Partners is a community agency that helps individuals and families affected by mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse. Avita also has school based services with counselors available at every Hall County School. There is a fee for some of Avita’s services. Peachcare, Medicaid, and private insurance are accepted. In addition, a sliding fee scale based on income. Services Offered: • Mental Health Services ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ • Addictive Diseases Services ♦ ♦ • In addition to: Counseling, Rehabilitation and Community Support, Employment Support, and Medical Support: Ambulatory Detox Program- specialized outpatient detoxification program that focuses on the medical management of mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms. This program utilizes physician, nursing and counselor consultation, screening, diagnostic assessment, and short-term outpatient treatment. Ambulatory detox provides 24 hour / seven days a week admission availability and support services for individuals who are chemically dependent. Developmental Disability Services ♦ ♦ ♦ • Counseling- Short-term individual, family, and group educational and counseling .Group sessions and classes offer the following: living skills, medication management, anger and stress management, anxiety and phobia symptoms management, self-esteem boosters, parenting skills, and depression recovery techniques. Rehabilitation and Community Support- Personnel and Peer Support Specialists offer help managing everyday activities Employment Support- Offering job skills training and support to individuals facing mental illness Medical- Depending on treatment needs, medical services may be available including physician and nursing care, medication management, and pharmacy services. In addition to: Employment Support, and Medical Support: Personal and Social Services- Individuals with developmental disabilities who live in their own residences may receive personal, social, and community support related to self care and household maintenance. Assistance with shopping, paying bills, participation in community activities, and other personal issues is provided. Twenty-four hour support is available for those living with a host family. Host / Respite Care- Respite Service is available for families or caregivers who need a break from providing full-time care to an individual with a developmental disability. Respite may be used for short or long periods; from a few hours to several days. Not always available, must speak with staff for additional information. Child and Adolescent Services ♦ Mental Health Services- counselors available to work with children and adolescents on a variety of issues ♦ Substance Abuse Services- Services and assessment provided for children and adolescents Clubhouse model- treatment and social activities in a “fun” environment. Intervention and prevention • Children ages 12-18 will be eligible, hopefully to serve about 50 children a month. • Children identified by school system, court, and parents Crisis Prevention and Intervention- Rapid response to critical situations. Supportive counseling, consultation, and identification of resources and referrals. Medical- Depending on treatment needs, medical services may be available including physician and nursing care, medication management, and pharmacy services. ♦ ♦ Boys and Girls Club of Hall County www.boysgirlsclub.com Contact Info: 1 Positive Place Gainesville, GA, 30501 (behind Fair Street Elementary) 770-534-3030 The Boys and Girls Club of Hall County work with youth from all backgrounds to help each child develop into responsible citizens and leaders. Participants must be residents of Hall County. Many of the schools in the area offer transportation to the center. Cost: $25 per school year and $100 per summer for children ages 6-18. Persons who are residents of the Gainesville Housing Authority receive free membership. Hours of operation: During the school year-Monday-Friday 2:00-6:30 pm for ages 6 to 12. The Teen Center is open from 3:30-9:00 pm for ages 13-18. During the summer- Monday-Friday 7:00 am-7:00 pm Programs offered: • In partnership with Lakeview Academy, after-school homework assistance for school-aged children. • Sports league that includes soccer, flag football, volleyball, etc. There are various programs offered within the recreation area and opportunities are afforded to members ages 13 and up to participate as coaches and referees. • Arts Core Program- Includes fine arts, photography, creative writing, poetry and performing arts • Character and Leadership Development Core Program- There are 4 different clubs in this area that allow students to be active in the community and gain leadership skills • Education and Care Development- Allows students to focus on educational success through different programs such as Power Hour and Goals for Graduation • Health and Life Skills- Help students with goal setting and decision-making with programs such as Street SMART, SMART Girls, SMART Moves, and ACT Smart. Brenau Center for Counseling and Psychological Services Contact Info: 500 Washington St. SE Gainesville, GA 30501 (770) 297-5959 Brenau Center for Counseling and Psychological Services offers individual, couples, family, and child/adolescent counseling. Counseling is provided by second year, graduate students of Clinical Counseling Psychology. These student counselors are supervised by licensed professional counselors or licensed psychologists. Sessions last approximately 50 minutes. FEES: $25 for the first session, $20 for each visit after. The following is a list of some issues that can be covered in counseling: • Major life change adjustment • Inability to concentrate/think • Feelings of being overwhelmed • Anxiety • Loss of energy/fatigue • Coping Skills • Grief and Loss • Feelings of hopelessness • Depression • Dealing with chronic pain • Feelings of Sadness • Dealing with stress • Dealing with anger/frustration • Feelings of Nervousness • Sleeping difficulties • Feeling afraid or panicked Center Point www.centerpointgainesville.com Contact Info: David Smith, Executive Director 1050 Elephant Trail Gainesville, GA 30501 (across the street from Gainesville High School) 770-535-1050 Center Point is a faith-based, non-profit youth developmental program. Mentoring, counseling, and other indirect and direct services offered. Services Offered: • Counseling Services- A general practioner is available to counsel individuals and families in areas such as anger management, divorce, marriage and general clinical work. Groups are also available. Interns from area colleges work with students in Gainesville City and Hall County School Systems. Medicaid is not accepted and services are provided on a sliding scale. • Release-time education- Students from Gainesville and Johnson High School have the opportunity to take classes in ethics, literature, the new and old testaments, media, and values for elective credit. • Mentoring- School based program available to students in the city and county schools. Offering adults to provide support and friendship to area students. • Prevention education♦ Power Teams- Participation in local-area middle schools. Students participate in leadership training. ♦ SWAT Teams- SWAT (Students Working Against Tobacco) Teams are comprised of middle and high school students who educate the public concerning the dangers of alcohol and tobacco. ♦ Media Literacy- Media Literacy trains students to identify how the media target youth in their advertising of alcohol and tobacco. Challenged Child and Friends www.challengedchild.org Contact Info: Toni Smith, Program Director 2360 Murphy Blvd. Gainesville, GA 30504 (near Gainesville Bowling Alley) 770-535-8372 Challenged Child and Friends is a non-profit childcare agency for both special needs and typically developing children. Challenged Child and Friends provides educational, therapeutic, nursing, and family support services to children with disabilities. Children in the Northeast Georgia area are eligible. Referrals are received from Babies Can’t Wait, medical offices, school systems, and self-referrals. Services are available on a sliding scale fee and scholarships are offered Programs Offered: • On-site occupational, speech, and physical therapy. The center bills individual insurance providers, including Medicaid, for therapy services • • • • • Preschool education is specific to a child’s needs and developmental abilities On-site family counselor Registered and practical nurses available Teachers with early childhood, special education, and/or child development credentials Learning plans specific to the individual needs of a child Chattahoochee Baptist Association Contact Info: 1220 McEver Rd. Gainesville, Ga 30504 On McEver Rd. near Hall County DFCS 770-532-3371 The Chattahoochee Baptist Association serves residents in the Hall County area. Families must be in the Hall County area and must provide social security card, proof of residency and picture i.d. when requesting assistance. Services offered: • Food Pantryo Hours of Operation- M, W, F 9-11 am Every 90 days families can receive grocery items such as meats, dry goods, canned goods, soups, lunchmeat, eggs, etc. Senior citizens and shut-ins can receive food every 30 days. As needed a family can receive perishable items such as bread, produce, bagged salads, soft drinks, etc. Qualifying individuals must have a family income of less that $1,800 a month. • Furniture Assistanceo Hours of Operation- M, W, F 9-11 am Furniture such as beds, sofas, etc. are available as needed along with appliances, linens, dishes and other household items. Selection varies weekly. Families must have valid residence and must be able to safely haul items Secret Santa- Provides toys and clothes for children at Christmas. • Parents fill out registration form for children. Families must meet residency and income requirements. • Camp Hope- Summer camp for underprivileged children in the first through sixth grades • Back to School Hair Cuts and Shoes- Ministry that gives school aged children a $10 gift card for shoes. In addition, socks and book bags are also given along with haircuts. Children with Special Needs Contact Info: 1856 Thompson Bridge Road Gainesville, GA 30503 770-535-6907 Children with Special Needs is a program for children from birth to age 21 with either developmental delays, chronic illnesses, or at high risk to develop medical or developmental disabilities. There are four programs underneath Children with Special Needs. Each program targets a specific age group and has services coordinated for this population. Programs: Babies Can’t Wait Babies Can’t Wait is an early intervention program for children from birth to three years old. Babies Can’t Wait provides services to the following counties: Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, and White. The program serves children with developmental delays and their families. Services include: assistive technology, audiology, family training and counseling, certain health services, medical diagnostic services, certain nursing services, nutrition services, occupational, physical, and speech/language therapies, psychological services, social work, special instruction, vision services and transportation to services. Children 1st Children 1st serves as an assessment and referring agency for identifying newborns who have or are at risk for poor health and development. An in-home assessment is first completed by staff to identify any needs that the family may have. Children 1st links families with healthcare providers in the area, as well as offers referrals to other resources. This is a free program for all who choose to participate. There are no financial eligibility requirements. High Risk Infant Follow-up (HRIFU) HRIFU is for infants who may be at an increased risk for morbidity or mortality because of a diagnosed health or medical condition. Services include in-home case management and coordination with healthcare providers as need. There are no financial eligibility requirements. Children’s Medical Services (CMS) • • • • • • • • • • CMS provides medical care for children birth to twenty-one years old that have a chronic disease or disability. Eligibility is also based on financial requirements. Children receive long-term, specialized care, medical equipment, physical, occupational, and/or speech therapies, and nursing services. THE MEDICAL ELIGIBILITY INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: burns • neurological and neurosurgical conditions (including cardiac conditions epilepsy and hydrocephalus) chronic lung disease (including cystic fibrosis) • orthopedic and/or neuromuscular disorders (including craniofacial anomalies (including cleft lip/palate) scoliosis) gastrointestinal disorders • diabetes mellitus hearing disorders congenital or traumatic amputation of limbs cerebral palsy vision disorders (including cataracts, glaucoma, amblyopia and strabismus) spina bifida Children’s Center for Hope and Healing (formerly Family Relations) www.familyrelationsprogram.org Contact Info: Rebecca Davis, Executive Director Gainesville Office Cumming Office 615 Oak Street Gainesville, GA 30501 874 Lanier 400 Pkwy Suites 157, 159, 161 770-532-6530 770-889-2299 (Next door to United Way, in complex with North GA Community Foundation) (Off Bald Ridge Marina Rd, near Ga. 400) Children’s Center for Hope and Healing offers services to families dealing with childhood sexual abuse. Children who are victims of childhood sexual abuse and their families, adult female survivors of childhood sexual abuse, sexually reactive children and adolescents, and adolescent offenders are eligible for services. Assistance is offered to families residing in the following counties: Banks, Barrow, Dawson, Forsyth, Habersham, Hall, Jackson, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, and White. Referrals can be made by DFCS, court system, and by individuals and families. Services Offered: Victim Services- Therapy offered to children ages 4-17 (though younger children have been worked with). Therapy is focused on keeping children safe by working with parents to develop safety plans and teaching children about safety. Play therapy and art therapy is utilized as well as some group therapy. Cost of therapy is free for victims. Women’s Services- Group therapy offered to women who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Cost is free for these women. Project Pathfinder- Specializes in working with children who have sexual behavior problems. Treatment typically lasts about 2 years. Psychosexual Evaluations are also performed by staff and is usually requested by the judicial system. There is a fee for psychosexual evaluations. There is also a fee for Pathfinder services but those are provided on a sliding scale. Community Service Center www.gainesville.org/citydepartments.communityservicecenter.asp Contact Info: 430 Prior Street SE Gainesville, GA 30501 (across the street from Northeast Georgia Medical Center) 770-503-3340 The Community Service Center coordinates programs and services for residents in Gainesville City and Hall County. Programs Offered: Senior Services• • • • Senior Life Center- Facility open to residents of Hall County ages 60 and over. The center operates from 8am-5pm. The center offers exercise activities, games, and day trips. A lunch is also available to participants. Transportation to the center as well as grocery and retail stores, dental and doctor appointments is provided free of charge Meals on Wheels- One hot meal provided 5 days a week to senior citizens and individuals who are homebound. Meals can be free, paid for by the government or paid for by individuals or family of an individual. Telephone Reassurance Program-Volunteers call person who are unable to their homes. Phone calls are made daily and referrals are made if services are needed. Assistance- Emergency Assistance helps seniors who are having difficulty paying for utilities and Prescription Medication Assistance helps seniors who are having difficult paying for medication. Counseling and Psychotherapy Services• • • Therapy and Support Groupso Adult Sexual Abuse Survivors o Support Groups o Adventure Based groups for families Counseling- Provided to individuals, couples, families, and children Cost is based on a sliding scale fee. $10 an hour is the least amount accepted. Project Kincare- Service for non-parental caregivers which provides counseling services, education, support, monthly meetings, activities and resource assistance free of charge. Parenting Program- Provides parenting skills and support to parents through weekly in-home visits. Participants must be a resident of Hall County and have at least one child age 17 or younger. Referrals are received from DFCS, schools, hospitals, the Health Department, and other community agencies. Self-referrals are welcome. Services are free of charge and available in both English and Spanish. Department of Family and Children Services Contact Info: 970 McEver Road Gainesville, GA 30504 770-532-5298 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Services Offered: • • • • • • Food Stamps- provides monthly benefits to low-income households to help pay for the cost of food. Applicants can apply online or in person. Income eligibility requirements apply. The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)- is a federal program that helps low income persons in Georgia (including the elderly) by giving them with food at no cost. Income eligibility requirements apply. Medicaid- provides health care services to individuals that meet the requirements for income, resources and citizenship. Must have social security card. Pregnant Medicaid, Right from the Start Medicaid (for children 0-19 years of age). Emergency Medical Assistance- Assistance available for paying emergency medical bills for persons who are ineligible for Medicaid due to citizenship or other reasons This includes the cost of labor and delivery but doesn’t include Emergency room visits. The Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) Program- assists very low-income families afford quality childcare. Energy Assistanceo Energy Crisis- Available for eligible seniors, homebound, or households with life-threatening issues during November each year. Availability to the public begins in December until the program ends. Assistance is available to those who have received a service disconnection or disconnection notice. o Weatherization- Program provides low-cost energy improvements to eligible households. Disability Resource Center, Inc www.disabilityresourcecenter.org Contact Info: Bob McGarry, Executive Director 470-A Woodsmill Road Gainesville, Georgia 30501 (down the street from Gainesville Middle School) 770-534-6656 Disability Resource Center, Inc, is a non-profit organization offered to individuals in the North Georgia area with disabilities. Disability Resource Center assists individuals in the following counties: Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, and White. Disability Resource Center offers support to individuals with disabilities and assists in these individuals living a more independent life. Services Offered: • • • • • • • • • Advocacy- Assists clients by education, self-empowerment, and work for systematic change. Independent Living Skills Training- Provides assistance to individuals with disabilities to develop or increase their skills and knowledge in order to live more independently. In addition, individuals are also referred to other community agencies and resources needed to live independently. Information and Referral - Assists with linking individuals to community, state, and national resources serving people with disabilities. In addition, many resources on independent living are available for loan from the center. Peer Support- Through one-on-one mentoring, group contact, and information sharing, persons are given support, assistance and understanding. Assistive Devices- Assistance in locating and possibly purchasing devices. In addition, there is equipment available for loan while an individual is waiting for their own devices. Computer and Assistive Technology Training- CATT is available for individuals to try out assistive devices to see if they will work for a particular disability. In addition, computer and software training for devices is also available. Home Modifications- Offering home modifications in order for persons with disabilities to live more independently. Transition Programs- Offering assistance with individuals with disabilities currently living in a nursing facility help with the transition to more independent living. In addition, assistance is provided to youth with disabilities who are transitioning from high school to adult living. Support Group-. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. at Lakewood Baptist Church in Gainesville. Eagle Ranch www.eagleranch.org Contact Info: Patty Chirico, Referral Coordinator 5500 Union Church Rd Flowery Branch, GA 30542 770-967-8500 Eagle Ranch offers a Christ-centered home for boys aged 8-16 and girls aged 8-14. Children with mild to moderate emotional and/or behavioral problems are accepted. However, children with an I.Q. score of below 70, have recent homicidal or suicidal ideations, have history of sexually offending behaviors or perpetration, or who are drug/alcohol dependent are not eligible. Child must have health insurance and the family must live within 80 miles of the facility. The average stay for a child is between 18 and 24 months. Fees are based on a sliding scale. Admission forms can be downloaded from the website or available by calling the above number. Description of Services: Home Environment- There are six homes that house up to seven boys each and two homes that house up to six girls at a time. Counseling- Individual, group, and family counseling is available. Education- On-campus schooling for grades six through nine. One teacher and paraprofessional per 12 students. Children in elementary or high schools attend local public schools. Family Recovery www.familyrecovery.com Contact Info: 703 Grove Street Gainesville, GA 30501 770-535-1073 Family Recovery offers a wide range of counseling programs. Specializations include, family violence, substance abuse, sexual offenders, anger management, and multiple DUIs. However, participants of groups must be age 17 or older. In addition there are two other locations: Wednesday only: 107 Colony Park Drive, Suite 600 Cumming, GA 30040 770-844-0644 Domestic Violence and Alcohol/Drug Thursday only: 114 B West Spring Street Monroe, GA 30655 Domestic Violence, Sexual Offenders, and Alcohol/Drug Fees are based on income and financial needs are taken into consideration. Insurance is not accepted. Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. However, appointments are available for evenings and Saturdays as well. Services Offered: • Substance Abuse- Evaluations, groups (adult and adolescents), outpatient services, individual counseling, drug screens, and a Level I program for those with multiple DUIs. Evaluations • Domestic Violence Services- Psychoeducational group and individual counseling • Sex Offender Services-Evaluations (using the Abel screen) and treatment • Counseling Services-Counseling (Adolescent, Adult), Marriage and Family Counseling Group • Courses are also available in: Anger Management Stress Management Values Clarification Course Women's Issues Group Hypnosis Road Rage Cruelty to Children Parenting Education Fellowship with Food Ministry Contact Info: GeeGe and London Goldman 203 Atlanta Highway Gainesville GA 30501 fellowshipwithfood@yahoo.com 770-287-1902 Fellowship with Food Ministry offers low cost nonperishable food, hygiene items, furniture and household items to individuals in the Hall County area. Gainesville Action Ministries www.actionministries.net Contact Info: Sue Lane, Director P.O. Box 673, Gainesville GA 30503 770-531-0144 Gainesville Action Ministries is a non-profit organization that provides shelter, food, children’s services, emergency assistance, resources, and basic needs assistance to homeless and needy individuals across North Georgia. Our programs Programs offered: • Family Transitional Ministries- Helps families make the transition from homelessness by providing temporary housing and life skills. Applicants must be a family (one or two parents with children) with one parent having a job, and meet governmental standards for homelessness. Families, on average, stay in the program from four months to six months. Guidelines are strictly enforced. • GHAIN- (Gainesville-Hall Assistance and Information Network) - GHAIN links persons in need to agencies around the Gainesville area. Budgeting, counseling, school supplies, school uniforms, food vouchers, holiday meals, cleaning supplies, clothing, space heaters, prescription assistance, traveler’s aid, kitchen supplies, and emergency short term housing assistance is also provided. Gainesville Care Center www.gainesvillecare.org Contact Info: 434 Green Street Place Gainesville, GA 30501 (located just off of Green Street before the Post Office) 770-535-1413 24-Hour Hotline- 770-535-1245 The Gainesville Care center is a Christian-based pregnancy resource center that offers free and confidential services to women with crisis pregnancies as well as support groups for men, women, and teens. Through education, the center informs clients of her options and guides women through the decision-making process. All services are free of charge. Services Offered: • • • • • • • • • • STD and Pregnancy Tests Ultrasounds on an as needed basis Options Education- every option is explored including abortion, adoption, single parenthood, and marriage. Adoption Referrals Post Abortion Trauma Education Maternity and Housing Referrals “My Baby Counts” Program- Expectant mother receives points for watching videos about child safety and other children’s issues to use for maternity clothes, cribs, clothes, and other items available at the center. “Encourage Me” Group- Monthly support for single mothers “PAST” (Post Abortion Support and Treatment)- Support group for women who have had a past abortion “Almost a Daddy”- Support group for men after a decision of abortion. Gainesville Housing Authority Contact Info: Judith Escamilla, Executive Director 750 Pearl Nix Parkway Gainesville, GA 30503 770-536-1294 Housing Authority of the City of Gainesville manages housing for those who meet certain eligibility requirements. Interested individuals need to bring their completed application to the Admissions and Occupancy Office between the 15th and the 20th of any month during regular business days between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Requirements: • • • • • • Completed application Birth certificates of all potential household members Verification of all income Social Security cards of all potential household members Marriage license or divorce decree (if applicable) Pregnancy Verification (if applicable) The Housing Authority has the following ranking preferences for applicants: Category 1 1. Working family with at least one family member (head of household or spouse) fully employed (9 months of documented earnings), or receiving Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income, or participating in and achieved level one of the Recovery Program of Family, Drug, or Juvenile Court. 2. Elderly, disabled, or handicapped families for the one-bedroom units. 3. Veteran’s or veteran’s families. 4. Those who have been Involuntarily Displaced due to Federally Declared Disaster Category 2 All other applicants Gateway House www.gatewayhousega.com Contact Info: Jessica Butler, Executive Director P.O. Box 2962 Gainesville, GA 30503 Administration Office: (770) 539-9080 Fax Number: (770)539-9990 Crises Line/Shelter: (770) 536-5860 or 1-800-33-HAVEN Legal Advocacy: (770) 531-7153 Gateway House provides telephone crisis intervention, support groups, short-term individual counseling, shelter, legal advocacy, children’s program, life’s skills training, and referrals to women and children who are domestic violence survivors. Community education and school curriculum is also provided to educate the community on domestic violence. There is no charge for services. Shelter Requirements: Hall County residents only Victims of physical abuse who are in need of safety No drug or alcohol use in the past 24 hours. Food, medicine, clothing, and personal items are provided for women and children during their stay. • • • • Services Offered: • • • • Life Skills Training: Classes that assist women in staying safe in different environments. There are 12 classes in all and a certificate of completion is available at completion. Counseling: Individual counseling and support groups are offered for female domestic violence survivors. Child-care and groups for children are available during counseling sessions. Children’s Program: Group sessions for children that include activities to allow children to explore and understand emotions related to domestic violence. Legal Advocacy: Explanation of legal rights, options, and referrals to attorneys and other resources. Someone from Gateway House will accompany the person to court. Good News at Noon (Food Assistance) Contact Info: 810 Pine Street Gainesville, GA 30501 770-503-1366 Hours: Thursdays 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Assists families in the Gainesville area by providing meals. Requirements: No specific requirements. Good News at Noon (Men’s Shelter) Contact Info: Tomas Ramirez 979 Davis Street Gainesville, GA 30501 770-503-1366 Good News at Noon Men’s Shelter provides homeless shelter for men. The capacity is for 20 men. Requirements: - Picture I.D. Social Security Men need to working/looking for a job Attend church Weekly fee is $10/day Good News Clinic Contact Info: 810 Pine St Gainesville, GA 30501 770-297-5040 770-503-1369 Good News Clinic provides non-emergency primary care including general medicine, dermatology, pediatric, ophthalmology, gynecology and medication for patients without private insurance, Medicaid or PeachCare. Regular dental exams, extractions, fillings and cleaning are also provided. Good News does not make dentures. All dental work is done by volunteers and clients will most likely see a different dentist each time. Referrals are made for those who need specialized care. In addition, there are requirements that individuals and families must meet in order to receive care. Requirements: - Picture I.D. Birth Certificates (for children) Fill out an application Proof of residence in Hall County Proof of income for all household members No social security is required for services Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30am-5:00pm- Doctors and Pharmacy Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm- Dentist . Spanish speaking individuals need to call first to make an appointment to fill out an application. The only time an interpreter is available for assistance with these applications is Mondays and Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. For all the other seekers of medical assistance they can come and fill out an application Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Dental seekers of assistance can come to complete an application Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Habitat for Humanity Restore www. habitathallcounty.org Contact Info: restore@habitathallcounty.org 2380 Murphy Boulevard Gainesville, GA 30504 (near Challenged Child and Friends) 770-718-1070 Habitat for Humanity Restore offers discounted building supplies and home furnishings for individuals and families. In addition, materials (used or surplus) can be donated to the Restore. Products Available: Appliances • Asphalt products • Bath fixtures • Brick and block • Cabinets • Doors • Decking materials • Electrical Supplies • Fasteners • Fencing • Flooring (new only) • Glass • Hardware • HVAC • Insulation (new only) • • • • • • • • • • • • • Light fixtures Lumber Paint Plumbing supplies Railings Shingles Siding Sinks Tools Trim Tile (new only) Wallpaper (new only) Windows Hall Area Transit (Part of the Community Service Center) www.gainesville.org/citydepartments.communityservicecenter.ridetheredrabbit.asp Contact Info: hat@gainesville.org 430 Prior Street SE Gainesville, GA 30501 (across the street from Northeast Georgia Medical Center) 770-503-3333 Services Provided: • Red Rabbit- 130 bus stops located along major roads in Gainesville. o Admission is $1.00 and $.50 for seniors age 60+, persons with disabilities (Medicare card accepted), students and children age 18 and under. • Para-Transit- For riders with disabilities, a ride directly to their destination is available. ADA eligibility requirements must be met. A person needing para-transit must go through a certification process. • Dial-A-Ride- Riders can call ahead 48+ hours to reserve curb-side van service for a direct ride to a destination. Fare starts at $2.00 and increases with each additional mile traveled. Hall County Health Department Contact Info: 1290 Athens Street Gainesville, GA 30507 770-531-5600 (General) 770-531-5609 (Dental) 770-531-5644 (Child Health) 770-531-5646 (Immunizations) Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday- 8:00 am - 11:00 am and 1:00 pm - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday- 8:00 am - 11:00 am and 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Friday- 8:00 am - 11:00 am and 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm The Hall County Health Department provides medical, dental and educational services to the citizens of Hall County. Services Offered: • • • • • • • • • • Child Health program- routine and periodic checkups for children receiving PeachCare and Medicaid benefits as well as fee for service. Children, birth to 21 years old are eligible Dental Health Program- Identifies and corrects infectious oral disease in children ages 2 to 20. Priority is given to children enrolled in Headstart, Medicaid, PeachCare, and Piedmont Migrant Program Primary Care Services- Provides health care services to people who are ill. Sport physicals are also given Immunizations- Anyone qualifies for immunizations WIC- families must be below 185% of poverty level Women’s Health/Family Planning/OB- for pregnant women the fee is $1200, $450 of that is needed at first visit Medicine Room- Medicines available for patients only Infectious Disease Clinic- Treatment of a variety of infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and HIV/AIDS Child health, women health and dental health services fee are determine by income Immunization, STD, and vision and dental exams have a set fee Requirements - Picture I.D. - Income for all the members of the household - Proof of residence - No Social Security is required Health Access Initiative Contact Info: 1116 South Enota Gainesville, GA 30504 770-287-0785 Hours: Monday through Friday- 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Health Access Initiative is designed to help Hall County residents who are at or below 150% of the federal poverty level. This is for adults in the Hall County Area. Health Access Initiative is not a healthcare provider. They help qualified persons by referring to physicians through a network of partnerships. Requirements: • • • • • • Residency in Hall County Total household income below 150% Federal Poverty Level No private insurance, Medicaid or Veteran’s Benefits No other pharmaceutical coverage Must be referred by a private physician who is a member of the physician network. Injury or illness is not involved in any pending legal issues or work related. Joe’s Place at Riverbend Contact Info: joesplace@rbbc.net 1715 Cleveland Hwy. Gainesville, GA 30501 (located next to Riverbend Baptist Church) 770-287-1619 Joe’s Place at Riverbend assists individuals in the community with referrals and free services. Hours of Operation: Tuesdays 9-1, every first and third Thursday 5-7 pm Services Offered: • • • • • • Showering facilities Personal Care Pack Hair Cuts Meal and Food Basket Clothing Referral Job Postings L.A.M.P Ministries Contact Info: Mary Mauricio lampministries@hotmail.com 770-783-1272 L.A.M.P Ministries is a homeless shelter that provides assistance to at-risk teens ages 10-16 and single moms age 17-20. The capacity for L.A.M.P Ministries is 9 persons. Requirements: • • • • No I.D or Social Security needed Teens must attend school regularly Teens must attend church every Sunday Teens are responsible for certain chores Services offered: • • • • Food Clothing if needed Counseling Assistance with school Laurelwood www.nghs.com Contact Info: Reese Daniel, Director of Business Development 200 Wisteria Drive Gainesville, GA 30501 (on main campus of Northeast Georgia Medical Center) (770) 531-3800 Laurelwood offers treatment and stabilization for adults and adolescents who have substance abuse or emotional/behavioral issues. Laurelwood provides different levels of care based on a patients needs that include intensive outpatient, day partial hospitalization, and inpatient stabilization. The initial assessment is free. The average length of stay is approximately 4 ½ days. Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Services Offered: • Substance Abuse Treatment- Provides medical monitoring and treatment during the detoxification process as well as provides recovery assistance using the 12-step philosophy and a team of healthcare providers. On occasion, the patient's family may be asked to participate in a family session. • Mental Health Services- Provides various levels of care to assist with issues related to anxiety, depression, grief, phobias, and psychosis. Legacy Link, Inc. www.legacylink.org Contact Info: 508 Oak Street Gainesville, GA 30503 (in same building as Gainesville City School BOE) 770-538-2750 Legacy Link, Inc, is the local Area Agency on Aging for the Department of Human Resources. Legacy Link offers assistance to seniors in order to reduce social isolations and to prevent premature institutionalization. Income and age eligibility requirements for some services Programs Offered: • • • • • Community Care Services Program (CCSP)- Assists persons who are elderly or persons who are functionally impaired to continue living at home. Individuals must be receiving or eligible for Medicaid. Services include emergency response system (ERS) which provides two-way verbal communication to individuals, home delivered meals, respite care, personal support services, home health services, adult day health, and alternative living services (for those unable to remain in their homes). GeorgiaCares- educates and helps seniors apply for all available low cost prescription drug assistance programs. Referrals are made when necessary. The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)- helps individuals age 55 and older link to community agencies that can benefit from their experience and life skills through volunteerism. Long-Term Care Ombudsman- An ombudsman works to improve the quality of life of the residents of longterm care facilities such as nursing homes, and personal care facilities. Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)- Provides part-time community employment for individuals aged 55 or over. Eligibility is based on age, income, and place of residence. MEDLINK www.medlinkga.org Contact Info: 1211 Sherwood Park Dr, N.E. Gainesville, GA 30501 770-287-0290 Medlink is a family medical practice that offers affordable medical assistance. Medlink accepts most insurance; Medicare, Medicaid, PeachCare. However, a sliding fee payment scale and payment plans are also available. Assistance is provided from 25% to 100% depending on income. Medlink also assists patients in applying for an indigent care program for medicine for patients that receive medical care in their facility. Referrals to specialists are also made when necessary. There are offices throughout the state of Georgia. Requirements: • • Picture I.D. Proof of income for all the adult members in the home Hours: Monday-Thursday - 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday - 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Office Services: o o o o o o o o Acute Health Problems Laceration Repair Immunizations Preventive Health Screenings Laboratory Tests and EKG’s Women's Health Care For Children Chronic Disease Management More than Enough Contact Info: 1730 MLK Dr. Suite 1 & 2 Gainesville, GA 30501 770-539-4800 Hours: Tuesdays 12:00-4:00 p.m. More than Enough provides food assistance to individuals and families who meet certain criteria. Persons are eligible for assistance once a month. No social security number is required. Requirements: - Meet income limit Verification of rent, house payments and utilities My Sister’s Place www.my-sisters-place.org Contact Information Peggy Preston 610 Davis Street Gainesville, GA 30501 770-532-5111 My Sisters Place is a Christ-centered home for homeless women and children. Shelter capacity is up to 10 people. Food, clothing (if needed), and emergency medical and dental care is provided. First two weeks of shelter is free of charge (can be flexible), then rent is $35 a week. Requirements: • • • • • • I.D. and Social Security is required Everyone must attend church. Women must find a job. No boys over 12 years old are allowed Families can stay in the shelter a maximum of 90 days. Referrals are accepted through churches and various community agencies. Self-referrals are accepted. There is an interview process prior to acceptance. This consists of two interviews with one over the phone and one face-to-face interview. Ninth District Opportunity Contact Info: Michelle Rylee, County Coordinator Alice Williamson, County Coordinator 510 West Avenue, Ste. 600 Gainesville, Georgia 30501 770-534-8826 Ninth District Opportunity assists low-income families with a variety of services. In addition, Ninth District Opportunity promotes access to opportunities to become self-reliant, self-development, and selfdetermination. Services Provided: • • • • • Employment and Training- Assists individuals in developing a plan to achieve self-sufficiency by providing job assessment, job counseling, job placement, and support. Housing Assistance- Information and referral available for housing assistance. Energy Assistance- Financial assistance available on a one-time basis to help offset winter heating costs. Budgeting guidance- Assistance with individuals to plan and implement a daily budget Emergency Food Assistance Program- provides emergency food assistance to individuals in Hall County. Dates for distribution: starts at 8:30 a.m. March 26, 2009 June 4, 2009 August 27, 2009 Place: Army Reserve 570 Shallowford Rd NW Gainesville, GA 30504 (770) 531-3335 Requirements: • Picture identification • Social Security number • Clients must sign legal documentation verifying that they meet the income guidelines Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Contact Info: 1292 Athens St Gainesville, GA 30507 770-532-5338 770-535-5971 Hours: Monday, Wednesday-Friday- 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday- 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday- 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Walk in clinic) Northeast Georgia Physicians Group provides primary medical assistance for low income families. This entity is not part of the health department but is located at the same location. Requirements: - Picture I.D. Proof of income Social Security If member does not have a social security card: $80 for first visit and $45 for after first visit. Northlake Baptist Church www.northlakebaptist.org Contact Info: 4823 Thompson Bridge Road Gainesville, GA 30506 770-536-7338 Hours: Saturdays- First time visitors need to arrive at 8:30 am to be assigned a number. Doors close at 9:30 am. Requirements: • • • Picture I.D. No social security number required Once a number has been assigned, a person/family can return as many times as needed Prevent Child Abuse Gainesville Contact Info: DeeDee Mize 770-287-3071 Prevent Child Abuse Gainesville is an agency that educates individuals and the community about preventing and recognizing child abuse. Programs are for parents who have children up to age 18 or who are expecting. Referrals come from DFCS, the court system, incarcerated parents, and any parent who want to learn parenting skills. Programs Offered: • Positive Parenting- a 9 week class for English speaking families who are expecting or have children up to 9 years of age. • Arroba Hispanic Parenting Program- an 8 week class for Hispanic parents who are prenatal or have children up to 18 years of age. • Empower Parents- a 9 week class for parents with children between the ages of 10 and 18 years of age. • Hall County Detention Center Program- Parenting program for parents who are currently incarcerated. • Work Release Program- Weekly parenting meeting for parents who are in the Hall County Work Release Program • After School Anti-Bullying and Self Esteem- Classes offered through after school YMCA in the elementary schools. • Child Abuse 101- Training for mandated reporters Rape Response, Inc. Contact Info: Terri Strayhorn, Executive Director P.O. Box 2883 Gainesville, GA 30503 (770) 503-RAPE Outside Hall County: 1-800-721-1999 Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday –Friday. Crisis line and hospital support is available 24 hours/day Rape Response provides crisis intervention to adolescent and adult victims of sexual assault in the Hall County Area. Crisis line and counseling are available whether or not the rape was reported and no matter how long ago the rape occurred. Fees paid by Rape Response. Services Offered: • • • • • • 24 Hour crisis hotline, everyday Emergency room support of rape victims and family members/friends o Currently provided in Hall, Habersham, Lumpkin, White, and Dawson County Support through the legal processto rape victims and family members/family Community education (including talks to children and teens on relationship/dating issues and acquaintance rape) Support group for girls at R.Y.D.C. Post assault medical/emotional care (paid for by agency). Salvation Army www.tsagac.org Contact Info: Cathy McPherson Cathy_McPherson@uss.salvationarmy.org 681 Dorsey Street Gainesville, GA 30501 770-534-7589 Salvation Army is an organization that provides basic needs assistance to families including food, clothing, and shelter. In addition, extra help is given during Christmas and Thanksgiving. Programs Offered: • Food Bank- Hours: Monday and Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Requirements: • Residents of Hall, Banks, Barrow and Jackson counties • Picture I.D. • Social security • Applicant can provide a valid government issued document from another country • Families can receive food every four months • Transitional Lodge- Jorge Rivera- Lodge Administrator 770-531-0135 Short-term housing for men and women. Lodge consists of one big room with 9 beds for men, 6 beds for women, 1 emergency room that can be used for handicapped and 6 family rooms (2 beds and 1 sleeper sofa). Individuals can stay at the lodge for a seven-day period, every 90 days, without meeting any further requirements. Individuals can stay up to 90 days if they have a job and pay $50 for weekly rent. The rule is waved if the wind chill factor drops below 32 degrees or the nighttime heat index is above 95 degrees. Check in begins at 4:30 and ends at 10:00 pm. Lights are out at 10:30pm. Supper is served at 6 pm and breakfast is at 6 am. The lodge is empty at 8 am. If space is available a person can stay for one night without identification. Intoxicated individuals are not allowed in the lodge. It is mandatory for individuals to attend church. • Transitional apartments- Short-term housing for men and women with children. Requires that a person have a job and budget. Service Options Utilizing Resources in Community Environments (SOURCE) Contact Info: Legacy Link, Inc. 770-538-2650 The SOURCE program provides in-home case management and care to people with chronic illnesses. SOURCE is offered by the Department of Community Health through Legacy Link, Inc. SSI/Medicaid is required. Applicants must be over 65 years of age with a chronic medical condition or under 65 years of age and disabled. There is no waiting list. Services are available to suit the needs of the patient. Parents may accept/reject any services they do not want. Counties served include Banks, Dawson, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Stephens, and White. All SOURCE participants must have a PCP (primary care physician) that is in the SOURCE network. Services Include: • • • • • • Home-delivered meals Caregiver respite services Skilled services Emergency response system Personal support services such as a personal case manager. Home health services South Hall Community Food Bank Contact Info: Mary Alice Swope Maryalswope@bellsouth.net 3591 Mills St Oakwood, GA 30566 770-532-6704 Hours: Monday 3pm - 5pm Thursday and Saturday- 10am - Noon Provides food assistance to those individuals in need in Hall County. The pantry is located on the grounds of Oakwood 1st United Methodist Church directly behind Oakwood City pool. Requirements: • • • Photo Id (from any other state or country- no social security number is required), Referral from one of the following churches or agencies o St Gabriel Episcopal o Oakwood First Methodist o Christ Lutheran Church o Springs o East Lanier Community Church o DFCS o Gainesville Action Ministries o Verbal referral from 2-1-1 okay for first visit 30 days between visits. Spirit of Joy Christian Church Food Bank www.spiritofjoychurch.com Contact Info: 5639 Atlanta Highway Flowery Branch, GA 30542 770 965-3333 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. most Saturdays Provides food assistance to those individuals in need in Hall County. Requirements: - For people in the Flowery Branch, Oakwood and Chestnut Mountain areas. Picture I.D. Proof of residency Still Waters Counseling Contact Info: 621 Washington St., Suite 1 Gainesville, GA 30501 (near Opal and JR Florist) (770) 287-1356 Hours: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Monday through Friday by appointment only. Some Friday appointments are also available Still Waters Counseling Center provides individual, couple, family, and group therapy. Each psychologist is individually working for the organization. Medicaid and Peachcare are accepted as well as other insurance companies. Fees are based on a sliding scale fee but normal fee is $90/hour. Specializations: • • • • • • • addiction children and adolescent issues marital issues other family issues consultation school problems domestic violence Teen Pregnancy Prevention, Inc. Contact Info: Barbara F. Hicks, Executive Director PO Box 157 Gainesville, 30503 (770)535-7066 Hours of Operation: 9-5 Monday-Friday Individual appointments as needed Teen Pregnancy Prevention Inc is committed to addressing the issue of teenage pregnancy and its prevention by providing comprehensive and age appropriate prevention programming, counseling and support services, and community education and awareness programs. All Services are free and all programming happens in the schools during the school day. Most program participants are referred by school guidance counselor. Any pregnant teen enrolled in school can participate in the program for pregnant/parenting teens. Programs Offered: Smartgirls/WiseGuys- Group for at-risk teens, referred by school guidance counselors. • Pregnant & Parenting Support and Education- Offered to any pregnant female or teenage father • currently enrolled in school • Prevention Programs- Such as Kids on the Block and Baby Think it Over programs • Individual and Family Counseling- Available free of charge to clients and their families. • Crisis Intervention United Way 2-1-1 www.211uwhc.org Contact Info: 2-1-1 or 770-534-0617 United Way 2-1-1 offers information and referrals to individuals in the Hall County area. United Way 2-1-1 has a database of various agencies in the Gainesville area that assist individuals with a variety of services. The call is free and confidential. United Way 2-1-1 can also be accessed by going to the website. Referral Resources Offered: • • • • • • • • Health Care-physical and mental Basic needs assistance Employment assistance Volunteer opportunities Services for elderly individuals Services for individuals with disabilities Counseling Translation services also provided Other Important Information Help Lines Al-Anon Contract Help Line Hall County 770-534-0617 Drug Hot Line 770-531-6883 Alcohol Treatment Center Help Line 770-590-9323 Gateway House Shelter for Battered Women 770-536-5860 Alcoholics Anonymous Help Line 770-534-0617 Gainesville Care Center: Pregnancy Hotline 770-535-1245 Chemical Dependency Help Line 1-800-234-0617 Hall County Drug Hotline 770-297-6267 Child Abuse Reporting (8:00-5:00) 770-532-5298 Help Line Georgia 1-800-338-6745 Child Abuse Reporting After Hours and Weekends 911 Missing Children Information Clearing House 1-888-356-4774 Cocaine Abuse and Crisis Intervention 1-800-234-0246 Drug Help Line 1-800-378-4435 Poison Control Center 1-800-282-5846 Rape Crisis Center 770-503-7273 Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255 Housing and Shelter Resources My Sister’s Place 770-532-5111 Salvation Army 770-531-0135 L.A.M.P Ministries 770-783-1272 Good News at Noon (men) 770-503-1366 Gainesville Housing Authority 770-536-1294 Hall County School System 711 Green Street N.W. Gainesville, GA 30501 770-534-1080 Will Schofield, Superintendent www.hallco.org High Schools Chestatee High School 3005 Sardis Road Gainesville, GA 30506 Principal: Bill Thompson Phone: (770) 532-1162 East Hall High School 3534 East Hall Road Gainesville, GA 30507 Principal: Jeff Cooper Phone: (770) 536-9921 Flowery Branch High School 4450 Hog Mt. Road Flowery Branch, GA 30542 Principal: Dr. Mark Coleman Phone: (770) 967-8000 Johnson High School 3305 Poplar Springs Rd Gainesville, GA 30507 Principal: Dr. Damon Gibbs Phone: (770) 536-2394 Lanier Career Academy 2723 Tumbling Creek Road Gainesville, GA 30504 Principal: Danny Jones Phone: (770) 531-2330 North Hall High School 4885 Mt. Vernon Road Gainesville, GA 30506 Principal: Gary Brown Phone: (770) 983-7331 West Hall High School 5500 McEver Road Oakwood, GA 30566 Principal: Dr. Jackie Adams Phone: (770) 967-9826 International Center 3131 RW Johnson Drive Gainesville, GA 30507 Middle Schools C. W. Davis Middle 4335 Falcons Parkway Flowery Branch, GA 30542 Principal: Eddie Millwood Phone: (770) 965-3020 Chestatee Middle 2740 Fran Mar Drive Gainesville, GA 30506 Principal: Suzanne Jarrard Phone: (770) 297-6270 East Hall Middle 4120 East Hall Road Gainesville, GA 30507 Principal: Kevin Bales Phone: (770) 531-9457 North Hall Middle 4856 Rilla Road Gainesville, GA 30506 Principal: Brad Brown Phone: (770) 983-9749 South Hall Middle 3215 Poplar Springs Rd Gainesville, GA 30507 Principal: Paula Stubbs Phone: (770) 532-4416 West Hall Middle 5470 McEver Road Oakwood, GA 30566 Principal: Dr. Sarah Justus Phone: (770) 967-4871 Elementary Schools Chestnut Mt Elementary 4670 Winder Hwy Flowery Branch, GA 30542 Principal: Sabrina May Phone: (770) 967-3121 Chicopee Woods Elementary 2029 Calvary Church Road Gainesville, GA 30507 Principal: Janet Adams Phone: 770-536-2057 Flowery Branch Elementary 5544 Radford Road Flowery Branch, GA 30542 Principal: Susan Miller Phone: (770) 967-6621 Friendship Elementary 4450 Friendship Road Buford, GA 30518 Principal: Berry Walton Phone: (770) 932-1223 Jones Elementary 6th Chicopee Street Gainesville, GA 30504 Principal: Hank Ramey Phone: (770) 534-3939 Lanier Elementary 4782 Thompson Bridge Rd. Gainesville, GA 30506 Principal: John Wiggins Phone: (770) 532-8781 Lula Elementary 6130 Chattahoochee St. Lula, GA 30554 Principal: Terry Dover Phone: (770) 869-3261 Lyman Hall Elementary 2150 Memorial Park Rd. Gainesville, GA 30501 Principal: Dr. Aaron Turpin Phone: (770) 534-7044 Martin Elementary 4216 Martin Road Flowery Branch, GA 30542 Principal: Tamara Seymour Phone: (770) 965-1578 McEver Elementary 3265 Montgomery Drive Gainesville, GA 30504 Principal: Catherine Rosa Phone: (770) 534-7473 Mount Vernon Elementary 4844 Jim Hood Road Gainesville, GA 30506 Principal: Wayne Colston Phone: (770) 983-1759 Myers Elementary 2676 Candler Road Gainesville, GA 30507 Principal: Dr. Raymond Akridge Phone: (770) 536-0814 Oakwood Elementary 4500 Allen Road Oakwood, GA 30566 Principal: Karla Swafford Phone: (770) 532-1656 Riverbend Elementary 1742 Cleveland Hwy Gainesville, GA 30506 Principal: Dr. Debra Smith Phone: (770) 534-4141 Sardis Elementary 2805 Sardis Road Gainesville, GA 30506 Principal: Jan Hughes Phone: (770) 532-0104 Spout Springs Elementary 6640 Spout Springs Rd. Flowery Branch, GA 30542 Principal: Steven McDaniel Phone: (770) 967-4860 Sugar Hill Elementary 3259 Athens Highway Gainesville, GA 30507 Principal: Dr. Richard Quarles Phone: 770-503-1749 Tadmore Elementary 3278 Gillsville Hwy Gainesville, GA 30507 Principal: Joseph Gonsalves Phone: (770) 536-9929 Wauka Mountain Elementary 5850 Brookton-Lula Rd Gainesville, GA 30506 Principal: Jo Dinnan Phone: (770) 983-3221 White Sulphur Elementary 2480 Old Cornelia Hwy Gainesville, GA 30507 Principal: Don Watson Phone: (770) 532-0945 Gainesville City School System 508 Oak Street Gainesville, GA 30501 770-536-5275 Merrianne Dyer, Superintendent www.gcssk12.net Centennial Elementary School 852 Century Place Gainesville, GA 30501 Principal: Susan Gilliam Phone: 770-287-2044 Enota Elementary School 1340 East Enota Avenue Gainesville, GA 30501 Principal: Susan Culbreth Phone: 770-532-7711 Fair Street Elementary School 695 Fair Street Gainesville, GA 30501 Principal: William Campbell Phone: 770-536-5295 Gainesville Elementary School 1145 McEver Road Extension Gainesville, GA 30504 Principal: Priscilla Collins Phone: 770-287-1223 New Holland Elementary School 170 Barn Street Gainesville, GA 30501 Principal: Jill Goforth Phone: 770-287-1095 Gainesville Middle School 715 Woodsmill Road Gainesville, GA 30501 Principal: Audrey Simmons, Dr. Matt Maynor, Chris Wood Phone: 770-534-4237 Gainesville High School 830 Century Place Gainesville, GA 30501 Principal: Chris Mance Phone: (770)536-4441
